The Tao Today

In today's Ep 11 show, I talk about why I am discontinuing The Tao Today but keeping my other podcast show Cup of Tao and discuss the reasons why. My other podcast, Cup of Tao is available on all app platforms that you listen to podcasts, just do a search for "Cup of Tao" in your podcast app. The website for it is at https://CupofTao.com and the RSS feed is https://pinecast.com/feed/cup-of-tao Sorry for any inconvenience this caused you. I think you will find Cup of Tao to be everything that the Tao Today was, and more - as I plan on delivering some great shows coming up in the near future. See you on the other show, hop on over and have a listen, and make sure to subscribe! Twitter handle: @coachcmc or for the Cup of Tao show it is @cupoftao Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 licensed. 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 10 - Do not try to not In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about how your mind has a hard time with "not" focusing on thinking or doing something. It is better to have a forward focus instead of on what you must not think about or do. I also answer the question of today, which is about why I decided to do this podcast, in this particular format. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line and also what city or area that you are from.  ______ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Now The Tao Today podcast has its own Twitter @TheTaoToday Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 9 - Meditation and a monkey In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about meditation, basic categories and some examples of types. Before I do that, I talk about a monkey - a parable of a monk and a monkey. In the question of today, I discuss how to handle when family and friends try to push their contrary religious or political views off onto you! Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line.  ______ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). My main Twitter handle is: @coachcmc Now The Tao Today podcast has its own Twitter @TheTaoToday Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Please support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 8 - How to Change In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about the difficulty of changing. Even though we are not in control of many things in our life, it doesn't mean that we can't attempt to control what we can, then let go of the rest. In the question of today, I deal with procrastination and how commitment sometimes comes before change. We have to commit to a behavior and then force ourselves to get moving. Taoism is often misinterpreted as an instruction to have no fixed plans, but the parable of the "Out of Control Horse" demonstrates that sometimes we need to act. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line. ______ ________ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 7 - Simplify your life In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about briefly about ways to make your life easier, from my Taoist perspective, as a way to reduce stress. I also answer the question of today, which is about some tips for a married couple who find that they are arguing frequently. This is a short episode. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line.  ______ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 6 - Radical Acceptance In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about acceptance and give you some tips. I also answer the question of today, which is pertaining to bereavement. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line.  ______ I am on the web at https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit https://taoteacher.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license 2018 CoachCMC LLC #taoism #taoist #acceptance #mindfulness #meditation #taoteching #taoteacher #chrismcclish #taoismpodcast

In Ep 5 "Assertive Communication", I, Chris L McClish, talk about how to deal with arguments and communicate in rough situations better. My answer to the question of today also deals with this theme - I provide steps on how to communicate with someone in an assertive way. ______ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit https://coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license. 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Episode 4 - Here and Now In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, talk about being fully present and fully engaged in the here and now, without letting your mind pull you into the past, or consume you with worry about the future. Once again, mindfulness is important to help pull you back into the present moments so that they don't slip by, and to cultivate being able to not allow your mind to bully you. I answer the question of today which is "What are some Taoist practices?" - at least from my own perspective and what I do. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line.  ______ I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 licensed. 2018 CoachCMC LLC

In todays Ep 3 show, I, Chris L McClish, discuss how to counterbalance when our critical mind tries to depress us or when comparing ourselves to others. This is done by practicing treating our mind as a separate entity as part of mindfulness practice. I also answer the Question of the Day pertaining to dealing with rude coworkers, hurtful comments and arguments with family members and others. Send your "Question of the day" to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line. I am on the web at https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). Twitter handle: @coachcmc Facebook page: https://facebook.com/taoteacher ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 licensed. 2018 CoachCMC LLC

I have a new microphone, so no more audio distortion! In today's show, I, Chris L McClish, discuss a more Eastern model of health - as opposed to trying to eliminate symptoms, issues, and problems, instead, we should be moving in a direction of health. I educate about the destructive nature of our ACE agenda (avoidance, control, and escape) which is what keeps us from stretching beyond our comfort zone and having a more meaningful life. I also mention how other factors such as: "Depressing, Arguing, Ruminating, Analyzing & Comparing, Lacking and Busying" (self-limiting factors) impact our ability to be fully present and engaged in a meaningful existence. I also answer the Question of the Day - "What do Taoists believe?" Send question of the day to master@taoteacher.com and place "Question of the day" in the subject line. I misspelled my website, it is https://coachcmc.com (you can also get there by going to https://taoteacher.com). ___________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Send your question of the day to master@taoteacher.com and in the subject line, please put 'Question of the day' Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish -Copyright 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 licensed. 2018 CoachCMC LLC

Totally re-recorded to improve overall quality! In this introductory episode, I introduce myself, introduce a little about Taoism (the philosophy more than the religion) and introduce mindfulness! In the next episode, I will start a question of the day. You can send me your questions to the email address: master@taoteacher.com. Please put "Question of the Day" in the subject line. I hope to put out a new podcast episode every week. Episode is under 30 minutes! _________________ The Tao Today is a production of CoachCMC LLC Support this podcast by becoming a patron and by visiting https://patreon.com/chrismcclish For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me Send your question of the day to master@taoteacher.com and in the subject line, please put 'Question of the day' Introduction music is Thump by Chris L McClish -Copyright 2013 Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014 Podcast under Creative Commons 4.0 license. 2018 CoachCMC LLC