Cory Muscara

Practicing Human

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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.

Author

Cory Muscara

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Health

Podcast website

www.corymuscara.com

Latest episode

Mar 23, 2026

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Episodes

[Rerun] How to Be Magnetic 13.10.2021

In this episode, we talk about why a still and grounded mind is so compelling to other people, and the various experiences I've had with this reality. The poem mentioned is by W.B. Yeats, called Still Water: "We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us,  that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a...

When to NOT Focus on Your Breath 12.10.2021

In this episode, we discuss why focusing on the breath can sometimes be too activating to the nervous system and alternatives to use. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

Relaxing Your Belly 11.10.2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of learning to relax your belly. To join the upcoming masterclass on relaxation strategies, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

[Rerun] Receiving Joy 08.10.2021

"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 programming and nervous system, allowing us to rest more in our own skin, and heal." ~ Ruth King As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditat...

How to Work Through Conflict 07.10.2021

In this episode, I share a 4-part acronym for working through conflict, based on Jayson Gaddis's new book,  Getting To Zero. To get the book, visit: www.gettingtozerobook.com

4 Conflict Avoidant Strategies 06.10.2021

In this episode, we explore what relationship expert, Jayson Gaddis, calls "The 4 Disconnectors." To get his book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Zero-Conflict-High-Stakes-Relationships/dp/0306924811/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=getting+to+zero&qid=1633487934&sr=8-1

Stillness and Fear 04.10.2021

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not. To join the text message platform, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874. To join the Relaxation Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

[Rerun] On Commitment 01.10.2021

"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 countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whol...

How to Create More Ease in Your Day 28.09.2021

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day. To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

The Dark Side of a Positive Mindset 27.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss how using a positive mindset to override your underlying trauma is like playing loud music to muffle the cries of suffering outside your window. To join the masterclass on resilience, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

[Rerun] 3 Tips for Self-Control 24.09.2021

In this episode, I share 3 tips you can use to develop great self-control in those moments where you feel yourself falling back into old habits, patterns, or negative behaviors. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd li...

[Rerun] 3 Steps to Manage Burnout 23.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the wo...

[Rerun] The Moment Before Letting Go 22.09.2021

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 always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

[Rerun] A Powerful Listening Strategy 21.09.2021

When someone shares good news with you, how do you respond? Psychology tells us there are four categories of responding, and only ONE of them is effective. In this episode, we'll discuss what that is. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 3...

[Rerun] You Are Already Enlightened 20.09.2021

Many meditation traditions are goal-centric. That is, the meditation practice is used as a tool to get to a level of "awakening" that you're not already at. There is a different way to practice though, one that takes the endpoint as the path. In this session, we'll discuss what that can look like. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, includin...

[Rerun] When The Worst Things Happen to You 17.09.2021

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

[Rerun] You Can't Practice Non-Attachment 15.09.2021

In this episode, I dispel what I believe to be a myth: The idea that you can practice being non-attached. Tune in to learn more. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

Intuition, Letting Go, and Trust 14.09.2021

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next. To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

[Rerun] Become Bigger than Your SELF 13.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss how to embrace more aspects of the human experience, and how it can help us move beyond our small, limited self.

Why We Don't Follow Intuition 10.09.2021

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

The Power of "I Don't Know" 09.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey. To join the upcoming "Intuitive Guidance" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Resistance 08.09.2021

What if you could overcome your resistance to doing the things you most need to do? In this episode, we'll explore how to work with resistance when it arises so you can move toward the life you're trying to create. To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

[Rerun] Make Everything A Meditation 07.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss two ways to make EVERYTHING a meditation in your life, and why it can be extremely helpful for navigating otherwise frustrating or seemingly meaningless moments. To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

The Importance of Self-Love 06.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth. To join the self-love masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass To join the retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Intuitive Guidance 03.09.2021

“There’s something within you that knows what to do. Surrender your thoughts, your mind, your ego, to the current that knows the way. It will take care of you. It will take better care of you than you can ever imagine.” -Robert Adams To join the upcoming online retreat on intuitive guidance, Sept. 10-12th, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

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