Episodi

  • Show 109 — Natural Balance and the Tao of Dr. Totton
    Sep 29 2026
    In this episode, Tod and George unpack Derek Lin’s thoughts on natural balance, explore the concept of “pro-anoia” (the antidote to paranoia), and delve into the philosophical writings of Dr. Carl Totton that he claims could be a successor to the “Tao Te Ching.”
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  • Show 108 — The Breath and Time to Change
    Sep 7 2026
    George shares how to relax your nervous system through breathing, including his “LSD through the nose” technique. They also review Derek Lin’s “Nest Time to Learn” and the parable of the Mexican Fisherman.
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  • Show 107 — Original Tao and Chuang Tzu on Winning
    Aug 10 2026
    Tod recently read “The Original Tao” (aka the Nei-Yeh), a Taoist work likely written before the Tao Te Ching, and he shares its central theme. Also, George shares the concept of response-ability, and the two review Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on the need to win. Episode Transcript Key ideas discussed: [01:02] Tod Perry: Hello, everybody. Welcome […]
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  • Show 106 — Overcoming Contentiousness
    Mar 16 2026
    Tod and George examine the works of Derek Lin and Chuang Tzu to discuss how to live with less contention and greater harmony. George also shares the power of the “sacred” pause, and Tod explains why balancing your internal checkbook can help you find peace.
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  • Show 105 — Li, Listener Mail, Hundun
    Feb 16 2026
    Tod and George explore the concept of li, or the natural energy patterns inherent in all of us. They also help a listener with love problems and examine Chuang Tzu’s tragedy of Hundun, the faceless but benevolent emperor. Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman
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  • Show 104 — Wu-Chi and Chuang Tzu’s Metamorphosis
    Jan 26 2026
    Tod shares how Jason Gregory’s “The Tradition of Natural Taoism” aims to correct some Western interpretations of the Tao. Also, George explains the mysterious emptiness of wu-chi and the pair dive deep into one of Chuang Tzu’s strangest stories, “Metamorphosis.” Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman
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  • Show 103 — How to Be Kind to Yourself
    Nov 5 2025
    Tod took a trip to Cuba and felt an incredible joy getting away from technology and consumer culture for a few days. George shares tips on being kind to yourself and building space around your personal challenges to put them in proper perspective. Also, Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on being competitive.
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  • Show 102 — Lu Dong Pin’s Dream and the Tower of Spirit
    Oct 14 2025
    Tod interviewed Deepak Chopra for a work assignment and asked for his thoughts on Taoism. Later, Tod and George also explore Lu Dong Pin’s dream, which led him to reject worldly power for the Tao, and Chuang Tzu’s “Tower of Spirit,” a lesson in guarding sincerity. George’s new film, “What is Consciousness?”
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