Practicing Human
Practicing Human is a daily podcast hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory draws on his time as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Episodes
When Everything is Falling Apart
Click here to join the Masterclass on How to Make Clear Decisions: https://corymuscara.com/decisions/
Recalibration Periods
In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty.To join the "Clear Decision Making" masterclass, click here: https://corymuscara.com/decisions/
The Importance of Inner Peace
In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to take the journey toward inner peace--not just for yourself, but for everyone you care about.
Acceptance and Growth
The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.
Getting Things Done without Stress
In this episode, we discuss the idea of Relaxed Productivity.
How to Make Difficult Decisions
In this episode, we discuss how to navigate a problem that you're not able to solve.To join the 5-Day Retreat, click here: https://corymuscara.com/unwind/
The Impulse to Burn it All Down
In this episode, we discuss how to slow down when everything inside of you wants to flee.To join the 5-day retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/unwind/
2 Steps to Calm Your Mind
In this episode, I share two questions you can use to re-ground and calm stress when you're feeling overwhelmed.
Following The Pulse of Truth
In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth.
What it Takes to Live Your Best Life
In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive.
The Fear of Not Being Busy
Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.
Letting Go of Drama
In this episode, we discuss why we have a deep tendency to create drama in our lives and how to step out of that pattern.
This is What You REALLY Want
In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey.
How to Avoid an Argument
In this episode, we discuss how to save you hours or argument and clean up.
How to Reclaim Your Life
In this episode, we discuss the subtle and insidious ways that mind convinces you that things need to change in order for you to be happy.This is the LAST CALL to join Opening the Heart.You can sign up here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
How to Open The Heart
In this episode, I share the nuts and bolts of the process of melting the walls that define your life.To join the Heart course, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Resenting Your Life
Don't wait for your life to get better before you open your heart. Open your heart, and your life will get better.This is the last 2 days to get "Opening The Heart" for $300 off.You can join here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
Letting Go of Who You Were
In this episode, we discuss why sometimes you have to lose everything to become who you truly are.To join Opening The Heart, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
Reflections on my 36th Birthday
In this episode, I share some reflections from 15 years of teaching on my 36th birthday.
How Letting Go Happens
In this episode, we breakdown this idea: "If you want to let go, fall madly in love with the part of you that is holding on."To join the Opening The Heart course, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
Finding Your Inner Compass
In this episode, we discuss how to connect to a place within yourself that can serve as a guiding reference point for decisions and action.Opening The Heart: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
How to Release Emotions and Pain
In this episode, we discuss the difference between reinforcing an emotion and releasing an emotion, and the nuances of how to hold an emotion without simply ruminating about it.To learn more about the Opening The Heart course, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
The Walls Around Our Heart
In this episode, we dissect the Rumi quote, "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers you have built against it, and embrace them."To join opening the heart, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast
Update: Opening the Heart
In this episode, we discuss my deep journey and inner shift with self-love and heart-opening practices (the journey that led me to propose to my wife) and how it connects to the re-launch of my 8-week course, Opening the Heart.To learn more, click here: https://corymuscara.com/heart-podcast/
I'm Scared Everything Will Fall Apart
In this episode, we discuss why truth and clarity can be so confronting, and why shouldn't abandon your inner knowing just because it threatens a life you built on fear and controlIf you're navigating a transition and want support, join here.
The Value of Being Fed-Up With Yourself
In this episode, we discuss how to create change from a place of love and curiosity, rather than shame and disgust. While also honoring the initial disgust response that makes you WANT to change.
The Spiritual Waiting Room
In this episode, we discuss what do when you no longer know what to do.If you want support through this transition, join the 30-day course here.
A Mantra for Peace
In the episode, we discuss a simple yet potent three-sentence mantra that cuts through our delusions and drops us into a more connected, spacious awareness.
Will Focusing on Pain Attract More Pain?
In this episode, we discuss the distinction between "Feeling to Heal" vs "Attracting What you Feel."To join the 30-day course, click here.
On Motivation
Do you need more motivation? Or do you need space to fall apart? This episode will help you discern.Join the 30-day course here.
Grief and Letting Go
In this episode, we discuss the why descending into grief is a prerequisite for fully letting go. If you're ready for the 30-day course, click here.
How to Get Un-Stuck
In this episode, we discuss my counterintuitive perspective on WHY you're stuck and how to start moving energy again.If you want to access Day 15 of the 30-day course (Moving Stuck Energy) as well as the rest of that program, click here.
How to Find True Inner Peace
In this episode, we discuss where most people get stuck in their pursuit of inner peace, and the subtle shift that's necessary to find the real thing.To join the 30-day course, click here.
Are you running from yourself?
In today's episode, we discuss how to identify if you're running from yourself, and a simple practice to re-ground amidst the impulses that make it hard to be still.You can join the 30-day course by clicking here.
Breaking the People Pleasing Pattern
Are you a people pleaser? Do you bend yourself to fit into social situations and friendships? Do you have a pattern of self-abandonment? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? This episode is for you.In "Breaking the People Pleasing Pattern," we discuss the 7 life issues that develop as a result of this pattern and 5 key strategies to help shift it.To join the 30-day course, click here.
Focus is Happiness
In this episode, we discuss why your stress and unhappiness may be coming from a disorganized mind, and also why chasing states of focus and flow can also be destructive.
Trust Your Timeline
In this episode, we discuss what it means to trust your own timeline and how detrimental it is when you try to force a desired outcomeTo join the 30-day course, click here.
Why You Need to Slow Down
In this episode, we discuss how to slow down amidst an incredibly fast-paced culture, and why not slowing down erodes our relationships, happiness, and ability to make clear decisions.If you're looking for extra support, you can join the course on "Inner Stillness" by clicking this link.
Stillness is Leadership
In this episode, we discuss why most leadership tactics often miss the mark, and why cultivating a regulated nervous system is the key thing that creates the conditions for people to thrive.If you want a 30-day map to cultivate this inner stillness, join the 30-day course at this link.
Working with Rumination
In this episode, we discuss why most of us try to fix our rumination in the wrong way, and what's actually required to cultivate a calm mind.30-Day Course: Click Here
Reclaiming the Body
In this episode, we talk about the 3 main reasons a person disconnects from their body, the consequences of being disconnected from the body, and how to take the journey back to embodiment.30-Day Course: Click HereBody Scan Meditation: Click Here
Follow The Energy
In this episode, we discuss how to discern where to place your attention, how to make decisions, and what it means to surrender to a deeper current of truth.As mentioned in the episode, if you'd like a step-by-step map of teachings and practices to take this deeper, join the 30-day course at this link: 30-Day CourseBig love.
Season 2: I'm Back
After two years away, we're back. I'm excited to kick off a new season of daily podcast episodes (M-F) where I share teachings on personal and spiritual growth, in service of helping us all get a little better at life.Be sure to follow "Practicing Human" on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode.Big love,Cory
Where I've Been
In this episode, I discuss why I've been absent on the podcast and plans for the future.If you'd like to join the 30-Day New Years Challenge, click here: https://corymuscara.securechkout.com/challenge
This Moment is It
Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to g
Finding Your Purpose
In this episode, we discuss the age-old question of what it means to find your purpose.To get $100 Off the purpose course, visit: www.corymuscara.com/purpose
How to Actually Let Go
In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
When The Body Squeezes You Into the Mind
In this episode, we discuss the mind-body relationship and how the body goes to the mind to hide from itself.To join the working with thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/To join the "How to Get Un-Stuck" masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass
Relieve Pain or Be With It? [Rerun]
As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out.If you’d like more support and guidance, t
Live Your Best Life
In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive.To join Practicing Human membership, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership
You're Okay And It's Time to Change
The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app reco
Thoughts on Authenticity
In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Simple Tip to Deepen Presence
In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Healing Old Pain
In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874
The Universe Has Your Back
In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
How to Cultivate True Energy
In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far.To join the "Living in Alignment" Masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/
Letting Go & Feeling Out of Control
In this episode, we discuss the relationship between letting go and feeling out of control.To join the new membership platform, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership
Free Up Your Attention
In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment.And, If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲
A True Refuge
In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
How Your Happiness Impacts Relationships
In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.
Finding Your Genius
In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲
Why We Avoid Our Intuition
To get $100 off the Intuitive Guidance program, visit the link below and enter the coupon code "podcast"Click Here: https://corymuscara.com/intuitionCode: podcast
Taking a Long-Term Perspective
In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Two Ways to Calm Your Mind
In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.
Picking Up The Pieces of Yourself
In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's important to look back before you can move forward.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
The Opposite of Spiritual Bypassing
In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
A Simple Fear Technique
Do you ever find yourself caught in a loop of anxiety and fear, thinking about something you did wrong, or something that could potentially go wrong? In this episode, I'll share a simple cognitive exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to
How to Pause
In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text
Temptation Bundling
In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do!To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling
How Surrender Leads to Expansion
In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
How to Use Fear for Guidance
In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
How to Clear Negative Energy
In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Mortality
In this episode, we explore meeting your mortality with softness.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
The Importance of Self-Love
In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth.To join the self-love masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-self-love/
The Power of "I Don't Know"
In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey.If you want more support on your intuitive guidance, visit: www.corymuscara.com/intuition
How to Develop More Positive Influences in Your Life
In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations,
The 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn
In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the
Working With Pain
As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out.If you’d like more support and guidance, t
Relaxed Productivity
In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲
Identifying Your Soul's Purpose
In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
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