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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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Letting Go of Painful Emotions

Letting Go of Painful Emotions

In this episode, we explore a simple question you can use to help let go of difficult emotions that may no longer be serving you in a positive way.

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

00:07:22  |   Thu 05 Nov 2020
Lead Yourself

Lead Yourself

Tensions are high as we navigate one of the most contentious elections in US history. In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on how to navigate this time and what may be most needed from us more tha…

00:06:15  |   Wed 04 Nov 2020
The Power of Appreciation

The Power of Appreciation

On this one year anniversary of the Practicing Human podcast, we take some time to discuss the importance of slowing down and appreciating what is GOOD in your life, and why this can be a qualitative…

00:08:12  |   Tue 03 Nov 2020
Holding On vs Holding Space

Holding On vs Holding Space

Many people are afraid to make space for their experience because they're trying to move away from it; they perceive holding space as holding on. It's understandable, but these are two very different…

00:13:53  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
Embracing Your Life

Embracing Your Life

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.

As always, if you'd lik…

00:07:59  |   Fri 30 Oct 2020
Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows

Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows

In this episode, we discuss the subtle nuances of directing your attention to create different internal and external experiences.

If you're interested in attending the upcoming retreat on Awakening Jo…

00:11:53  |   Wed 28 Oct 2020
Slow Down to Speed Up

Slow Down to Speed Up

In this episode, we discuss the importance of going slower to get things done fast. We will connect this to productivity, higher quality work, and making fewer mistakes.

As always, if you'd like to ge…

00:06:11  |   Tue 27 Oct 2020
How to Do Anything

How to Do Anything

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.

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

00:10:52  |   Mon 26 Oct 2020
Presence is Threatening

Presence is Threatening

In this episode, we discuss why true presence can be both highly attractive to other people, but also threatening.

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

00:10:32  |   Fri 23 Oct 2020
Awareness is Your Refuge

Awareness is Your Refuge

"Awareness is your refuge. Awareness of the changingness of feelings, of attitudes, of moods, of material change and emotional change. Stay with that, because it’s a refuge that is indestructible. It…

00:07:26  |   Thu 22 Oct 2020
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 21 Oct 2020
Do The Best You Can

Do The Best You Can

In this episode, I share a short, simple invitation to bring out the best of yourself in each moment. May it offer you a map for living more fully, deliberately, and authentically.

As always, if you'd…

00:04:03  |   Tue 20 Oct 2020
How to Set Goals

How to Set Goals

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive, surprising approach to effective goal-setting.

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

00:07:18  |   Mon 19 Oct 2020
Getting to the Root of the Problem

Getting to the Root of the Problem

In this episode, I share the contemporary fable, Upstream Downstream by Donald Arnell:

It was many years ago that the villagers of Downstream recall spotting the first body in the river. Some old time…

00:07:11  |   Fri 16 Oct 2020
Unwinding Deep Tension

Unwinding Deep Tension

In this episode, we'll talk about unwinding the tension that can slowly (but significantly) accumulate in your nervous system over time, as well as how to get back in alignment with your deepest need…

00:09:53  |   Thu 15 Oct 2020
Failure

Failure

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life.…

00:05:22  |   Tue 13 Oct 2020
Morning Productivity Hack

Morning Productivity Hack

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice/routine you can use to ensure you're doing meaningful work and feeling a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment in your day.

As always, if you'd like to …

00:07:13  |   Mon 12 Oct 2020
The Gift of Boredom

The Gift of Boredom

In this episode, we discuss the power of boredom to change how we focus, inspire how we pay attention, and spark new creativity.

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

00:05:17  |   Fri 09 Oct 2020
How Much Does Your IDEAL Day Cost?

How Much Does Your IDEAL Day Cost?

In this episode, we explore the relationship between money and happiness, discussing a very practical exercise you can do to gain clarity around how much money you actually need to feel fulfilled.

Be …

00:10:22  |   Thu 08 Oct 2020
How to Not be Controlled by Thoughts

How to Not be Controlled by Thoughts

In this episode, we discuss a practice you can use to reduce the emotional charge of your thoughts and not be subconsciously swept around by them.

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

00:10:31  |   Wed 07 Oct 2020
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