Podcasts about taoist

Are we living in a parasitic Matrix designed to keep us disconnected from God and our true power? Josh Trent welcomes Pedram Shojai, Taoist priest, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and Qi Gong Master, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 781, to explore how modern society has become a parasitic system designed to steal our focus, time, and divine connection, how language, self-talk, and unconscious patterns shape our reality, and why reclaiming awareness restores the power to co-create with God. Bring Vitality Back to Your Life Join the Urban Monk Academy to free yourself from the trap of stress and reactivity, pull your attention back onto your own priorities, regain your vitality, and come back to life. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, but you have the power to change your trajectory. Don't let stress consume you any longer. Once you're registered as a student, you get it all. All the courses, the media, the series, the tools, resources, community, and LIVE weekly calls with Pedram. He personally guides and curates your journey with LIVE weekly interaction and questions. Join The Academy In This Episode, Pedram Shojai Uncovers: [01:15] We Live in a Parasitic Universe Why we live in a parasitic universe. How the things that are trying to steal our attention, money, and energy are parasitic entities. Why we can create anything with sustained attention. How media and social media are designed to influence our emotions. Why most people are angry about the current systems, but misdirect their anger. Resources: Pedram Shojai [06:15] Words Create Your Reality How many people on social media can't be trusted. Why the words we speak create our reality. How deconstructing the self-talk language can heal us. Why words can empower our weakness. [11:00] Finding Purpose in Taoism How Pedram got into practicing Taoist Kung Fu. Why Kung Fu is an operating system for life. How he was raised in a family that was angry at religion. Why he found his way to Taoism through a book that fell off a shelf. [16:50] Escape the Matrix Why Pedram wasn't involved in religion growing up. How he realized he was living in the Matrix. Why he went from becoming a traditional medicine doctor to Chinese medicine. How he started studying Taoism and ancient practices. [21:35] Listen to The Voice of God The importance of having God in our lives. Why religious institutions are the middleman that get in the way of us and God. How many people are puppeted by the parazites. Why we have to learn to listen to the voice of God. [25:15] How to Turn Your Awareness Inwards How we can bring our neuroception back online. Why our body needs safety in order to heal. How every sounds and feeling contain information that tells us what's happening around us. Why we can't hear God if we can't even hear our own heartbeat. [29:40] Why You Can't Meditate Why we get stuck in a shame spiral. How leaky gut creates endotoxemia, which causes more than 80% of chronic diseases. Why we can't meditate if our gut is in dysbiosis. How every day is Kung Fu for Pedram. Why the food we eat is destroying our natural gifts and making us sick. The importance of testing our gut. [37:40] Who Am I? Why so many people experience anxiety and depression. How we need to deconstruct the "I" with the right questions. Who we think we are is not who we truly are. The original definition of alchemy. Why freedom comes from immortalizing our consciousness. [44:15] How to Deconstruct Your Conditionings How our parents did the best they could. Why Pedram doesn't blame his mother for making him anxious. How he's learning to set boundaries with his parents while being kind. The importance of learning not to respond to our programming. Why we're in the era of codes. How we're being manipulated through codes. [55:50] You Co-Create The World Why the Luciferian experiment is not real, but our participation is real. How our energy co-creates the evil. Why we become eternal when we stop co-creating the human prison. How we tell ourselves stories that distract us from becoming eternal. Why our brain is always looking for signs of whether we can trust someone or not. [01:01:00] The Journey of an Urban Monk Why Pedram started calling himself "urban monk." How he noticed himself being arrogant after he had studied ancient teachings. Why people weren't able to receive Pedram's wisdom at first. [01:04:50] How to Strengthen Your Intuition How we can train our intuition to uncover whether someone is authentic or not. Why the spiritual and self-development industry are full of evil people. The importance of deconstructing our wants and needs. Why nobody else can save us but ourselves. Resources: Justin Nault [01:10:00] Choose a Different Path Why Pedram struggles with being a public figure because he doesn't want the fame. How society norms can make us feel not good enough. Why we need to stop avoiding the lessons that come through pain and suffering. How transformation cannot be bought, it can only be created from within. "There's a lot of parasitic energy in the biohacking community, convincing people to live forever versus immortalizing your consciousness. This is the difference between God and Lucifer. There are many nefarious players now that are just trying to get your money and get your attention. — Pedram Shojai Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts All Resources From This Episode Pedram Shojai Justin Nault

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Andrew Alan Buhman, author of the book Nick Grayson: The Truth in the Lies. Andrew grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula within a Fundamental Baptist family, attending a private Christian school and later a renowned Bible college in South Carolina. At five, Andrew embraced faith in Christ, and at ten, inspired by a fiery summer camp sermon, devoted his life to missionary work. After college, he pursued that dream, marrying in the Philippines and eventually planting a church in Southern California. However, the pandemic marked a turning point.   Witnessing the church's response during this time led to a profound spiritual awakening and a transition from Christianity to an eclectic, Taoist-inspired spirituality. This journey of faith, disillusionment, and redemption deeply influenced Nick Grayson: The Truth in the Lies. The complex characters and morally ambiguous world—rooted in themes of voodoo, Catholicism, and personal struggle—are a reflection of Andrew's own search for truth in a shifting spiritual landscape.   In my book review, I stated Nick Grayson: The Truth in the Lies is detective mystery/thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Set in New Orleans, this novel takes us into the seedy side of town with voodoo, drugs, and corruption.   Nick Grayson, though a present-day private investigator, looks and acts like a throwback to an earlier time. His office desk sports a rotary phone, he wear a fedora and trench coat, and he calls the women in his life 'doll.' His secretary is just the opposite, using modern technology and listening to hip hop. Together, they make an unbeatable team. However, the case they take on begins to unravel their trust and could cost them their lives.   Despite doing his job well, Nick's life is a mess. He drinks too much, he's a womanizer, and he has ghosts from his past that keep him from moving forward. And that is what makes him so endearing. His flaws make him real and keep the reading hoping for a good outcome. If you like fast-paced books with gritty characters, then you will love Nick Grayson: The Truth in the Lies.   Content note: There are some rather detailed sex scenes. I chose to skip them and doing so did not change the book's narrative.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Andrew Alan Buhman FB: @AndrewAlanBuhman X: @andrewbuhman IG: @andrewalanbuhman   Purchase Nick Grayson: The Truth in the Lies on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3IQ0bx7   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #andrewalanbuhman #thetruthinthelies #nickgrayson #mystery #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Discord | FB GroupThis week (actually, April) I speak with Rimma Boshernitsan (Website | LinkedIn), a speaker, interviewer, facilitator, and advisor who has partnered with senior leadership at Fortune 500 companies—including Google, Kaiser Permanente, Roche, TATA, and Aesop—guiding them through transformation and growth. Her writing has appeared in Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Tech Crunch and Forbes.She began her career in management consulting at Deloitte, focusing on M&A and large-scale transformation, before moving into industry advising across healthcare, consumer business, and telecommunications. Later work in the art world taught her how cultural and political insights could drive innovation and transformation in business, leading her to found DIALOGUE in 2016.She now combines strategic foresight, human-centered innovation, and interdisciplinary thinking to help her clients reframe challenges, identify opportunities, and lead with intention. She sits on the board of trustees at Headlands Center for the Arts and on the SECA Council Board at SFMOMA, and is also an advisor to Stanford's Women in Design Program.Her most recent focus is in co-intelligence: integrating human, machine, and planetary intelligence to build future-facing organizations.I'm glad to have such an excellent partner in conversation to, as the Taoists say, “Feel our way across the river stone by stone” in a discussion about all of this and more: the re-emergence of nomadic populations and intentional communities, fumbling toward an idea of planetary culture, the role of intuition in leadership and biophilia in the design of our work spaces...it's a marvelously nondisciplinary co-exploration.There are well over a dozen episodes in the editing queue and founding members can access the entire trove of unedited conversations before they're released:✨ Show Links• Dig into nine years of mind-expanding conversations• Learn more about the Humans On The Loop project and its goals• Browse the books we discuss on the show at Bookshop.org• Contact me if you have a problem you think I can help you solve• Explore the interactive knowledge graph grown from over 250 episodes• Explore the Google Notebook for How To Live In The Future, my five-week science and philosophy course at Weirdosphere✨ Mentioned Media & PeopleIn Threads' dwindling engagement, social media's flawed hypothesis is laid bareIn a Time of Stress, Neuroaesthetic Spaces and Places Create a Path to Healing and HopeThe Triad of Intelligences: Harnessing Machine, Planetary, and Human Intuition in The Age of AIDIALOGUE Interviews: Ivy RossDIALOGUE Interviews: Susan MagsamenDIALOGUE Interviews: Kevin KellyMore Is Different: Broken symmetry and the nature of the hierarchical structure of scienceNikki SilvaBruce LiptonEd BernaysKen Wilber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

The root of self-sabotage lies in your Inner Child's fear of failure and rejection — learn how to transform that fear into flow, confidence, and peace.Are you tired of getting in your own way? This Tao Dialogue explores the deeper roots of self-sabotage — why it happens, where it begins, and how to transform it through awareness and compassion.You'll learn how to: ✅ Recognise hidden self-sabotaging patterns ✅ Heal your Inner Child and reconnect with self-trust ✅ Reprogram limiting beliefs that keep you stuck ✅ Take aligned action toward peace, purpose, and successWhen you stop fighting yourself, life starts to flow. Freedom begins with understanding, not force.Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/breaking-free-from-self-sabotageOur 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:Why Do I Self-Sabotage My Happiness? https://youtu.be/8xOmnlLZ08I?si=HlOOhfx247kdApHGTAO 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  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

“Revered for thousands of years in Chinese and Taoist traditions as the ‘Mushroom of Immortality,' Reishi has become one of the most researched and respected adaptogenic herbs in the world. Today, we're exploring how this remarkable mushroom helps the body achieve balance, resilience, and longevity.” Our guest today is one of the foremost experts on medicinal mushrooms, Mark Kaylor.  He explores in depth, a diverse array of healing practices and traditions from around the world. From a Cherokee reservation to the Amazon rainforest to mountains in China, his studies have lead him to develop a truly holistic practice and approach to health and healing incorporating many traditions, styles, and modalities. He has worked and consulted in the Natural Foods Industry for close to 40 years as a leading holistic health educator, formulator, radio show host/guest, and author.  Let's welcome our esteemed guest holistic health expert Mark Kaylor to the show.  “Reishi truly bridges the wisdom of ancient herbal traditions with modern scientific understanding—supporting the body, mind, and spirit in remarkable ways. Thank you for shedding light on why this ‘Mushroom of Immortality' continues to inspire wellness seekers around the world.” #medicinalmushrooms #reishimushroom #reishi #shitake #maitake #lionsmane #cordyceps #naturalhealth #naturalhealing #cardiovascularhealth #immunesupport #wisdom 

“Revered for thousands of years in Chinese and Taoist traditions as the ‘Mushroom of Immortality,' Reishi has become one of the most researched and respected adaptogenic herbs in the world. Today, we're exploring how this remarkable mushroom helps the body achieve balance, resilience, and longevity.” Our guest today is one of the foremost experts on medicinal mushrooms, Mark Kaylor.  He explores in depth, a diverse array of healing practices and traditions from around the world. From a Cherokee reservation to the Amazon rainforest to mountains in China, his studies have lead him to develop a truly holistic practice and approach to health and healing incorporating many traditions, styles, and modalities. He has worked and consulted in the Natural Foods Industry for close to 40 years as a leading holistic health educator, formulator, radio show host/guest, and author.  Let's welcome our esteemed guest holistic health expert Mark Kaylor to the show.  “Reishi truly bridges the wisdom of ancient herbal traditions with modern scientific understanding—supporting the body, mind, and spirit in remarkable ways. Thank you for shedding light on why this ‘Mushroom of Immortality' continues to inspire wellness seekers around the world.” #medicinalmushrooms #reishimushroom #reishi #shitake #maitake #lionsmane #cordyceps #naturalhealth #naturalhealing #cardiovascularhealth #immunesupport #wisdom 

Step into the mysterious world of Taoist magic as Master San Qing shares his extraordinary journey—complete with mystical encounters, ancient rituals, and the powerful guidance of Lao Tzu. Prepare to have your perceptions of reality challenged as we uncover the hidden superpowers within us all on this episode of Exploring the Mystical Side of Life. San Qing shares his personal journey—from childhood enchantment with superheroes, bodybuilding and ancient wisdom, through intense awakening experiences, to connecting with spiritual master Lao Tzu. Discover how resonance, empathy, and self-realization are keys to accessing the “superpowers” of the human spirit, and learn about the real-life miracles, energetic tools, and portals that show magic truly is everywhere. Plus, hear about San Qing's unique perspectives on channeling, energy healing, and the importance of mastering your emotional state.If you're curious about the deeper layers of mystical practice, spiritual awakening, or the practical tools behind Taoist rituals, this episode is for you.Work with San Qing: https://immortaltaoistrites.com/ Buy the TAO TE CHING transcribed by San Qing as a DIRECT Channel of Lao Tzu: https://bit.ly/SanQing-Tao-Te-ChingThe Way 126 app LIVE now on web, IOS and Android: https://theway126.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway_126 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theway126experienceStay tuned for a bonus episode coming November 14, 2025, where San Qing channels a message from Lao tzu.

In this short (2-8), Master Steenrod unpacks Taoism's elusive stance on morality. What happens when a tradition without heaven or hell meets the moral hierarchies of Confucianism and the rituals of Buddhism?Discover how early Taoism resisted becoming a system of control, how politics turned ritual into power, and why “the noodle got spicy” when belief met bureaucracy.It's a journey through ancient temples, statecraft, and the human need to define right and wrong—told with humor, insight, and unmistakable Taoist calm. Intro music: “Finding Movement” by Kevin MacLeod — licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Source: incompetech.com

Join host Myrna Young as she explores the ancient Taoist philosophy with therapist Gerard Wouters, focusing on mental health and personal development. Discover how Taoism offers a transformative path to simplify life, build resilience, and cultivate wellness. Gerard shares valuable insights on overcoming fear, shifting your mindset, and finding true happiness by aligning with nature's flow. Learn the importance of self-appreciation, breaking negative cycles, and interpreting life's setbacks as opportunities for growth. This episode is a powerful guide to transforming your mind and embracing a fulfilled and balanced life through Taoist teachings.Gerard shares his journey and his unique approach that helps individuals lead a life free from unnecessary complications and filled with simplicity and happiness. Gerard's two-day workshops are attended by many who seek to heal from mental afflictions by embracing the Taoist way, which emphasizes bending with life's winds and understanding cosmic laws to achieve a fulfilling life.The conversation delves into the intricacies of Taoism, breaking down preconceived notions of it as a religion and clarifying its foundation as a philosophy grounded in nature's laws. Emphasizing unlearning fear and overthinking, Gerard unveils methods to help listeners take control of their lives and make better choices that facilitate a smooth life flow. By adopting Taoism's principles, one gains the capability to decode life's setbacks and transform them into opportunities that enhance happiness and success. Through examples and metaphoric explanations, Gerard captivates listeners with insights into how embracing emptiness can lead to creativity and fulfillment.Key Takeaways:Taoist philosophy is not a religion but a life-grounding philosophy that teaches living in harmony with nature's laws.Overcoming fear is crucial; as Gerard states, "Danger is a reality, but fear is a choice," emphasizing personal control over life's experiences.Simplifying life by relinquishing overthinking can lead to awareness, allowing individuals to enjoy their surroundings more profoundly.Embracing setbacks as lessons aids in realigning life paths more suitably for personal growth and happiness.Resources:Book: "How to Make Life Simple, Happy, and Successful" by Gerard Wouters – available on AmazonTo advertise on our podcast, visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TransformyourMindor email kriti@youngandprofiting.com See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/

If you want to raise your testosterone naturally—and keep it high for life—you have to rebuild your Jing, your core physical essence. This isn't about popping pills or chasing short-term fixes. It's about changing how you think, how you use your energy, and how you live.In this video, I break down the real foundation of male vitality from a Taoist and biological perspective:• What Jing actually is and how it fuels testosterone• How modern habits drain your sexual energy and hormones• The connection between overthinking, emotional reactivity, and low T• Simple, powerful ways to rebuild your Jing and reignite your masculine driveForget “biohacks.” This is about rebuilding your body's engine—the source of your power, confidence, and presence.Get my FREE Ebook - 3 Techniques for Legendary Ejaculation Control:

The Wondrous Elixir of the Two Chinese Lovers – Tim McGirkThe novel tells the story of archaeologist Ned Sheehan's discovery of two ancient Chinese tombs at a Maya site in southern Mexico. One tomb belongs to Xu Fu, a famous Taoist priest who vanished on a quest for the elixir of immortality at the behest of China's First Emperor. The other houses the emperor's own mother, scandalously revealed to have been Xu Fu's lover.Tim and John talk about what is known about Xu Fu, a historical person, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang's obsession with immortality. They speculate on what happened to Xu Fu's large expedition – could he have reached the Americas? Or Japan (where he is known as Jofuku)? John recommends John Dougill's Green Shinto website, which has several pieces regarding Xu Fu in Japan.The Wondrous Elixir of the Two Chinese Lovers is published by Plum Rain Press (which John runs), and is available as a paperback and ebook on Amazon stores.Tim McGirk's Book recommendations:The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom (2008) by Simon WinchesterThe Grand Historian (also Records of the Grand Historian) by Sima Qian (there was various translations – the original was published circa 91 BC.)The China Voyage: A Pacific Quest by Bamboo Raft (1994) by Tim SeverinVisit Tim McGirk's website The Books on Asia Podcast is co-produced with Plum Rain Press. Podcast host Amy Chavez is author of The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island. and Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan.The Books on Asia website posts book reviews, podcast episodes and episode Show Notes. Subscribe to the BOA podcast from your favorite podcast service. Subscribe to the Books on Asia newsletter to receive news of the latest new book releases, reviews and podcast episodes.

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Experience deep subconscious healing and release old beliefs keeping you stuck in scarcity. This powerful guided meditation helps you attract wealth, flow, and emotional freedom—with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees.Reprogramme your money story from the inside out with this Inner Child healing meditation for abundance. Your financial blocks aren't about money—they're rooted in childhood patterns of scarcity, safety, and self-worth. Through gentle guidance, you'll release old fears, open your heart, and align with the natural energy of prosperity and ease. Let your inner child lead you back to peace, abundance, and financial freedom…⚠️ 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:Master Your Mindset For Wealth https://youtu.be/BuVV7PXewsA?si=NZ2MlXno-hS2tMLR LAW OF ATTRACTION PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIDtpsyrlO2TNeBoKwUDlQOI&si=Z6dGUJSDR36XKHjq GUIDED 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

In this episode, Gene and David begin their exploration of “The Thunder, Perfect Mind,” one of the most enigmatic and paradoxical texts from the Nag Hammadi library. This mysterious Gnostic revelation presents the divine feminine Voice (Barbelo) speaking in riddles and contradictions that deliberately shake the foundations of dualistic thinking. "I am the first and the last. I am the honored one and the scorned one. I am the whore and the holy one" - these riddles are not quite they seem. They are actually sophisticated teachings designed to awaken the listener to a deeper truth about consciousness itself.The hosts reveal how this text is from the perspective of the Trimorphic Protennoia in her second form as the unarticulated Voice - the Thunder that shook the seven Archons' thrones by introducing cognitive dissonance into the mind's rigid structures. Through her paradoxes, the Voice demonstrates that she is the consciousness present in all experiences, both the observer and the observed, the lover and beloved, the slave and ruler.Gene and David guide listeners through the text's profound psychological dimensions, showing how these apparent contradictions point toward the recognition of oneself as the witnessing consciousness that encompasses all opposites - love and hate, wealth and poverty, power and weakness, life and death.The episode explores how different spiritual traditions from Maat in Egypt to the Taoist principle of fluidity all point toward this same underlying Unity. The Voice challenges listeners to stop identifying with particular states or emotions and instead recognize themselves as the constant awareness experiencing all of life's polarities. "The Thunder, Perfect Mind" is a text designed to expand consciousness by holding opposites simultaneously, ultimately revealing that all experiences are movements of the One consciousness knowing itself from infinite perspectives. This teaching method culminates in recognizing that the Voice speaking in the text is not external but our own deepest Self.

September 2024. After years of studying Chinese language and reading taoist Classics, I finally make it to the Wudang mountains.. sacred mountain range that gave birth to 太極拳 (Tai Chi) and 武當功夫 (Wudang kung fu) ! The Wudang spirituality emphasizes inner cultivation, internal energy movement, and inner alchemy, over brute strength and spectacular figures. Many practitioners visit the mountains for retreats & training, or pilgrimage.In this short episode I share my first impressions as I arrived there: meeting with my teacher Gu, attending a local birthday party, and reflecting on how much I need to transform my life from fatigue and imbalance to health and vitality… After months of a draining lifestyle and emotional turmoil, I feel depleted. This journey is about finding inspiration through ancient Chinese wisdom and practices, to learn how to rebuild my strength and become a healthier person.

Red lantern path, tea ceremony, ancestral blessings and martial arts performances.. Let me bring you to an outdoor wedding in the middle of the forest, in the mystical Wudang valley. The ceremony was filled with symbolism and ancient rituals, one of those authentic and intimate immersions in rural China that I'm very happy to share with y'all.. The more I travel around the world the more similarities I see that we all share across cultures.. The need for love, the importance of community, and the sacredness of reunion. But also how annoying our drunk uncles can be, and how universal it is for a wife to scream at her husband for blocking the car in the ravine. Because yes, even for Tai Chi masters, no family gathering is ever truly peaceful.. lmao

What if your morning walk could awaken the energy of the universe within you? In this episode, I share my first 氣功 (Qi Gong) class with my martial arts teacher, Master Gu. A morning by the lake that transformed how I perceive the subtle life force that flows through all things..We explore his Taoist morning routine: walking in nature at dawn, standing meditation to absorb universal Qi, and gentle meridian exercises rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. I reflect on how these ancient practices release what's stuck in the body, calm the mind, restore inner balance and and reconnect us with nature's healing rhythm.One step at a time, I begin to understand how Taoism isn't just a philosophy, but a way of living in harmony with the cosmos. “Nature is the best hospital, and you are the best doctor.” - that day I had a huge realization that will later lead me to seeking healing through medicinal plants in Peru..

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.

Taoism isn't evangelical — it's adaptable. In this short, Master Steenrod explains how the tradition has endured for thousands of years by “spicing the noodle”: blending with Buddhism, Confucianism, and even modern science without losing its flavor. Discover why Taoism calls itself a human method, not a divine truth — and how that flexibility keeps it alive in every age.

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

Ever wonder if you're already a Daoist at heart? In this reflective short (Ep 2-6), Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores the quiet signs that the path has already found you. From the way pain, fear, and desire shape our search for peace, to the strange resonance some feel when reading the Dao De Jing, this episode looks at why Daoism speaks so deeply—or not at all.Mikel reminds listeners that the journey doesn't have to be grand. Whether your practice is light and grounding or a deep quest for truth, what matters is creating a life you actually want to live. No comparisons. No afterlife scoreboard. Just presence, contentment, and honesty with yourself.Living the Tao Shorts are bite-sized reflections designed to help you return to balance, insight, and calm in under ten minutes.Finding Movement by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100693Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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

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

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.