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What's This Tao All About?

Tod Perrywhatsthistao.com
A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.
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Episodes

Show 69 — Ambiguity, Education, Jane Goodall, Chapter 73

In 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.”

May 31, 2020

Show 66 — Coronavirus, Free Will, and Chapter 80

Dr. 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.” >>

Apr 05, 2020

Show 64 — Gratitude and Chapter 64

Dr. 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.

Jan 27, 2020

Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41

A 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.”

Dec 10, 2019

Show 60 — Desire and Chapter 29

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoist philosophy can help us manage our desires and gain self-control. Later, chapter 29 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

Nov 11, 2019

Show 57 — The Empty Boat

“The Empty Boat” is a powerful parable by Chuang-Tzu, Dr. Totton and Tod take a deep dive to figure out what it means. Later, a listener asks a question about prayer.

Aug 26, 2019

Show # 54 — Feeling the Tao, Dude and Chapters 35 and 43

Dr. Totton and Tod consult the wisdom of “The Big Lebowski”-inspired “Dude De Ching” to discuss societal organization and chapter 35 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Also, a listener writes in asking how to feel the Tao.

Jun 03, 2019

Show # 52 — Taoist Morality and Chapter 28

What is the basis for Taoist morality? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the moral principals of Taoist thought. Later, an examination of Chapter 28 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

Mar 11, 2019

Show # 51 — Psychic Cleansing and Chapter 45

Dr. Totton shares some techniquesto help us cleanse our minds and free ourselves from attachment. Later, Chapter 45 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Right click to download The Mind, Cleaning, Karma, and Life.

Dec 04, 2018

Show # 50 — The Meaning of Life and Chapter 38

From a Taoist perspective, what is the meaning of life? Dr. Totton and Tod attempt to address this massive question in under 20 minutes. Later, chapter 38 of the “Tao Te Ching” a verse that Dr. Totton refers to as a “power chapter.”

Nov 19, 2018

Show #48 – 10-Day Gong and Listener Mail

Dr. Totton has created a ten-day gong to help people become more in touch with themselves and the Tao. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod answer a listener’s question about being in tune with reality. Right click to download a .doc of Dr. Totton’s”10-Day Gong.” >>

Aug 26, 2018

Show # 45 – The Tao of Love and Chapter 39

On this show, we talk address a subject that isn’t often referenced in “The Tao Te Ching”: Love. Later, Tod and Dr. Totton discuss Chapter 39 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

May 15, 2018

Show #43 — The Tao of Anarchy

Was Lao Tzu an anarchist? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the politics of the “Tao Te Ching” on episode 43. “Anarchism and Taoism” by Josh

Apr 16, 2018

Show # 42 — Death, Forgiveness, and Chapter 24

Dr. Totton and Tod open the show with the story of a dying man who found strength in the final months of life through the Tao. Later, a listener has questions about forgiveness and Chapter 24 of the Tao Te Ching. “Accepting Cancer’s Challenges with a Little Help from the ‘Tao Te Ching'” by Jeffrey […]

Feb 11, 2018

Show # 41 — Chapter 13 and The Last Jedi

On this episode, Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into chapter 13 of the Tao Te Ching to learn how to embrace disgrace. Also, some thoughts on the not-so-subtle Taoist messages in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Jan 28, 2018
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