Practicing Human

In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our life. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations...

In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the...

As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out. If you’d like more support and guidance,...

In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲   

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically...

In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the value of taking time off and how to incorporate small retreats into your day and life. To join the upcoming in-person retreat at Omega, June 30-July 2nd, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023 

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out! 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...

In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional 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 (...

In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podacst” to 1-...

In this episode, we discuss something that gets overlooked when trying to change our behavior and patterns. To join the Masterclass on How to Work with Urges, Cravings, and Addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

In this episode, we discuss why most of us struggle with the letting go process and how it  actually happens. To join the upcoming masterclass on urges, cravings, and addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth. To sign up for the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.

In this episode, we discuss why we have a deep tendency to create drama in our lives and how to step out of that pattern. To join the free text community,  text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we talk about how to use 1-5 minute periods to completely disengage and relax so you can restore your nervous system. And if you'd like to sign up to the free text community, you can text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty. To sign up for the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender and why it's the only way back to yourself. If you want more support, I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Instagram” to 1...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of making space for your own complexity and how that reduces projection and increases connection. To sign up for the free daily text message community, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle I send short teachings every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-...

In this episode, we discuss why most of us sabotage the life we most want to live and the simple practice to stop this cycle. I send short written teachings in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day. If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss 3 questions to help you facilitate the letting go process. To get the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ To join the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲  

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day. I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲