Quieting the Hum of Unease
There’s a low sound many of us live with — not in our ears, but in our lives. A restlessness that hums beneath the surface. It’s not quite fear, not quite anger, not quite exhaustion. It’s that steady...
23 Sep 202543min
What Taoism and Superheroes Have in Common
Are There Taoist Superheroes? A listener asked a playful but serious question: “Are there any Taoist superheroes?” In this episode of The Modern Taoist, we dive into ancient Chinese legends, modern co...
16 Sep 202536min
Taoism on Hate: Meeting Anger Without Absorbing It
Hate is loud. It shows up in politics, in online arguments, in family conversations, and in the quiet ways people carry bitterness in daily life. The question is: how do we live alongside that energy ...
16 Sep 202538min
Taoist Secrets for Modern Life
In this listener-requested episode, Kit Mann explores Chapter 6 of the Tao Te Ching — the verse of the “valley spirit” and “mysterious female.” At first glance, Laozi’s words may sound mystical or abs...
9 Sep 202540min
Become a Wu-Wei Warrior
What does it mean to live without forcing? In this episode of The Modern Taoist Podcast, we explore the Taoist principle of wu wei — often translated as “non-doing,” but better understood as the art o...
2 Sep 202534min
Taoist Wisdom on Living Simply
In this episode of The Modern Taoist Podcast, we explore one of Laozi’s most challenging but liberating teachings: “In pursuit of the Tao, every day something is dropped.” What if the way forward isn’...
31 Aug 202532min
What The West Gets Wrong
In this episode of The Modern Taoist, we take a hard look at how the West has repackaged Taoism, Buddhism, yoga, and meditation into bite-sized products. From Taoist quotes on coffee mugs, to yoga as ...
29 Aug 202540min
Does The Tao Allow That?
In this episode of The Modern Taoist, we take on a question people ask again and again: Does the Tao allow that? From alcohol to tattoos, from meat to horror movies and punk rock, we explore how Taois...
29 Aug 202534min
