Show 77 – Self-Discipline and Chapter 7
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...
21 Dec 20200s
Show 76 — Jane English and ‘Ten Thousand Things’ Launch
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 ...
15 Nov 20200s
Show 75 — Chuang Tzu’s ‘Person of Tao’ and Death
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.”
18 Okt 20200s
Show 74 — Tao of Emotions and Chapter 79
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” whic...
5 Okt 20200s
Show 73 — The Tao of Jordan Peterson, Chapter 78
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 k...
21 Sep 20200s
Show 72 — Social Aspects of Wu-Wei, Listener Mail, and Chapter 71
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...
24 Aug 20200s
Show 71 — Leadership and Action vs. Non-Action
A listener writes in asking about how he can climb the corporate ladder while still living in accords with Taoist principals. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod take a look at Thomas Merton’s translation of Ch...
9 Aug 20200s
Show 70 — Self-Care During Crisis
Dr. Totton shares some self-care techniques to keep you healthy and happy during trying times
27 Juli 20200s
