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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.

Personal Development Self-Improvement Buddhism Wellness Personal Growth Mindfulness Meditation Mental Health Health & Fitness Education Self Improvement
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
9 minutes
Episodes
780
Years Active
2019 - 2024
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What to Do When You're Stuck

What to Do When You're Stuck

Have you ever felt stuck? You don't know what decision to make? Where to go next with your life? Whether to stay in or get out of a relationship? Whether to quit or stay at your job? In this episode,…

00:14:08  |   Fri 03 Dec 2021
Identifying Your Soul's Purpose

Identifying Your Soul's Purpose

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.

To join the upcoming online retreat, "Meeting Your Purpose," visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

00:11:57  |   Thu 02 Dec 2021
The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

In today's episode, I share an interaction between Byron Katie and one of her students, and how it illuminates Byron Katie's simple yet brilliant perspective on the meaning of life.

As always, if you'…

00:05:29  |   Wed 01 Dec 2021
Meeting Your Purpose

Meeting Your Purpose

In this episode, we discuss the big topic of "purpose" and the nuances of meeting your purpose.

To join the upcoming online retreat, themed "Meeting Your Purpose" visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

00:10:20  |   Tue 30 Nov 2021
The Trap of Spiritual Practices

The Trap of Spiritual Practices

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained…

00:12:48  |   Fri 26 Nov 2021
Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative?

Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative?

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out!

As always, if you'd like to get …

00:08:34  |   Wed 24 Nov 2021
Radical Acceptance

Radical Acceptance

In this episode, we discuss what Radical Acceptance is, why it's so important, and how when we don't embrace Radical Acceptance, we perpetuate a trance of unworthiness.

As always, if you'd like to get…

00:08:48  |   Tue 23 Nov 2021
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

Fight, Flight, Freeze, and 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 …

00:11:10  |   Mon 22 Nov 2021
Developing More Positive Influences

Developing More Positive Influences

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 informatio…

00:05:57  |   Wed 17 Nov 2021
The Fear of Not Being Busy

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 experienc…

00:05:23  |   Tue 16 Nov 2021
Slow Down to Find Energy

Slow Down to Find 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 upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

If you’d li…

00:07:04  |   Mon 15 Nov 2021
Developing Self-Respect

Developing Self-Respect

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from whe…

00:09:29  |   Fri 12 Nov 2021
The Subtle Art of Being Present

The Subtle Art of Being Present

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiri…

00:11:46  |   Thu 11 Nov 2021
Don't Tolerate Suffering

Don't Tolerate Suffering

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.

If you’d like more support and guida…

00:06:06  |   Wed 10 Nov 2021
You're Okay And It's Time to Change

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 t…

00:06:17  |   Tue 09 Nov 2021
What Does It Mean to Be Human?

What Does It Mean to Be Human?

In this episode, we explore we you begin and where you end. How much of your experience, inner and outer, would need to be compromised before you stopped being yourself? And how might this inquiry he…

00:07:02  |   Mon 08 Nov 2021
Inner Peace

Inner Peace

In this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, includin…

00:07:58  |   Thu 04 Nov 2021
A Technique to Refine Concentration

A Technique to Refine Concentration

In today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including gu…

00:06:02  |   Wed 03 Nov 2021
How to Clear Negative Energy

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.

To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

00:04:14  |   Tue 02 Nov 2021
The Universe Has Your Back

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.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource li…

00:11:24  |   Thu 28 Oct 2021
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