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

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.corymuscara.com

Latest episode

Mar 23, 2026

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Episodes

The Moments We Often Miss 09.03.2020

One could argue that there are three categories that all of our moments fall into. In this episode, I'll share what those three are and why we often miss one of them in particular. 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

Why You Can't Practice Non-Attachment 06.03.2020

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

The Comparing Mind 05.03.2020

In this episode, we discuss how to work with the comparing mind. We all struggle with this, but it doesn't need to be that way.

Thoughts on Finding Meaning 04.03.2020

In this episode, I share some a new way to find meaning in your life. 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

When You Feel Lost 03.03.2020

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the feeling of being lost in life, not sure what your next step is or where you're supposed to be. 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

The Root of Judgment, Character, & Will 02.03.2020

In this episode, we explore a William James quote that has great relevance to the work we're doing here at Practicing Human. 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

Quick Trick to Reduce Stress 27.02.2020

In this episode, I share a quick technique to reduce the stress that can come from getting caught up in worry and "what if?" 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

3 Tips to Declutter Your Mind 26.02.2020

In this episode, I'll discuss 3 tips to help declutter your mind so you can more peace and clarity amid the chaos. 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

The Power of Discomfort 25.02.2020

In this episode, we explore the benefit of having daily exposure to pain and discomfort. 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

Make Everything a Meditation 24.02.2020

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. 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

A Hack to Reduce Phone Addiction 21.02.2020

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic I've been using to cut down on screen time and use my phone more intentionally. 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

Deep Concentration = Deep Rest 20.02.2020

In this episode, we discuss how cultivating concentration leads to greater restoration and ease in the mind, body, and soul. 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

Why You Shouldn't Be "Non-Judgmental" 19.02.2020

In this episode, I discuss why I think we should do away with the phrase "non-judgment" in mindfulness practice. 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

Does Mindfulness Make You a Better Person? 18.02.2020

Will mindfulness improve your ethics? Will it make you a better person? This is an ongoing debate in the mindfulness world, and in this episode, I share my thoughts.

The Magic of Ordinary Moments 17.02.2020

In this episode, I share how to step out of the story of your mind and into the beautiful richness of our ordinary moments. 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

How to Make a Difficult Change 14.02.2020

In this podcast episode, we talk about how to make difficult changes in your behavior and why it's not as simple as just setting the intention to make a change. 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

"Seeing" Meditation 13.02.2020

In this episode, I discuss how to practice "seeing" meditation (one of my favorites). 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

What I Learned in My 20s 12.02.2020

It's my 30th birthday! In this episode, I share what I learned in my 20s, and what I anticipate for my 30s. 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

Become an Optimist (and live longer) 11.02.2020

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 access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

How to Embrace Failure 10.02.2020

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 meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

An Exercise to Expand Your Mind 07.02.2020

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 recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

Rising Up When It's Difficult 06.02.2020

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, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

How to Stop Procrastinating 05.02.2020

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 recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

The Moment Before Letting Go 04.02.2020

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

How To Meditate Better 03.02.2020

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, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

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