Practicing Human

Where I've Been Jan 01, 2024

In this episode, I discuss why I've been absent on the podcast and plans for the future.
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This Moment is It Sep 13, 2023

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.
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Finding Your Purpose Aug 25, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the age-old question of what it means to find your purpose.
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How to Actually Let Go Aug 08, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go.
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When The Body Squeezes You Into the Mind Aug 01, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the mind-body relationship and how the body goes to the mind to hide from itself.
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Relieve Pain or Be With It? [Rerun] Jul 31, 2023

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.
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Live Your Best Life Jul 25, 2023

In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive.
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You're Okay And It's Time to Change Jul 21, 2023

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.
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Thoughts on Authenticity Jul 18, 2023

In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else.

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Simple Tip to Deepen Presence Jul 14, 2023

In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.
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Healing Old Pain Jul 12, 2023

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.
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The Universe Has Your Back Jul 10, 2023

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.
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How to Cultivate True Energy Jul 05, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far.
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Letting Go & Feeling Out of Control Jun 28, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between letting go and feeling out of control.
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Free Up Your Attention Jun 27, 2023

In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment.
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A True Refuge Jun 26, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment.
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How Your Happiness Impacts Relationships Jun 23, 2023

In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.

Finding Your Genius Jun 22, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius.
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Why We Avoid Our Intuition Jun 21, 2023

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Taking a Long-Term Perspective Jun 20, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.
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Two Ways to Calm Your Mind Jun 16, 2023

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.
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Picking Up The Pieces of Yourself Jun 14, 2023

In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's important to look back before you can move forward.
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The Opposite of Spiritual Bypassing Jun 13, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer.
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A Simple Fear Technique Jun 09, 2023

Do 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.
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How to Pause Jun 07, 2023

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.
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Temptation Bundling Jun 05, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do!
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How Surrender Leads to Expansion Jun 02, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion.
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How to Use Fear for Guidance May 31, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.
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How to Clear Negative Energy May 30, 2023

In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.
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Mortality May 26, 2023

In this episode, we explore meeting your mortality with softness.
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The Importance of Self-Love May 25, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth.
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The Power of "I Don't Know" May 24, 2023

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.
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How to Develop More Positive Influences in Your Life May 22, 2023

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.
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The 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn May 19, 2023

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 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.
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Working With Pain May 17, 2023

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Relaxed Productivity May 12, 2023

In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress.
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Identifying Your Soul's Purpose May 11, 2023

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.
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Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning May 09, 2023

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 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.

Growth, Death, and Birth May 08, 2023

In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth.
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How to Take Mini Retreats May 05, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the value of taking time off and how to incorporate small retreats into your day and life.
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Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative? May 04, 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!
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The Five Remembrances May 02, 2023

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.
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This What You REALLY Want May 01, 2023

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.
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Changing Your Patterns Apr 28, 2023

In this episode, we discuss something that gets overlooked when trying to change our behavior and patterns.
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How Letting Go Happens Apr 26, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why most of us struggle with the letting go process and how it actually happens.
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The Feeling of Truth Apr 25, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth.
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Self-Trust Apr 24, 2023

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

Stop Creating Drama Apr 21, 2023

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.
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Micro Moments of Deep Rest Apr 20, 2023

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.
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Recalibration Periods Apr 19, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty.
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Living From Surrender Apr 17, 2023

In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender and why it's the only way back to yourself.
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Projection, Complexity, and Connection Apr 14, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the importance of making space for your own complexity and how that reduces projection and increases connection.
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Trust Your Process Apr 13, 2023

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle

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The Missing Ingredient to Living Your Best Life Apr 12, 2023

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.
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Feeling Complete Apr 11, 2023

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.
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3 Reflections To Help You Let Go Apr 10, 2023

In this episode, we discuss 3 questions to help you facilitate the letting go process.
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How to Create More Ease In Your Day Apr 07, 2023

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.
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How to Open Your Heart Apr 05, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the first step to opening your heart and how to work with your heart's walls.
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What Happens When You Stand In Your Truth Apr 04, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.
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SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment Apr 03, 2023

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.
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Why Meditation is So Powerful Mar 31, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.
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Thoughts on Anger Mar 30, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.
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5 Steps To Discover Your True Desires Mar 29, 2023

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.
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Lingering in Happiness Mar 28, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.
The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.

Mental Fitness vs Spiritual Fitness Mar 27, 2023

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.
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Eliminating Thoughts Mar 24, 2023

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.
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When Plan A Isn't An Option Mar 22, 2023

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode.
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Inner Change Mar 21, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.
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Intuition, Letting Go, and Trust Mar 20, 2023

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.
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A Tip For Making Hard Decisions Mar 17, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.
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The Value of Daily Meditation Mar 16, 2023

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be."

~Nisargadatta Maharaj
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The Value of Going Slow Mar 15, 2023

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.
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Releasing Energy Mar 14, 2023

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.
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Don't Open the Floodgates Mar 10, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why you do not need to open the floodgates to do healing work (and why you shouldn't).
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The Trap of Spiritual Practices Mar 09, 2023

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus Masters
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The Healing Power of Positive Emotions Mar 08, 2023

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.
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A Practice for Empathy Mar 07, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.
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The Power of Single Moments Mar 06, 2023

It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
makes space for imperfection.

The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper
and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;
that we will all cross the finish line;
that waking up to life is what
we were born for.

As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I’m going,
that many times I can make the choice
to stop, to breathe and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.

by Danna Faulds

You're Responsible for Your Happiness Mar 01, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to take the journey toward inner peace--not just for yourself, but for everyone you care about.
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The Difference Between Joy and Relief Feb 28, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.
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Feeling Empty Feb 27, 2023

"Today, like every other day,
we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."
-Rumi
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Feel and Release Feb 24, 2023

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.
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Becoming Who You're Meant to Be Feb 23, 2023

In this episode, we discuss what it would look like to not struggle to become who you are meant to become.
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Working With a Guarded Heart Feb 22, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how to soften the walls around your heart.
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The Power of Silence Feb 21, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.
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How to Be A Better Listener Feb 20, 2023

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.
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Fight The Old or Build The New? Feb 17, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.
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Moving Toward Acceptance Feb 16, 2023

In this episode, we'll explore how to cultivate acceptance.

Living Deeply Feb 15, 2023

In this episode, we explore a Mary Oliver poem.
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A Simple Practice To Help You Let Go Feb 14, 2023

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.
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My Nuanced Thoughts on Positive Thinking Feb 13, 2023

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.
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Trust Your Past Self Feb 10, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.
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Finding Your Ground Feb 09, 2023

In this episode, we talk about connecting to the place within you that serves as your true inner ground.
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Reducing Urges and Impulses Feb 08, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a simple strategy for reducing the urges that lead to negative patterns.
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Why You Do What You Do Feb 07, 2023

In this episode, we will discuss one of the key mechanisms that keep you stuck in familiar patterns.
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How to Do Anything Feb 06, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.
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Discover Your True Nature Feb 03, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.
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There Are No Wrong Emotions Feb 02, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).
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How to Become Radiant Feb 01, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why stillness is the key to radiance.
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How to Say No Jan 31, 2023

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind Jan 30, 2023

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung
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Why You Can't Focus Jan 27, 2023

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.
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Self-Sabotage Jan 26, 2023

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.
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Losing Friends As You Grow Jan 25, 2023

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.
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Not Feeling Good Enough Jan 24, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.
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Embrace Your Life Jan 20, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.
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Why You Can't Let Go Jan 19, 2023

In this episode, we discuss where most of us go wrong trying to let go.
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Find Your People Jan 18, 2023

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.
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The 5 Stages of Change Jan 17, 2023

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Nelson.
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Is it Worth Your Peace Jan 16, 2023

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.
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How to Be Free Jan 13, 2023

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now.
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Is Desire Bad Jan 12, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.
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Is Following Your Truth Just For Privileged People? Jan 11, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of following your truth and taking care of basic needs.
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How Mindfulness Frees You Jan 10, 2023

In 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.
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How Breaking Down Leads to Growth Jan 09, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity.
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Happiness and Materialism Jan 06, 2023

In this episode, we discuss a recent quote I shared: "An interesting happens when you start to like yourself. You no longer need all the things you thought you needed to be happy."
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5 Perspectives for a Great New Year Jan 05, 2023

In this episode, I share 5 perspectives, tips, and a morning prayer to take with you into the New Year.
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People Pleasing Jan 04, 2023

In this episode, we discuss how to work with (and shift) the pattern of people pleasing.
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How to Work With Resistance Jan 03, 2023

In this episode, we discuss an alternative perspective on working with resistance.
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No Wasted Time Jan 02, 2023

In this episode, we discuss an important perspective when you find yourself beating yourself up for past mistakes and ignorance.
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This Moment is It Dec 22, 2022

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.
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The Subtle Art of Being Present Dec 15, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."
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Urges and Impulses Dec 13, 2022

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.
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Reparenting Yourself Dec 08, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood.
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Bullying Yourself into Peace Dec 06, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why I don't believe you can bully yourself into sustainable growth, peace, and enlightenment.
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Developing Self-Respect Dec 05, 2022

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.
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Don't Tolerate Suffering Nov 29, 2022

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.
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Shifting Your Attitude Nov 25, 2022

In this episode, we explore the attitude of awareness we typically bring to our experience, why it impacts everything we care about, and how to start shifting it.
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Good Stress vs Bad Stress Nov 22, 2022

In this episode, we break the myth that all stress is bad and discuss two key forms of stress, good and bad.

Two Tips to Establish Inner Safety Nov 17, 2022

In this episode, we discuss two strategies to use in your meditation practice to help create a sense of safety.
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The Negative Side of Positive Habits Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how we can sometimes use positive habits in an unhealthy way.
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Stillness and Fear Nov 14, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not.
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Wholeness Nov 10, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possibly make you more whole than you are right now.
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The Fear of Not Being Busy Nov 07, 2022

Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.
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Spreading Out Nov 04, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to take up space and become energetically bigger.
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Follow Your Nose Nov 02, 2022

In this episode, we talk about taking life bit-by-bit, especially those moments when we feel most lost.

The Dark Side of a Positive Mindset Nov 01, 2022

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.
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Why Focus is So Important Oct 26, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why it's absolutely imperative to learn to stabilize the mind if we want to develop inner wisdom and freedom.
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A Technique for Rumination Oct 25, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you do to shift negative thought loops.
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How to Calm the Mind and Body Oct 24, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a technique to help you find more freedom and easy in both your mind and body.
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Working With Thoughts Oct 20, 2022

In this episode, I share some thoughts about thoughts, especially the idea that a pure mind comes from pure thoughts.
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Developing Self-Respect Oct 19, 2022

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.
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Free Your Mind Oct 17, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to begin the journey of creating freedom from thoughts, and a simple free phrase you can use to help.
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Think Bigger Oct 14, 2022

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like.
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This Moment is It Oct 13, 2022

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.
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Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning Oct 12, 2022

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 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.

3 Tips for Self-Control Oct 10, 2022

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.
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Calming the Mind Oct 06, 2022

"Don’t meditate to fix yourself, to improve yourself, to redeem yourself; rather, do it as an act of love, of deep warm friendship to yourself. In this way there is no longer any need for the subtle aggression of self-improvement, for the endless guilt of not doing enough. It offers the possibility of an end to the ceaseless round of trying so hard that wraps so many people’s lives in a knot. Instead there is now meditation as an act of love. How endlessly delightful and encouraging."
-Bob Sharples
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A Powerful Listening Strategy Oct 04, 2022

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.
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The Five Remembrances Sep 29, 2022

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.
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How to Make a Difficult Life Change Sep 28, 2022

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.
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How to Actually Let Go Sep 23, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go.
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Living From Surrender Sep 21, 2022

In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender, and why it's the only way back to yourself.
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Self-Trust Sep 15, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.
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Intuitive Guidance Sep 13, 2022

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
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How to Be Confident Sep 12, 2022

Most of our usual ways of developing confidence are about thinking positive, changing our state, and changing our beliefs. In this episode, we discuss a different (and more intuitive, basic) way to develop true confidence.
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A Simple Tool For Trying New Things Sep 08, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission, and a technique called creating "permission slips" that can help. To receive resources by Brene Brown on this topic, click here.

Trust Your Process Sep 07, 2022

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle

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Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative? Sep 06, 2022

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!
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Moments of Completeness Sep 05, 2022

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.
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This is What You REALLY Want Aug 31, 2022

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.

How to Create More Ease In Your Day Aug 30, 2022

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.
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The Best Season of Your Life Aug 29, 2022

In this episode, I share a poem by Wu-Men called "Ten Thousand Flowers" about letting go of our clouded mind.
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Resistance Aug 25, 2022

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.

What Happens When You Stand In Your Truth Aug 23, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.
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SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment Aug 22, 2022

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.

How to Work Through Conflict Aug 18, 2022

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

Freeing Yourself From Thoughts Aug 17, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to reduce the grip of our mental storyline.

Why Meditation is So Powerful Aug 16, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.
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The Hard Parts of Life Aug 15, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why the pain of life is not beautiful, but something else is.
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You Might Need a Break Aug 12, 2022

Before diagnosing yourself with anxiety or depression, check to see if you just need a break from the intensity of your life. When we're overwhelmed for prolonged periods of time, we can get stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze reactivity, which can make us feel like something is wrong with us. You may just need a break, just as any other human would if they were going through your situation.

5 Steps To Discover Your True Desires Aug 11, 2022

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.
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One Step at a Time Aug 10, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how the journey to where you're going is much closer than you realize, and the first step is much closer than we think.
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4 Keys for a Healthy Relationship Aug 09, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the 4 keys for a healthy relationship, describe as the "Four S's."
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Inner Change Jul 27, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.
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Healing Old Pain Jul 26, 2022

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.
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Intuition, Letting Go, and Trust Jul 22, 2022

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.
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Humility vs Fear of Being Seen Jul 20, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why humility is very different than the fear of being seen.

A New Definition of Mindfulness Jul 19, 2022

In this episode, I share a new, two-word definition of mindfulness that I believe captures the heart of the practice.
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The Missing Ingredient to Living Your Best Life Jul 14, 2022

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.
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An Overlooked Essential Aspect of Healing & Growth Jul 13, 2022

In this episode, we discuss an aspect of healing and growth that we can often miss.
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Two Ways to Calm Your Mind Jul 12, 2022

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.
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The Value of Going Slow Jul 08, 2022

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.
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Eliminating Thoughts Jul 07, 2022

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.

Releasing Energy Jul 06, 2022

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.

How to Live the Life You Were Meant to Live Jul 05, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how, if there is such a thing as the life that you are "meant to live," how we would go about discovering and living that life.

Empty and Frightened Jun 30, 2022

"Today, like every other day,
we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."
-Rumi

The Difference Between Joy and Relief Jun 23, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.
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A Tip For Making Hard Decisions Jun 22, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.

Go All-In On Your Life Jun 16, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why each person should, at some point in their life, try going all in on something that makes them feel both inspired and terrified.
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The Vulnerability Of Gratitude Jun 14, 2022

In this episode, we talk about a different kind of gratitude that you won't get from creating a gratitude journal. It's unprompted gratitude that is connected to truth, wisdom, and suffering.
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The Happiness of Concentration Jun 10, 2022

Concentration is a happiness superpower, useful in both good and bad times. In this episode, we'll discuss why concentration is so powerful and how to practice employing it in your life.
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A Practice for Empathy Jun 07, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.
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The Value of Daily Meditation Jun 01, 2022

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be."

~Nisargadatta Maharaj

Unwinding Bodily Tension May 27, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a counterintuitive way to unwind deep tension and conditioning from the body.
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The Power of Single Moments May 25, 2022

It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
makes space for imperfection.

The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper
and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;
that we will all cross the finish line;
that waking up to life is what
we were born for.

As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I’m going,
that many times I can make the choice
to stop, to breathe and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.

by Danna Faulds

The Healing Power of Positive Emotions May 20, 2022

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.
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Working With a Guarded Heart May 19, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to soften the walls around your heart.
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Opening The Heart May 18, 2022

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Feel and Release May 16, 2022

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.
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The Hidden Power of Accepting Others May 12, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why deep acceptance of others is a key lever to your own growth.
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The Power of Early Morning Moments May 09, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to use early morning moments to help guide your life path.
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No Need for Confidence May 06, 2022

In this episode, I share why I do not believe you need to be confident to create a beautiful life.
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Trust Your Past Self May 04, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.
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When Breaking Leads to Growth May 02, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.
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How to Be A Better Listener Apr 29, 2022

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.
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Presence is Threatening Apr 27, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why true presence can be both highly attractive to other people, but also threatening.
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A Simple Practice to Help You Let Go Apr 25, 2022

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.
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Fight The Old or Build The New? Apr 20, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.
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Discover Your True Nature Apr 19, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.
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The Power of Silence Apr 18, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.
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Moving Toward Acceptance Apr 14, 2022

In this episode, we'll explore how to cultivate acceptance.
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How to Be With Someone In Pain Apr 13, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to hold space for a difficult conversation or being with someone in pain.
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How to Say "No" Apr 11, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind Apr 08, 2022

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung
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No Wrong Emotions Apr 07, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).
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My Nuanced Thoughts on Positive Thinking Apr 06, 2022

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.
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A Phrase to Create More Calm Apr 05, 2022

In this episode, I share a simple practice I use in my meditation practice to not get overwhelmed by the various experiences that arise.
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You're Responsible for Your Happiness Mar 31, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to take the journey toward inner peace--not just for yourself, but for everyone you care about.
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Inner Peace: An Essential Ingredient Mar 29, 2022

In this episode, we explore why inner peace is one of the highest forms of happiness and a key ingredient to cultivating it.
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Living Life Deeply Mar 23, 2022

Who made the world?

Who made the swan, and the black bear?

Who made the grasshopper?

This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass,

the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,

who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-‐

who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.

Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.

Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.

I don't know exactly what a prayer is.

I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down

into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,

how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,

which is what I have been doing all day.

Tell me, what else should l have done?

Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?

Tell me, what is it you plan to do

with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver, The Summer Day

Trouble Focusing Mar 22, 2022

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.
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Self-Sabotage Mar 21, 2022

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.
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Losing Friends As You Grow Mar 17, 2022

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.
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The Imagery of Enlightenment Mar 16, 2022

In this episode, I share a passage from the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, Dogen. As you listen, see if you can feel the words expand someone within you.
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Rest and Relaxation Mar 15, 2022

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Not Feeling Good Enough Mar 11, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.
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Self-Loathing Mar 08, 2022

Self-loathing is pervasive in our culture. But it begs the question, who is doing the loathing and who is being loathed? In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into this question to explore how to let go of self-loathing.
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Complain or Rejoice? Mar 07, 2022

“You can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses.” -Unknown
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Don't Open the Flood Gates Mar 04, 2022

In this episode, we discuss why you do not need to open the flood gates to do healing work (and why you shouldn't).
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Embrace Your Life Mar 02, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.
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The Moments We Tend to Miss Mar 01, 2022

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.
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Why We Avoid Our Intuition Feb 25, 2022

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Find Your People Feb 23, 2022

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.
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Ask For Help Feb 22, 2022

"You have been the strong one for so long. Now is the time to recognize you are allowed to ask for help. Even for the things you feel like you should be able to handle yourself." -Morgan Harper Nichols
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Lingering In Happiness Feb 21, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.
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An Equation for Expansion Feb 17, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion.
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Rising From Failure Feb 16, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to relate to failure in a way that empowers us on our growth journey.
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5 Stages of Change Feb 14, 2022

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Nelson.
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Mental Fitness vs Spiritual Fitness Feb 11, 2022

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.
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How to Do Anything Feb 10, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.
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Free Up Your Attention Feb 09, 2022

In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment.
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Relaxed Productivity Feb 08, 2022

In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress.
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Acceptance and Growth Feb 07, 2022

You 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.
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Are Your Worst Traits Your Best? Feb 04, 2022

In this episode, we explore why the things that most frustrate you about yourself (or frustrate others about you) may also be linked to what you and others most appreciate about you.
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Is it Worth Your Peace? Feb 02, 2022

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.
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What If We're Dust? Jan 27, 2022

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 I
make the bed. Holding opposite edges of the sheet,
we raise it, billowing, then pull it tight,
measuring by eye as it falls into alignment
between us. We tug, fold, tuck. And if I’m lucky,
she’ll remember a recent dream and tell me.

One day we’ll lie down and not get up.
One day, all we guard will be surrendered.

Until then, we’ll go on learning to recognize
what we love, and what it takes
to tend what isn’t for our having.
So often, fear has led me
to abandon what I know I must relinquish
in time. But for the moment,
I’ll listen to her dream,
and she to mine, our mutual hearing calling
more and more detail into the light
of a joint and fragile keeping.

Concentration Jan 26, 2022

In this episode, we discuss concentration--why it's important and how to develop it. Specifically, we focus on the role of continuity of awareness within our meditation practice.
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Picking Up The Pieces of Yourself Jan 25, 2022

In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's important to look back before you can move forward.
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Why You Can't Let Go Jan 21, 2022

In this episode, we discuss where most of us go wrong trying to let go.
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How to Breathe More Fully Jan 20, 2022

In this episode, I share a poem by Danna Faulds.
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Living The Questions Jan 19, 2022

In this episode, we will talk about letting go of trying to find answers, and instead, living fully the questions of your life as a path to wholeness, enrichment, and fulfillment.
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How to Be Free Jan 18, 2022

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now.
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Everyone is a Genius Jan 17, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius.
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A Science Approach to Goals Jan 14, 2022

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive, surprising approach to effective goal-setting.
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What You Are Meant to Be Jan 13, 2022

In this episode, we discuss what it would look like to not struggle to become who you are meant to become.
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Working With Thoughts Jan 12, 2022

In this episode, I share some thoughts about thoughts, especially the idea that a pure mind comes from pure thoughts.
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Is Desire Bad? Jan 11, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.
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The Root Of The Problem Jan 10, 2022

In this episode, I share the contemporary fable, Upstream Downstream by Donald Arnell.
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How Breaking Down Leads to Growth Jan 07, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity.
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Thoughts on Anger Jan 06, 2022

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.
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Every Inhale Requires an Exhale Jan 04, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time to metaphorically exhale.
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A Simple Technique for Self-Love Jan 03, 2022

In this episode, I share a simple practice for stepping out of your inner turmoil and into a state of love and compassion.
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Thoughts For the New Year Dec 31, 2021

In this episode, I share some thoughts and perspectives for starting 2022 on the right foot.
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Your Life's Journey Dec 30, 2021

In this episode, we discuss what may be your biggest life's work.
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Wherever You Go, There You Are Dec 29, 2021

The meditation teacher, Munindra-ji, used to say to his students "Sit and know that you're sitting, and the whole of dharma will reveal itself." Sometimes the practice is much more simple than we realize, and in this episode, we discuss why some of the deepest wisdom and insights come from just being where we are.
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You Do Not Have to Be Good Dec 28, 2021

"You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things."
-Mary Oliver
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Wholeness Dec 27, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possibly make you more whole than you are right now.
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Relieve Pain or Be With It? Dec 24, 2021

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.
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This May Be Missing From Your Meditation Dec 23, 2021

In today's episode, we discuss when it may not be appropriate to meditate, and also what you might do before you meditate as a way to improve the experience.
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The Power of Deep Concetration Dec 22, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how cultivating concentration leads to greater restoration and ease in the mind, body, and soul.
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This Moment Is It Dec 21, 2021

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.
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Small Moments of Deep Mindfulness Dec 20, 2021

In this episode, we dive into the differences between short bursts of deep mindfulness versus longer periods of weaker mindfulness. Which is better? Listen to find out.
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How Meditation Extends Life Dec 17, 2021

Can meditation extend your life? There's a lot to say on how it can increase your lifespan, but nothing that confirms we could double or triple our lifespan. However, there is a different way we can increase life that meditation addresses more directly, and much more immediately. We'll discuss what that is in this episode.
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Surrender Dec 16, 2021

"You are not ready to accept the fact that you have to give up. A complete and total "surrender"... It is a state of hopelessness which says that there is no way out ... Any movement in any direction, on any dimension, at any level, is taking you away from Yourself..." -U. G. Krishnamurti
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Feel More Fully Dec 15, 2021

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.
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The Paradox of Meditation Dec 14, 2021

"[When we meditate], we often think that somehow we’re going to improve, which is a subtle aggression against who we really are...We can still be timid or jealous or full of feelings of unworthiness. Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. The ground of practice is you or me or whoever we are right now, just as we are. That’s what we come to know with tremendous curiosity and interest." ~ Pema Chodron
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Urges and Impulses Dec 09, 2021

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.
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Boredom Is a Gift Dec 07, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the power of boredom to change how we focus, inspire how we pay attention, and spark new creativity.
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Different Forms of Fear Dec 06, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.
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What to Do When You're Stuck Dec 03, 2021

Have you ever felt stuck? You don't know what decision to make? Where to go next with your life? Whether to stay in or get out of a relationship? Whether to quit or stay at your job? In this episode, we'll explore the feeling of being stuck, why it's a blessing in disguise, and how to navigate it.
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Identifying Your Soul's Purpose Dec 02, 2021

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.
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The Meaning of Life Dec 01, 2021

In 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.
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Meeting Your Purpose Nov 30, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the big topic of "purpose" and the nuances of meeting your purpose.

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The Trap of Spiritual Practices Nov 26, 2021

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus Masters
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Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative? Nov 24, 2021

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!
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Radical Acceptance Nov 23, 2021

In 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.
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Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Nov 22, 2021

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 fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns.
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Developing More Positive Influences Nov 17, 2021

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.
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The Fear of Not Being Busy Nov 16, 2021

Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.
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Slow Down to Find Energy Nov 15, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far.
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Developing Self-Respect Nov 12, 2021

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.
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The Subtle Art of Being Present Nov 11, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."
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Don't Tolerate Suffering Nov 10, 2021

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.
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You're Okay And It's Time to Change Nov 09, 2021

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.
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What Does It Mean to Be Human? Nov 08, 2021

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.
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Inner Peace Nov 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.
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A Technique to Refine Concentration Nov 03, 2021

In today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.
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How to Clear Negative Energy Nov 02, 2021

In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.
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The Universe Has Your Back Oct 28, 2021

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.
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[Rerun] Think Bigger Oct 26, 2021

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like.
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[Rerun] Holding Space Oct 25, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why your ability to hold space for another person's suffering is directly related to your ability to hold space for your own suffering.
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The Creative Process: 6 Stages Oct 22, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the typical trajectory of the creative process in six steps. Every person is a creative in their own unique way, whether it's in business, art, parenting, or being in relationship. And if you've ever struggled with the creative process, I think you'll enjoy what we discuss here.
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[Rerun] When Will Enough Be Enough? Oct 21, 2021

When will enough be enough? How will you know when you will get what you're trying to get? Let's discuss.
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Follow the Breadcrumbs Oct 19, 2021

In this episode, we talk about taking life bit-by-bit, especially those moments when we feel most lost.
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A Hidden Strategy for Deep Relaxation Oct 18, 2021

In this episode, we talk about how we can easily, subconsciously get caught up in patterns of stress and tension, and how to work through it.
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[Rerun] Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning Oct 15, 2021

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 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.

[Rerun] How to Be Magnetic Oct 13, 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 fiercer life because of our quiet."

When to NOT Focus on Your Breath Oct 12, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why focusing on the breath can sometimes be too activating to the nervous system and alternatives to use.
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Relaxing Your Belly Oct 11, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of learning to relax your belly.
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[Rerun] Receiving Joy Oct 08, 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
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How to Work Through Conflict Oct 07, 2021

In this episode, I share a 4-part acronym for working through conflict, based on Jayson Gaddis's new book, Getting To Zero.
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4 Conflict Avoidant Strategies Oct 06, 2021

In this episode, we explore what relationship expert, Jayson Gaddis, calls "The 4 Disconnectors."
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Stillness and Fear Oct 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not.
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[Rerun] On Commitment Oct 01, 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 whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor

all manner of unforeseen incidents

and meetings

and material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.

Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now."
-Goethe

How to Create More Ease in Your Day Sep 28, 2021

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.
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The Dark Side of a Positive Mindset Sep 27, 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.
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[Rerun] 3 Tips for Self-Control Sep 24, 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.
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[Rerun] 3 Steps to Manage Burnout Sep 23, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it.
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[Rerun] The Moment Before Letting Go Sep 22, 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.
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[Rerun] A Powerful Listening Strategy Sep 21, 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.
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[Rerun] You Are Already Enlightened Sep 20, 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.
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[Rerun] When The Worst Things Happen to You Sep 17, 2021

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode.
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[Rerun] You Can't Practice Non-Attachment Sep 15, 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.
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Intuition, Letting Go, and Trust Sep 14, 2021

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.
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[Rerun] Become Bigger than Your SELF Sep 13, 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 Sep 10, 2021

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The Power of "I Don't Know" Sep 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.
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Resistance Sep 08, 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.
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[Rerun] Make Everything A Meditation Sep 07, 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.
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The Importance of Self-Love Sep 06, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth.
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Intuitive Guidance Sep 03, 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

Shame, Judgment, & Empathy Sep 02, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why we are judgmental and a simple tool to reduce our reactive judgments.
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[Rerun] Learned Hopefulness Sep 01, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a powerful gratitude practice to help shift our perception of the past so that we change our hope for the future.
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[Rerun] Stress: The Minimum Effective Dose Aug 31, 2021

There's a sweet spot between ultimate calm and ultimate anxiety that enables to get done what we need to get done. Where is that for you? In this episode, we'll discuss how to find that.
If you'd like to learn more strategies for stress & anxiety, you can access my recent masterclass at: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-stress/

[Rerun] Self-Acceptance Must Happen Now Aug 30, 2021

How much will you need to change before you're worthy of love and acceptance? In this episode, we explore this question and the different motivations there can be for real change and growth.
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[Rerun] How to Be Confident Aug 26, 2021

Most of our usual ways of developing confidence are about thinking positive, changing our state, and changing our beliefs. In this episode, we discuss a different (and more intuitive, basic) way to develop true confidence.
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[Rerun] 7 Tips to Stop Negative Thoughts Aug 25, 2021

In this episode, we explore 7 techniques to work through negative thoughts. Pick and choose which ones most resonate and see how they work.
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[Rerun] The Positive Power of Negative Experiences Aug 24, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to reflect on past difficult events to find the learning and growth that they offered us, and then to use that reflection to cultivate hope for a positive future, ultimately changing our relationship to the present moment.
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Why Meditation is So Powerful Aug 23, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.
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[Rerun] Counterintuitive Antidote to Stress & Anxiety Aug 20, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how many people in the personal development world try to "combat" their painful experiences, and why that is only a half-baked prescription. We'll discuss the powerful alternative to this, and why it's becoming more popular.
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[Rerun] How to Overcome Procrastination Aug 19, 2021

In this episode, we what's at the heart of why we procrastinate and how to overcome it.
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[Rerun] The Five Remembrances Aug 18, 2021

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.
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[Rerun] Calming the Mind Aug 17, 2021

"Don’t meditate to fix yourself, to improve yourself, to redeem yourself; rather, do it as an act of love, of deep warm friendship to yourself. In this way there is no longer any need for the subtle aggression of self-improvement, for the endless guilt of not doing enough. It offers the possibility of an end to the ceaseless round of trying so hard that wraps so many people’s lives in a knot. Instead there is now meditation as an act of love. How endlessly delightful and encouraging."
-Bob Sharples

[Rerun] Does Mindfulness Make You a Better Person? Aug 16, 2021

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.
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[Rerun] How to Make a Difficult Life Change Aug 13, 2021

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.
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[Rerun] Become an Optimist (and live longer) Aug 12, 2021

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.
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[Rerun] How Mindfulness Leads to Happiness Aug 11, 2021

Mindfulness leads to a different kind of happiness than we're used to. In this episode, I share a quote from my friend, Scott Barry Kaufman, that encapsulates how we retrain the brain for a different kind of happiness.
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Meeting Mortality with Softness Aug 09, 2021

In this episode, we explore a poem by Ross Gay.
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The Value of Going Slow Aug 06, 2021

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.
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Relief vs Joy Aug 05, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.
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Humility vs Fear of Being Seen Aug 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why humility is very different than the fear of being seen.
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Helping Your Future Self Aug 03, 2021

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice you can use throughout your day to make better decisions.
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Eliminating Thoughts Jul 30, 2021

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.
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A Practice for Empathy Jul 29, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.
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5 Steps To Discover Your True Desires Jul 28, 2021

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.
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The Relationship Between Presence and Destiny Jul 27, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how your destiny is connected to your presence.
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The Value of Daily Meditation Jul 23, 2021

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be."

~Nisargadatta Maharaj

Kneel and Kiss the Ground Jul 22, 2021

"Today, like every other day,
we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."
-Rumi

The Opposite of Spiritual Bypassing Jul 21, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer.
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A New Definition of Mindfulness Jul 20, 2021

In this episode, I share a new, two-word definition of mindfulness that I believe captures the heart of the practice.
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Surrender Walk Jul 19, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you can do to move from "doing" to "receiving."
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The Missing Ingredient to Living Your Best Life Jul 16, 2021

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.
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Thoughts on Authenticity Jul 15, 2021

In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else.

Simplify This Moment Jul 14, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to make this moment of your life more simple and manageable.
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Energetic Discharge Jul 13, 2021

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.

Growth, Death, and Birth Jul 09, 2021

In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth.

Alchemizing Old Pain Jul 07, 2021

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.
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The Inevitability of Discomfort Jul 06, 2021

In this episode, we talk about why you can't have growth without discomfort.

2 Kinds of Stress Jul 05, 2021

In this episode, we break the myth that all stress is bad and discuss two key forms of stress, good and bad.

SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment Jun 30, 2021

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.

How to Live The Life You Were Meant to Live Jun 25, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how, if there is such a thing as the life that you are "meant to live," how we would go about discovering and living that life.

Mindset Shift for an Easier Life Jun 22, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the distinction between believing life should have or shouldn't have happened.

Moments of Completeness Jun 21, 2021

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.
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The Hidden Power of Accepting Others Jun 18, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why deep acceptance of others is a key lever to your own growth.
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Feeling Good Jun 17, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why everything is easier when you feel good, and the paradoxical nature of getting there.

You Don't Need to Let Go Jun 16, 2021

In this episode, we talk about an alternative perspective when considering how to let go.
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Freeing Yourself From Thoughts Jun 09, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to reduce the grip of our mental storyline.
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Building The Dream Home Of Your Mind Jun 08, 2021

In this episode, we discuss what it would mean to build a $500MM home in your mind.
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Using Thoughts as Intuition Jun 07, 2021

In this episode, we explore how the thinking mind can be a form of intuitive guidance, but only when you do this key thing.
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The Healing Power of Positive Emotion Jun 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.
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Eliminate Barriers to Meditation Jun 03, 2021

In this episode, we explore how to navigate the things we most perceive to be getting in the way of our meditation practice.
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3 Layers of Awareness of Thoughts Jun 02, 2021

In this episode, we explore the layers of awareness of thoughts that take us to deeper forms of freedom.
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Lessons From The Pandemic Jun 01, 2021

In this episode, we explore how to relate positively to the pain of this past year.
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Become Your Own Therapist May 28, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to reconnect to your own wisdom and healing potential.
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A True Refuge May 27, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment.
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A Tip For Making Hard Decisions May 26, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.
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Lovingkindness In Real Life May 25, 2021

In this meditation, I share a simple way to bring more lovingkindness into your day in service of an open, full heart.
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How Your Happiness Impacts Relationships May 24, 2021

In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.
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Building the New May 18, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.

The Relationship Between Agency and Surrender May 17, 2021

In this episode, we'll explore why both agency and surrender are important, and what their relationship is.
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Nature and Wellbeing May 14, 2021

In this episode, we'll discuss the relationship between nature and wellbeing.
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The Goal of Meditation May 10, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the nuanced perspective of working with thoughts in meditation.

Are You What You Repeatedly Do? May 07, 2021

In today's session, we break down the truths and untruths of the popular saying, "you are what you repeatedly do."
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A Tool to Appreciate Your Life May 06, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple mantra you can use to more deeply appreciate your life.
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The Art of Simplicity May 05, 2021

In this episode, we talk about why there can be deep wisdom in the most simple of moments.
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3 Steps to Change Patterns May 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss 3 simple strategies you can use to change your patterns of conditioning.
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The Hidden Power of Early Morning Moments May 03, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to use early morning moments to help guide your life path.
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The Subtle Nuance of Understanding Impermanence Apr 30, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why most of us understand the truth of impermanence but haven't developed the skill to really embody a liberating understanding of it.
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How to Not Bypass in Meditation Apr 29, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to make sure our meditation practice doesn't become a form of bypassing experiences that MOST need our attention.
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The Journey Starts with One Step Apr 28, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how the journey to where you're going is much closer than you realize, and the first step is much closer than we think.
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2 Questions to Calm Your Mind Apr 27, 2021

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.
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Trust Your Past Self Apr 26, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.
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The Best Season Of Your Life Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, I share a poem by Wu-Men called "Ten Thousand Flowers" about letting go of our clouded mind.
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Letting Go of Inner Struggle Apr 22, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the key to rest and relaxation.
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Reparenting Yourself Apr 21, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood.
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Change From the Inside Apr 20, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.
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Discover Who You Are Apr 19, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.
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Compassion for Everyone: Yes or No? Apr 16, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the notion of having compassion for everyone and how to navigate the tricky territory of emotions that arise in relationship to difficult people.
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Fluid vs Fixed Purpose Apr 15, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why strictly adhering to a life purpose you previously declared for yourself can prevent you from feeling what is most alive and true in this moment.
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What Happens When You Stand in Truth Apr 14, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.
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The Importance of Love Apr 13, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of feeling loved and cared for in order to fully bloom in the world.
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The Power of Permission Slips Apr 12, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission, and a technique called creating "permission slips" that can help. To receive resources by Brene Brown on this topic, click here.
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How to Be Transformed Apr 09, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how going into the depths of what you don't want often gives you the very thing you were looking for when trying to avoid what you don't want.
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How to Meditate More Apr 08, 2021

In this episode, I will share the best way I've found to increase more meditation time into my schedule.
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A Practice to Improve Empathy Apr 07, 2021

In this episode, we explore more empathy, compassion, and connection with others, including those we feel frustrated and disconnected with.
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A Method to Improve Communication Apr 06, 2021

In this episode, we explore a simple practice you can use to make your communication more skillful and intentional.
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Meditation vs Taking Action Apr 05, 2021

In this episode, we explore the intersection of stillness and action, and how a meditation practice supports taking action in the world.
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A Mindfulness Practice To Enhance Your Life Apr 02, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple mindfulness practice that can be utilized to experience your life more deeply and richly.
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Let Thoughts Be Apr 01, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to work with thoughts in such a way that actually liberates our mind.
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Buffering Against Negative Feedback Mar 31, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple strategy you can use to ease the intense emotions around receiving navigate feedback.
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Now is The Future Mar 30, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why this moment is the future of all the previous thoughts you've ever had about the future.
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An Easier Way to Change Mar 29, 2021

In this episode, we explore a more simple way to break negative habits and create more happiness.
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Where Meditation Goes Wrong Mar 26, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice to help you avoid one of the most common pitfalls in meditation.
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The Butterfly Hug Mar 25, 2021

In this episode, I share a simple grounding exercise to use when you're triggered, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply looking to calm down.
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Temptation Bundling Mar 24, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do!
To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling
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A Mind Like the Sky Mar 23, 2021

In this episode, I share a passage from the book, "How Can I Help" by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman, about connecting to the spacious part of your mind.
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How to Follow Your Truth Mar 22, 2021

Following your truth is one of the hardest things a person can do. In this episode, we'll discuss why it's so hard and how to navigate the complexities on one of the most important journeys of your life.
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Feeling Compassion vs Feeling Responsible Mar 19, 2021

In this episode, we explore the difference between feeling compassion for a person's experience and feeling responsible for a person's experience.
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Why Integrity is Hard Mar 18, 2021

“Integrity is an unending process of letting our inner experience and our outer experience complete each other, in spite of our very human lapses.” ~ Mark Nepo
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It Doesn't Matter Mar 17, 2021

In this episode, we'll explore the freedom of being in the present moment.
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What you REALLY want Mar 16, 2021

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.
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The Wisdom of the Body Mar 15, 2021

"The body isn’t in the past or future, it’s not conceptual or imagined; it’s part of nature and contains all of nature’s elements. It houses our awareness...The body is a treasure trove and an exquisite vehicle for our practice of waking up and being with what is." ~ Jill Satterfield
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The Process of Transformation Mar 12, 2021

In today's episode, we discuss how to navigate the often difficult and restless process of personal transformation.
If you'd like a dedicated space to navigate your own transformation, consider the upcoming online retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

The Vow Mar 11, 2021

"At some point
he realized
he had to make a choice
or his weaknesses,
and his fears
would dominate him
for the rest of his life.
The pain of
being aware,
of seeing
the consequences
of not choosing,
had become
more painful
than continuing
to giving in.
So he made a vow,
not about
the future,
but about
what he would do
now,
in this moment,
over and over
again."
Dennis Warren

Why We Miss Our Lives Mar 10, 2021

The belief that there is some future moment more worth our presence than the one we're in right now is why we miss our lives.
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Letting Go of An Agenda Mar 09, 2021

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.

The Simple Things Mar 08, 2021

"In the hurry,
In the rush,
Simple things missed,
Blessings denied,
Beauties ignored.
In the calm,
In the quiet,
Simple things received,
Mystery unfolds,
Happiness blooms."
-Joyce Rupp

How to Be More Intentional Mar 05, 2021

In this episode, I share the single question that all musicians at the Curtis Institue of Music ask before they open their instruments to make sure they get the most out of their practice and training.
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The Most Fundamental Aggression Toward Ourselves Mar 04, 2021

"The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently." -Pema Chodron

My Nuanced Thoughts On Positive Thinking Mar 03, 2021

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.
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The Power of Silence Mar 02, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.
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The Wisdom of Stress Mar 01, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked wisdom of the experience of stress.
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The Conditions for Deep Rest Feb 25, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the heart of cultivating deep rest, relaxation, and the unwinding of bodily tension.
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Asking For Help Feb 24, 2021

"You have been the strong one for so long. Now is the time to recognize you are allowed to ask for help. Even for the things you feel like you should be able to handle yourself." -Morgan Harper Nichols

5-Part Meditation Practice Feb 23, 2021

In this episode, I share my 5-part G.R.A.I.N practice that you can use as a form of meditation.
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Reframing Discomfort Feb 22, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a passage from Pema Chodron's book, When Things Fall Apart, discussing a new way to view moments of discomfort.

The Power of Single Moments Feb 18, 2021

It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
makes space for imperfection.

The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper
and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;
that we will all cross the finish line;
that waking up to life is what
we were born for.

As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I’m going,
that many times I can make the choice
to stop, to breathe and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.

by Danna Faulds
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Maybe You Just Need a Break Feb 17, 2021

Before diagnosing yourself with anxiety or depression, check to see if you just need a break from the intensity of your life. When we're overwhelmed for prolonged periods of time, we can get stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze reactivity, which can make us feel like something is wrong with us. You may just need a break, just as any other human would if they were going through your situation.
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Letting Things Settle Feb 16, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to facilitate the settling of your mind's mental activity so that you can get in touch with a more grounded, intuitive place within you.
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The 1,000 Year View Feb 12, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.
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The Wreckage of Life Feb 11, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why the pain of life is not beautiful, but something else is.
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A Simple Sleep Practice Feb 10, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you can utilize to calm your mind and body as you transition into deep sleep.

A Better Way to Talk to Yourself Feb 09, 2021

In this episode, I share a simple mindset hack to create a much more effective form of positive self-talk.
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Getting Back Into Alignment Feb 08, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why sometimes you need to get out of alignment with the rest of the world in order to get back into alignment with yourself.

Why You May Not Be Able to Focus Feb 05, 2021

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.

4 Steps to Being Patient Feb 04, 2021

In this episode, I share four tips for becoming more patient.

A Phrase to Free Your Mind Feb 03, 2021

In this episode, I share a simple practice I use in my meditation practice to not get overwhelmed by the various experiences that arise.

Perfectly Imperfect Feb 02, 2021

"I have had it with perfection.

I have packed my bags,

I am out of here.

Gone.

As certain as rain

will make you wet,

perfection will do you in.

It droppeth not as dew

upon the summer grass

to give liberty and greenjoy.

Perfection straineth out

the quality of mercy,

withers rapture at itsbirth.

Before the battle is half begun,

cold probity thinks

it can't be won, concedes the

war.

I've handed in my notice,

given back my keys,

signed my severance check, I

quit.

Hints I could have taken:

Even the perfect chiseled form of

Michelangelo's radiant David

squints,

the Venus de Milo

has no arms,

the Liberty Bell is

cracked."
-Kilian McDonnell - Perfection, Perfection

How to Make Your Voice More Powerful Feb 01, 2021

In this episode, we explore the relationship between the power of your voice and the silence that you keep.
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The Healing Power of Curiosity Jan 29, 2021

In this episode, we discuss why the mind state of curiosity may be the ultimate tool for healing and integration.

What is Detachment? Jan 28, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a key distinction that often gets lost in the conversation on detachment.

4 Keys For a Healthy Relationship Jan 27, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the 4 keys for a healthy relationship, describe as the "Four S's."
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Everything You Do Is Sacred Jan 25, 2021

Now is the time
Now is the time to know
That all that you do is sacred.
Now, why not consider
A lasting truce with yourself and God?
Now is the time to understand
That all your ideas of right and wrong
Were just a child’s training wheels
To be laid aside
When you can finally live
with veracity and love.
Now is the time for the world to know
That every thought and action is sacred.
That this is the time
For you to compute the impossibility
That there is anything
But Grace.
Now is the season to know
That everything you do
Is Sacred
-Hafiz

3-Minute Practice to Wind Down Jan 22, 2021

Enjoy this simple, 3-minute practice that will help you reduce stress and cultivate a calm mind and body.
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How To Be More Creative Jan 21, 2021

In this episode, I share a simple practice to generate more creative insights.
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You Reading This, Be Ready Jan 20, 2021

You Reading This, Be Ready by William Stafford

Starting here, what do you want to remember?
How sunlight creeps along a shining floor?
What scent of old wood hovers, what softened
sound from outside fills the air?
Will you ever bring a better gift for the world
than the breathing respect that you carry
wherever you go right now? Are you waiting
for time to show you some better thoughts?
When you turn around, starting here, lift this
new glimpse that you found; carry into evening
all that you want from this day. This interval you spent
reading or hearing this, keep it for life–
What can anyone give you greater than now,
starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?

Your Life's Journey Jan 19, 2021

In this episode, we discuss what may be your biggest life's work.
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Stop Trying to Be Good Jan 18, 2021

Carl Jung said, "I'd rather be whole than good." In this episode, we'll discuss what this means and why it's so important.
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Drop Beneath the Noise Jan 15, 2021

We're inundated with ideas about who we should be, what success looks like, when life events should happen, and how we should show up each day. Most of it is utter nonsense, because it's not YOURS. Please, make your goal to get to know yourself, your own rhythms, your desires, your joys, your boundaries, and let THAT guide your life, the life that is only yours to live. The rest is just noise.
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Hold Yourself to a High Standard Jan 14, 2021

What would it look like to hold yourself to a high standard while also having respect, compassion, and understanding for where you are in this moment?
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Who Are You, Really? Jan 13, 2021

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to the many layers of who you are, AND to connect to a deeper you that you may be very disconnected from.
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The Glitter Jar Jan 12, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a simple kid's exercise involving a glitter jar. I'll share the recipe to create a glitter jar and how to use it as a mindfulness practice with kids.
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Staying Sane With Technology Jan 11, 2021

In this episode, we'll explore a simple question you can ask yourself to help prevent you from getting sucked into the often toxic relationship with your technological devices.
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Starting Fresh Jan 08, 2021

Looking for a fresh start? Do you feel burdened by your past? Do you wish to view this moment as the beginning of the rest of your life? This episode is for you.
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Safe vs Unsafe Fear Jan 07, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.
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Thoughts on Self-Sabotage Jan 06, 2021

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.
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The Feeling of Progress Jan 05, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the importance (and nuance) of making sure you're making progress in various domains of your life.
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Unwinding The Body Jan 04, 2021

In this episode, we discuss a counterintuitive way to unwind deep tension and conditioning from the body.
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What If It Were Simple? Jan 01, 2021

In this New Year's episode, we celebrate our 300th podcast episode and discuss a new way to look at starting new projects and endeavors.
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Lingering In Happiness Dec 31, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.
The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.

Why There Are No Wrong Emotions Dec 30, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).
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Ghandi's Thoughts on Happiness Dec 29, 2020

In this episode, I share a quote by Mahatama Ghandi about his thoughts on happiness.
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Fill Your Cup Dec 28, 2020

In this episode, we're going to discuss the importance of filling your cup to be able to offer to others.
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The Experience of Wholeness Dec 25, 2020

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possible make you more whole than you are right now.
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Awaken to Life Dec 24, 2020

In this episode, I share a poem that was very meaningful for my transition from the monastery to the real world, and how we can use it as an invitation to bring more aspects of life into our awakening journey.
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Not Feeling Good Enough Dec 23, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.
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The Power of the Unconscious Dec 22, 2020

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung

Losing Friends As You Grow Dec 21, 2020

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.
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The Imagery of Enlightement Dec 18, 2020

In this episode, I share a passage from the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, Dogen. As you listen, see if you can feel the words expand someone within you.
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The Periodic Pause Dec 17, 2020

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.
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Finding Your People Dec 16, 2020

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.
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A Contemplation on Life Dec 15, 2020

Who made the world?

Who made the swan, and the black bear?

Who made the grasshopper?

This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass,

the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,

who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-‐

who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.

Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.

Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.

I don't know exactly what a prayer is.

I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down

into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,

how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,

which is what I have been doing all day.

Tell me, what else should l have done?

Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?

Tell me, what is it you plan to do

with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver, The Summer Day

Ultimate Surrender Dec 14, 2020

In this episode, we explore the quote by Chogyum Trungpa, "The bad news is you're falling to the ground without a parachute. The good news is there's no ground."
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Bell Meditation (practice) Dec 11, 2020

This episode is different from others. Instead of talking, I'm going to ring the bells for a full ten minutes straight. The invitation here is to bring your full presence to the sound of the bell, allowing it to be a meditation. You can do this for the full ten minutes, or for any duration that works for you. Enjoy!
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The Feeling of Being Behind In Life Dec 10, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of "being behind" in life that so many of us experience, and why there's no actual way of being behind; there's only the path you're creating.
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Savoring Dec 09, 2020

In this episode, we're going to talk about the simple practice of mindful savoring, and how it can be used to amplify the goodness you experience in all facets of life.
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Deep Relaxation Strategy Dec 08, 2020

In this episode, I share my go-to strategy for releasing stress and tension in my body. It's an especially useful technique to use before bed or before starting your day.
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Complain or Rejoice? Dec 07, 2020

“You can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses.” -Unknown
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Weaving Your Life Together Dec 04, 2020

In this episode, I'll share a poem by Vera Agnes, and we'll explore what it would look like to weave the various threads of your life into a tapestry that is yet to be created.
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"Good Wanting" vs "Bad Wanting" Dec 03, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.
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Mental Proliferation Dec 02, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the deeply rich, Pali word called "Papancha" and how it perfectly captures the experience of mental proliferation and how you can use this understanding to help soften the intensity and stress often created by mental proliferation.
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Trust Your Process Dec 01, 2020

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle

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Let Yourself Dream Nov 30, 2020

In this episode, we will talk about the importance of dreaming; not while sleeping, but while waking. We'll also explore the relationship between dreaming a brighter future and being in the present moment.
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A Well Trained Mind Nov 27, 2020

"I know of no other single thing so conducive to misery as an uncultivated and untrained mind. I know of no other single thing so conducive to happiness as a cultivated and well-trained mind." -The Buddha
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The Vulnerability of Gratitude Nov 26, 2020

In this episode, we talk about a different kind of gratitude that you won't get from creating a gratitude journal. It's unprompted gratitude that is connected to truth, wisdom, and suffering.
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How to Get Things Done Nov 25, 2020

In this episode, I share one of my most powerful tools for following through on the most important practices that help me grow into my best self.
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A Path Toward a Full Life Nov 24, 2020

In this episode, we will talk about letting go of trying to find answers, and instead, living fully the questions of your life as a path to wholeness, enrichment, and fulfillment.
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Permission to Say "No" Nov 23, 2020

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.
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Working With Urges Nov 20, 2020

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.
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Courageous Rest Nov 19, 2020

In this episode, we talk about the importance of rest and why it can be so hard for so many of us to truly rest.
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What Gets Lost When Multitasking Nov 18, 2020

As Publilius Syrus wrote, "To do two things at once is to do neither." In this episode, we explore what we lose when we're not fully present for the moment in front of us.
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What To Do When You're Stuck Nov 17, 2020

Have you ever felt stuck? You don't know what decision to make? Where to go next with your life? Whether to stay in or get out of a relationship? Whether to quit or stay at your job? In this episode, we'll explore the feeling of being stuck, why it's a blessing in disguise, and how to navigate it.
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Stop Turning Away Nov 16, 2020

In this episode, we explore the idea of taking ownership of our internal experience so that we can move toward more clarity, balance, and peace. Here is the poem that was recited:
Stop turning away.
Connect with
your experience,
face
the unpleasant,
what
you don’t
want to see.
No more excuses.
No more complaining.
No more blaming.
No one
is going
to save you
from
your own
intentions,
thoughts,
decisions,
actions.
Now,
it’s up to you,
to be skillful or unskillful,
to point your mind
towards
clarity, balance,
and peace
or
towards
confusion, struggle,
and dissatisfaction.
The compass
always
points inwards
-Dennis Warren

This is It Nov 13, 2020

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.
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A Way to Think About Anger Nov 12, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.
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Maximizing Pleasure Nov 11, 2020

This episode is all about the art of savoring. We'll take a deep dive into the world of appreciating the small, simple pleasures of life. Enjoy!

How to Develop Self-Respect Nov 10, 2020

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.

How to Talk About Politics Nov 09, 2020

In this episode, I'm going to share 3 tips to have more grounded, sane, and unifying conversations around politics. Whether it's on social media, at the dinner table with your crazy cousin, or in a coffee shop with a stranger, there are certain dos and don'ts that will help facilitate a better conversation.
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Short Bursts of Deep Presence Nov 06, 2020

In this episode, we dive into the differences between short bursts of deep mindfulness versus longer periods of weaker mindfulness. Which is better? Listen to find out.
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Letting Go of Painful Emotions Nov 05, 2020

In this episode, we explore a simple question you can use to help let go of difficult emotions that may no longer be serving you in a positive way.
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Lead Yourself Nov 04, 2020

Tensions are high as we navigate one of the most contentious elections in US history. In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on how to navigate this time and what may be most needed from us more than anything else.

The Power of Appreciation Nov 03, 2020

On this one year anniversary of the Practicing Human podcast, we take some time to discuss the importance of slowing down and appreciating what is GOOD in your life, and why this can be a qualitatively different form of happiness than the pursuit of what is good.
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Holding On vs Holding Space Nov 02, 2020

Many people are afraid to make space for their experience because they're trying to move away from it; they perceive holding space as holding on. It's understandable, but these are two very different things. In this episode, we'll break down the differences.

Embracing Your Life Oct 30, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.
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Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows Oct 28, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the subtle nuances of directing your attention to create different internal and external experiences.
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Slow Down to Speed Up Oct 27, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the importance of going slower to get things done fast. We will connect this to productivity, higher quality work, and making fewer mistakes.
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How to Do Anything Oct 26, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.
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Presence is Threatening Oct 23, 2020

In this episode, we discuss why true presence can be both highly attractive to other people, but also threatening.
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Awareness is Your Refuge Oct 22, 2020

"Awareness is your refuge. Awareness of the changingness of feelings, of attitudes, of moods, of material change and emotional change. Stay with that, because it’s a refuge that is indestructible. It’s not something that changes. It’s a refuge you can trust in. This refuge is not something that you create. It’s not a creation. It’s not an ideal. It’s very practical and very simple, but easily overlooked or not noticed. When you’re mindful, you’re beginning to notice, it’s like this." -Ajahn Sumedho

Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative? Oct 21, 2020

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!
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Do The Best You Can Oct 20, 2020

In this episode, I share a short, simple invitation to bring out the best of yourself in each moment. May it offer you a map for living more fully, deliberately, and authentically.
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How to Set Goals Oct 19, 2020

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive, surprising approach to effective goal-setting.
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Getting to the Root of the Problem Oct 16, 2020

In this episode, I share the contemporary fable, Upstream Downstream by Donald Arnell:
It was many years ago that the villagers of Downstream recall spotting the first body in the river. Some old timers remember how spartan were the facilities and procedures for managing that sort of thing. Sometimes they say, it took hours to pull 10 people from the river, and even then only a few would survive.

Though the number of victims in the river has increased greatly in recent years, the good folk of Downstream have responded admirably to the challenge. Their rescue system is clearly second to none: most people discovered in the swirling waters are reached within 20 minutes-many less than 10. Only a small number drown each day before help arrives - a big improvement from the way it use to be.

Talk to the people of Downstream and they'll speak with pride about the new hospital by the edge of the waters, the flotilla of rescue boats ready for service at a moment's notice, the comprehensive plans for coordinating all the manpower involved, and the large numbers of highly trained and dedicated swimmers always ready to risk their lives to save victims from the raging currents. So it cost a lot, say to the Downstreamers, but what else can descent people do except to provide whatever is necessary when human lives are at stake.

Oh, a few people in Downstream have raised the question now and again, but most folks show little interest in what's happening Upstream. it seems there's so much to do to help those in the river that nobody's got time to check how all those bodies are getting in the river in the first place. That's the way things are sometimes.

Unwinding Deep Tension Oct 15, 2020

In this episode, we'll talk about unwinding the tension that can slowly (but significantly) accumulate in your nervous system over time, as well as how to get back in alignment with your deepest needs.
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Failure Oct 13, 2020

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan

Morning Productivity Hack Oct 12, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice/routine you can use to ensure you're doing meaningful work and feeling a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment in your day.
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The Gift of Boredom Oct 09, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the power of boredom to change how we focus, inspire how we pay attention, and spark new creativity.
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How Much Does Your IDEAL Day Cost? Oct 08, 2020

In this episode, we explore the relationship between money and happiness, discussing a very practical exercise you can do to gain clarity around how much money you actually need to feel fulfilled.
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How to Not be Controlled by Thoughts Oct 07, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a practice you can use to reduce the emotional charge of your thoughts and not be subconsciously swept around by them.
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Thoughts on Confidence Oct 06, 2020

In this episode, I discuss why I don't believe you need to confident, and what an alternative way to approach your life might look like.
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Relationships: A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime? Oct 05, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the different kinds of relationships that enter our life, making space for (and normalizing) the many variations that can take place.
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How to Develop Concentration Oct 02, 2020

In this episode, we discuss concentration--why it's important and how to develop it. Specifically, we focus on the role of continuity of awareness within our meditation practice.
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Slow Down Oct 01, 2020

In this episode, we explore the importance of slowing down to appreciate our life as it's happening. The poem that I share is called "Slow Dance" by David Weatherford.
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Mental Fitness vs Spiritual Fitness Sep 30, 2020

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.
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A Better Way to Focus Sep 29, 2020

Focus is an important skill in all domains of life, but typically, our efforts for developing focus are misguided. In this session, we'll talk about a more effective and sustainable approach to developing focus.
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Don't Tolerate Suffering Sep 28, 2020

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.

How to Respect Yourself Sep 25, 2020

In this episode, we explore the relationship between integrity and self-respect, and a practice you can do to start to develop more respect for yourself.
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The Positive Role of Suffering Sep 24, 2020

In this episode, we explore how to reframe the role of suffering in your life, reflecting on past experiences and how they may have served you in unforeseen ways.
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Holding Space for Others Sep 23, 2020

In this episode, we discuss why your ability to hold space for another person's suffering is directly related to your ability to hold space for your own suffering.
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What if You Stopped Worrying? Sep 22, 2020

In this episode, I offer you a thought experiment: What if you stopped worrying? What would change in your life, positive or negative? Through this thought experiment, you'll get to see some of the ways worry is serving you, and some of the ways it's just happening out of habit and conditioning.
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3 Steps for Navigating Difficulty Sep 21, 2020

In this episode, we explore a 3-step practice for working with a difficult experience as outlined in Rick Hanson's new book, Neurodharma.
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The Martian Walk Sep 18, 2020

In this episode, I share a beginner's mind exercise that I call "The Martian Walk," designed to reconnect you to a sense of awe and wonder for the world around you.
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Total Surrender Sep 17, 2020

"You are not ready to accept the fact that you have to give up. A complete and total "surrender"... It is a state of hopelessness which says that there is no way out ... Any movement in any direction, on any dimension, at any level, is taking you away from Yourself..." -U. G. Krishnamurti

Working With Fear Sep 16, 2020

In this episode, I share a 4-step process for moving through moments of fear.
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Is it Worth Your Peace? Sep 15, 2020

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.
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How to be Less Impulsive Sep 14, 2020

In this episode, we'll talk about how to manage the build-up of energy we feel when we really want something but know we shouldn't give in to it.
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Getting to Where You're Going Sep 11, 2020

In this episode, we channel some wisdom from Winnie the Pooh, discussing how to let go and move toward the life we wish to create.
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3 Steps to Acceptance Sep 10, 2020

We 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.
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How to Start Your Day Right Sep 09, 2020

How 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.
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The "So What" Exercise Sep 08, 2020

Do 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.
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5 Questions to Release Anxiety Sep 07, 2020

In 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.
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Taming The Voice in Your Head Sep 04, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to work with the often difficult voice in your head.
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Relaxation Practice Sep 03, 2020

In 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.
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The Responsibility of Showing Up Sep 02, 2020

“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 Buber
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How to Simplify Your Growth Sep 01, 2020

In 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.
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Simple Tip to Deepen Presence Aug 31, 2020

In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.
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Radical Acceptance Aug 28, 2020

In 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.
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How to Need Less Aug 27, 2020

You 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.
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4-Step Communication Technique Aug 26, 2020

In 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.

3 Tips for Social Anxiety Aug 25, 2020

Do 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.
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Who Are You...Really? Aug 24, 2020

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.
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A New Perspective for Seeing Others Aug 21, 2020

“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 Rogers

The Meaning of Life Aug 20, 2020

In 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.
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How to Listen to Music Better Aug 19, 2020

In 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.
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On Commitment Aug 18, 2020

"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 favor

all manner of unforeseen incidents

and meetings

and material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.

Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now."
-Goethe

Receiving Joy Aug 17, 2020

"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
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The Universe Has Your Back Aug 14, 2020

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.
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My Fool-Proof Sleep Routine Aug 13, 2020

In 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.
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F*ck It List Aug 12, 2020

In 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 :)

Thoughts on Acceptance and Growth Aug 11, 2020

You 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.
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Inner Peace Aug 10, 2020

In this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.
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Put Yourself First Aug 07, 2020

This 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.
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How to Be Magnetic Aug 06, 2020

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 fiercer life because of our quiet."

Thoughts on Being Alone Aug 05, 2020

Are 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.
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Why You're Always Wrong Aug 04, 2020

In 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.
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How to Breathe More Fully Aug 03, 2020

Breath of Life
I breathe in All That Is-
Awareness expanding
to take everything in,
as if my heart beats
the world into being.
From the unnamed vastness beneath the
mind, 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 Faulds

How to Develop Self-Esteem Jul 31, 2020

In 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.
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What Does it Mean to Practice Non-Striving? Jul 29, 2020

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.
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Every Inhale Needs an Exhale Jul 28, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time to metaphorically exhale.
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How to Develop More Positive Influences in Your Life Jul 27, 2020

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.
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3 Steps to Manage Burnout Jul 24, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it.
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Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning Jul 23, 2020

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 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.

Kindness Jul 22, 2020

Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things,
feel the future dissolve in a moment
like salt in a weakened broth.

What you held in your hand,
what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you know
how desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness.
How you ride and ride
thinking 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 where the Indian in a white poncho lies dead by the side of the road.
You must see how this could be you,
how he too was someone
who journeyed through the night with plans
and the simple breath that kept him alive.

Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. You must wake up with sorrow.
You must speak to it till your voice

catches the thread of all sorrows and you see the size of the cloth.

Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore,
only kindness that ties your shoes
and sends you out into the day to mail letters and purchase bread,
only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say it is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere like a shadow or a friend.
Naomi Shihab Nye

How Body Language Impacts Mood Jul 21, 2020

In 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.
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If We're Only Star Dust, Why Do Anything? Jul 20, 2020

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 I
make the bed. Holding opposite edges of the sheet,
we raise it, billowing, then pull it tight,
measuring by eye as it falls into alignment
between us. We tug, fold, tuck. And if I’m lucky,
she’ll remember a recent dream and tell me.

One day we’ll lie down and not get up.
One day, all we guard will be surrendered.

Until then, we’ll go on learning to recognize
what we love, and what it takes
to tend what isn’t for our having.
So often, fear has led me
to abandon what I know I must relinquish
in time. But for the moment,
I’ll listen to her dream,
and she to mine, our mutual hearing calling
more and more detail into the light
of a joint and fragile keeping.

A Technique to Refine Concentration Jul 15, 2020

In today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.
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The 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn Jul 13, 2020

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 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.
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The Five Remembrances Jul 10, 2020

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.
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What Does It Mean To Be Human? Jul 09, 2020

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.
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Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep Jul 08, 2020

“Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft starts that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.”
-Mary Elizabeth Frye

The Process of Developing a Skill Jul 06, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the four psychological stages one progresses through when moving from incompetence to competence in a skill, and a simple reframe to help us stay with the process.
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The Subtle Art of Being Present Jul 03, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. The episodes is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."
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The Trap of Spiritual Practices Jul 02, 2020

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus Masters
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Grounding Technique: Rainbow Walk Jul 01, 2020

In this episode, I share a simple, practical exercise you can do when you're feeling lost in thoughts and need to re-ground. It's also a great practice to get more connected to the environment around you. Enjoy!
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Create More Head Space Jun 30, 2020

We've all had that feeling of being constricted--consumed by a thought, sucked into an emotion, lost in a sensory experience. When we are constricted in this way, the perceived bounds of who we are are small. In today's episode, we discuss how to go about creating more mind space, expanding the bounds of who and what we are in each moment.
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3 Tips for Self-Control Jun 29, 2020

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.
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The Magical "VOO" Sound Jun 26, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a secular chanting practice that can be used to calm your nervous system, feel more alive, and start to heal unresolved trauma. It stems from the work of the great trauma therapist, Peter Levine.
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Meditation and Life Extension Jun 25, 2020

Can meditation extend your life? There's lot to say on how it can increase your lifespan, but nothing that confirms we could double or triple our lifespan. However, there is a different way we can increase life that meditation addresses more directly, and much more immediately. We'll discuss what that is in this episode.
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Postponing Worry (anxiety technique) Jun 24, 2020

In this episode, I share a simple psychology technique for working with the worrying mind called "postponing worry." It's extremely simple but highly effective for many people. Enjoy!
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My Morning Hack for A Great Day Jun 23, 2020

I have always been very protective of my mornings; it's my sacred time. Over the years, I've found different strategies that help me enhance my morning. In this episode, I'll share one of the simplest but most effective strategies I have found to enhance my morning and subsequently my day.
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4 Tips to Relax Your Body Jun 22, 2020

Most of us carry much more bodily tension than we realize. As this tension builds, we become more moody, impatient, and uncomfortable. In this episode, I'll share four strategies you can use to release bodily tension.
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How Breaking Down Leads to Growth Jun 19, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity.
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The 5 Stages of Change Jun 18, 2020

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Nelson.
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The Paradox of Meditation Jun 17, 2020

"[When we meditate], we often think that somehow we’re going to improve, which is a subtle aggression against who we really are...We can still be timid or jealous or full of feelings of unworthiness. Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. The ground of practice is you or me or whoever we are right now, just as we are. That’s what we come to know with tremendous curiosity and interest." ~ Pema Chodron
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Doing The Inner Work Around Race Jun 16, 2020

When it comes to social justice, I’ve noticed my impulse to jump into action, without also doing the inner work. I’ll quickly condemn oppression, express my support as anti-racist, talk to white friends about these issues, but not actively reflect on my role in the problem, because “of course I’m not racist.”

In this episode, I'll share some of the harder questions I’ve been asking myself -- ones that require more honesty, humility, and vulnerability. I’ve found that it’s one thing for me to be vocal about fighting against oppression, and it’s another thing for me to become intimate with my own subconscious conditioning. I hope it inspires you to ask your own hard questions, and stay present to this often difficult exploration.

The Magic of a Timer for Presence & Productivity Jun 15, 2020

Do you struggle to bring your mindfulness practice into real life where it matters most? Do you find yourself creating a dichotomy between meditation and life? in this episode, I share a new strategy I'm using to bridge the gap, helping me be more present, grounded, attuned, and productive throughout the day.
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How to Be Confident Jun 12, 2020

Most of our usual ways of developing confidence are about thinking positive, changing our state, and changing our beliefs. In this episode, we discuss a different (and more intuitive, basic) way to develop true confidence.
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How to Be With Someone in Pain Jun 11, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how to hold space for a difficult conversation or being with someone in pain.

The Counterintuitive Antidote for Stress, Anxiety, & Pain Jun 10, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how many people in the personal development world try to "combat" their painful experiences, and why that is only a half-baked prescription. We'll discuss the powerful alternative to this, and why it's becoming more popular.
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The Simple Reminder That Gives us Power Jun 09, 2020

If someone were to ask you if you could be with a moment of pain or discomfort, you'd probably say yes. You might not want to, but you could if you needed to. The pain becomes overwhelming once we consider that it could last for many more moments beyond our current experience. In this episode, we discuss the power of the simple recognition that life is just one moment at a time.
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Permission to Rest (and to go) Jun 08, 2020

Our levels of energy and "doing" are inextricably connected to our capacity to rest. In this episode, we discuss the importance of rest, giving ourselves permission to rest, and also giving ourselves permission to GO.

Feeling More Fully Jun 05, 2020

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.

Stay With It Jun 04, 2020

In the wake of George Floyd's murder, our country and our world are asked to take a closer look at what needs to change. In this episode, we'll make space for the many different experiences that could be arising, and discuss the importance of staying present through the process--it's the only way through.

The Positive Power of Negative Experiences Jun 02, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how to reflect on past difficult events to find the learning and growth that they offered us, and then to use that reflection to cultivate hope for a positive future, ultimately changing our relationship to the present moment.
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Learned Hopefulness Jun 01, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a powerful gratitude practice to help shift our perception of the past so that we change our hope for the future.
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How To Let Go and Embrace the New May 29, 2020

A core tenet of mindfulness and meditation is that each moment is a new beginning, a new opportunity to start fresh. Of course, this is easier said than done, or easier understood than embodied. In this episode, we'll discuss how to really understand this truth so you can start to live with greater freedom and opportunity.
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You're Ok and It's Time to Change May 28, 2020

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.
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The Creative Process: 6 Stages May 27, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the typical trajectory of the creative process in six steps. Every person is a creative in their own unique way, whether it's in business, art, parenting, or being in relationship. And if you've ever struggled with the creative process, I think you'll enjoy what we discuss here.
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Is This Missing From Your Meditation? May 26, 2020

In today's episode, we discuss when it may not be appropriate to meditate, and also what you might do before you meditate as a way to improve the experience.
Also, we discuss a new way that I'm sharing my teachings via text and audio message! To be part of the text community, you can text me anything, like "Hey!" to this number: 1-631-305-2874

Self-Acceptance Must Happen Now May 22, 2020

How much will you need to change before you're worthy of love and acceptance? In this episode, we explore this question and the different motivations there can be for real change and growth.
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You're Much Bigger Than You Think May 21, 2020

“I am not I.
I am this one
Walking beside me whom I do not see,
Whom at times I manage to visit,
And at other times I forget.
The one who remains silent when I talk,
The one who forgives, sweet, when I hate,
The one who takes a walk when I am indoors,
The who will remain standing when I die.”
-Juana Ramon Jimenez

Letting Others Struggle May 20, 2020

In this episode, we discuss why sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do for another person is to let them struggle.
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Useless Window Gazing May 19, 2020

Do you ever feel like you're accruing mental tension? Do you ever feel like meditation takes too much energy? Do you ever feel like you just want to "veg out" but you know scrolling through your phone or watching tv won't help you restore? Then this episode is for you!
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Wherever You Go, There You Are May 18, 2020

The meditation teacher, Munindra-ji, used to say to his students "Sit and know that you're sitting, and the whole of dharma will reveal itself." Sometimes the practice is much more simple than we realize, and in this episode, we discuss why some of the deepest wisdom and insights come from just being where we are.
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Why Your Worst Traits May Be Your Best May 15, 2020

In this episode, we explore why the things that most frustrate you about yourself (or frustrate others about you) may also be linked to what you and others most appreciate about you.
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You Do Not Have to Be Good May 14, 2020

"You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things."
-Mary Oliver

Working With Resistance May 12, 2020

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.
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Thoughts on Self-Loathing May 11, 2020

Self-loathing is pervasive in our culture. But it begs the question, who is doing the loathing and who is being loathed? In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into this question to explore how to let go of self-loathing.
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You're Already Enlightened May 08, 2020

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.
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Attunement = Power May 07, 2020

Every day, a musician tunes their instrument. It changes, of course, because of temperature, air pressure, humidity, etc. This ongoing "attunement" is essential for the instrument to play at its best. It wouldn't be possible to play a song well with an instrument that was attuned a few days ago, let alone a few years ago. And yet, as humans, seldom do we tune our awareness to our own instruments--our minds and bodies. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of attunement, how to do it, and when to do it.
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Alleviate Pain or Practice Being With It? May 06, 2020

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.
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How to Be Free May 05, 2020

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now.
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21 Days of Meditation May 04, 2020

Have 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).
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Sleep Patterns During COVID-19 May 01, 2020

How has your sleep been lately? Same as usual? Off a bit? I've been hearing quite a bit of feedback from people about how they're sleeping more than usual. I've noticed it myself. In this episode, I'll share some thoughts about why this might be happening right now, and why it's a powerful opportunity to move toward the restoration your mind, body, and soul are most needing.
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Important Apr 30, 2020

"We hurry through the so-called boring things
in order to attend to that which we deem
more important, interesting.
Perhaps the final freedom will be a recognition that
everything in every moment is "essential"
and that nothing at all is "important."

By Helen M. Luke

What Are You Not Addressing? Apr 29, 2020

We're all being impacted by this pandemic. With such a radical change in the ecosystem of our life, it's very likely some "negative" things are accumulating in the background: stress, fear, relationship tension, relationship grudges, grief, worry, the strain of isolation, poor sleep, etc. The more these things accumulate, the more they weigh us down, leaving us with a felt sense of not quite being ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss why and how to start connecting to what we might not be addressing, and why presence is so powerful in that process.
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The Place Where No Rain Falls Apr 28, 2020

We all experience the rain of life. And no, I'm not talking about that rain. I'm talking about the rain of discomfort, stress, pain, uncertainty. These are the times when it feels like life is pouring down on us. But there are often hidden gifts in the rain that we must remember to look for. In this episode, we'll discuss what those gifts are and why we wouldn't actually want a life with no rain.
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Taking a Break From Your Mind Apr 27, 2020

There are two minds, your small mind and your Big mind. Most of our lives are spent in our small mind--thinking thoughts, caught in ideas, wracked with anxiety, or simply confined by the limited bounds of your "self." There's another way to live, and in this episode, I share with how I access my Big mind, even in the mundane moments of the day.
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Forget About Enlightenment Apr 24, 2020

We often get in the way of our path to growth and transcendence by focusing too much on the endpoint. In this episode, we discuss how to not get caught in this trap.
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Calming The Mind Apr 23, 2020

"Don’t meditate to fix yourself, to improve yourself, to redeem yourself; rather, do it as an act of love, of deep warm friendship to yourself. In this way there is no longer any need for the subtle aggression of self-improvement, for the endless guilt of not doing enough. It offers the possibility of an end to the ceaseless round of trying so hard that wraps so many people’s lives in a knot. Instead there is now meditation as an act of love. How endlessly delightful and encouraging."
-Bob Sharples

The Fear of Not Being Busy Apr 22, 2020

Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.

A Powerful Listening Strategy Apr 21, 2020

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.
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Treasuring the Unrepeatable Nature of a Moment Apr 20, 2020

In this episode, we talk about the Japanese idiom, Ichi-go ichi-e, and how it points to the celebration and appreciation of the unrepeatable nature of a moment.

An Invitation To Go Easy Apr 17, 2020

What if life were simpler, easier? In this episode, I'll share a poem that might help you reconnect to that space within you that knows how to live more simply, more easy.

How Life Gives You What You Want Apr 16, 2020

We don't get what we want in the way we think we will. Life gives it to us in a much more twisted (and obvious) way.

Box Breathing Apr 15, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a simple, calming, breathing technique. Anyone can do it, and it can be quickly effective. Take a listen and try it out.
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The Happiness of Concentration Apr 14, 2020

Concentration is a happiness superpower, useful in both good and bad times. In this episode, we'll discuss why concentration is so powerful and how to practice employing it in your life.
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How to Find Real Peace Apr 13, 2020

There is a part of you that is inherently peaceful. In the meditation traditions, we call this "Big Mind." In this episode, I'll share a quote by the great teacher Ajahn Chah that will help us connect to this deeper quality of peace within us.
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Why COVID-19 Is Restoring Us Apr 10, 2020

Reports in Northern India suggest that people are able to see the Himalayan mountain tops for the first time in 30 years. Why? With shelter-in-place, there's less pollution. In this episode, we explore the different ways we're coming back into balance.
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The Power of Kindness Apr 09, 2020

Did you know there's a specific way you should perform acts of kindness? In this episode, I'll share an interesting study that shows you how to and how NOT to do acts of kindness.
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Planting the Seeds of Happiness Apr 08, 2020

“When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet. You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time. Similarly, just do your daily practice and cultivate mindfulness. Abandon impatience and instead be content creating the causes for goodness; the results will come when they’re ready.”
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How To Wake Up Better Apr 07, 2020

Do you struggle waking up in the morning? Here's a simple technique to help you out.

A Better Way to Dwell Apr 06, 2020

What if there was a better way to dwell? In this episode, we'll discuss a new kind of rumination.
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Work Harder or Rest Harder? Apr 03, 2020

Life has been disrupted. You might have more free time. Should you work harder or rest harder? Let's discuss.
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Now Is the Time to Create New Habits Apr 02, 2020

Periods of disruption are great opportunities for creating new habits. In this episode, we discuss why.
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Distraction vs Presence Apr 01, 2020

Why not just distract yourself from the stressors of life? Is that a bad thing to do? In this episode, we'll discuss the nuances of distraction and presence.
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Think Bigger Mar 31, 2020

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like.

What Do You Need to Let Go Of? Mar 30, 2020

Big change illuminates where we are still attached to the way we think things should be. Attachment is the root of all suffering. Where are you still holding on and what do you need to let go of?

Lotus in the Mud Mar 27, 2020

Don't forget to find the small joys.

The Opportunity in Being Alone Mar 26, 2020

Many of us are spending more time with ourselves these days. In this episode, we discuss why this is a wonderful opportunity for reconnection...with yourself.

Becoming Whole Mar 25, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the importance of welcoming more parts of yourself into your awareness, and why I think this is key for our wellbeing.

Become Bigger than Your SELF Mar 23, 2020

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.

Stress: The Minimum Effective Dose Mar 20, 2020

There's a sweet spot between ultimate calm and ultimate anxiety that enables to get done what we need to get done. Where is that for you? In this episode, we'll discuss how to find that.

Why COVID-19 Might Heal Us Mar 19, 2020

Is there a silver lining to this pandemic? How might this be healing us in ways we didn't anticipate?

A Simple Hack to Feel Empowered Mar 18, 2020

In this episode, we continue to discuss how to work with living in the age of COVID-19. There is a simple mind trick we can use to feel more empowered in the face of difficulty and uncertainty.
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How Fear Can Transform You Mar 17, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how fear can be a transformative experience if we know how to relate to it.

How To Panic While Remaining Calm Mar 16, 2020

There are a lot of fears surrounding COVID-19. Many of these fears are warranted. How can we honor and respond to the reality of crisis, while still remaining grounded? We discuss this and more in today's episode.
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Two Approaches To Happiness: Which Is Yours? Mar 13, 2020

In this episode, we discuss two general approaches to happiness, and why we tend to favor one over the other.
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When Will Enough Be Enough? Mar 12, 2020

When will enough be enough? How will you know when you will get what you're trying to get? Let's discuss.

How to Plan Out Your Life Mar 11, 2020

Is it possible to know what to do for the rest of your life? In this episode, I share some thoughts on "finding your passion" and planning out your life.
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When Plan A Isn't an Option Mar 10, 2020

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode.
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The Moments We Often Miss Mar 09, 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.
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Why You Can't Practice Non-Attachment Mar 06, 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.
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The Comparing Mind Mar 05, 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 Mar 04, 2020

In this episode, I share some a new way to find meaning in your life.
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When You Feel Lost Mar 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.
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The Root of Judgment, Character, & Will Mar 02, 2020

In this episode, we explore a William James quote that has great relevance to the work we're doing here at Practicing Human.
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Quick Trick to Reduce Stress Feb 27, 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?"
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3 Tips to Declutter Your Mind Feb 26, 2020

In this episode, I'll discuss 3 tips to help declutter your mind so you can more peace and clarity amid the chaos.
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The Power of Discomfort Feb 25, 2020

In this episode, we explore the benefit of having daily exposure to pain and discomfort.
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Make Everything a Meditation Feb 24, 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.
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A Hack to Reduce Phone Addiction Feb 20, 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.
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Deep Concentration = Deep Rest Feb 19, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how cultivating concentration leads to greater restoration and ease in the mind, body, and soul.
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Why You Shouldn't Be "Non-Judgmental" Feb 19, 2020

In this episode, I discuss why I think we should do away with the phrase "non-judgment" in mindfulness practice.
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Does Mindfulness Make You a Better Person? Feb 18, 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 Feb 17, 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.
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How to Make a Difficult Change Feb 14, 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.
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"Seeing" Meditation Feb 13, 2020

In this episode, I discuss how to practice "seeing" meditation (one of my favorites).
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What I Learned in My 20s Feb 12, 2020

It's my 30th birthday! In this episode, I share what I learned in my 20s, and what I anticipate for my 30s.
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Become an Optimist (and live longer) Feb 11, 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.
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How to Embrace Failure Feb 10, 2020

In this episode, we talk about how to embrace the struggle and failures on our path to where we're trying to go.
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An Exercise to Expand Your Mind Feb 07, 2020

In this short episode, I share an exercise to help broaden your perspective and expand your mind.
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Rising Up When It's Difficult Feb 06, 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.
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How to Stop Procrastinating Feb 05, 2020

In this episode, we what's at the heart of why we procrastinate and how to overcome it.
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The Moment Before Letting Go Feb 04, 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.
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How To Meditate Better Feb 03, 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.
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The HALT Technique Jan 31, 2020

In this episode, we explore a simple self-care technique in the acronym HALT.
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Don't Clear Your Mind Jan 30, 2020

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 thoughts on the matter.
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Live with Precision Jan 29, 2020

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 useful to me and why it might be useful to you.
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7 Tips to Stop Negative Thoughts Jan 28, 2020

In this episode, we explore 7 techniques to work through negative thoughts. Pick and choose which ones most resonate and see how they work.
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Getting Through Difficult Moments Jan 27, 2020

Sometimes, we're just in survival mode. In this episode, I share some thoughts about how to meet and work through these difficult times.
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Goals vs Intentions Jan 24, 2020

In this episode, I share 3 distinctions between goals and intentions, and why both are important for a good life.
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Develop Wisdom with 1 Breath Jan 23, 2020

In this episode, I'll discuss the deep wisdom that is attainable when we really start to attune to our breath.
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100 Breaths for 100 Days Jan 22, 2020

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.
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How to Be a Better Listener Jan 17, 2020

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.
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You Do Not Need to Be Fixed Jan 16, 2020

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.
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The 6 Dimensions of Life Jan 15, 2020

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.
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The Forgotten Truth That Makes Life Easier Jan 14, 2020

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).
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3 Reasons to Not Look At Your Phone Jan 13, 2020

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 screen.
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Walking Meditation Jan 10, 2020

In this episode, I discuss the practice of walking meditation, one of my favorite forms of meditation.
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The Last Day of Your Life Jan 09, 2020

In this episode, I push back on a popular quote in the personal development world, “On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become.” I'll share why it's good and why I think it falls short it some important ways.
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The Power of Stillness Jan 08, 2020

Stillness can be a superpower if you practice it correctly and know how to use it skillfully. In this episode, we discuss how to practice stillness and harness its power.
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Finding Peace Without The Pieces Jan 07, 2020

There's only one way to find real, lasting peace. In this episode, we discuss how.
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An Ancient Buddhist Practice To Awaken Compassion Jan 06, 2020

In this episode, we explore a meditation practice designed to transform suffering and awaken compassion within.
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Stoplight Meditation Jan 04, 2020

In this episode, we discuss a short practice you can use while you're driving.
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Don't Make This Mistake When Setting New Years Resolutions Jan 03, 2020

It's 2020 and most people are setting New Years Resolutions. But there's a way to go about this that I think is much more effective. We discuss what that is in this episode.
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The First Thing to Do in 2020 Jan 02, 2020

We're in a new year and a new decade! In this podcast, I discuss the first thing I think you should do before anything else to start the year our right. Happy 2020 to you!
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What I'm Learning From the Flu Dec 29, 2019

I have the flu. It's not fun. This is an inside look into my experience.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Dec 25, 2019

A short episode to wish you well.

How to Not Be Judgmental Dec 24, 2019

What does it mean to sit with a feeling without judgment? How do we know when we're sitting with a feeling and not actually dwelling on our thoughts? All of that and more in today's episode.
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The Risk of Being You Dec 23, 2019

In this episode, we discuss why there is a risk to being your true self in the world. This introduces chapter two of my book, Stop Missing Your Life.
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ABC Model: Part 4 Dec 20, 2019

This is the final episode in our 4-part series on the ABC model. Enjoy!
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ABC Model: Part 3 Dec 19, 2019

In this episode, we discuss how to work with stubborn beliefs. It is part 3 of our multi-series on the ABC model.
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ABC Model: Part 2 Dec 18, 2019

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the ABC model and how it can be used to change how you experience every moment of your life.
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ABC Model: Part 1 Dec 17, 2019

In this episode, I introduce the cognitive-behavioral therapy practice called the ABC model. This will be a multi-part series, so stay tuned!
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A Simple Skill to Manage Emotions Dec 16, 2019

Have you ever heard of emotional granularity? It's the ability to differentiate between the specificity of emotions. In this episode, we explore how to do this.
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Mindful Problem Solving Nap Dec 15, 2019

When I need a break from work, but am not in a place to go to sleep, I take a mindful problem-solving nap. Try it out!
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My New Favorite Mantra Dec 14, 2019

Here's a simple phrase you can use to move toward greater fulfillment, peace, and wholeness.
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How to Love with Less Attachment Dec 13, 2019

How can we relate to all experiences in a way that enables us to appreciate them, but not get attached? The great meditation teacher, Ajahn Chah, has some insight.
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How To Stop Needing to Control Everything Dec 12, 2019

So many of us are incessantly working to manufacture the world around us to find peace. There's a different way. In this episode, we'll discuss how.
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3 Steps to Show Up For Yourself Dec 11, 2019

What does it mean to show up for yourself? In this episode, I offer three steps to do it.
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Redefining Your Endpoint Dec 10, 2019

Life's full range of experiences doesn't go away, even with the deepest enlightenment. So what changes? Find out in today's episode.
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Thoughts on Fighting the Moment Dec 09, 2019

If we're always fighting what is present, not liking ourselves for what we feel when we pay attention to what we're feeling, or denying ourselves a moment of sadness in an effort to supplant it with joy, then we're setting ourselves up for a lifetime of tension.
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STOP: A Quick Technique to Find Calm Dec 07, 2019

STOP is a simple technique to reduce stress, reconnect to the moment, and develop presence.
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Thoughts on Self-Care, Healing, & Fulfillment Dec 05, 2019

The capacity to check in, feel, and stay present to the different layers of your experience, without immediately trying to make them different, is the foundation for self-care, healing, and deep fulfillment.
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How Mindfulness Leads to Happiness Dec 05, 2019

Mindfulness leads to a different kind of happiness than we're used to. In this episode, I share a quote from my friend, Scott Barry Kaufman, that encapsulates how we retrain the brain for a different kind of happiness.
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Should You Meditate With Music? Dec 04, 2019

Is it better to meditate with music in the background? Does it help or hurt the meditation? All that and more in this episode.
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Guided vs Silent Meditations Dec 03, 2019

Are guided meditations a crutch? What are the pros and cons to each? More on this in today's episode.
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Dealing With Difficult People Dec 02, 2019

We all struggle with difficult people in our life, and often times we can't get away from these people. In this episode, we'll discuss how to reframe our relationship to them in a way that helps us grow.
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A Simple Mindset Shift that Changes Everything Dec 01, 2019

Have you ever been caught in the perspective of "why is this happening to me?" In this episode, we discuss a mindset shift that can change, well, everything in your life.
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Is Toilet Paper The Key to Happiness? Nov 30, 2019

There are small happiness hacks all around us. In this episode, we'll discuss one that starts with toilet paper.
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Fulfillment without the Stuff Nov 29, 2019

We know our happiness doesn't reside in external things, and yet we rarely act in accordance with that understanding. In this episode, we'll explore a short practice to find more fulfillment, here and now, without needing to "get" something.
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Feast on What Is Nov 28, 2019

What can gratitude look like beyond the usual "appreciate what's good?" In this special Thanksgiving episode, we'll explore the spirit of gratitude in a new way.
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Can Meditation Replace Sleep? Nov 27, 2019

Well, can it? Let's find out.
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Meditation vs Sleep: What's the Difference? Nov 26, 2019

Isn't meditation the same thing as sleep? They're both about relaxation right? What's the difference? We'll address those questions here.
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3 Tips for Deep Sleep Nov 25, 2019

Learn 3 strategies to soften a busy mind and tense body, and drift into deep sleep.
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A Four-Step Process for Getting Through Difficult Moments Nov 24, 2019

Learn a four-step process for finding more ease and clarity during a difficult experience.
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2 Feet 1 Breath: The Instant Grounding Technique Nov 23, 2019

Use this exercise before a difficult conversation, while standing in line at the grocery store, or any time you need to feel more grounded and present.
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Equanimity: The Highest Happiness Nov 22, 2019

There are many forms of happiness, but within meditation, there is one form that trumps all others. In this episode, we explore that kind of happiness and how you can develop more of it.
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Where is God in Mindfulness? Nov 21, 2019

Do religion and prayer overlap with mindfulness and meditation practice? Can you have your faith and still practice mindfulness? We'll explore these questions in this episode.
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How to Develop Patience Nov 20, 2019

Patience is the root of accomplishment, growth, and happiness. But how do we develop it? In this episode, you'll find out.
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Who Is Thinking Your Thoughts? Nov 19, 2019

It feels like you're thinking your thoughts, right? But what if you aren't? And if you aren't, who is?
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You Can't Control Your Thoughts Nov 18, 2019

There's a popular notion of trying to "control our thoughts," but it's not possible. In this episode, I'll explain why.
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A Simple Technique to Relax Bodily Stress Nov 17, 2019

Our bodies accumulate tension as our minds accumulate stress. In this episode, we'll practice a simple technique to start to release that bodily tension.
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The Magic 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Nov 16, 2019

This breathing technique will help you reduce stress and anxiety, as well as help you relax before bed to get deeper sleep.
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A New Way to Talk To Yourself Nov 15, 2019

In this episode, we'll explore how to work with your inner critic and shift your internal voice in a way that's collaborative and empowering.
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The Hidden Power of Self-Compassion Nov 14, 2019

There are three keys to developing self-compassion. And developing self-compassion is a crucial first step to being able to offer kindness and compassion freely and abundantly to others.

How To Make Life Simpler Nov 13, 2019

There's a way to make life simpler, and it doesn't require changing anything other than the perspective in your mind. In this episode, you'll get a quick phrase to use to help you develop this new perspective.
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High Focus, Low Strain Nov 12, 2019

Focus is a crucial mental skill for success in any endeavor. But much of the time it comes with high strain and tension. There is another way to focus, though, that's more effective, easeful, and sustainable.
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How to Find Peace in Chaos Nov 11, 2019

How often do you get caught in the chaos of your life? The to-dos, future planning, and endless tasks? What if all of that could happen, but you could feel ease in the process? In this episode, we'll explore what that might look like.
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Optimize the Energy of the Moment Nov 10, 2019

Different moments require different energy levels, but most of the time we fight where we are. In this episode, we'll explore how to relax when we can relax, and work hard when we need to work hard. This, then, leads to much deeper levels of ease and optimization of our energy.
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What Is It Like To Be You? Nov 09, 2019

What is it like to be you? Have you ever asked yourself this question? In this episode, we discuss why this is my favorite question to start making space for, meeting, and befriending more parts of yourself to move to a greater sense of wholeness and happiness.
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How to Develop a Beginner's Mind Nov 08, 2019

It's so easy to get caught in a "been there, done that" mentality, missing so much of the richness and subtle joys of our lives. In this episode, we'll explore how to break that cycle and reconnect to a child-like wonder known as Beginner's Mind.
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Good Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows? Nov 07, 2019

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.
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The #1 Idea That Can Change Your Life Nov 06, 2019

There's a single idea that, when fully understood and embodied, can change your life. In this episode, we'll explore what that is and why it's so powerful.
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Meditation: It's Not What You Think Nov 05, 2019

What is meditation? Are there different kinds? Which kind should YOU practice? And why is meditation at the heart of practicing human? All these questions will be answered in this episode.
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Mindfulness: Your Innate Superpower Nov 01, 2019

Everyone is talking about "mindfulness" these days. But what is it? And how is it different than simply "paying attention"? In this episode, we explore the subtle, often unknown nuances of mindfulness, and why it can be so powerful.

Frat Life to Monk Life: My Story Oct 31, 2019

Pacticing 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.

Welcome to Practicing Human Oct 30, 2019

Welcome 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.

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