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What"s This Tao All About?

A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.

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Show 84 — Returning

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2021/12/19

Dr. Totton shares how his training in Taoist practices has helped him overcome a series of strokes. Later, he shares his new acronym for decision-making in-the-moment, “L.E.A.P.”

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Show 83 — Chapters 66, 68, and 49

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2021/07/03

Dr. Totton and Tod breeze through three more chapters of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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Show 82 — Healing Pandemic Trauma, Listener Mail, and...

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2021/06/07

Tod shares an update of the stabbing that happened outside of the Taoist Institute. Later, Dr. Totton shares his thoughts on how we can overcome trauma associated with COVID-19 and we break down Chapter 70 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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2021/04/26

Subscribe on Patreon today and to access ten episodes of Dr. Totton and Tod’s show “Then Thousand Things” as well as a new show, “Tao of Tod.” “Ten Thousand Things” is a podcast created to complement “What This Tao All About?” and expands on ideas discussed on the show while exploring new areas of philosophy, […]

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Show 81 — Living in the Now and Communication

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2021/03/29

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.

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Show 80 — Lieh Tzu on What’s Normal, Chakras, Chapter 37

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2021/03/15

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.”

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Show 79 — Behaving Naturally and Chapter 34

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2021/02/10

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.

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Show 78 — Disabilities, Guns, and Chapter 32

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2021/01/04

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.”

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Show 77 – Self-Discipline and Chapter 7

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2020/12/21

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.”

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Show 76 — Jane English and ‘Ten Thousand Things’ Launch

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2020/11/15

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. […]

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Show 75 — Chuang Tzu’s ‘Person of Tao’ and Death

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2020/10/18

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.”

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Show 74 — Tao of Emotions and Chapter 79

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2020/10/05

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 >>

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Show 73 — The Tao of Jordan Peterson, Chapter 78

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2020/09/21

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 […]

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Show 72 — Social Aspects of Wu-Wei, Listener Mail,...

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2020/08/24

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.”

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Show 71 — Leadership and Action vs. Non-Action

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2020/08/09

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 Chuang-Tzu’s “Action vs. non-Action.”

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Show 70 — Self-Care During Crisis

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2020/07/27

Dr. Totton shares some self-care techniques to keep you healthy and happy during trying times

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Show 69 — Ambiguity, Education, Jane Goodall, Chapter 73

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2020/05/31

In a world that teaches us to see things in black and white, Taoists prefer a more ambiguous view of the world. What are the benefits? Later, a listener asks Dr. Totton’s thoughts on education, Tod talks discusses his interview with Jane Goodall, and Chapter 69 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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Show 68 — Experience Totality and Chapter 77

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2020/05/18

Dr. Totton shows us how to live a life where we accept and experience everything. Later, Chuang Tzu’s funeral, and Chapter 77 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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Show 67 – Chuang Tzu’s Greatest Hits and Chapter 67

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2020/04/12

Tod and Dr. T go through a list of Chuang-Tzu’s most memorable, profound, and funny quotes. Also, chapter 67 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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Show 66 — Coronavirus, Free Will, and Chapter 80

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2020/04/05

Dr. Totton provides some practices to help people dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss the Taoist idea of free will and break down chapter 80 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Right click to download a .doc of Dr. Totton’s”10-Day Gong.” >>

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