Best Taoist Podcasts (2025)

George and Tod contemplate the age-old debate about whether all spiritual practices lead down the same path. Later, they examine the role that faith plays in Taoism and examine the wisdom of Chuang Tzu’s monkeys. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom

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Tod and George examine the mysterious concept of the “mirror mind” and how it can help you live in the present moment, and how to make decisions by getting in touch with our intuitive wisdom. Later, they dig into Chuang Tzu’s chapter on “Great and Small.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days…

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Episode 273 - A Path Away from Victimhood 1:01:31

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Episode 273 - A Path Away from Victimhood

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Improving your life 8:39

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 7 -  Improving your life Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to go to the basics and talk a bit about some key components of living a Taoist lifestyle. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to…

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Episode 272 - The Viktor Frankl Ritual 1:07:13

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Episode 272 - The Viktor Frankl Ritual

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Episode 271 - Socrates' Wisdom 51:25

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Episode 271 - Socrates' Wisdom

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Show 97 — Radical Acceptance

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Prompted by a passage in Derek Lin’s “Tao of Joy” book, Tod and George discuss the Taoist attitude of radically accepting the external world and ourselves. Plus, a listener asks about the difference between Taoism and Buddhism. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Episode 270 - Extreme Wilderness Adventures with Stephan Kesting 1:22:47

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Episode 270 - Extreme Wilderness Adventures with Stephan Kesting

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Show 96 — Getting Unstuck and Chuang Tzu’s Morality

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With the help of some insightful folks from Reddit, Tod and George dive into what it means to age gracefully—without getting stuck in their ways. They also explore their current challenges of cultivating the Tao and unpack the morality of Chuang Tzu through his chapter on apologies. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days…

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Episode 269 - The Roots of Violence 1:05:10

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Episode 269 - The Roots of Violence

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Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’

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On this episode, Tod reviews George Thompson’s new movie “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself.” The two also examine George’s ideas about play and Chung Tzu’s thoughts on the true meaning of having good fortune. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Show 94 — William Martin, Author of ‘Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching’

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Tod Talks with William Martin, author of “Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching.” We discuss his transformation from pastor to Taoist, the liberation Taoism offers from societal conditioning, and how it counters today’s constant wave of mediated information. William also reflects on learning from Alan Watts at the Esalen Institute, explore…

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Episode 268 - Jimi Hendrix, Taoism and Luigi Mangione 1:04:24

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Episode 268 - Jimi Hendrix, Taoism and Luigi Mangione

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Show 93 — Excess Baggage and the ‘Kingly Man’

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Tod and George reflect on Derek Lin’s insights about the unnecessary baggage we carry through life. They also discuss Thomas Merton’s translation of Chuang-Tzu’s “Kingly Man,” and George shares practical tips on how we can all let go of our excess baggage. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days…

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Episode 267 - James Pieratt (Wild Hunt Conditioning) 1:08:30

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Episode 267 - James Pieratt (Wild Hunt Conditioning)

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Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action

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Tod and George examine why Lao Tzu says that Tao cultivators should work without looking for praise. Later, Chuang Tzu’s Action vs. Non-Action and David Lynch teaches how to catch the big fish. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Episode 266 - Creating Beauty in the Midst of Horror 59:07

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Episode 266 - Creating Beauty in the Midst of Horror

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Show 91 — Manifestation and Senselessness

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George and Tod discuss whether the concept of manifestation works within the Tao and how we can all embrace the senselessness of the cosmos. Also, George talks about his new film, “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days Watch George Thompson’s new film, “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself” on YouTube…

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Episode 265 - The Musashi Experience with Nic Gregoriades 1:05:45

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Episode 265 - The Musashi Experience with Nic Gregoriades

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Don't be too nice 6:49

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 6 -  Don't be too nice Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of communicating authentically and assertively. It's not about being rude, but instead about sticking up for yourself - you are important and worthy of other people's respect. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Vis…

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Episode 264 - The 'Yes And...' Approach 1:05:05

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Episode 264 - The 'Yes And...' Approach

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Show 90 — Taoism and Recovery with Buddy C.

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On this episode, Tod talks with Buddy C., the host of the “Tao of Our Understanding” podcast that looks at Taoism through the lens of addiction and recovery. Here, Buddy discusses how Taoism helped him overcome addiction and his recovery-focused version of the Tao Te Ching, “Powerless But Not Hopeless.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Fin…

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Episode 263 - Guilt by Association: A Chat with Alexander Von Sternberg 1:21:24

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Episode 263 - Guilt by Association: A Chat with Alexander Von Sternberg

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Episode 262 - Art, Travel and Life with Yoshino 1:09:15

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Episode 262 - Art, Travel and Life with Yoshino

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Episode 261 - Should I Move to Italy? 57:46

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Episode 261 - Should I Move to Italy?

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Coping 7:50

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 5 -  Coping Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk more about my personal experience coping with someone whom I care about dealing with an illness and the way I have been connecting to nature and enjoying an outlet. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.…

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Episode 260 - John Jensen's Christian Anarchism 1:07:56

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Episode 260 - John Jensen's Christian Anarchism

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Show 89 — The Inner Law

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Tod and George examine Chuang Tzu’s inner law, a chapter that discusses whether we should be directed by our inner vice or outside forces. Plus, Tod answers an interesting philosophical question from his 8-year-old son, and George shares a gratitude practice. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days…

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Show 88 — Born in Tao

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Tod and George discuss Chuang Tzu’s “Man is Born in Tao” and examine how we know whether we are connected to the Tao or not. Plus, a children’s TV show is getting into Taoism and why popcorn is cannibalism. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Episode 259 - Choosing the People in Your Life 52:38

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Episode 259 - Choosing the People in Your Life

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Episode 258 - Ken Kesey 50:32

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Episode 258 - Ken Kesey

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Show 87 — Chuang Tzu and liberation

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Tod and George start their investigation into the works of Chuang Tzu with Thomas Merton’s translation of his pivotal chapter, “Man of Tao.” We also meet our new co-host, George Thompson and Tod shares an update on Dr. Carl Totton’s health. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final DaysBy Tod Perry

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Episode 257 - Finding Meaning Outside of Work (and Prison Rules Jiujitsu) 1:13:24

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Episode 257 - Finding Meaning Outside of Work (and Prison Rules Jiujitsu)

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Episode 256 - Japan! 1:09:30

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Episode 256 - Japan!

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Episode 255 - Eclipse Stories & Donkeys in the Snow 1:05:47

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Episode 255 - Eclipse Stories & Donkeys in the Snow

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Episode 254 - Drunk Drivers, Raw Honesty and Masculinity 1:08:25

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Episode 254 - Drunk Drivers, Raw Honesty and Masculinity

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Episode 253 - Jamie Coupe on Creativity, Zen, and How to Play the Cards Destiny Has Given You 1:16:59

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Episode 253 - Jamie Coupe on Creativity, Zen, and How to Play the Cards Destiny Has Given You

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Discontentment 6:01

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 3 -  Discontentment Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of discontentment including touching on things like attachments and overidentifications with things. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to c…

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Humble yourself 6:59

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 4 -  Humble yourself Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk more about humiltity. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me. Social Media:  I'm on X  @coachcmc. This po…

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Things come and go 7:39

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 1 -  Things come and goHosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about how things enter and then they pass.Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me. Social Media:  I'm on…

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My way or the highway 6:15

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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 2 -  My way or the highway Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of expectations. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me. Social Media:  I'm on X  @coa…

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Episode 252 - Emotional Tides 1:06:32

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Episode 252 - Emotional Tides

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Episode 251 - The Magic of Hawaii with Tom Peek 1:12:11

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Episode 251 - The Magic of Hawaii with Tom Peek

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Gripping too tightly 7:56

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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode  11 -  Gripping too tightly Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I address clinging on to things too tightly, to the extent that losing these things, skills, roles, income, etc. set us into despair if we lose them. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website,…

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Episode 250 - Paul Bergman Returns 1:28:57

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Episode 250 - Paul Bergman Returns

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Show 86 — Dr. Totton’s Final Journey

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GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days Tod shares an update on Dr. Totton’s health, discusses the show’s future, and looks back at Dr. Carl’s thoughts about the circle of life.By Tod Perry

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Best version of yourself 6:31

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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode  10 -  Best version of yourself Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about virtue and integrity, in other words, being the best version of yourself. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, an…