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.
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…
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.
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In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to work with the often difficult voice in your head.
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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.
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“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…
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.
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In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.
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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.
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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 …
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…
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…
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…
“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. …
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.
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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.
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"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…
"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…
In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.
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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…
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 :)