Practicing Human
656 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsPracticing Human is a daily podcast, hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory pulls on his time living as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his many years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Where I've Been
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn 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
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MBLao-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) 337-8298 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
Finding Your Purpose
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn 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
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBIn 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
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBIn 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]
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MBAs 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, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings,...
Live Your Best Life
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBIn 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
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBThe 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 recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298
The Universe Has Your Back
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBIn 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
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBIn 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
June 28, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBIn 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
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBIn 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
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MBIn 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
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBIn this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.
Finding Your Genius
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBIn 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
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBTo get $100 off the Intuitive Guidance program, visit the link below and enter the coupon code "podcast" Click Here: https://corymuscara.com/intuition Code: podcast
Taking a Long-Term Perspective
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBIn 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 📲
A Simple Fear Technique
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBDo 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 +1 (631) 305-2874
How to Pause
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBIn 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) 337-8298 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 Surrender Leads to Expansion
June 02, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBIn 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
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MBIn 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
Mortality
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MBIn 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 📲
Working With Pain
May 17, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MBAs 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, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings,...
How to Take Mini Retreats
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBIn this episode, we discuss the value of taking time off and how to incorporate small retreats into your day and life. To join the upcoming in-person retreat at Omega, June 30-July 2nd, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023
This What You REALLY Want
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBIn 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. 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 “Podacst” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Changing Your Patterns
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBIn this episode, we discuss something that gets overlooked when trying to change our behavior and patterns. To join the Masterclass on How to Work with Urges, Cravings, and Addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/
How Letting Go Happens
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss why most of us struggle with the letting go process and how it actually happens. To join the upcoming masterclass on urges, cravings, and addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/
The Feeling of Truth
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth. To sign up for the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Self-Trust
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBIn this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.
Stop Creating Drama
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss why we have a deep tendency to create drama in our lives and how to step out of that pattern. To join the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Micro Moments of Deep Rest
April 20, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to use 1-5 minute periods to completely disengage and relax so you can restore your nervous system. And if you'd like to sign up to the free text community, you can text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Recalibration Periods
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty. To sign up for the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Projection, Complexity, and Connection
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this episode, we discuss the importance of making space for your own complexity and how that reduces projection and increases connection. To sign up for the free daily text message community, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Trust Your Process
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MB"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle I send short teachings 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 📲
Feeling Complete
April 11, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day. If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.
3 Reflections To Help You Let Go
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss 3 questions to help you facilitate the letting go process. To get the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ To join the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
How to Open Your Heart
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the first step to opening your heart and how to work with your heart's walls. To access the "Opening Your Heart" program for $100 off, visit here: http://corymuscara.com/heart/
SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences. 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 📲
5 Steps To Discover Your True Desires
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBIn this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires. 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 📲
Lingering in Happiness
March 28, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MBIn this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences. The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.
When Plan A Isn't An Option
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBWhat do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode. 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 📲
Don't Open the Floodgates
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBIn this episode, we discuss why you do not need to open the floodgates to do healing work (and why you shouldn't). 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 📲
You're Responsible for Your Happiness
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBIn 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. 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 Difference Between Joy and Relief
February 28, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBIn this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy. 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 📲
Feeling Empty
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MB"Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." -Rumi 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 “Po...
Feel and Release
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBSo many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully. I send short written 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 ...
Becoming Who You're Meant to Be
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBIn this episode, we discuss what it would look like to not struggle to become who you are meant to become. And 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 📲
Working With a Guarded Heart
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to soften the walls around your heart. I send short teachings like this in written form 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 Power of Silence
February 21, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative. 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 📲
How to Be A Better Listener
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBIn this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement. 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 📲