Episodes

  • Show 99 — Faith and Chuang Tzu’s Monkeys

    Show 99 — Faith and Chuang Tzu’s Monkeys
    Jun 26 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 Days
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  • Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom

    Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom
    Jun 5 2025
    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 […]
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  • Show 97 — Radical Acceptance

    Show 97 — Radical Acceptance
    Apr 14 2025
    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 Days
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  • Show 96 — Getting Unstuck and Chuang Tzu’s Morality

    Show 96 — Getting Unstuck and Chuang Tzu’s Morality
    Mar 24 2025
    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 […]
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  • Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’

    Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’
    Mar 3 2025
    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 Days
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  • Show 94 — William Martin, Author of ‘Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching’

    Show 94 — William Martin, Author of ‘Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching’
    Feb 10 2025
    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, explores fear […]
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  • Show 93 — Excess Baggage and the ‘Kingly Man’

    Show 93 — Excess Baggage and the ‘Kingly Man’
    Jan 20 2025
    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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  • Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action

    Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action
    Jan 2 2025
    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 Days
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