Practicing Human

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Practicing Human

Practicing 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.

  1. 823

    When Everything is Falling Apart

    Click here to join the Masterclass on How to Make Clear Decisions: https://corymuscara.com/decisions/

  2. 822

    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/

  3. 821

    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.

  4. 820

    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.

  5. 819

    Getting Things Done without Stress

    In this episode, we discuss the idea of Relaxed Productivity.

  6. 818

    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/

  7. 817

    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/

  8. 816

    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.

  9. 815

    Following The Pulse of Truth

    In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth.

  10. 814

    What it Takes to Live Your Best Life

    In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive.

  11. 813

    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.

  12. 812

    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.

  13. 811

    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.

  14. 810

    How to Avoid an Argument

    In this episode, we discuss how to save you hours or argument and clean up.

  15. 809

    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/

  16. 808

    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/

  17. 807

    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/

  18. 806

    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/

  19. 805

    Reflections on my 36th Birthday

    In this episode, I share some reflections from 15 years of teaching on my 36th birthday.

  20. 804

    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/

  21. 803

    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/

  22. 802

    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/

  23. 801

    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 

  24. 800

    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/

  25. 799

    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.

  26. 798

    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.

  27. 797

    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.

  28. 796

    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.

  29. 795

    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.

  30. 794

    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.

  31. 793

    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.

  32. 792

    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.

  33. 791

    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.

  34. 790

    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.

  35. 789

    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.

  36. 788

    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.

  37. 787

    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.

  38. 786

    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.

  39. 785

    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.

  40. 784

    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

  41. 783

    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

  42. 782

    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.

  43. 781

    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

  44. 780

    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

  45. 779

    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 get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

  46. 778

    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

  47. 777

    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 📲 

  48. 776

    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  

  49. 775

    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, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

  50. 774

    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

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Practicing 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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