Cory Allen is an author, podcast host, and influencer from Austin, Texas. Allen writes daily thoughts on mindfulness and mental clarity for his large Instagram following (@heycoryallen), reaching over a million people a week.

On his podcast, he discusses how to live better through teachings on mindfulness, mental clarity, and personal growth. Cory’s podcast has had millions of downloads, received over a thousand five-star ratings, and been featured by The New York Times.

Cory’s first book, titled Now Is the Way, was published by Penguin Random House on September 24, 2019. His second book, Brave New You, will be published on June 25, 2024.

Cory has been a daily meditator for over 25 years. He decided to share his approach in the online meditation courses called Release Into Now and Coming Home. Since then, he’s taught thousands of people how to meditate with clear and concise methods.