What's This Tao All About?

Dr. 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. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3//whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tao-Show-81-FINAL.mp3

Lieh 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.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Show-80-FINAL.mp3

The 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. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tao-Show-79-FINAL.mp3

The 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.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tao-Show-78-FINAL.mp3

Tod 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.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Tao-Show-77-FINAL.mp3

On 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. We’re also proud to announce the launch of “Ten Thousand Things,” Dr. Totton and Tod Perry’s new podcast that expands on the ideas discussed on “What’s This Tao All About?” and explores new areas of philosophy, psychology, and culture. Right now, there are two episodes of “Ten Thousand Things” available on “Escape from Freedom” and a bonus episode with Jane English. “Ten Thousand Things” is available exclusively on Patreon for $5.99 a month at Patreon.com/whatsthistaoallabout http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tao-Show-76-Jane-English-FINAL.mp3

Dr. 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.” http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Show-75-FINAL.mp3

A 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 >> http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Tao-Show-74-FINAL.mp3

Psychologist 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 of accordance with the Tao and we take a look at chapter 78 of the “Tao Te Ching.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tao-Show-73-FINAL.mp3

Dr. 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.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tao-Show-72-FINAL.mp3