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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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The "So What" Exercise

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 ex…

00:09:55  |   Tue 08 Sep 2020
5 Questions to Release Anxiety

5 Questions to Release Anxiety

In this episode, we discuss the 5 questions you can ask yourself to release anxiety, as outlined by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of Feel Better in 5.

If you're interested in the upcoming online retre…

00:11:51  |   Mon 07 Sep 2020
Taming The Voice in Your Head

Taming The Voice in Your Head

In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to work with the often difficult voice in your head.

If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/re…

00:07:47  |   Fri 04 Sep 2020
Relaxation Practice

Relaxation Practice

In this episode, I'll share a relaxation practice I'm using while walking to help release bodily stress and use the minimum amount of effort necessary for the task at hand.

If you're interested in the…

00:09:51  |   Thu 03 Sep 2020
The Responsibility of Showing Up

The Responsibility of Showing Up

“In spite of all similarities, every living situation has, like a newborn child, a new face, that has never been before and will never come again. It demands of you a reaction that cannot be prepared…

00:07:07  |   Wed 02 Sep 2020
How to Simplify Your Growth

How to Simplify Your Growth

In this episode, we talk about the power of practicing what you want to develop, and how sometimes, it's as simple as inclining your mind toward what you want, over and over.

If you're interested in t…

00:09:05  |   Tue 01 Sep 2020
Simple Tip to Deepen Presence

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.

If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: w…

00:10:49  |   Mon 31 Aug 2020
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  |   Fri 28 Aug 2020
How to Need Less

How to Need Less

You may not make money while you’re meditating. But when you’re done, you’ll feel less of an urge to buy that thing you thought would fill the emptiness in your heart. In this episode, we talk about …

00:15:02  |   Thu 27 Aug 2020
4-Step Communication Technique

4-Step Communication Technique

In this episode, I share a powerful 4-step communication technique that you can use to respond to someone when they say something triggering or activating. It comes from the work of Non-Violent Commu…

00:09:12  |   Wed 26 Aug 2020
3 Tips for Social Anxiety

3 Tips for Social Anxiety

Do you get uncomfortable around other people? Do you feel anxious in conversations? Would you like to be more grounded, confident, and calm when in groups? In this episode, I'll share my 3 best sugge…

00:12:38  |   Tue 25 Aug 2020
Who Are You...Really?

Who Are You...Really?

In this episode, we explore an Eckhart Tolle quote: "What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that." I share my thoughts about this qu…

00:13:05  |   Mon 24 Aug 2020
A New Perspective for Seeing Others

A New Perspective for Seeing Others

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. …

00:05:22  |   Fri 21 Aug 2020
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'…

00:04:50  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
How to Listen to Music Better

How to Listen to Music Better

In this episode, I'll share some of my background with music, and a suggestion for how to use music to deepen your presence, curiosity, and joy.

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

00:05:14  |   Wed 19 Aug 2020
On Commitment

On Commitment

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,

the chance to draw back,

always ineffectiveness.

Concerning acts of initiative (and creation)

there is one elementary truth,

the ignorance of which kills count…

00:06:09  |   Tue 18 Aug 2020
Receiving Joy

Receiving Joy

"Another measure of Emotional Wisdom is our consistent capacity to recognize, tolerate, and welcome goodness, joy, and ease in our lives. This requires practices that soothe and rewire our mental pro…

00:06:37  |   Mon 17 Aug 2020
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  |   Fri 14 Aug 2020
My Fool-Proof Sleep Routine

My Fool-Proof Sleep Routine

In this episode, I share the sleep routine that has greatly helped me deepen my deep sleep and increase my rem sleep. I discuss the strategies and products I use in this routine, and ways you can try…

00:16:34  |   Thu 13 Aug 2020
F*ck It List

F*ck It List

In this episode, we discuss what the opposite of a bucket list is. Don't worry, no cursing in this episode, in case you're listening with small children :)

00:05:48  |   Wed 12 Aug 2020
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