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Show 106 — Overcoming Contentiousness
Mar 16, 2026
Show 105 — Li, Listener Mail, Hundun
Feb 16, 2026
Show 104 — Wu-Chi and Chuang Tzu’s Metamorphosis
Jan 26, 2026
Show 103 — How to Be Kind to Yourself
Nov 5, 2025
Show 102 — Lu Dong Pin’s Dream and the Tower of Spirit
Oct 14, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/26 | Show 106 — Overcoming Contentiousness✨ | contentiousnessharmony+3 | George | — | — | contentiousnessharmony+5 | — | — | |
| 2/16/26 | Show 105 — Li, Listener Mail, Hundun✨ | lilistener mail+4 | George | Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing | — | liHundun+5 | — | — | |
| 1/26/26 | Show 104 — Wu-Chi and Chuang Tzu’s Metamorphosis✨ | TaoismChuang Tzu+4 | George | Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern ClothingThe Tradition of Natural Taoism+1 | — | TaoismChuang Tzu+5 | — | — | |
| 11/5/25 | Show 103 — How to Be Kind to Yourself✨ | self-kindnesspersonal challenges+4 | George | — | Cuba | self-kindnessCuba+5 | — | — | |
| 10/14/25 | Show 102 — Lu Dong Pin’s Dream and the Tower of Spirit✨ | Taoismspirituality+3 | Deepak Chopra | What is Consciousness?Lu Dong Pin’s Dream+1 | — | TaoismDeepak Chopra+4 | — | — | |
| 9/18/25 | Show 101 — Dr. Totton’s passing, Chuang Tzu’s Active Life, and Listener Mail✨ | deathTao cultivation+3 | George | Chuang Tzu | — | Dr. TottonChuang Tzu+3 | — | — | |
| 7/17/25 | Show 100 — The Unseen and Detachment✨ | detachmentunseen+3 | George | — | — | detachmentunseen+4 | — | — | |
| 6/26/25 | Show 99 — Faith and Chuang Tzu’s Monkeys✨ | spiritual practicesfaith+4 | George | Chuang Tzu | — | Taoismfaith+5 | — | — | |
| 6/5/25 | Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom✨ | mirror mindintuitive wisdom+4 | George | Chuang Tzu | — | mirror mindintuitive wisdom+4 | — | — | |
| 4/14/25 | Show 97 — Radical Acceptance✨ | Radical AcceptanceTaoism+3 | George | Tao of Joy | — | TaoismBuddhism+3 | — | — | |
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| 3/24/25 |  Show 96 — Getting Unstuck and Chuang Tzu’s Morality | With the help of some insightful folks from Reddit, Tod and George dive into what it means to age gracefully—without getting stuck in their ways. They also explore their current challenges of cultivating the Tao and unpack the morality of Chuang Tzu through his chapter on apologies. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His […] | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’ | On this episode, Tod reviews George Thompson’s new movie “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself.” The two also examine George’s ideas about play and Chung Tzu’s thoughts on the true meaning of having good fortune. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 2/10/25 | Show 94 — William Martin, Author of ‘Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching’ | Tod Talks with William Martin, author of “Daily Tao: 365 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching.” We discuss his transformation from pastor to Taoist, the liberation Taoism offers from societal conditioning, and how it counters today’s constant wave of mediated information. William also reflects on learning from Alan Watts at the Esalen Institute, explores fear […] | — | ||||||
| 1/20/25 | Show 93 — Excess Baggage and the ‘Kingly Man’ | Tod and George reflect on Derek Lin’s insights about the unnecessary baggage we carry through life. They also discuss Thomas Merton’s translation of Chuang-Tzu’s “Kingly Man,” and George shares practical tips on how we can all let go of our excess baggage. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 1/2/25 | Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action | Tod and George examine why Lao Tzu says that Tao cultivators should work without looking for praise. Later, Chuang Tzu’s Action vs. Non-Action and David Lynch teaches how to catch the big fish. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 12/11/24 | Show 91 — Manifestation and Senselessness | George and Tod discuss whether the concept of manifestation works within the Tao and how we can all embrace the senselessness of the cosmos. Also, George talks about his new film, “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days Watch George Thompson’s new film, “The Subtle Art […] | — | ||||||
| 11/5/24 | Show 90 — Taoism and Recovery with Buddy C. | On this episode, Tod talks with Buddy C., the host of the “Tao of Our Understanding” podcast that looks at Taoism through the lens of addiction and recovery. Here, Buddy discusses how Taoism helped him overcome addiction and his recovery-focused version of the Tao Te Ching, “Powerless But Not Hopeless.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl […] | — | ||||||
| 8/12/24 | Show 89 — The Inner Law | Tod and George examine Chuang Tzu’s inner law, a chapter that discusses whether we should be directed by our inner vice or outside forces. Plus, Tod answers an interesting philosophical question from his 8-year-old son, and George shares a gratitude practice. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 7/29/24 | Show 88 — Born in Tao | Tod and George discuss Chuang Tzu’s “Man is Born in Tao” and examine how we know whether we are connected to the Tao or not. Plus, a children’s TV show is getting into Taoism and why popcorn is cannibalism. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 7/8/24 | Show 87 — Chuang Tzu and liberation | Tod and George start their investigation into the works of Chuang Tzu with Thomas Merton’s translation of his pivotal chapter, “Man of Tao.” We also meet our new co-host, George Thompson and Tod shares an update on Dr. Carl Totton’s health. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days | — | ||||||
| 1/28/24 | Show 86 — Dr. Totton’s Final Journey | GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days Tod shares an update on Dr. Totton’s health, discusses the show’s future, and looks back at Dr. Carl’s thoughts about the circle of life. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/23 | Taoism | This special episode is a compilation of clips from the show where Dr. Carl Totton and Tod Perry discuss the basics of Taoism. In “Taoism” they discuss the big question, “What is Tao?” and dive into the concepts of Wu-Wei, Te, and Pu. They also discuss practices such as meditation and qigong and examine one […] | — | ||||||
| 12/22/21 | Show 85 — Interview: Benjamin Hoff, Author of the ‘Tao of Pooh’ and ‘Eternal Tao Te Ching’ | Dr. Totton and Tod have a rare interview with best-selling author Benjamin Hoff who introduced millions to Taoism with his popular books “The Tao of Pooh” and “Te of Piglet.” Now, after a nearly 30-year hiatus, Hoff is back with “The Eternal Tao te Ching: The Philosophical Masterwork of Taoism and its Relevance Today.” In […] | — | ||||||
| 12/19/21 | Show 84 — Returning | 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.” | — | ||||||
| 7/3/21 | Show 83 — Chapters 66, 68, and 49 | Dr. Totton and Tod breeze through three more chapters of the “Tao Te Ching.” | — | ||||||
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