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Show 110 — Dealing with Anxiety and Anger with Noah Rasheta of the ‘Secular Buddhism’ Podcast
21 oktober 2026
Beluister deze afleveringTod talks with Noah Rasheta, the host of the “Secular Buddhism Podcast,” about his path from Mormonism to Buddhism. He also shares some practices that can help quell your anger and anxiety and explains why you’re already enough. Noah’s website: Eightfold Path The Secular Buddhism podcast Lees meer
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Show 109 — Natural Balance and the Tao of Dr. Totton
29 september 2026
Beluister deze afleveringIn this episode, Tod and George unpack Derek Lin’s thoughts on natural balance, explore the concept of “pro-anoia” (the antidote to paranoia), and delve into the philosophical writings of Dr. Carl Totton that he claims could be a successor to the “Tao Te Ching.” Lees meer
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Show 108 — The Breath and Time to Change
7 september 2026
Beluister deze afleveringGeorge shares how to relax your nervous system through breathing, including his “LSD through the nose” technique. They also review Derek Lin’s “Best Time to Learn” and the parable of the Mexican Fisherman.
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Show 107 — Original Tao and Chuang Tzu on Winning
10 augustus 2026
Beluister deze afleveringTod recently read “The Original Tao” (aka the Nei-Yeh), a Taoist work likely written before the Tao Te Ching, and he shares its central theme. Also, George shares the concept of response-ability, and the two review Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on the need to win. Episode Transcript Key ideas discussed: [01:02] Tod Perry: Hello, everybody. Welcome […] Lees meer
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Show 106 — Overcoming Contentiousness
16 maart 2026
Beluister deze afleveringTod and George examine the works of Derek Lin and Chuang Tzu to discuss how to live with less contention and greater harmony. George also shares the power of the “sacred” pause, and Tod explains why balancing your internal checkbook can help you find peace. Lees meer
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Show 105 — Li, Listener Mail, Hundun
16 februari 2026
Beluister deze afleveringTod and George explore the concept of li, or the natural energy patterns inherent in all of us. They also help a listener with love problems and examine Chuang Tzu’s tragedy of Hundun, the faceless but benevolent emperor. Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman Lees meer
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Show 104 — Wu-Chi and Chuang Tzu’s Metamorphosis
26 januari 2026
Beluister deze afleveringTod shares how Jason Gregory’s “The Tradition of Natural Taoism” aims to correct some Western interpretations of the Tao. Also, George explains the mysterious emptiness of wu-chi and the pair dive deep into one of Chuang Tzu’s strangest stories, “Metamorphosis.” Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman Lees meer
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Show 103 — How to Be Kind to Yourself
5 november 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod took a trip to Cuba and felt an incredible joy getting away from technology and consumer culture for a few days. George shares tips on being kind to yourself and building space around your personal challenges to put them in proper perspective. Also, Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on being competitive. Lees meer
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Show 102 — Lu Dong Pin’s Dream and the Tower of Spirit
14 oktober 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod interviewed Deepak Chopra for a work assignment and asked for his thoughts on Taoism. Later, Tod and George also explore Lu Dong Pin’s dream, which led him to reject worldly power for the Tao, and Chuang Tzu’s “Tower of Spirit,” a lesson in guarding sincerity. George’s new film, “What is Consciousness?” Lees meer
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Show 101 — Dr. Totton’s passing, Chuang Tzu’s Active Life, and Listener Mail
18 september 2025
Beluister deze afleveringAfter nearly two years in hospice care, Dr. Totton has passed away, Tod discusses the aftermath. Later, George talks about how improv classes have helped his Tao cultivation and they dive deep into Chuang Tzu’s chapter on the “Active Life.” Also, a listener asks how they can be more disciplined in their practice. GoFundMe: Care […] Lees meer
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Show 100 — The Unseen and Detachment
17 juli 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod and George dig deep into the writings of Derek Lin to discuss how to interact with the unseen and the power of detachment. Later, they discuss relationships and Chuang Tzu’s “Man of Character.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days
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Show 99 — Faith and Chuang Tzu’s Monkeys
26 juni 2025
Beluister deze afleveringGeorge 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 Lees meer
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Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom
5 juni 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 […] Lees meer
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Show 97 — Radical Acceptance
14 april 2025
Beluister deze afleveringPrompted 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 Lees meer
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Show 96 — Getting Unstuck and Chuang Tzu’s Morality
24 maart 2025
Beluister deze afleveringWith 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 […] Lees meer
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Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’
3 maart 2025
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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 Lees meer
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Show 94 — William Martin, Author of ‘Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching’
10 februari 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 […] Lees meer
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Show 93 — Excess Baggage and the ‘Kingly Man’
21 januari 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 Lees meer
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Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action
2 januari 2025
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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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Show 91 — Manifestation and Senselessness
11 december 2024
Beluister deze afleveringGeorge 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 […] Lees meer
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Show 90 — Taoism and Recovery with Buddy C.
5 november 2024
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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 […] Lees meer
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Show 89 — The Inner Law
12 augustus 2024
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 Lees meer
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Show 88 — Born in Tao
29 juli 2024
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 Days Lees meer
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Show 87 — Chuang Tzu and liberation
9 juli 2024
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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 Days Lees meer
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Show 86 — Dr. Totton’s Final Journey
28 januari 2024
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.
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Taoism
13 juni 2023
Beluister deze afleveringThis special episode is a compilation of clips from the show where Dr. Carl Totton and Tod Perry discuss the basics of Taoism. In “Taoism” they discuss the big question, “What is Tao?” and dive into the concepts of Wu-Wei, Te, and Pu. They also discuss practices such as meditation and qigong and examine one […] Lees meer
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Show 85 — Interview: Benjamin Hoff, Author of the ‘Tao of Pooh’ and ‘Eternal Tao Te Ching’
22 december 2021
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod have a rare interview with best-selling author Benjamin Hoff who introduced millions to Taoism with his popular books “The Tao of Pooh” and “Te of Piglet.” Now, after a nearly 30-year hiatus, Hoff is back with “The Eternal Tao te Ching: The Philosophical Masterwork of Taoism and its Relevance Today.” In […] Lees meer
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Show 84 — Returning
19 december 2021
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton shares how his training in Taoist practices has helped him overcome a series of strokes. Later, he shares his new acronym for decision-making in-the-moment, “L.E.A.P.”
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Show 83 — Chapters 66, 68, and 49
3 juli 2021
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod breeze through three more chapters of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 82 — Healing Pandemic Trauma, Listener Mail, and Chapter 70
7 juni 2021
Beluister deze afleveringTod shares an update of the stabbing that happened outside of the Taoist Institute. Later, Dr. Totton shares his thoughts on how we can overcome trauma associated with COVID-19 and we break down Chapter 70 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 81 — Living in the Now and Communication
29 maart 2021
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton shares his thoughts on how we can live in the now instead of being focused on the past or future. Later, we discuss how sages communicate on a deeper, non-verbal level.
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Show 80 — Lieh Tzu on What’s Normal, Chakras, Chapter 37
15 maart 2021
Beluister deze afleveringLieh Tzu wrote a thought-provoking parable on how we should view what’s normal versus abnormal. Later, a listener has questions about chakras and chapter 37 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 79 — Behaving Naturally and Chapter 34
10 februari 2021
Beluister deze afleveringThe show opens with a discussion on naturalness inspired by a chapter in “Lieh Tzu.” Later, a listener asks how one can act outside of the Tao which dovetails nicely into a discussion on Chapter 34, which is about the nature of Tao.
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Show 78 — Disabilities, Guns, and Chapter 32
4 januari 2021
Beluister deze afleveringThe New York Times had a great article on why Chuang Tzu was one of the first philosophers to embrace disability, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss. Later, a listener has a questions about guns, and we take a deep dive into Chapter 32 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 77 – Self-Discipline and Chapter 7
21 december 2020
Beluister deze afleveringTod thinks the Tao sends mixed messages about the concept of self-discipline, so Dr. Totton is here to clear things up. Later, a voice message from a listener in Australia and a breakdown of Chapter 7 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 76 — Jane English and ‘Ten Thousand Things’ Launch
15 november 2020
Beluister deze afleveringOn this very special episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jane English, the co-creator of popular translations of “Tao Te Ching” and “Inner Chapters.” Here, we discuss her new book “Rainbow of Tao” and her life and work with Gia Fu-Feng. You can buy her new book “Rainbow of Tao” on her website. […] Lees meer
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Show 75 — Chuang Tzu’s ‘Person of Tao’ and Death
18 oktober 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod discuss a recent New York Times article on Taoism and death. Later, we dig into Chuang Tzu’s “Man of Tao” and learn why the “greatest person is nobody.”
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Show 74 — Tao of Emotions and Chapter 79
5 oktober 2020
Beluister deze afleveringA listener writes in asking about how to manage his strong emotions, so Dr. Totton responds with some solutions to help him find balance. Later, we take a look at chapter 79 of the “Tao Te Ching” which deals with reciprocity. Right click to download Dr. Totton’s tapping technique >> Lees meer
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Show 73 — The Tao of Jordan Peterson, Chapter 78
21 september 2020
Beluister deze afleveringPsychologist Jordan Peterson is one of today’s most popular and controversial public intellectuals, and he talks about Taoism, a lot. Here, we take a look at his views on the Tao to see if he really knows what this Tao is all about. Later, a listener wants to know how it’s possible to act out […] Lees meer
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Show 72 — Social Aspects of Wu-Wei, Listener Mail, and Chapter 71
24 augustus 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod go over Edward Slingerland’s tips to incorporate wu-wei into your life. Later, a listener wants to know that the Tao would look like personified, and Chaptern71 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 71 — Leadership and Action vs. Non-Action
10 augustus 2020
Beluister deze afleveringA listener writes in asking about how he can climb the corporate ladder while still living in accords with Taoist principals. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod take a look at Thomas Merton’s translation of Chuang-Tzu’s “Action vs. non-Action.”
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Show 70 — Self-Care During Crisis
27 juli 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton shares some self-care techniques to keep you healthy and happy during trying times
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Show 69 — Ambiguity, Education, Jane Goodall, Chapter 73
1 juni 2020
Beluister deze afleveringIn a world that teaches us to see things in black and white, Taoists prefer a more ambiguous view of the world. What are the benefits? Later, a listener asks Dr. Totton’s thoughts on education, Tod talks discusses his interview with Jane Goodall, and Chapter 69 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Lees meer
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Show 68 — Experience Totality and Chapter 77
18 mei 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton shows us how to live a life where we accept and experience everything. Later, Chuang Tzu’s funeral, and Chapter 77 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 67 – Chuang Tzu’s Greatest Hits and Chapter 67
12 april 2020
Beluister deze afleveringTod and Dr. T go through a list of Chuang-Tzu’s most memorable, profound, and funny quotes. Also, chapter 67 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 66 — Coronavirus, Free Will, and Chapter 80
6 april 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton provides some practices to help people dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss the Taoist idea of free will and break down chapter 80 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Right click to download a .doc of Dr. Totton’s”10-Day Gong.” >>
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Show 65 — Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law’ and Chapter 65
10 februari 2020
Beluister deze afleveringThe dynamic duo of Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law.’ They also take a look into chapter 65 of the “Tao Te Ching” and touch on a controversial practice known as “sunning.”
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Show 64 — Gratitude and Chapter 64
27 januari 2020
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod discuss how gratitude can dramatically improve our lives. Also, they dive deep into Chapter 64 of the “Tao Te Ching” and discuss how it relates to achieving goals.
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Show 63 — Chuang Tzu’s Self-Transformation Through Oblivion
13 januari 2020
Beluister deze afleveringTod and Dr. Totton review Livia Kohn’s translation of Chuang Tzu to understand how to reach the ultimate state of oblivion. Also, there’s some drama at the weed shop outside the Taoist temple.
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Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41
10 december 2019
Beluister deze afleveringA listener writes in asking about how to “confront darkness.” Later, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Chapter 41 of the “Tao Te Ching” and the art of “not joining the 27 Club.”