Podcasts about taoist

Send Us a Message!Imagine opening a conversation about sex that begins with safety, truth, and reverence. We invited our community into a live, guided experience of sacred space and the three keys of Tantra—breath, sound, and movement—to show how everyday intimacy can become a powerful energy practice. No jargon, no shock value, just clear tools you can try right away to feel more alive, connected, and grounded.In this episode, we explore:Redefining tantra as experiential energy workWhy sacred space creates feelings of securityThe sacred bubble ritual and heart salutationDesires, fears, boundaries and consent languageTaoist breath loop for grounding and releaseAdding sound to free expression and move energyAdding movement to integrate root-to-crown flowNoticing states, regulating intensity, and integrationMasterclass format, access, and expectationsWe start by reframing Tantra as experiential: a path of expanding aliveness by integrating two inner qualities—steady presence and dynamic flow. From there, we build a sacred container. You'll hear the language we use for desires, fears, and boundaries and how a simple “sacred bubble” ritual shifts the room from casual to consecrated. Then we move into practice. First, a Taoist breath loop that inhales up the back and exhales down the front to rinse the system and settle the mind. Next, we add sound to liberate expression and clear the throat center. Finally, we invite movement—spirals, undulations, subtle sways—to bridge sexual root and spiritual crown.Throughout, we share what to notice: tingling hands, jaw tension, a wave of grief, or a bright, quiet calm. The aim isn't to force fireworks; it's to build capacity. With breath, sound, and movement working together, energy moves, emotions integrate, and intimacy feels safer and more honest. We also outline our five-week Intro to Tantra masterclass: one week each for sacred space, breath, sound, and movement, plus a full Q&A. It's fully clothed, consent-forward, and designed for solo or partnered practice.If you're curious about turning connection into a spiritual practice without leaving your values at the door, this conversation is your on-ramp. Listen, follow the guided segments, and notice what shifts. If it resonates, subscribe, share with someone you trust, and leave a review telling us which key—breath, sound, or movement—opened the most for you.Learn about our

Discover how to release scarcity thinking and attract abundance in your life.Have you ever wondered why money seems to slip through your fingers, no matter how hard you work or how carefully you plan? This Life Lesson goes to the root of your emotional and spiritual relationship with money. You might be surprised to learn that your abundance struggles aren't about money. They often stem from the Inner Child—the part of you shaped by early experiences, beliefs, and fears around safety, worth, and scarcity. When you release the grip of scarcity, and when you trust the natural rhythm of life, abundance stops being something you chase—and becomes something you live…With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:LAW OF ATTRACTION VIDEO PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIDtpsyrlO2TNeBoKwUDlQOIINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqGOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup Music by Earth Tree HealingDisclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

How do we manage the craziness of life? What choices do we have in handling our survival? How tough do we have to be?   The Tao has answers to all this, and it's about living with the flow as much as possible. Of course, the flow has many different personalities, so there are Taoist skills to obtain.   Dr. Kathy Casey is a licensed acupuncturist and has learned that being successful is bringing her patients back into their natural rhythms.   She's very familiar with Taoist philosophy and has wonderful wisdom to share with us.

"I reclaimed my Power to create. ... There's no amount of suffering that is beyond what can't be healed." Dr. Angela Le Dr. Angela Le specializes in women's reproductive and hormonal health through acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Somatic Experiencing. In 2014, Angela was going through a Dark Night of the Soul. She was desperate. She then remembered hearing about the Hoffman Process twenty years earlier. Feeling great relief to finally ask for help, she registered and then arrived for her Process three weeks later. In hindsight, Angela shares she "would have had a miserable life" if she hadn't done the Process. But she wanted something more. Angela as a baby “There was just this fortitude in me that wanted more and actually knew I could have more, but I was just in this cycle and this pattern that needed major disruption, and that's really what Hoffman was, for me. It just disrupted patterns in a way that allowed for tremendous change and transformation." On the other side of the Process, Angela found that one of the gifts of doing the Process was that it “opened up the permission field to have a different experience." She learned that she had the power within her to change her own experience. These many years later, Angela has come to embrace the mystery of life. Letting go of the need to control, to be good, to be "all the things," has ushered in a new way to live. The change she found through the Process brought a reclamation of her power to create. At its root, the work Angela does supports and heals the deepest of creativity - that of women's reproduction. Angela, a healer, experienced healing through her Process, and she, in turn, deepened her ability to heal others through her love's everyday radius. More about Dr. Angela Le: Dr. Angela Le is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, biohacking and longevity coach, specializing in women's reproductive and hormonal health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has supported thousands of women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. She trained in Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy under Master Ni and his sons, esteemed healers with a lineage dating back to the Han Dynasty. This foundation in ancient wisdom shapes her approach to medicine, human potential, and consciousness. Dr. Le has long been drawn to spiritual exploration and self-inquiry, an interest that began in her childhood. A committed meditation practitioner for decades, she has studied across Eastern, indigenous, and contemplative traditions. In 2014, she completed the Hoffman Process, which she describes as a profound milestone in her lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery. Based in New York City, learn more about Angela at www.fafwellness.com. Follow Angela on Instagram. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: Hoffman Graduate Groups •   New York Hoffman Grad Group Dark Night of the Soul Vipassana Meditation Parentification or Parentified Child Hero/Victim Dynamic - The Karpman drama triangle Spiritual Bypass Liza Ingrasci, Hoffman Institute Foundation CEO and President The Shadow Share the Process with someone What is fertility? Perimenopause Mystic Crone Years: •   " The Crone represents the ability to see, more than just with one's eyes alone, but to see with the heart's eyes, with the soul's eyes, through the eyes of the creative force and the animating force of the psyche." Clarissa Pinkola Estés •   Crone years are typically from 50 on.

Discover how to move from fear and control into effortless alignment through the Taoist teaching of wu wei.Ever wonder why even positive change can feel unsettling?In this Tao Dialogue episode, we explore:Why red-light emotions (fear, anxiety, frustration) are not enemies but messengers.The Golden Thread Process — tracing emotions back to their root beliefs.How to guide your Inner Child back to balance through Shen, your inner truth.The Taoist art of non-doing — how to act with presence, not pressure.Learn to let go of control, trust life's rhythm, and transform uncertainty into liberation. Because we are not here to control the wind — we are here to learn how to move with it.Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/living-effortlessly-in-a-world-ofOur Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees' practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David's Journal', his Substack blog.You can subscribe to David's Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Discover David's online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comOther related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Everything Will Be OK – Guided Meditation on Trusting https://youtu.be/SaJOyIsA21o?si=ZkK4WuaiwqymjgOdTAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

If you died away from home but wanted to be buried there, don’t worry – Taoist priests had you covered. They’d just have your animated corpse walk itself back home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/15/2025   Today, we are excited to kick off a three-week series of stories, entitled “Religion to Relationship" with Jesus Christ.   Linda Friedman, from our Raleigh, North Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of growing up in Taiwan with a Taoist and Buddhist foundation, how her upbringing led her to search for community and happiness within the Mormon church, and ultimately how Jesus opened her eyes to the truths of Who He is. This is a story of God‘s pursuing love and His desire for every child to discover the rest and freedom found only in Him. _______________________________________________________________________________   VERSE OF THE WEEK: Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Jesus didn't call you to perform. He called you to rest in Him. How can you experience His rest this week?   Links:   Listen to this song by Lauren Daigle by Losing My Religion    Listen to a similar story: Ep. 268- Sajeda Wilson:  “My Journey to Jesus:: From Islam to Christianity”   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!  (click the link and hold down on the photo to save to your phone)   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Linda and all of our past storytellers!!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Continue the Conversation with the podcast hosts discussing this first episode in the “Religion to Relationship” series.   Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered online on October 29th, 9:30-12:30 CST   Join us live on Thursday, November 6th, at 7:00 PM at Samford University Wright Center for a night of worship and fellowship with Ellie Holcomb, presented by Portraits of Hope!  Register here and use promo code ELLIE10 for 10% off at checkout!!!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

Jade egg work has a reputation — and most of it's wrong.In this episode, Jannine demystifies one of the most misunderstood sacred sex tools and reveals how jade egg practice can help you strengthen your pelvic floor, release tension, and awaken deeper sensitivity and pleasure.She shares her own journey from skeptic to devotee, clears up the biggest myths (like infections, Kegels, and “tightening”), and explains how this ancient Taoist practice can become a nourishing, spiritual, and embodied ritual for real women.If you've been curious but hesitant, this episode will show you how to explore jade egg work safely, intentionally, and with self-trust.✨ You'll learn:What jade egg practice really is (and what it's not)How to practice safely — even if you've been nervous to tryThe truth about “tightening” and why relaxation matters just as much as strengthHow to use your sexual energy as nourishment, not just arousalWhat makes Jannine's trauma-informed, pleasure-based approach unique

Why do we freeze when we should act? Why do organizations wait for the crisis to end before changing? In this episode, Todd DeVoe and Brian Colburn unpack the psychological trap of normalcy bias and its close cousin, complacency — the silent killers that erode readiness long before disaster strikes.Drawing from behavioral science, real-world emergency management experience, and leadership philosophy, they explore how our brains resist change, why “business as usual” is so seductive, and how leaders can build cultures that recognize danger without panic and adapt without hesitation.From the OODA and POP-DOC loops to the quiet moments before chaos hits, Todd and Dan challenge emergency managers to confront the most dangerous phrase in the field: “It's fine — we've always done it this way.”Show Notes:Hosts: Todd T. DeVoe & Brian ColburnProduced by: The Emergency Management NetworkEpisode Length: ~45 minutesKey Themes Covered:* Understanding Normalcy Bias: Why our minds reject disruptive information and how that plays out in disasters.* Complacency as Organizational Decay: How routine and comfort create blind spots that make us brittle, not resilient.* Lessons from the Field: Real-world examples where complacency cost time, trust, and sometimes lives.* Cognitive Loops for Leaders: How frameworks like OODA and POP-DOC help break the freeze-response and restore situational awareness.* The Moral Imperative of Readiness: Why awareness isn't paranoia — it's professionalism.* Cultural Antidotes: Creating workplaces where curiosity and adaptation are rewarded more than compliance and comfort.Referenced Concepts & Thinkers: John Boyd's OODA Loop, Eric McNulty and the NPLI POP-DOC model, Daniel Kahneman's cognitive biases, and Stoic and Taoist perspectives on awareness and control. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

A powerful Inner Child guided meditation to help you replace emotional overwhelm with inner peace - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees.So many of us live spinning—mentally, emotionally—tied to old cycles of reaction. Round and round we go: anger, shame, fear, self-doubt. It may be familiar, but familiarity is not truth. That's the voice of our Inner Child, clinging to certainty. But now, we can choose something different. We can choose to understand and accept that we no longer need to ride this emotional carousel — we can choose calm, stillness and clarity...⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYLearn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:How to Stop Emotional Overwhelm https://youtu.be/RC3k1lCrNPY?si=tnzXugrnMUZHd0PjHow to Understand Your Emotions – Heal Your Emotions https://youtu.be/9XuoL9pQSR8?si=MKXb8KJbC3Gu2NmVGUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Discover how the Gene Keys' Art of Contemplation, rooted in Taoist philosophy, can transform the way you scale your business. In this episode, Kehla unpacks how slowing down to pause, pivot, and merge becomes the antidote to hustle culture—so you can lead with ease, embodiment, and edge. Explore how the yin energy of receptivity and patience complements the yang energy of action and strategy, and why true sustainable growth happens when you stop forcing and start flowing. If you've been craving a deeper, more soulful rhythm in how you grow your business, this conversation will remind you that softness is strength—and contemplation is strategy. Mentioned in this episode: – The Taoist principle of wu wei (effortless action) – The Gene Keys rhythm of pause → pivot → merge – Integrating yin & yang in entrepreneurship – The flower metaphor for shadow, gift, and siddhi ✨ Ready to integrate this depth into your business? Join Signature Program by Design — Limited time bonuses inside. → Join here

Send us a textBob Martin shares his remarkable journey from flunking out of college to becoming a mob lawyer and eventually a meditation teacher, illustrating how unexpected doors can open when we remain open to transformation.• Born to immigrant parents who survived persecution in Eastern Europe• Received a football scholarship but flunked out of college• Worked as a prosecutor under Janet Reno during Miami's "cocaine cowboys" era• Transitioned to defending the same mob figures he once prosecuted• Discovered spirituality through a 72nd generation Taoist grandmaster• Moved to North Carolina to start fresh and deepened his meditation practice• Now teaches at Elon University and helps others find inner peaceOur nervous systems evolved for a much simpler environment with clear dangers, not today's chronic, ambiguous stressors• Meditation helps create space between ourselves and our thoughts• With just 10 minutes of practice daily for 2-3 weeks, we can begin breaking conditioning• True happiness comes through service to others, not self-focus• Both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions share core wisdom when we look beyond surface differencesVisit awiseandhappylife.com for free meditation resources, downloadable guides, and contact information. Email Bob directly at bob@awiseandhappylife.com.Support the show

Discover how to step off the cycle of emotional pain, fear, and self-doubt and enjoy emotional freedom and inner peace.Have you ever felt stuck in an emotional loop where pain, fear, or self-doubt keep circling back, no matter what you try? In this episode, you'll learn how to gently step off that ‘Carousel of Despair'. We explore how reconnecting with our Inner Child, working with our emotions instead of against them, and embracing the concept of wu wei (effortless effort) can lead us to emotional freedom and inner peace.With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Discover our online consultations, events and shop:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqGOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDThe Childhood Vow – The Impact of Emotional Neglect In Childhood https://youtu.be/62EeCbHV4_0?si=czVKiS-RMIQ9l6cpAchieve Inner Peace: Stop Comparing, Criticising & Being Judgmental https://youtu.be/Lu_6Rq0Cqmc?si=i5sSdKUql8l3AZSTIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup Music by Earth Tree HealingDisclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

Ancestral Bone Mapping & Healing: Reweaving the Soul Through Bone, Beauty, and Ancestral Nourishment with Iya AffoThrough rhythms of beauty, grief, and intergenerational wisdom, this presentation and conversation explored healing through the languages of somatic ritual, trauma-informed neurobiology, and ancestral remembering. Iya Affo is a Culturalist and Historical Trauma consultant. She earned Western certification as a Trauma Specialist and is a descendant of a long line of traditional healers from Bénin, West Africa. Iya serves as an Executive Board Member for the Arizona ACEs Consortium, is an Adjunct Faculty member at the Arizona Trauma Institute, and is the founder of Heal Historical Trauma Culture & Indigenous Wellness Academy. She has visited more than 30 countries; living in Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Native American, and Yoruba communities, embracing aspects from each culture for personal evolution. She strives to transcend tolerance through cultivating love and respect in hopes of facilitating the decolonization and subsequent healing of indigenous people from all over the world. Iya advocates for the harmonization of Traditional Medicine and Western Medicine for true holistic healing. ALTÆR is a sacred invitation into ancestral medicine, where the body is honored as shrine, and the bones are read as living scrolls. Culturalist and Historical Trauma Consultant Iya Affo brings her deep-rooted knowledge and ceremonial practice to this space. As a featured presence in The Eternal Song film and founder of the Heal Historical Trauma Culture & Indigenous Wellness Academy, Iya carries experience across many Indigenous communities and advocates for the harmonization of Traditional and Western medicine as a path to collective wholeness. ALTÆR: The Bones Remember – Eight week course with Iya Affo Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:42 Introducing Iya Affo 01:44 Acknowledging Ancestral Lands and Ancestors 04:25 The Importance of Ancestral Healing 09:38 Understanding Coherence and Healing Practices 18:06 Exploring Bone Mapping 28:11 Personal Story: Ancestral Memory and Birth 32:45 A Difficult Labor and Ancestral Memory 34:33 The Impact of Historical Trauma on Black Women 38:47 Bone Mapping and Spiritual Genetics 43:57 Roles of Men and Women in Ancestral Healing 49:53 Healing Practices and Rituals 57:31 Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Western Therapy 01:03:20 Closing Reflections and Future Courses Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

In this talk, Banshō weaves together spiritual poems from across traditions—Christian, Sufi, Taoist, and Zen—to show how poetry can be a living expression of dharma. Beginning with reflections on the rarity of “radical presence,” he invites us to experience poetry as more than words: as truth, practice, heart, and shared human experience. Through poems like Joyce Rupp's The Perfect Cup, David Whyte's Everything is Waiting for You, Rumi's The Guest House, and Dōgen's timeless verses, he illustrates how beauty, impermanence, and the fullness of human emotions all belong to practice. The talk closes with selections from the Tao Te Ching, pointing to the great mystery—emptiness, interconnection, and the way of reality—revealed in the ordinary and the fleeting.This talk was given on September 21st 2025 during the GVZM Sunday Program. ★ Support this podcast ★

[13x2] It's a rare trip to the east this week with the Hong Kong supernatural comedy Mr Vampire, directed by Ricky Lau, which finds a Taoist monk and his students facing off against a 'hopping vampire' after a village elder's corpse is reinterred... And making her debut on the show is film journalist and critic Katie Smith-Wong... Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Katie Smith-Wong Editor: Dan Owen⁠ Enjoying what you hear? Please subscribe, leave a rating, or write a review to help us keep bringing you great content! You can also show your support by leaving a donation at ⁠Ko-fi ⁠⁠. Stay connected and follow our social media ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠⁠ podcast network. Theme music by ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠ • Episode art by ⁠Dan Owen⁠. Podcast art by ⁠Keshav⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores how you can drop the burden of proving, performing, and perfecting and know your true value.Have you ever believed that your worth must be earned, proven, or validated by others?  Do you often find yourself chasing approval, striving to be “good enough,” only to end up exhausted and unfulfilled? Do you sometimes hear the voice of your Inner Child whispering, “Will I ever be enough just as I am?”David unpacks these questions and offers a gentle path back to the truth of who you already are. The Tao teaches that just as rivers flow and mountains stand tall without needing permission or applause, we too are worthy by our existence. There is nothing we must do to earn this worth. No approval we must gain. No role we must play...     Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/inherent-worthOur Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees' practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David's Journal', his Substack blog.You can subscribe to David's Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Discover David's online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comOther related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:You Are Enough – Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/0_iBfwOgoCo?si=kR6lBO9r7PBgKsWnSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jTAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Get my free guided practice here: https://learn.taylorjohnson.life/embodiment - and know this: Most men trying to improve their sex lives are missing one crucial ingredient: embodiment. And this is one of the main reasons why so many men have "tried all the techniques" but still struggle with premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and sexual performance anxiety...To overcome these challenges, you HAVE TO do some kind of embodiment practice - in addition to learning the direct sexual techniques that address the sexual "dysfunctions." The techniques alone won't cut it...*NOTE: This episode was originally filmed for Youtube, but I decided to put it here as a podcast episode as an experiment. You can watch the video on youtube here. FREE RESOURCES

 For most spiritual schools are important to grow your spirituality, be it the Kundalini or that you open your heart, third eye, and crone chakra…And for that we need energy!Our whole body needs his energy to stay healthy and for sexuality…. If we use our sexual energy for our spirituality then everything would be easy. Because our body uses 1/3 of his energy just only for sex…We can even use our sexual energy to heal our spine or growing our brain… We hear from our spiritual gurus that sex is bad…And I absolutely agree to a certain level, so it would be much better if the guru's parents had avoided making sex to create such a creature (Guru) that is denying sex!!! If you deny, abuse, or think negatively about sex or afraid of sex, then your first chakra or the chakra that is responsible for the sex is blocked… So that you can't use your sexual energy for your spirituality or even worse you will attract diseases that are related to sex. Monks and Nuns have 2 times more prostate cancer or breast cancer than normal beings!!!!!!Let look at how sex energy is causing a Samadhi! When a baby sucks the mother milk, it goes in a Samadhi when the mother is loving and gives the baby the time that it needs to suck the milk in a calm way… How does the baby make that? The Taoist found out:  When the baby sucks the milk, it squeezes the vagina muscles or it pulls up the testicles without squeezing the anus… At the same time, it pulls up the energy from the lowest chakra to the crone chakra. And then it needs to breathe out and breathe in and breath out… In this time it squeezes the tongue against the roof of the mouth and it relaxes the muscles of the vagina or testicles… Maybe, we have done it before… Today, the Taoists are doing the same thing … They just imagine to suck milk and when breathing in they contract these muscles and by breathing out they put the tongue against roof of the mouth and relax these muscles… After the Qigong and the Yoga system, we have a gate of death/hell, where the spirit/soul leaves our body when the body dies… And this gate of death is located at the lowest point of our body this means the vagina or the bone-cave between the testicles and the anus… And this Gate (related to the huh sound) has energetically a direct connection to the crone chakra… The next important Energy-point  (related to the Ohm sound) is at the end of the vagina (uterus mouth)… Both points are crucial for the Kundalini or for spiritual energy… If we do have an energy-block in this area, the energy can not be used for healing, spirituality and even will cause severe diseases… For the females is sex in any case good! Because a normal woman feels love when she has intercourse with her darling… this means she pulls up the energy from her lowest chakra to her heart chakra… And she gets the male energy for free! Even better if the clitoris is stimulated all of her organs will be energized … Never the less, the females lose all of their sexual energy, during their periods.    For the males is a certain amount of sex good. The males lose their energy when they ejaculate… And too many ejaculations leads to severe diseases (aids, immune weakness) and premature aging. Never the less the males can learn Tao-love or the sexual Tantra to even enjoy more the sex without too many ejaculations…If the males reduce the number of ejaculations to 50% everything will work out good. How we can get the energy upwards…1.) Make the Kundalini meditation from Osho15 minutes shake the body from the pelvic on… this means the pelvic should go forward and backward (similar to intercourse). 15 minutes dance in ecstasy.15 minutes sit relaxed with the spine straight without moving.15 minutes sit or lay down on the back without moving… With sounds  Huh, ohm, ha, iStart with the ‘Huh' sound (like school) (from the lowest point of the body) then the Ohm sound below the navel in the middle of the body (uterus mouth) then the ‘Ha' or ‘A' sound (like Allah) in your heart chakra and the I sound (like India) for the crone and third eye chakra… If you would sing gospels like the Africans you will gain the same… You sing always from the area of the vagina and if you long for God then your energy will raise from the lowest chakra to the crone chakra…  My Video: How can gurus be an obstacle? https://youtu.be/Pkn7hnVTAJoMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast1/how-can-gurus-be-an-obstacle.mp3

In this Shorts episode (2-5), Taoist Master Steenrod lifts the veil on what Taoist practice really demands of a student. Beyond simple exercises, it's a path that asks for endurance, openness, and the courage to face both inner and outer obstacles. A compact but powerful guide for those walking the Taoist road.

Send us a textDive deep into the forgotten connections between spiritual practices and herbal medicine with Dr. David Crowe, specialist in Chinese, Tibetan, and Ayurvedic traditions. This illuminating conversation reveals how ancient healing systems viewed chakras not as simplistic energy points, but as sophisticated transformational fields that convert physical essence into spiritual power.You can work with Dr. Crow in his consultation services here:https://www.crowconsultations.com/consultationYou can also learn from Dr. Crow in his courses:https://www.crowconsultations.com/coursesYou can also attend one of Dr. Crow's events here:https://www.crowconsultations.com/events-calendarDavid expertly untangles the confusion around chakras, explaining how Western interpretations have oversimplified complex energy systems. He compares the familiar seven-chakra model with Taoist medicine's three energy fields (dantian), showing how both traditions aim to transform lower energies into higher spiritual states. Through this comparative lens, listeners gain a richer understanding of how diverse healing traditions share fundamental principles while expressing them through different cultural frameworks.Perhaps most valuable for everyday wellness, David shares practical wisdom on integrating spiritual practices with herbal medicine. He explains how meditation, mantras, and mindful awareness can dramatically amplify the therapeutic effects of herbs—a connection that was inseparable in traditional healing but has been lost in modern approaches. "Simply paying attention to the body sensations produced by herbs potentizes their effects," he notes, offering a simple technique anyone can use to enhance their natural healing practices.The conversation also addresses the limitations of what David calls "green allopathy"—using herbs like pharmaceutical drugs to target specific symptoms without addressing root causes. He provides eye-opening examples of how this approach often fails, such as when sleep herbs don't work because the person needs rejuvenation rather than relaxation.Whether you're interested in traditional medicine, spiritual practices, or simply seeking more effective approaches to health challenges, this episode offers profound insights that bridge ancient wisdom with modern needs. Visit crowconsultations.com to explore David's courses and consultations that integrate these healing traditions.Welcome to the Art of Healing Podcast community. This podcast is devoted to helping you find what works on your journey to health and wellness. This podcast is devoted to providing information on many healing modalities. Learn more about:ReikiFunctional MedicineMeditationEnergy Healingand more!Learn more about Dr. Charlyce here. Never miss an episode of Art of Healing Podcast...the podcast devoted to helping you heal your mind, body and spirit.Sign up for my weekly newsletter, and never miss an episode along with other great content:Art of Healing PodcastStay in touch socially here:Healing Arts LinksLearn more about me and my offerings here:Healing Arts Health and Wellness

My search for the miraculous,Has led me here right now.To pierce the veil that separates worlds,And to teach each other how.☉Happy Solar Eclipse!  Yes, I know, those two words are often not put together.  Solar eclipses especially have an ingrained negative “aura” about them as the ancient peoples felt that a dragon (the Rahu/Ketu dragon of the Moon's nodes) swallowed up the Sun.  The Sun as the giver of life and powerful protector disappearing for a while was super scary (and still is)!  Add to that the unpredictable, weird energies (some say from deep space as the “auric shield” created by the Sun's rays is broken down) and events that historically happen and you have a recipe for fear.Whether these beliefs are true or not, this particular solar eclipse, located at the 29th critical degree of the Virgo, calls for vigilance, discrimination, focus, and clear intention.  As you'll hear in the Pele Report, the Sabian symbol reminds us of “The total concentration required for reaching any spiritual goal.”  That being said, the “kite pattern” formed (as you can see there is a kite pattern in the chart) with Saturn/Neptune opposite and Uranus/Pluto trine, tremendous positive, forward movement/evolution can happen during this time. It is, IMO, a portal opening with the possibility to view or even enter other dimensional realms.Even then, these other dimensional realms need to be entered cautiously as one can lose themselves, their balance, sanity, and direction, if not properly trained and prepared.  However, if one is prepared, experienced, and courageous, profound revelation, inspiration, vision, and understanding can result from tapping into and listening to the right channels.  It's similar to the radio in some ways, there are different stations of different frequencies and they transmit “better or worse” music depending on your taste/inclination!  Be sure to tune in to the right channel!As I'm more interested in soul evolution and personal development, I don't focus so much on the chaos and turmoil this eclipse season is REFLECTING (NOT CREATING) in the socio-political spheres.  I do feel it is definitely a time for the Taoist practices to help us transcend the polarizing forces battling each other more furiously as time goes on.  Rather than feed the monster with anger, judgements, and negative thinking, let's all devote even more of our time and energy toward solution-based thinking and the raising of consciousness, shall we?  I hope so and wish you the best meditations eva!This week's song is “One with Simplicity” by Aura Loom (not on Youtube, just Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/track/2guoaCAPZb6ixmHgupofMb?si=43e1a3b19cef40e5So Much Love,Kaypacha☉

In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, co-founders of Embodied Recovery, to explore the deeper roots of addiction and mental health struggles. Together, they unpack the powerful idea that “the illness is often in the personality,” and how true recovery requires more than abstinence—it demands transformation of how we live, breathe, and relate to ourselves and others. The conversation covers the role of learned helplessness, how body-based practices like Sundo breathing can loosen ingrained patterns, and why recovery is not just coping but awakening into aliveness, peace, and purpose. This dialogue is direct, thought-provoking, and filled with practical insights for anyone navigating healing, trauma, or transformation. About the Guests   Greg Vorst is a licensed therapist, recovery mentor, and practitioner of Sundo—an ancient Taoist breathing and meditation practice. With decades of experience, he bridges psychology, spiritual wisdom, and embodiment work to create practical tools for everyday healing. Michael Nolan is a recovery leader and transformational teacher whose lived experience fuels his work. He helps people move beyond abstinence into awakening—shifting from helplessness to empowerment, and from survival to authentic living. Together, they founded Embodied Recovery, a pioneering treatment center in Silicon Valley. Key Takeaways   Healing is not only about treating symptoms but reshaping personality patterns that keep us stuck. Learned helplessness can keep people trapped, but small nudges from community and structure restore agency. Abstinence is only the foundation—true recovery comes from transforming how we live and relate. The body holds psychological defenses; breathwork and embodiment practices can release stored tension and unlock healing. Protective personality traits (like armoring or judgment) may once have been survival mechanisms but can block intimacy and growth if left unchecked. Recovery is not just coping—it's awakening to aliveness, responsibility, spiritual connection, and empowered choice. A practical first step: share your struggle with a safe friend, guide, or community—truth-telling begins the healing journey. Connect with the Guests   Embodied Recovery Treatment Center: www.embodiedrecovery.com Join Daily Sundo Practice or Empowered Living Teachings: www.meloscenter.org Upcoming Workshop with Master Jin Mok (Oct 4): Details available on meloscenter.org Phone: 888-372-3610 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this soul-stirring episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh sits down with Taoist teacher and founder of the Niranam Method, Gerard Wouters, to explore how ancient wisdom can help us navigate modern leadership and life with radical simplicity.You'll learn how to release the mental clutter—fear, overthinking, and self-doubt—that blocks your natural strength.Beyond Confidence is broadcast live Tuesdays at 10AM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Beyond Confidence TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Beyond Confidence Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-confidence--1885197/support.

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Nico Martens joins Alec for a conversation on his journey from engineer to seeker, sparked by the passing of his mother. He shares how meditation, dreams, and teachings from shamans and Taoist masters shifted his worldview and opened the door to subtle energy work. They discuss shadow integration, the role of resonance in health, and the vision behind the Cosmic Tower project—a tool designed to restore balance between human energy, technology, and nature. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-189-subtle-energy-resonance-the-cosmic-tower-with-nico-martens/ Resources and Links Website: nicomartens.com Cosmic Tower (10% off applied at checkout): https://thewellnessenterprise.com/cosmic-tower-landing-page/?twe=thewayforward Structured Water Device: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/?twe=thewayforward Related Links & References Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan: Blindfold Vision, Luminous Children & The New Way of Being: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhv2b5auS3c Lara Day: Soulstice Magic, 13 Holy Nights & Neurogenic Qigong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9biqGJtZb8 Dr. Ibrahim Karim: https://www.biogeometry.ca/dr-ibrahim-karim    The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground Up Experience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and use code TheWayForward for $50 off activation. Way Forward members get the fee waived: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— Sleep Deeper with BiOptimizers Magnesium Struggling with restless nights? Magnesium deficiency may be the reason. Try Magnesium Breakthrough: https://bioptimizers.com/alec — use code ALEC10 for 10% off. ————————— RMDY Collective: Homeopathy Made Accessible High-quality remedies and training to support natural healing. Enroll: https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowaExplore: https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa

Discover the Taoist Law of Attraction ‘Yi Ta Qi Tao' - this ancient teaching will radically change your perspective on manifestation, energy, and alignment.In this episode, we explore how our intention (yi), when it arises from truth and authenticity, naturally guides and attracts the movement of positive life energy (qi)—and how this alignment allows life to unfold with grace, ease, and flow, rather than resistance and control…With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Discover our online consultations, events and shop:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:LAW OF ATTRACTION VIDEO PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIDtpsyrlO2TNeBoKwUDlQOIPowerful Law of Attraction Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/eoUIWlqTm9w?si=tg-6jHRnA5VkDFx4INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqGOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, consider making a small donation to help fund our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup Music by Earth Tree HealingDisclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex explains how to meditate after awakening; details the path to success in Zen, Mahāmudrā, and Dzogchen; and compares Taoist Inner Alchemy to cultivating the enjoyment body, Saṃbhogakāya. Alex reflects on the biases of the Buddhist tradition, summarises the phases of his own meditation development, and differentiates constructive and deconstructive modes of practice. Alex also reveals the purpose of the 6 Yogas of Naropa, warns about the dangers of advanced meditation techniques, and considers whether greater political engagement is a result of spiritual maturity. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep324-how-to-practice-after-awakening-alex-w-2 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Repercussions of first interview 03:20 - Changing practice priorities 04:26 - Concern for younger generations 07:04 - Constructive vs deconstructive practice 08:18 - Biases of the Buddhist tradition 13:47 - Crystallising the energy body 14:46 - Success in Zen, Mahāmudrā, and Dzogchen practices 17:02 - Why talk about spiritual experiences 19:09 - Beyond nondual realisation 23:04 - Post-awakening stages 26:41 - Rewiring the energy body 31:03 - Out of body experiences and the body of light 35:41 - Summoning spirits 37:36 - Building the Saṃbhogakāya 38:40 - Improving the self 40:51 - Summarising the phases of Alex's practice 41:42 - Cultural resonances and adopting foreign traditions 45:36 - Inner alchemy 49:01 - The big danger of energy practices 52:11 - Power of Now 55:21 - Consciousness and energy 01:00:46 - Preparing for the afterlife 01:04:45 - The purpose of the 6 Yogas of Naropa 01:06:24 - The purpose of deity yoga 01:08:25 - Taoist inner alchemy 01:10:21 - Rainbow body and Dzogchen attainments 01:13:53 - What is the point of post-awakening practices? 01:30:42 - Spirituality vs self improvement 01:36:11 - Dangers of intense practices 01:40:43 - Wrong ideas about freedom from suffering 01:43:24 - Enlightened self interest 01:45:45 - Clarifying the term “ego” 01:51:17 - Cult leader manipulations 01:53:25 - Change of interest from spirituality to politics 01:54:57 - Political concern related to age or spiritual development? 01:56:29 - Perks of aging 01:58:42 - Finding your purpose 02:01:27 - Service as a spiritual path 02:02:27 - Who Alex admires 02:09:56 - Sequel plans … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Trishana is an Empowerment Guide & Mentor, who has delved into diverse spiritual practices, including studying under Shamans in Peru and California, exploring the Chakra System, learning Tantric and Taoist techniques, and using Human Design & Gene Keys to understand her unique path while supporting others in understanding their own.With over five years of experience in providing personalized guidance to clients, Trishana's path is one of supporting and guiding others along their spiritual (and human) journey. Alongside her spiritual journey, she has also dedicated over a decade to government service, and now supports conscious businesses through SEO Marketing.I welcome Trishana back for our 3rd episode in the exploration of all things Human Design. In our third installment, we explore deeper themes of the 6/2 profile and the implications of shifting Earth's background frequency from a 1 line into a 6th line beginning in 2027. To here more about Trishana's personal journey as well as more foundational concepts of Human Mind, check out episodes 53 and 54.To discover more about Trishana and her offerings, follow her @lightray on IG or visit sacredtransmutation.comPlease enjoy my latest conversation with Trishana Suman and may you receive the call to step forth in authenticity and truth for the long awaited shift into 2027 and beyond.________FOOTNOTES & DEFINITIONS-Trishana's use of “correctness” here is referring to any moral sense of right or wrong, but is a specific Human Design term defined as: acting in alignment with your unique Strategy and Authority to live authentically and experience your true potential with the least resistance. This refers to a present-focused, in-the-moment use of guidance rather than something mind-driven, planned, or “thought out” for the future. To learn more about Strategy and Authority, check out our previous episodes. -Rave terminology:Penta: The energetic formation that arises when the auras of three to five people come together and create a trans-auric entity, or a formation that creates a single, collective field. The penta transcends the influence of any individual being and has a collective purpose all its own. The penta will not have individual egos desires but will serve the Program i.e. The Matrix or innate intelligence of our physical universe.

Bob Martin is an author, Mindfulness Consultant, and Certified Meditation Teacher, whose personal and professional journey went from having a high stakes legal career as a high-powered mob lawyer during Miami's wild Cocaine Cowboy days to earning his MSW to go along with his JD.  He is a Professor of Wellness at Elon University as well as the author of two books, one titled “Children of Abraham,” and another titled “I AM The WAY.”  Bob blends Taoist wisdom with brain science, psychology, and humor to tackle everything from breaking free of limiting beliefs to finding clarity and resilience in life's chaos, as well as how to live a wise and happy life.  Bob shares his fascinating and riveting story and journey with the skill of a gifted storyteller and with a remarkable sense of humor, including how and why he became an author, and the many life lessons he learned along the way which he now uses to teach and coach others how to live a wise and happy life.  Download this positive, informative, uplifting, and entertaining episode to hear Bob's story, learn from his wisdom, and discover how we can all live a wise and happy life!  Connect with Bob:  https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/

In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores the gentle, often misunderstood power of being humble.Have you ever thought that being humble makes you weak? Do you find yourself confused between setting healthy boundaries and being submissive? Or perhaps you wonder if humility and ambition can ever walk the same path? Humility is often mistaken for invisibility in a world that values noise, boldness and assertion. You'll learn how humility isn't about hiding but revealing our quiet strength. True humility in Taoism is not about shrinking ourselves or surrendering our values. It is about recognising our place in the vast rhythm of the Cosmos.        Read the blog post that inspired this episode:  https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/the-softness-of-humility-a-path-toOur Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees' practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David's Journal', his Substack blog.You can subscribe to David's Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Discover David's online consultations, events and shop:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.comOther related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:The Life Changing Benefits of Being Humble https://youtu.be/UpuPzTYrutk?si=4URiju2Oz4KFexQASHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jTAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

中元節 Zhōngyuán Jié – Ghost Festival; Hungry Ghost Festival祭祖 jìzǔ – to offer sacrifices to ancestors道教 Dàojiào – Taoism赦罪日 shèzuì rì – day of pardoning sins超度亡靈 chāodù wánglíng – to perform rituals to help spirits find peace古代帝王 gǔdài dìwáng – ancient emperors穀物 gǔwù – grain; cereals拜祖宗 bài zǔzōng – to worship ancestors地官大帝 Dìguān Dàdì – Emperor of the Earth in Taoist belief人間 rénjiān – the human world; mortal realm地獄 dìyù – hell; underworld目連救母 Mùlián jiù mǔ – the story of Mulian rescuing his mother (a Chinese Buddhist tale)好兄弟 hǎo xiōngdì – “good brothers”; a euphemism for ghosts/spirits靈魂 línghún – soul; spirit普渡 pǔdù – Buddhist/Taoist ritual of offering food to spirits供品 gòngpǐn – offerings (for worship)孤魂野鬼 gūhún yěguǐ – lonely or wandering spirits without descendants to worship them地基主 dìjīzhǔ – guardian deity of a building's foundation放水燈 fàng shuǐdēng – to release floating lanterns on water四面環海 sìmiàn huánhǎi – surrounded by the sea on all sides捕魚 bǔyú – to fish; fishing溺死 nìsǐ – to drown (and die)搶孤 qiǎnggū – a traditional festival event of climbing to grab offerings棚子 péngzi – shed; temporary structure救濟貧窮 jiùjì pínqióng – to provide relief for the poor孝順 xiàoshùn – filial piety; respect and care for one's parents and eldersPlanning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me !

Most people think of the I Ching as a fortune-telling book. In this episode, we explore the Taoist view that time itself is non-linear — past, present, and future already coexist. That perspective explains why divination is possible and why Shi (the Sage's alignment with time and place) matters.Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod and Morgan Boatman look at how coins, sticks, and bones act as tools to bypass bias, and how the I Ching historically guided generals, nobles, and spiritual adepts. Finally, we share a simple framework — Circumstance, Action, Outcome (CAO) — that makes the I Ching practical for modern decisions about health, love, and life direction.If you're curious about Taoism, divination, or the deeper meaning of “being in the right place at the right time,” this conversation offers both history and usable insight.

This week, two adventures into the uncharted seas of life. Serendipity 海上的人 by Sharon Wongosari After her lupus diagnosis, Sharon lost what she once held most precious: career opportunities, productivity, and the efficiency that once defined her. Yet in losing them, she discovered a self beyond those qualities and began to reclaim her life. She now credits her friends, family, and her spiritual guide - Mazu, the Taoist ocean goddess she prays to. As red crescent blocks strike the ground, fortune poems are revealed, and prayers are answered. We are all 海上的人 (people on the ocean), drifting through uncharted seas, carried by chaotic waves of serendipity. Produced by: Sharon Wongosari Supervising Producer: Dan Semo Antarctica by Dylin Hardcastle At 17, Dylin faced her first psychotic episode, learning too early that life is both fragile and finite. Then writing became her vessel, carrying her from psych wards to Antarctica, where she witnessed glaciers breaking, whales surfacing, and history dissolving into the sea. Her story is a reminder that even at the edge of endings, the tide always carries us toward more life. Written and performed by Dylin Hardcastle music by Elizabeth Jigalin All The Best Credits Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Events and Partnership coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Artwork by Annie Hamilton Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Special shout out to our volunteers Ray, Sue, Sharon, Lindsay, Andrew and Ash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Linda Orsini explores the fourth agreement, Always Do Your Best, and how it ties into living with effortless action. Discover how awareness, self-compassion, and Taoist principles like Wu Wei can help you move beyond perfectionism and find flow in your life.Key Take Aways:Effortless Action: Live in alignment with your true self through Wu Wei.Awareness: Be present to do your best, no matter your energy level.Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself to release perfectionism.Breaking Free from Victimhood: Shift from blame to empowerment with awareness.Using Your Gifts: Honour your divine gifts by putting them to use.Website: lindaorsini.comSoul Skool: Join From Shadow to Shine HereFollow Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindaorsiniwellness Heal with H.E.A.R.T. Transformation ProgramAbout Linda:I'm Linda Orsini, host of A Call for Love podcast and founder of Soul Skool, a community where seekers evolve with clarity, compassion, and courage.After decades as a teacher, I realized the deepest education is that one of the soul. My journey through anxiety and self-doubt led me to meditation, yoga, Reiki, sound healing, and emotional freedom practices. Now I guide others through retreats, trainings, and Soul Skool to return home to themselves and embody their best life.A Call for Love is your space to pause, reflect, and awaken self-love. Because when we heal ourselves, we help heal the world.Thank you for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please spread the love by sharing it with others. Subscribe to the podcastPlease subscribe if you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes.Leave us an iTunes reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

MENOPAUSE AS POTENT PORTAL TO YOUR SOVEREIGN PLEASURE In this transformative episode, Robyn Vogel welcomes somatic healer and intimacy coach Brynn Bishop for a powerful conversation that redefines menopause—not as an ending, but as a sacred time to redefine pleasure and vitality. Together, they explore how this often misunderstood life stage is actually a portal—one that invites women to reclaim their bodies, release outdated beliefs about sexuality, and awaken to a new era of freedom and sensuality. Brynn shares profound insights from her decades of work with women in midlife and beyond, including: Why menopause could be a biological initiation into personal power How the shifting hormones of perimenopause can open the door to more authentic erotic expression The importance of self-care, and conscious touch that meets your pleasure where it's at  And how that pleasure can become more expansive and profound in post-menopause than ever before This episode is a permission slip to reimagine your sexual life pre- and post-menopause, rewrite your pleasure story, and step boldly into your next chapter. Tune in and discover how menopause can become one of the most erotic, empowered seasons of your life. BIO: Brynn Bishop, founder of Conscious Intimacy®, is a Trauma-Informed Intimacy Coach and Tantra Educator. She guides women in reclaiming their sovereign selves and embodying their authentic pleasure. Brynn specializes in rewiring relational wounds at their root–in the nervous system–to replace distrust and anxiety with a sense of safety. This leads her clients to greater confidence and worthiness in and out of the bedroom. Brynn's work invites women to realign with their innermost truth with tenderness and agency, so that they can access their authentic self expression, and relational intelligence in order to create the life and relationships that are nourishing. Informed by forty years of experience in the fields of Personal Empowerment, Conscious Relating and Sacred Sexuality, Brynn's unique approach synthesizes cutting-edge Somatic Psychology and Secure Attachment Rewiring with Buddhist, Taoist and Tantric Healing Arts - providing the most effective methods of healing, transformation and empowerment. WEBSITE:  www.conscious-intimacy.com  FREE GIFT: The Top 3 Blocks to Women's Sexual Pleasure & The Key to Your Deepest Fulfillment  (https://bit.ly/PVFCBTL) UPCOMING PROGRAM: Menopause as Portal to Your Sovereign Wisdom & Authentic Embodied Pleasure   (https://bit.ly/MAPCBTL)   Learn more about Robyn here: https://www.comebacktolove.com

Send us a textIn this episode, host Andrea Atherton sits down with healer and teacher Dzou Rubin for a profound conversation about what it means to live as sovereign beings in a rapidly shifting world. Together, they explore how love can be experienced not as an emotion but as a living frequency, and how humanity is being called to clear distortions, heal fragmentation, and awaken to a new era of embodied consciousness.Andrea and Dzou discuss the ways old paradigms—patriarchy, matriarchy, teacher, student—are falling away, making room for a more authentic balance of inner union and shared responsibility. Dzou shares his journey through decades of study and teaching in Ayurveda, Yoga, Tantra, Taoist alchemy, and energy medicine, and how those paths inform his mission to help others reactivate their original codes of sovereignty.This dialogue weaves together Andrea's thoughtful inquiry and Dzou's transmissions from his forthcoming works, The Sovereign Blueprint and The Incension Spiral. Listeners are invited to step into deeper coherence, compassion, and clarity as we move through one of the most pivotal shifts in human history.Dzou Rubin: https://www.facebook.com/josef.rubin.9/30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendarAndrea Atherton Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/Love Anarchy Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/podcasthttps://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.comLove Anarchy Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/Andrea Atherton Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

Original airdate: Apr 5, 2022 In our unpredictable and ever-changing world, we're constantly in a state of figuring out how to sow our seeds for a happy life. The information age has turned our attention into a currency that's being mined, and time seems to be an increasingly scarce resource. But what if it wasn't? What if we had the ability to take control of how we trade our energy for time and increase our vitality to live our fullest life? That's what my guest, Pedram Shojai, and I discuss in this episode. Pedram is a former Taoist monk, doctor of Chinese medicine, and qi gong master. He is a New York Times best-selling author of several books including The Urban Monk and the producer of multiple films and series. He's lectured on wellness around the world and is known for his no-nonsense approach towards teaching esoteric concepts to readers in an easy-to-understand way. Pedram shares his thoughts on how we can make healthier choices in our life and design a lifestyle that fulfills our needs. We also talk about the major energy drainers in the modern world and what we can do to regain vitality.

Send us a text ✅ Subscribe now for more episodes MPF Discussion with Bob MartinDefending Mobsters & Discovering Meditation: The Story of Bob Martin  Bob Martin's remarkable journey spans from being a high-powered criminal trial lawyer during Miami's infamous Cocaine Cowboy era to a mindfulness coordinator, certified meditation mentor, and published author. At 74, Bob draws from his extensive experiences—criminal lawyer, restaurant owner, corporate consultant, and community leader—to help others discover clarity, resilience, and peace. Currently a Professor of Wellness and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob integrates Taoist teachings, brain science, and psychology into practical lessons for breaking free from limiting beliefs. His story of transformation offers powerful insights into living a meaningful life.   Defending Mobsters & Discovering Meditation: The Story of Bob MartinFrom hustling hot dogs on the New York boardwalk to defending mobsters during Miami's wild Cocaine Cowboy era, Bob Martin's life has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Bob reveals how a free-spirited hippie became a high-powered lawyer—and why he ultimately traded courtrooms for calmness. Today, he's guiding others through the power of mindfulness and meditation.  5 Takeaways:1.       Why luck is really the intersection of preparation and opportunity.2.       The gritty reality of Miami's 1980s criminal underworld.3.       What it's like to represent mobsters—and why Bob walked away.4.       How Taoism and Buddhism reshaped Bob's life and purpose.5.       Why meditation isn't about quieting the mind but mastering it. Links To Bob·       Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/  Paul: Contact Details Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.com MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/ Paul Padmore Website: https://stan.store/Paul_P Subscribe to MPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275    Please Leave A Review I have a small favor to ask! If you've been enjoying My Perfect Failure, leaving a review would mean the world to me. It helps the show grow and reach more people who need these stories of resilience and success. Plus, I love hearing your thoughts!  So please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or the platform of your choice.Support the showSchedule your Big Dreams Coaching Session.

Discover how to trust more, stop resisting life and start flowing with it!Have you ever felt like you're clinging to control just to feel safe? What if that need wasn't a flaw, but a message from deep within, from your Inner Child, quietly asking for reassurance?In this Life Lesson, we explore how to guide your Inner Child from control to trust and why that journey is the key to lasting peace, resilience, and alignment with your true nature.With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqGUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=Of4AZ2QpGxJC59AbHow to Stop Catastrophising and Expecting the Worst https://youtu.be/fF8QLqcXdOY?si=Xb3MGEFFvUUQPIq0Understand and Manage Emotional Hypervigilance https://youtu.be/ZXLMjSXjzTg?si=XAdius_456rImThhIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup Music by Earth Tree HealingDisclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In the spirit of Taoist unpredictability, Gary's story unfolds not as a straight line, but as a rich weave of intuition, risk, and creative alignment. He didn't attend film school—not out of rebellion, but because he didn't know it existed as a real path. Yet, what he lacked in formal education, he made up for in lived experience, teaching himself the craft by actually making films. From his first feature "New York Lately" to a haunting indie gem titled "Among Us," his journey is a testament to following that subtle inner pull, even when it defies logic or convention.What stood out most was Gary's devotion to character.He didn't chase Hollywood formulas or pre-packaged three-act structures. Instead, he sculpted stories that breathe. Stories that fail and rise again. He spoke of actors, not as tools to carry his vision, but as living beings whose rhythms dictate the energy of a scene. “The first take might be gold for one actor, but the sixth take is where another actor finds their truth,” he said. That kind of awareness doesn't come from reading screenwriting manuals. It comes from presence.It's no surprise that Gary gravitated toward stories with strong female leads. His commitment to representation isn't a gimmick—it's a reflection of his own lived dynamics. He and his wife uprooted their lives together, and it was her faith in him that seeded the beginning of his filmmaking path. When he pitched the idea of becoming a director, her response wasn't fear—it was, “Okay, how do we make this happen?”Every film Gary makes becomes his personal film school. No gatekeeping. No pedigree. Just the camera, the actor, the breath of a moment, and the sacred chaos of the edit room.One of the most beautiful sentiments he shared was how universal pain is the bridge to empathy. “You can tell a story about a Broadway dancer who never makes it, and someone who's never danced a day in their life will see themselves in that struggle.”And while his films may not be backed by million-dollar budgets or high-concept gimmicks, they pulse with something far rarer: authenticity. A humility that says, “I'm still learning.” A clarity that says, “This is who I am.” And perhaps most importantly, a humor that says, “Yes, I returned a porno tape to Blockbuster by accident, and no, I don't regret it.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Embark on an illuminating journey with Nicholas Giannasi in this episode, where Mason guides a profound and deeply insightful conversation that seamlessly weaves together ancient spiritual concepts with their tangible, practical applications in the fabric of everyday existence. This is not merely a surface-level discussion; it's an exploration that delves into the very heart of what it means to be human, to err, and to transcend.   From the nuanced and often misunderstood true meaning of forgiveness—revealed not as a mere act of absolution, but as a dynamic interplay of understanding and compassion—to the profound yet accessible importance of humility in an increasingly self-promotional world, Nicholas shares wisdom that resonates deeply. The conversation gracefully flows through the inevitability of change, emphasizing how embracing impermanence can liberate us from suffering and foster a deeper appreciation for the present moment. Mason and Nicholas collectively peel back the layers, revealing how ancient wisdom, distilled through centuries of profound contemplation and practice, offers an indispensable compass to navigate the intricate and often turbulent waters of the modern world. They invite listeners to discover how these timeless truths can not only illuminate our individual paths but also foster greater harmony and meaning in our lives, making the sacred visible in even the most mundane of activities. This episode promises to be a transformative listen, encouraging a shift in perspective that allows for greater peace, understanding, and authentic engagement with life's rich tapestry.   Episode Highlights: 00:01:34 - Forgiveness and Compassion: Nicholas emphasizes that true forgiveness comes from understanding another's suffering (compassion), which is love with understanding. He suggests stopping the effort to forgive and instead looking into the other person's suffering, creating space for understanding. 00:03:23 - The Importance of Space: Meditation and creating "space" are crucial for spiritual practice and achieving genuine understanding and forgiveness. 00:05:00 - Non-Clinging to "I, Me, Mine": Drawing from Buddhist teachings, Nicholas highlights that suffering arises from clinging to the illusion of a separate "I, me, or mine." True wholeness and appreciation of interconnectedness come from dropping this self-identity. 00:32:00 - The Mundane is Sacred: Both speakers agree that everyday life and seemingly mundane tasks (like "chop wood, carry water") are part of spiritual practice and that true spiritual growth doesn't necessarily mean escaping worldly obligations. 00:18:12 - Preparing for Death: The conversation touches on impermanence and preparing for death by living a grateful and aware life, free from fear and attachment. 00:13:51 - The Role of a Sense of Humor: A sense of humor is presented as an important aspect of the spiritual journey, helping to navigate suffering and the absurdities of life without becoming cynical. 00:44:10 - Jing, Qi, and Shen: The concept of Jing, Qi, and Shen is discussed, with Nicholas emphasizing that healing the soul (Shen) first allows the mind and body (Qi and Jing) to follow. Connecting with a "higher Jing" or the Dao through practice is key. 00:50:04 - Avoiding Over-Complication: Nicholas stresses keeping spiritual practices simple, as the Dao itself is "extremely simple." He notes that attachment to material possessions and the desire for wealth can lead to emptiness and unhappiness.   Resources Mentioned: Stephen Harrod Buhner's final book (an herbalist earth poet) The Psychology of Money (audiobook) Nickdanbeau Love  Email: nicholasgiannasi@gmail.com  

What are the gifts and the challenges of being a Human Design Projector? What does it mean to guide others? How might Projectors orient towards success as a non-sacral being?As a Generator, I've been blessed to be surrounded by wise Projectors and their unique perspectives on life. I've also witnessed firsthand some of the difficulties that Projectors work through as they decondition from societal definitions of success and discover the authentic flow of their energies.In this conversation, my dear friend Joanne Chen, a 2/4 Splenic Projector, joined me to discuss all things Projectors. We talked about Joanne's journey – from pursuing a career as a classical musician in NYC to living in Bali and guiding others on their spiritual journey.We also discussed the relationship between Projectors and Generators: how they can support one another in the process of deconditioning, while appreciating each other's natural gifts.Here's Joanne's bio:Joanne is an energy refinement mentor and spiritual guide known for her clarity, resonance, and multidimensional approach to transformation.Rooted in decades of experience as a professional pianist and teacher, she brings the same precision and depth to her current work, supporting clients of all ages worldwide in recalibrating their energetic systems and realigning with their natural frequency.Her guidance weaves together universal laws, Taoist wisdom, Human Design, Gene Keys, QHHT, breathwork, and nervous system attunement.She is also trained in Yin yoga and Reiki with a background in cognitive behavior-based teaching and emotional pattern recognition. However, it is her intuitive clarity and ability to hold a safe, potent space that clients often describe as a “breath of fresh air.”Whether working with high-level visionaries or those undergoing profound personal shifts, Joanne's work helps people experience their own energy as the architect of reality - and return to truth without bypassing.Joanne is also offering a special discount for Healing The Spirit listeners for her signature programs. Reach out to her directly for details and mention the podcast!Find out more about Joanne and her work through her website divinehumangrid.com, her offerings list, and Instagram. If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Most people are running on a fraction of their true power because their energy is scattered and leaking away. The microcosmic orbit is an ancient Taoist practice that solves this — a simple, natural circuit in your body that stores, refines, and multiplies your life force. It's not some mystical trick reserved for monks. Once you understand how to tap into it, you can use it to charge your whole system, sharpen your mind, and unlock a new level of sexual vitality. In this video, I break down what the microcosmic orbit really is, why it's the missing link in most men's training, and how to start feeling it flow for yourself.Get my FREE Ebook - 3 Techniques for Legendary Ejaculation Control:

In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores how to let go of the past.Have you ever caught yourself replaying an old hurt, long after the moment has passed? Do you ever believe that holding onto the pain somehow holds others accountable? Or wonder if releasing your grip might let the world “get away” with what should never have happened?These are the fundamental questions of letting go—not from the mind, but from the heart, especially our Inner Child, who still seeks justice, safety, and acknowledgement.You'll discover how NOT letting go is not protection but a chain that weighs you down, and how acceptance, not approval or forgetting, cuts it clean...Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/unforgiveness-the-chain-that-bindsOur Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees' practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David's Journal', his Substack blog.You can subscribe to David's Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Discover David's online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comOther related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Letting Go of the Past – Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/_YbnQgqMSUc?si=CeNHbhj-0l839ExnRelease Emotional Pain – Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/jSkcnWd1-J0?si=an9503SQxR-fIjKmHow to Let Go of Old Hurt, Abuse, Injustice and Unfairness https://youtu.be/n5oJTu48aN0?si=N5AuZU-GHTU4hFfRINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqTAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

A gift from us to you. In today's episode of Divine Union™, Nicola takes you on a journey with a Taoist Microcosmic Orbit meditation to help you transform stuck or crunchy emotions and move your qi through your body's energy centers. Perfect for starting your day with clarity, winding down in peace, or finding your center anytime you need it.Subscribe to Nicola's Newsletter for intimacy and communication content, along with exclusive special offers.Connect with Nicola on InstagramSubscribe to Nicola's YouTube Channel Browse Nicola's offerings on her WebsiteBecause we love to reward effort, email a screenshot of your review of Divine Union to info@nicolanavon.com to receive a free gift. Looking to start your own podcast?Nicola's Top Podcast Tools:Power Up Podcasting CourseBuzzsprout Podcast Hosting Platform*Nicola is an Affiliate for these productsBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Nicole Navon, or used by Nicole Navon with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use of this Podcast may be made, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing.This podcast is for education...

This guided meditation will introduce you to the Golden Thread Process and Inner Child healing work. It will help you manage painful emotions and reconnect with a deeper, calmer, and more authentic part of you - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees.⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYThis meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:The Golden Thread Process | Master Your Emotions https://youtu.be/psP55sTtf1kGUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubOur GOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Чему нас учит Лао-цзы? Разбираем один отрывок из «Дао дэ цзин» и совмещаем изучение русского с древнекитайской философией.Slow Russian Podcast B1-B2. Boost your Russian listening with comprehensible Taoist wisdom.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into the mystical with Taoist Master San Qing as we explore how focused intention, ancient wisdom, and spiritual energy can shape your reality. Discover the hidden power of "hopium" and how hope, aligned with purpose, becomes a force for transformation. From miraculous family healings to near-death experiences and the timeless teachings of the Tao Te Ching, this episode uncovers the sacred balance between life and the beyond. Plus, learn how lucid dreaming and breathwork can awaken your true self and unlock unseen realms of healing and insight.Guest Biography:Taoist Master San Qing is a renowned healer, ordained priest, and lineage holder of two ancient Taoist traditions. With over 30 years of experience, he guides people to awaken their true essence—as human, light, and pure being. A master of Qigong and Neigong, San Qing is known for his profound spiritual presence, miraculous healing work, and direct access to the spirit realm. Working with clients worldwide, he channels wisdom from the Tao and the Three Pure Ones, helping others realize that the impossible is truly possible.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - The Taoist Path to Create Reality(0:12:26) - Miraculous Healing Stories(0:22:58) - Ancient Wisdom of Lao Tzu(0:27:58) - Exploring Lucid Dreams and Alchemy(0:46:31) - Embarking on a Breathwork Journey➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

What if your body isn't a machine, but a living, breathing process—just like the universe itself? Jeff explores three worldviews of reality, from Hindu drama to Newtonian mechanics to Taoist flow, and how they reshape our understanding of health. Read the full article on Jeff's Substack: https://jeffkrasno.substack.com/ This podcast is supported by: Stemregen: Get 30% off your first order at ⁠stemregen.co/commune⁠ with the code COMMUNE30 Pique Go to ⁠https://piquelife.com/jeff⁠ for 15% off your order, plus a free rechargeable frother. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at ⁠DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE⁠ Sunlighten: Visit ⁠Sunlighten.com/commune⁠ today and use code ‘Commune' when you fill out the Get Pricing form to save up to $1,400 on your transformative wellness journey. Puori Go to ⁠Puori.com/COMMUNE⁠ use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase

Ready to tap into timeless wisdom that can help you find calm, energy, and true connection? In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Jenelle Kim,  a ninth-generation doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine. We dive into how to cultivate calm and flow in your life, the power of breath and movement as meditation, and how detaching from what no longer serves you creates space for all the good. She breaks down the three pillars of wellness rooted in ancient Taoist practices, tools to calm the nervous system, clear energetic blocks, and MORE. Tune in to discover how ancient wisdom can transform your modern life. Check out our Sponsors: Airbnb - Start making money by listing your home on Airbnb with an experiences Co-host, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host BambooHR - Experience the software that makes HR easier for all of your employees. Try BambooHR for free at bamboohr.com/freedemo Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com and use code EARN for 40% off their best-selling sheets, apparel, and more. Open Phone - Stop running your business from your personal phone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/earn Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Constant Contact - Get all the automation, integration, and reporting tools that get your marketing running seamlessly. Try Constant Contact free for thirty days at constantcontact.com. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Jenelle's 3 pillars of holistic health and happiness. 07:00 The timeless wisdom passed down through Jenelle's nine-generation Taoist lineage. 15:00 How opposite forces coexist and are necessary for harmony in body, mind, and spirit. 23:15 Where do you start when you feel blocked or out of balance? 25:30 The mental training that will help you respond with intention rather than emotion. 31:30 What is the wisdom of “getting a bigger bucket”? 37:00 How to learn to soften your bulldozing approach over time. 43:00 The danger of being “drunk on your own thoughts” and losing connection with others. 49:30 What is an introverted extrovert's social energy? 53:15 The origins of Qigong and Taoist immortals' quest for longevity and vitality. 01:00:30 Breathing technique to calm your nervous system. 01:08:00 How to get the serums and longevity potions to support your wellness journey. RESOURCES Get Dr. Jenelle's book “The Korean Art of Living Well” HERE! Get the Longevity Potions HERE! Details on Dr. Jenelle's annual Warrior Within retreat in Costa Rica HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Jenelle: @drjenellemkim