Cup of Tao
Cup of Tao - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times. This podcast incorporates Taoist philosophy, modern contextual psychology principles, and a bit of stoicism, which are presented as skills for living in today's uncertain times. A podcast for those who have an interest in philosophy, self-help, and mindfulness-based skills. Podcast by Chris L McClish, who has held many roles in life including a past lengthy career as a psychotherapist, as well as having served as an author, clinical supervisor, Judo sensei/coach, personal trainer, and currently is a unit supervisor in a criminal justice setting.
Episodes
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 8 - Inaction and Virtue
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to revisit the concepts of inaction (wu wei) and virtue (te).
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC (CMC).
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @cupoftao.
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 7 - Improving your life
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to go to the basics and talk a bit about some key components of living a Taoist lifestyle.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @c...
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 6 - Don't be too nice
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of communicating authentically and assertively. It's not about being rude, but instead about sticking up for yourself - you are important and worthy of other people's respect.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to conta...
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 5 - Coping
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to talk more about my personal experience coping with someone whom I care about dealing with an illness and the way I have been connecting to nature and enjoying an outlet.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more ...
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 1 - Things come and go Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about how things enter and then they pass. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me. Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @cupoftao. Don't forget ...
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 2 - My way or the highway
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of expectations.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @cupoftao.
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 3 - Discontentment
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of discontentment including touching on things like attachments and overidentifications with things.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X ...
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 4 - Humble yourself
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to talk more about humiltity.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @cupoftao.
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 11 - Gripping too tightly
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I address clinging on to things too tightly, to the extent that losing these things, skills, roles, income, etc. set us into despair if we lose them.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Medi...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 10 - Best version of yourself
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to talk about virtue and integrity, in other words, being the best version of yourself.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. This podcast is al...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 9 - Mindfulness revisited
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of mindfulness. I believe this to be a very important practice and component of change.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm on X @coachcmc. T...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 8 - Dealing with criticism
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I talk about dealing with criticism. Lao Tzu tells us to be yielding like water. Yet resilient enough to handle what life throws at us. Criticism is something that we can learn and grow from. It is hard to take, yet it can be something we can learn from.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://m...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 7 - The art of letting go
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to have a listener on, Spencer S. He is excited to be on the show and we are going to talk about how he has put principles from Taoism and the podcast into his life, specifically learning to practice "letting go".
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 6 - Toxic People
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I am going to talk about people in our lives who are toxic. They may or may not be "good people", but nevertheless, are toxic to our well-being.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .
Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 5 - Not Good Enough
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I talk about something that all of us share (well, most of us anyway), and that is, the "not good enough" belief that often pops into our head. We may find ourselves feeling like we don't measure up, fell short on life's accomplishments, feel like a phony, or get insecure at times.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LL...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 3 - Appreciation
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I talk about not taking things for granted. To cherish, show appreciation, and to keep the people and things that you value close to your heart.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, there are links to contact me, support me and to learn more about me. Those on Spotify can sup...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 2 - Behavioral Traps
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I talk about getting stuck in the ACE agenda (avoidance, control, and escape) and get caught into patterns of behavior which create unwanted consequences in our lives.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – and is on the web at https://cupoftao.com. Also visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website are links t...
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 1 - Hope
Hosted by Chris L McClish
In this episode: I talk about Hope and how this is an important ingredient in many of life's tough situations.
Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – and is on the web at https://cupoftao.com. Also visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website are links to contact me, support me and to learn more about me.
Social Media: I'm...
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