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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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Become an Optimist (and live longer)

Become an Optimist (and live longer)

In this episode, we talk about the powerful scientific benefits of being optimistic and the various ways you can cultivate a more optimistic outlook in your life.

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

00:16:26  |   Tue 11 Feb 2020
How to Embrace Failure

How to Embrace Failure

In this episode, we talk about how to embrace the struggle and failures on our path to where we're trying to go.

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

00:11:29  |   Mon 10 Feb 2020
An Exercise to Expand Your Mind

An Exercise to Expand Your Mind

In this short episode, I share an exercise to help broaden your perspective and expand your mind.

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

00:07:13  |   Fri 07 Feb 2020
Rising Up When It's Difficult

Rising Up When It's Difficult

In this episode, I share a key quote that got me through the most difficult moments during my six months of silence in Burma.

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

00:10:49  |   Thu 06 Feb 2020
How to Stop Procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating

In this episode, we what's at the heart of why we procrastinate and how to overcome it.

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

00:13:21  |   Wed 05 Feb 2020
The Moment Before Letting Go

The Moment Before Letting Go

The moment before letting go is when we grip the hardest. In this episode, Cory shares a story during his time in Burma where he surrendered fully and experienced the peace that came from it.

As alway…

00:05:55  |   Tue 04 Feb 2020
How To Meditate Better

How To Meditate Better

In this episode, I share a new way of thinking about your meditation practice and how to bring presence into day-to-day life.

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

00:13:19  |   Mon 03 Feb 2020
The HALT Technique

The HALT Technique

In this episode, we explore a simple self-care technique in the acronym HALT.

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

00:11:45  |   Fri 31 Jan 2020
Don't Clear Your Mind

Don't Clear Your Mind

There's a prevailing view for those new to mindfulness practices that it's all about clearing your mind. However, this can lead to extra stress and frustration. In this episode, I'll share my thought…

00:13:20  |   Thu 30 Jan 2020
Live with Precision

Live with Precision

What does it mean to live with precision? During my time in Burma, I taped this word to my wall so that it would guide my way of being throughout the day. In this episode, we'll explore why it was us…

00:11:00  |   Wed 29 Jan 2020
7 Tips to Stop Negative Thoughts

7 Tips to Stop Negative Thoughts

In this episode, we explore 7 techniques to work through negative thoughts. Pick and choose which ones most resonate and see how they work.

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

00:19:59  |   Tue 28 Jan 2020
Getting Through Difficult Moments

Getting Through Difficult Moments

Sometimes, we're just in survival mode. In this episode, I share some thoughts about how to meet and work through these difficult times.

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

00:05:15  |   Mon 27 Jan 2020
Goals vs Intentions

Goals vs Intentions

In this episode, I share 3 distinctions between goals and intentions, and why both are important for a good life.

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

00:05:49  |   Fri 24 Jan 2020
Develop Wisdom with 1 Breath

Develop Wisdom with 1 Breath

In this episode, I'll discuss the deep wisdom that is attainable when we really start to attune to our breath.

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

00:08:54  |   Thu 23 Jan 2020
100 Breaths for 100 Days

100 Breaths for 100 Days

In this episode, I share the latest meditation strategy I'm using to fit in more practice. I also offer a challenge for you to implement it.

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

00:15:40  |   Wed 22 Jan 2020
How to Be a Better Listener

How to Be a Better Listener

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.

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

00:11:19  |   Fri 17 Jan 2020
You Do Not Need to Be Fixed

You Do Not Need to Be Fixed

Most of us, consciously or subconsciously, are trying to get to places of feeling "complete" or "whole." However, this has always been our natural place, we just need to learn to relax into it.

As alw…

00:10:03  |   Thu 16 Jan 2020
The 6 Dimensions of Life

The 6 Dimensions of Life

In this episode, we explore why there are only six aspects of your human experience, and how when you learn to be with each, you learn to be with your life.

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

00:15:58  |   Wed 15 Jan 2020
The Forgotten Truth That Makes Life Easier

The Forgotten Truth That Makes Life Easier

In this episode, we discuss the simple truth about life that we often neglect, and that, when connected to, changes how we experience all of our moments (for the better).

As always, if you'd like to g…

00:11:46  |   Tue 14 Jan 2020
3 Reasons to Not Look At Your Phone

3 Reasons to Not Look At Your Phone

What's the harm in looking at your phone when you're bored, or having a meal, or sitting on the toilet? In this episode, I'll share 3 reasons why it might be in your best interest to stay off the scr…

00:16:22  |   Mon 13 Jan 2020
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