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The Light Watkins Show274: How to Stop Missing Your Life and Heal from Pain with Cory MuscaraIn this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Cory Muscara, mindfulness teacher, meditation expert, and author of Stop Missing Your Life. Cory's fascinating journey into mindfulness began in an unlikely way—trying to impress a girlfriend during college. Fast forward to today, he has spent over 15,000 hours meditating, including an intense six-month stint as a Buddhist monk in Burma, where he meditated up to 20 hours a day in challenging conditions.Cory shares the pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of presence, patience, and personal growth. From chasing butterflies in his childhood backyard to gr...2025-01-151h 45
Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-MashatFormer Monk On Happiness And Friendship With Yourself With Cory MuscaraWant to be happy and find peace in your life? We all seem to be chasing that goal but maybe abandoning ourself in the process of pursuing things, like a job, relationship, goals, and whatever else. Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book, Stop Missing Your Life. His goal is to share wisdom teachings in a practical and accessible ways. With over 1MM followers across his social media channels, Cory has gained popularity for his down-to-earth teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health. Listen as we expl...2024-06-1457 min
The Psychology PodcastOn Being Human w/ Cory MuscaraThis week Scott is joined by author, former monk, spiritual mindfulness guide, and friend Cory Muscara. Scott and Cory discuss the value of self-connection, whether or not there is a "true self", and the role of mindfulness in the self actualization journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-131h 09
And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen#307 Cory MuscaraMy new book, BRAVE NEW YOU, is now available for preorder! For a limited time, you can get instant access to 12 of my exclusive guided meditations when you order now. Read more here -> https://www.bravenewyoubook.comCory Muscara is a former monk, podcast host, and bestselling author. In this episode, we discuss what led him to become a monk, what life and training were like at the monastery, and how he has applied what he learned to help teach others. New Book: Brave New YouNewsletter: Clarity with Cory Me...2024-05-2046 min
Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean FargoHosting Your First Mindfulness Retreat, with Cory MuscaraMindfulness retreats are a valuable opportunity to step away from routine and apply ourselves to deepening our mindfulness. We may devote a single day or multiple days to retreat, either at home or at a retreat center. Meditation teachers who have completed retreats of their own know full well the benefits of such focused attention on their practice. However, the thought of guiding others through this intimate, intense experience can be intimidating. In this episode, we hear from meditation teacher and retreat leader Cory Muscara. Cory offers practical advice on leading meditation retreats and explains wh...2024-04-0317 min
Uncover Your MagicHow To Stay Present When Opting Out Looks Less Painful with Cory MuscaraWhenever you realize you've been consumed by your phone, lost in mindless scrolling, do you show yourself compassion, or are you as harsh as you can with yourself? Regardless of how skillful you get at being present, it is hard to avoid being sucked in by a world that has become a true master of distraction, a relentless, thirsty-for-attention machine.In today's episode, we discuss all things meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth with the magical Cory Muscara. He is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, keynote speaker, coach, and best-selling author of "Stop Missing Your Life," the...2024-02-201h 12
Danica Patrick Pretty Intense PodcastCory MuscaraCory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book, Stop Missing Your Life. With over 1MM followers across his social media channels, Cory has gained popularity for his down-to-earth teachings on mindfulness, well-being, and mental health. He has taught Mindful leadership at Columbia University, is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and for the last ten years has offered mindfulness keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world to companies like Bank of America, Prudential, BlackRock, and more. Cory’s meditations have been heard more than 25 million ti...2023-12-071h 14
ChooseFI459 | Follow the Thread | Cory MuscaraIn this episode: spiritual bypassing, curiosity, fear, wellbeing, inflection points, and what the body stores. This we are re-joined by Cory Muscara to discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness while embarking on the FI journey, the concept of spiritual bypassing, and the positive benefits that come from being present. An important part of the FI journey is learning to take actionable steps to better your life, and a large part of this requires introspection and honest reflection of where you are in your life. Through the practice of meditation and setting intentions, it may allow you to...2023-10-1649 min
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional MedicineThe Power of Presence with Cory MuscaraDr. Rob Downey speaks with Cory Muscara, and discusses topics like mindfulness. meditation, peace, and engagement. [04:41] What would you recommend for people who are game to try meditation? [11:37] Mindfulness and healthcare [21:43] How does presence make us strong? How does it help us set boundaries? [29:20] The “blessing” of adversity and what it really means [40:07] Peace and engagement [46:05] Forming a meaningful connection with others An international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology, Cory is passionate about helping people find real peace. He believes that when people are deeply fulfilled, they are a better force in the world...2023-08-111h 47
Practicing HumanHow to Take Mini RetreatsIn 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 2023-05-0513 min
The Person You Want to Be, with Eric TeplitzEp. 22: Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, and "Practicing Human", Cory MuscaraAs a college student, Cory Muscara was headed toward a career in business/finance. One day, however, he had an experience that stopped him in his tracks and made him question not only his career path but the point of life itself.Around the same time, he stumbled into experimenting with meditation.This eventually led to a serious deep dive in which he meditated for 14 hours every day for over six months straight in a Buddhist monastery in Burma.When he returned home, he had to figure out how to integrate...2023-04-181h 15
The Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast - The Superconscious WayStop Missing Your Life! - Cory Muscara InterviewCory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book, Stop Missing Your Life. With over 600K followers across his social media channels, Cory has gained popularity for his down-to-earth, engaging, and accessible teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health.
Cory joins Paul on this episode to discuss the genesis of his incredible book, and how better to take the reins of each day so as to best ensure that we don't ever waste a precious day on earth.
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Sometimes the moments in life th...2023-02-2246 minPracticing HumanHow Mindfulness Frees YouIn this episode, we discuss how mindfulness, especially in a sustained way, helps you touch and heal the parts of you that are often running your life in a frustrating way.To join the upcoming retreat at Omega in Upstate New York, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023 2023-01-1013 min
Girl, Take the Lead!42. Receiving Feedback & Resentment, Shame, Anxiety, Fear, and Curiosity - With Help from the Masters (Brené Brown, Parker Palmer, Cory Muscara)!Brené Brown (Atlas of the Heart), Parker Palmer (Courage to Teach), and Cory Muscara (Stop Missing Your Life) help us look at the emotions that often accompany receiving feedback – particularly if we hear something negative.
In a recent post, Cory Muscara offered this:
“Next time you're given negative feedback, say to yourself: Oof, it hurts to hear this. But I know if I can hold the discomfort, I can uncover the lesson. So, in what ways can this feedback spark creative inspiration for my next steps rather than trigger a spiral of self-doubt?”
In the...2022-11-1022 min
On the Mark Golf PodcastCory Muscara on Meditation, Mindfulness and "Letting Go"Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the "Practicing Human" podcast, and a bestselling author. He has gained popularity for his down-to-earth, engaging and accessible teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health. He has taught Mindful leadership at Columbia University, and is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Cory joins #OntheMark to share his life experiences and lessons learned as a monk, a human being and golfer. Specifically he delves into the concept of Mindfulness and understanding thought patterns. He also teaches on Meditation, its impact on well-being and how t...2022-11-0857 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastA Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara“If you don’t have 1 minute to meditate, it’s time to evaluate what’s really going on.”- Cory MuscaraCory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book, Stop Missing Your Life. He has taught mindful leadership at Columbia University and is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Oz named Cory as one of the nation’s leading experts in mindfulness (and rightfully so) as Cory’s meditations have been heard more than 25 million times in over 150 countries.If you’re stuck on the hams...2022-10-041h 05
The CLS Experience with Craig SiegelBurning Off Bad Karma With Cory MuscaraWe’re living in crazy times right now. Why did I want Cory Muscara on the record breaking The CLS Experience? It’s simple. This is exactly the right episode at exactly the right time. Let’s quiet the noise. Without further ado. Join your host Craig Siegel as he sits down with world renowned mindfulness teacher and expert, as well as the iconic Co-founder of mindfulness.com. His meditations have been heard over a staggering 20 Million times, in over 100 different countries. He’s a best selling author of the instant classic, Stop missing your life. He’s lived as...2022-06-071h 02
The Great Man WithinMindfulness for Men Part 3: Working with Difficult Thoughts feat. Cory Muscara#297. Follow Dominick on Instagram: @DominickQ Join the Great Man Mastermind: https://www.dominickq.com/masterminds/the-digital-mastermind Join the Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatManWithin __________________________ Cory’s “Working With Thoughts” Masterclass for 50% off: Click Here (“man” for 50% off discount code) Cory’s Daily Texts: Send “great man” to 1-631-305-2874 (North America numbers only). Follow Cory on Instagram: @CoryMuscara Blaise Pascal is famous for saying “all of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” What...2022-04-0446 min
Better Than HappyMindfulness with Cory MuscaraTune in this week to hear Cory Muscara’s incredible story of his mindfulness journey. I know that so many of you want to bring more peace into your life, and hopefully, this insight from Cory will show you that this kind of emotional awareness is available to all of us. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/3422022-02-0440 minPracticing Human[Rerun] The Moment Before Letting GoThe 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) 337-82982021-09-2205 min
Legal Well-Being In ActionMeet and Greet Cory Muscara, 2021 Annual Meeting Featured SpeakerThe State Bar of New Mexico is excited to have its first cross-over episode between its two podcasts, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this cross-over than with one of our 2021 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day speakers, Cory Muscara. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, insights on working with discomfort and procrastination, approaching meditation hesitancy/skepticism, and demystifying intuition.
Presented by: Cory Muscara, Long Island Center for Mindfulness; Pamela Moore, State Bar of New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program2021-09-031h 01
SBNM is HearMeet and Greet Cory Muscara, 2021 Annual Meeting Featured SpeakerThe State Bar of New Mexico is excited to have its first cross-over episode between its two podcasts, SBNM is Hear and Legal Well-Being in Action. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this cross-over than with one of our 2021 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day speakers, Cory Muscara. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, insights on working with discomfort and procrastination, approaching meditation hesitancy/skepticism, and demystifying intuition.Presented by: Cory Muscara, Long Island Center for Mindfulness; Pamela Moore, State Bar of New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
2021-08-261h 01Practicing HumanYou Don't Need to Let GoIn this episode, we talk about an alternative perspective when considering how to let go.Access my free, 10-Day Finding Happiness course: https://mindfulness.com/cory/happiness-course2021-06-1604 min
IGNITE YOUR DREAMCory Muscara on How to Stop Holding Yourself Back from Truly LivingHow long will you wait until you let yourself experience joy? Today I am lucky to be joined by an international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology, Cory Muscara. He is passionate about helping people find real peace. Cory believes that when people are deeply fulfilled, they are a better force in the world for other beings, the environment, and their communities. For the past few years, he has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia University and currently serves as an assistant instructor for the positive psychology graduate program at the...2020-10-201h 09Practicing Human3 Steps to AcceptanceWe all struggle with acceptance at different points in our life, and it's one of the most important things we can cultivate in this life, as we won't be able to live our lives fully unless we can move fluidly with the changing landscape. In this episode, I share a 3-part practice you can use to move toward acceptance.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app...2020-09-1013 minPracticing HumanHow to Start Your Day RightHow we start our day often dictates how the rest of our day will unfold. In this episode, I'll make my favorite tip for having a great morning.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast"...2020-09-0909 minPracticing HumanThe "So What" ExerciseDo 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 exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if...2020-09-0809 minPracticing Human5 Questions to Release AnxietyIn 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.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-09-0711 minPracticing HumanTaming The Voice in Your HeadIn this episode, we discuss a simple technique to work with the often difficult voice in your head.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-09-0407 minPracticing HumanRelaxation PracticeIn 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.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the...2020-09-0309 minPracticing HumanThe Responsibility of Showing Up“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 beforehand. It demands nothing of what is past. It demands presence, responsibility; it demands you.” ~ Martin BuberIf you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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 addr...2020-09-0207 minPracticing HumanHow to Simplify Your GrowthIn 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.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just...2020-09-0109 minPracticing HumanSimple Tip to Deepen PresenceIn this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-3110 minPracticing HumanRadical AcceptanceIn 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.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-2808 minPracticing HumanHow to Need LessYou 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 how the journey of personal fulfillment leads to us needing LESS.Also, if you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, you can do so at www.corymuscara.com/retreat2020-08-2715 minPracticing Human4-Step Communication TechniqueIn 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 Communication.If you'd like to go deeper into the work of mindful communication, I highly suggest the book, Say What You Mean, by Oren Sofer. Click here for the link.2020-08-2609 minPracticing Human3 Tips for Social AnxietyDo 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 suggestions for working with social anxiety.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-2512 minPracticing HumanWho Are You...Really?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 quote--why I agree with it and what I would 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the...2020-08-2413 minPracticing HumanA New Perspective for Seeing Others“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. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” - Carl Rogers2020-08-2105 minPracticing HumanThe Meaning of LifeIn 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.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-2004 minPracticing HumanHow to Listen to Music BetterIn 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.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-1905 minPracticing HumanOn Commitment"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 whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favorall manner of unforeseen incidentsan...2020-08-1806 minPracticing HumanReceiving Joy"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 KingAs 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast"...2020-08-1706 minPracticing HumanThe Universe Has Your BackIn this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-1411 minPracticing HumanMy Fool-Proof Sleep RoutineIn 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 it out, too.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-1316 minPracticing HumanF*ck It ListIn 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 :)2020-08-1205 minPracticing HumanThoughts on Acceptance and GrowthYou can't exchange your ball of clay, but you can mold the hell out of the one you've been given. In today's episode, we'll talk about meeting yourself in the mirror, accepting and embracing, and from there, growing into your best self.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-1106 minPracticing HumanInner PeaceIn this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-1007 minPracticing HumanPut Yourself FirstThis episode is all about self-care. You can't show up fully for another person if you're not showing up fully for yourself. It's a bit of cliche, but it's true. In this episode, we go into the details about WHY it's true.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-0708 minPracticing HumanHow to Be MagneticIn 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 fiercer life because of our quiet."2020-08-0608 minPracticing HumanThoughts on Being AloneAre you single? Are you in a relationship, but fear alone time? This episode is all about the power and importance of finding comfort in your aloneness.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-0507 minPracticing HumanWhy You're Always WrongIn this episode, we discuss why everything you believe is wrong, everything you do is wrong, and everything you say is wrong. And what to do about 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-08-0403 minPracticing HumanHow to Breathe More FullyBreath of LifeI breathe in All That Is-Awareness expandingto take everything in,as if my heart beatsthe world into being.From the unnamed vastness beneath themind, I breathe my way to wholeness and healing.Inhalation. Exhalation.Each Breath a "yes,"and a letting go, a journey, and a coming home.-Danna Faulds2020-08-0310 minPracticing HumanHow to Develop Self-EsteemIn this episode, we discuss what self-esteem is, why it's gotten a bad reputation, why it's actually extremely important, and how to develop the two components that comprise healthy self-esteem. All of this research is based on the self-esteem section of the book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, by Scott Barry Kaufman.If you're interested in registering for Scott's 8-week course that starts in September (which I have no affiliation with) you can do so at this link: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/course2020-07-3122 minPracticing HumanWhat Does it Mean to Practice Non-Striving?In this episode, we talk about what non-striving looks like in your meditation practice and in real life. If you've ever struggled with the concept of non-striving, not quite sure what it means and how it's practical in real life, this episode is for you.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-2909 minPracticing HumanEvery Inhale Needs an ExhaleIn this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time to metaphorically exhale. 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-2804 minPracticing HumanHow to Develop More Positive Influences in Your LifeIn 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, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305...2020-07-2705 minPracticing Human3 Steps to Manage BurnoutIn 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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-2409 min
The Other Side of FearEpisode 11: Interview with Cory MuscaraDifferent format for this episode. Enjoy my discussion with author and mindfulness teacher, Cory Muscara. I highly recommend Cory’s book, Stop Missing Your Life.2020-07-2333 minPracticing HumanThoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and MeaningIn 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 put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twitter at this link and Instagram at this link.2020-07-2313 minPracticing HumanKindnessBefore you know what kindness really is you must lose things,feel the future dissolve in a momentlike salt in a weakened broth.What you held in your hand,what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you knowhow desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness.How you ride and ridethinking the bus will never stop,the passengers eating maize and chicken will stare out the window forever.Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness, you must travel...2020-07-2204 minPracticing HumanHow Body Language Impacts MoodIn this episode, we explore an episode called happy/sad body. It's a great way to better understand how your body language impacts your psychological and emotional state.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-2108 minPracticing HumanIf We're Only Star Dust, Why Do Anything?In this episode, we discuss a poem by Li-Young Lee. In the episode, I make a mistake by saying the poem is titled "So, we're dust" when in fact it's titled "To Hold":So we’re dust. In the meantime, my wife and Imake the bed. Holding opposite edges of the sheet,we raise it, billowing, then pull it tight,measuring by eye as it falls into alignmentbetween us. We tug, fold, tuck. And if I’m lucky,she’ll remember a recent dream and tell me.One day we...2020-07-2005 minPracticing HumanA Technique to Refine ConcentrationIn today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-1506 minPracticing HumanThe 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & FawnIn 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 fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns.You can learn more about the fawn response, coined by Peter Walker, at this link.2020-07-1311 minPracticing HumanThe Five RemembrancesIn 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 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-28742020-07-1008 minPracticing HumanWhat Does It Mean To Be Human?In this episode, we explore we you begin and where you end. How much of your experience, inner and outer, would need to be compromised before you stopped being yourself? And how might this inquiry help expand the sense of who we are, leading to greater groundedness and peace.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) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the...2020-07-0907 min
Journey Forward with Joree RoseWhy I Need to Start Practicing Mindfulness Right Now with Cory MuscaraHere is the link to join the online free virtual summit, Surviving to Thriving, how we can grow through adversity: https://theultimaterelationship.com/survivingtothriving/ And please join my Facebook group for daily meditations and mindfulness videos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173854486658557/?hc_location=ufi What even is mindfulness and why does it matter? It’s so simple, but it’s not easy! Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening right now - thoughts, emotions, sensations in your body, distractions around you - and just noticing it, without...2020-07-0648 min
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional MedicineThe Power of Presence | Cory MuscaraDr. Rob Downey speaks with Cory Muscara, and discusses topics like mindfulness. meditation, peace, and engagement. Read the rest of our blog here https://bit.ly/387S60b Cory Muscara is an author, international speaker, and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology. 2020-06-2952 min
Luscious Hustle234. How to Find Presence in Times of Uncertainty with Cory MuscaraCory Muscara is an internationally renowned meditation and mindfulness expert and author. Today he is sharing how we can all find presence in times of uncertainty, why getting uncomfortable is the key to understanding and growth, and how meditation and mindfulness are tools for change. You can connect with Cory online at http://www.corymuscara.com and on Instagram @corymuscara2020-06-1245 min
The Simply Human Podcast#227 Cory Muscara Interview & Your Favorite RoomOn today's show it's Cory Muscara! He's interested in what makes life deeply fulfilling, has lived as a monk, studied with some of the world’s leading researchers on happiness, and continues to be insatiably curious about how to help people live well.They talk to Cory about sleep, happiness, small mind vs big mind, take 5, water jug focus, 6 month silent retreat, psychic energy, bicep curls for your brain, Victor Frankl, a Yale happiness class, Ishmael (Daniel Quinn), Wild Power (Menstrual Cycle book), and golf. Before they talk to Cory, Mark and Rick discuss their sta...2020-05-1259 minPracticing Human21 Days of MeditationHave you ever considered starting a regular meditation practice? There are predictable outcomes and benefits that come with daily meditation, but many of us don't give ourselves the opportunity to experience them. In this episode, we discuss three benefits of regular meditation, and Cory will also discuss his 21-day meditation challenge starting May 5th, 2020 launching on Instagram (www.instagram.com/corymuscara) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/corymuscara).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) 337-82982020-05-0412 min
Relationship Coaching School Podcast5 Steps To Gain Control When You Feel Overwhelmed & Afraid - Cory Muscara - 285Depending on your situation, the pandemic and economic uncertainty can leave any “normal” person feeling out of control, overwhelmed, or afraid. So, here is a great interview with my friend who is a skilled meditation instructor. Cory walks you through a simple process you can do in 5-10 minutes that will help you calm down and regain control of your thinking and your emotions. Please listen and/or forward to someone you know who is struggling. Shownotes: (3:20) Introduction Cory Muscara (15:50) Looking for answers in the wrong people (19:55) Core teachings at Cory’s...2020-04-151h 06
The Beautifully Broken PodcastCory Muscara :Meditation to balance COVID-19If you are feeling anxious, nervous, out of sorts since COVID-19 has entered the collective consciousness, this episode will provide the respite you seek.Cory Muscara is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of presence and wellbeing. He has taught mindfulness-based leadership as faculty at Columbia University and currently serves as an instructor of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, Cory spent 6 months in silence living as a monk in Burma, meditating 14-20 hours per day, and now aims to bring these teachings to people in a practical and usable way. Named by...2020-04-101h 02
The Soul Frequency ShowStop Missing Your Life | Cory MuscaraDo you feel like life is passing you by?
This episode is for you.
My guest on this episode just released a new book called Stop Missing Your Life: How to Be Deeply Present in an Unpresent World.
Back in 2012, Cory Muscara decided to take a vow of silence for six months and live as a monk in Burma. During that time, Cory meditated for up to 14 hours a day and wanted to come back to his normal life and share this peace with others.
But immediately, Cory faced a challenge…...2020-02-2742 min
The Same 24 HoursCory Muscara: Stop Missing Your LifeCory Muscara is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of presence and well-being.
For the past few years, he has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia University and currently serves as an instructor of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, Cory spent 6 months in silence living as a monk in Burma, meditating 14+ hours per day, and now aims to bring these teachings to people in a practical and usable way. Named by Dr. Oz as one of the nation’s leading experts on mindfulness, his meditations have been heard more than 10 million times in ov...2020-02-2655 min
Grow the GoodCory Muscara: The Mindfulness of Pain For a Meaningful LifeCory Muscara is a super interesting person. Today, he is known for his work as a mindfulness teacher, author, podcaster, and speaker. You'll find his career path interesting- he started meditating to impress his hippie girlfriend. When that relationship didn't work out, he went all in, looked for the most challenging meditation training he could find and became a monk for 6 months in Burma where he meditated for 14+ hours per day under the instruction of Sayadaw U Pandita. Fully engaged, he wanted more. Not only does he have his Master's Degree in Positive Psychology from UPenn and teaches mindfulness-based leade...2020-02-2057 min
The Great Man WithinStop Missing Your Life with Cory Muscara#62: I bet you know what it’s like to be in a chronic state of busyness, constantly in motion and getting things done… …only to feel like precious time is slipping through your fingers. You know what it’s like to dream big dreams… …that never seem to turn into reality because you’re always off doing something else. You know what it’s like to want to create change in my life… …only to wake up weeks, months and years later with those things still unchanged. Why does this happen to us?2020-02-101h 00Practicing HumanThe Moment Before Letting GoThe 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) 337-82982020-02-0405 min
Mindfulness Mode496 Stop Missing Your Life; Discover Mindfulness With Cory MuscaraCory Muscara is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology. Cory helps peel back the layers that prevent us from being our full, honest, integrated selves in the world. In 2012, Cory spent six months in silence living as a monk in Burma, meditating 14+ hours each day under the instruction of the late Sayadaw U Pandita. A frequent guest on the Dr. Oz show, he now aims to bring the teachings of mindfulness to people in a practical and relatable way, presenting to schools, organizations, and the general public. For the past few years, he...2020-01-1338 min
The Courageous LifeBecoming Deeply Present in an Un-Present World | Cory MuscaraCory Muscara is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of presence and wellbeing. He has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia University, and currently serves as an instructor of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his graduate work. In 2012, Cory spent six months in silence living as a monk in Burma, meditating 14-20 hours each day under the instruction of the late Sayadaw U Pandita. A frequent guest on the Dr. Oz show, he now aims to bring these teachings to people in a practical and relatable way, presenting to schools, organizations, and healthcare...2020-01-111h 04
Inner Truth with David NewellCory Muscara: Getting Present AF for 2020This episode is one to start off your new year with! This week’s conversation is with my dear friend Cory Muscara – international speaker and mindfulness teacher – all about his new book Stop Missing Your Life. In Stop Missing Your Life, Cory takes readers on a journey from “being present” to embodying “presence,” helping peel back the layers that prevent us from being our full, honest, integrated selves in the world. Muscara explains that most of us are living on autopilot, often so guarded that we aren’t experiencing the potential richness that life has to offer. S...2020-01-071h 06
Stay Grounded with Raj Jana111. Cory Muscara: Lessons From a Monk: How To Stop Missing Your Life“Presence gives us the capacity to experience what we’re experiencing, but with an internal container that can hold that experience in such a way that we aren’t completely overwhelmed or burdened by it.” I’ve had a long-held goal to interview someone like today’s guest for the podcast. An individual who spent time living in isolation as a monk while living inside the realities of chaos in today’s fast-paced world. So when I met my good friend Cory Muscara a year ago, it felt like divine timing! Cory is an international...2020-01-0646 min
Stay Grounded with Raj Jana111. Cory Muscara: Lessons From a Monk: How To Stop Missing Your Life“Presence gives us the capacity to experience what we’re experiencing, but with an internal container that can hold that experience in such a way that we aren’t completely overwhelmed or burdened by it.” I’ve had a long-held goal to interview someone like today’s guest for the podcast. An individual who spent time living in isolation as a monk while living inside the realities of chaos in today’s fast-paced world. So when I met my good friend Cory Muscara a year ago, it felt like divine timing! Cory is an int...2020-01-0646 min
Stay Grounded with Raj Jana111. Cory Muscara: Lessons From a Monk: How To Stop Missing Your Life“Presence gives us the capacity to experience what we’re experiencing, but with an internal container that can hold that experience in such a way that we aren’t completely overwhelmed or burdened by it.” I’ve had a long-held goal to interview someone like today’s guest for the podcast. An individual who spent time living in isolation as a monk while living inside the realities of chaos in today’s fast-paced world. So when I met my good friend Cory Muscara a year ago, it felt like divine timing! Cory is an int...2020-01-0646 minJourney Forward with Joree RoseStop Missing Your Life with Cory MuscaraWe all move too fast. We all are on autopilot. We often don’t know how to slow down. And the impact of these habits or patterns is that we miss out on our own lives. We miss out on what’s going on around us and what’s happening inside of us. How we relate to what we are experiencing, impacts the experience itself. In this interview, with an old friend of mine, Cory Muscara, talks about the implication on our health, happiness and ability to be present when we practice the tools of mindfulness and meditation. 2020-01-0653 min
SoccerGrlProbs32. The Power Of Meditation For Athletes With Cory MuscaraThis week we chat with Cory Muscara about the power of meditation for athletes. Cory is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology and for the past few years, has taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia Teachers College and currently serves as an instructor of applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We also speak with Cory about his 6.5 months spent in silence as a monk where he meditated for 14+ hours a day and how we (SGP) can start to make meditation a practice in our own lives!
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The Psychology PodcastCory Muscara || Stop Missing Your Life Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/supportToday it’s great to have Cory Muscara on the podcast. Cory is an international speaker and teacher on the topics of presence and well-being. He believes that when people are deeply fulfilled, they are a better force in the world for other beings, the environment, and their communities. For several years he taught mindfulness-based leadership at Columbia University and currently serves as an assistant instructor of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, Cory spent 6 months in silence living as a monk in Burma, meditating 14+ hours per day, an...2020-01-0251 min
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New WorldsStop Missing Your Life: How to be Deeply Present in an Un-Present World Audiobook by Cory MuscaraListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 405181
Title: Stop Missing Your Life: How to be Deeply Present in an Un-Present World
Author: Cory Muscara
Narrator: Cory Muscara
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:21:59
Language: English
Release date: 12-31-19
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation
Summary:
Many of us live on autopilot, often so guarded that we don't experience the richness that life has to offer–so how can we find real happiness amid the chaos, so we don't reach the end of our life and feel like we missed it?
In St...2019-12-316h 21
The Art of FulfillmentCory Muscara on How to Stop Missing Your Life and Cultivate Deep Presence Cory Muscara is a mindfulness expert and international speaker on the topics of presence and well-being who is on a mission to help others create the most fulfilling lives for themselves. He has taught mindfulness-based meditation leadership at Columbia University, is currently an instructor of positive psychology at UPenn, and frequently appears on the Dr. Oz show all in order to make mindfulness and meditation accessible to the modern world. But he didn’t just learn about mindfulness and meditation by reading books; he is actually utilizing his experience living as a monk in Burma where he meditated for 14-2...2019-12-3146 minPracticing HumanGood Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows?In this episode, Cory shares the story of the old zen farmer, and his wisdom for how to live a good life. Use this wisdom as a mantra throughout the day to develop equanimity.As always, if you'd like to get free resources, including guided meditations, text your email address to: (631) 337-8298Enjoy!2019-11-0711 minPracticing HumanFrat Life to Monk Life: My StoryPacticing Human is a podcast exploring what it means to be human and how to find deep fulfillment in this human life. That's a bold undertaking, and it's important to know more about the person guiding you on that journey. In this episode, Cory will share more about his background, story, credentials, and his less than noble reason for getting into this work.2019-11-0120 minPracticing HumanWelcome to Practicing HumanWelcome to the first episode of Practicing Human, hosted by former monk and wellbeing expert, Cory Muscara. In this daily podcast, we will explore practices and insights into how to live a fulfilling life. 2019-10-3005 min