What's This Tao All About?
A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.
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Feb 27, 2017 • 0sec
Show 31 — The Tao of Pooh
Dr. Totton and Tod discuss The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff’s book that introduced the Western world to the Tao. Later, Chapter 25 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Dec 21, 2016 • 0sec
Show 30 — Martial Arts and Christianity
Dr. Totton and Tod clear out their listener mailbox by answering some questions on martial arts and how Taoism, relates to Christianity.
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Dec 6, 2016 • 0sec
Show 29 — Chuang Tzu and Indoctrinating Your Kids
Our show opens with a discussion about indoctrinating children into Taoism. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod crack open Chuang Tzu’s Inner Chapters to talk about his thoughts on what it means to be the “True Man.”
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Nov 21, 2016 • 0sec
Show 28 — Tao Te Trump
The election of Donald Trump as president of the U.S. has sent shock waves though the world. So Dr. Totton and Tod share the Taoist perspective on political upheaval while working to better understand the Trump voter.
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Sep 26, 2016 • 0sec
Show 27 — Women in Taoism, Chapters 22 and 26
Show 27 opens with a powerful email from a female listener with some questions about women and the Tao. Later, we dive deep into chapters 22 and 26 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Sep 13, 2016 • 0sec
Show 26 — Tod’s Top 15 Finale, Meditation and Creativity
We open our show with the final five of Tod’s top 15 favorite couplets from the Tao Te Ching. Later, Dr. Totton discusses the two different approaches to Taoist meditation: active and passive.
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Aug 29, 2016 • 0sec
Show 25 — Tod’s Top 15 and Listener Mail
After scouring through the Tao Te Ching with a highlighter, Tod shares his top 15 favorite couplets from the book. Later, Dr. Totton answers an email from a listener who wants to be more like Lu Dongbin.
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Aug 2, 2016 • 0sec
Show 24 — Chapter 21 and Listener Mail
Our show begins with an email from a listener in Spain who has questions about a major change in life. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Chapter 21 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Jul 18, 2016 • 0sec
Show 23 — Lu Dongbin and Chapter 20
Who is the mysterious Lu Dongbin? Dr. Totton and Tod look into the life and teachings of a Taoist immortal. Later, we discuss one of the most challenging chapters of The Tao Te Ching.
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Jul 4, 2016 • 0sec
Show 22 — Re-Igniting Your Practice and Disagreements
After the birth of his son, Tod asks Dr. Totton how he can get back into good Taoist habits. Later, a listener has some intriguing questions about how to handle disagreements and veganism.
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