The Modern Taoist

What happens when we stop fighting our feelings and start listening to them? In this episode, we explore what Taoism teaches about emotion — not as weakness, but as movement. Anger, sadness, joy, frus...

4 Nov 202548min

We spend so much of our lives chasing approval — from family, friends, co-workers, even strangers online. Sometimes it comes sharp, in the form of criticism, and sometimes it’s imagined, a chorus of v...

28 Okt 202541min

In this second AMA, I’m answering your questions head-on. We talk about how Taoism meets the weight of grief, where to find guidance when you don’t have a mentor, and the very real challenge of tellin...

22 Okt 202544min

Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer science fiction—they’re part of our everyday lives. But how do we meet this new world without fear or fantasy? In this episode, we explore the Taoist...

21 Okt 202547min

The holidays can feel like celebration and stress at the same time. In this episode, we look at Taoist ways to navigate the season with perspective — noticing what nourishes you, letting go of what dr...

14 Okt 202543min

Competition is everywhere—at work, in school, in sports, even in how we measure our own worth. But what does Taoism really say about competing with others? In this episode of The Modern Taoist, we exp...

7 Okt 202541min

In this special Ask Me Anything episode of The Modern Taoist, we set aside themes and verses to answer your questions directly. From the simple to the mysterious, from daily practice to the afterlife,...

30 Sep 202550min

Negativity has a way of digging in deep. It can become a habit, a lens, even an identity—and when that happens, it colors everything around us. In this episode of The Modern Taoist, we explore what it...

30 Sep 202547min