Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

Episode 1-138 — Nature, Illusion, and Truth

What if your search for truth started with the forest—not the feed?

In this quietly provocative episode, Master Steenrod examines nature as a Daoist testing ground for reality, and contrasts it with the illusion cycles of modern social media. From ancient practices like Biguan to the digital age’s disorienting effects, this conversation weaves timeless Daoist insights with present-day relev...

Welcome to the premiere episode of Living the Tao Shorts, the newest addition to the Living the Tao family!

Taoism isn’t about waiting for the afterlife—it’s about mastering life, right here, right now. In this kickoff short, we explore how Taoism stands apart from systems built on judgment or salvation. Instead of telling you what to believe, it gives you tools—methods—for living well, staying healthy, and creating a life that fits...

In episode 1-134 of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explains what truly defines Taoism—not as a rigid religion of unchanging texts and gods, but as a dynamic human method that evolves with time. Discover how Taoism rejects absolute divine authority in favor of adaptable practice, why texts are only partial references, and how personal integration is the goal—not obedience to rules. From shamanistic roots in supernatura...

Episode 1-125: The True Meaning of Yin and Yang

Everyone thinks they know yin and yang—but beneath the pop culture symbol lies a mystery that shaped the very fabric of Taoist cosmology. In this episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod lifts the veil on one of the most misunderstood symbols in spiritual history.

More than a balance of opposites, yin and yang represent the hidden structure of how the Dao becomes reality—through the descen...

What fills your cup—and what coats it in dust?

In this free monthly episode of Living the Tao, Master Steenrod dives into two essential metaphors from Daoist thought: the vessel and the red dust. You'll hear how the "filled cup" reflects our capacity to give, learn, and grow—and why sometimes, we must empty ourselves before receiving anything new.

But the episode doesn't stop there. As the walk continues, we step into the deeper terr...

BONUS Episode 6 – The Call to Wu Wei

Why do some of us feel an unexplainable pull toward something deeper—toward the flow?

In this bonus episode, we go beyond pop-philosophy and into the lived, raw terrain of Wu Wei, one of Daoism’s most iconic yet misunderstood concepts. While modern culture likes to equate Wu Wei with “flow state,” the truth is far more layered. We peel back the linguistic drift, social media buzzwords, and surface...

Welcome to Living the Tao with Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod. In Episode 1-117, we journey into one of the most meaningful yet often misunderstood aspects of life: friendship. Through the gentle but incisive lens of Taoist philosophy, Master Steenrod invites us to explore how friendships arise, how they evolve, and how they affect the path of inner stillness and natural living.

Friendship, in the Taoist view, is not merely about emot...

❓ Are you truly living in balance, or just following an illusion of it? 🤯

In this episode of Living the Tao, we challenge everything you think you know about balance, clarity, and the path to effortless living. Discover how Wu Wei, self-honesty, and questioning your perceptions can lead to true alignment with the Dao. 🌊

✅ The hidden truth about Wu Wei and effortless action
✅ How Taoism teaches us to see beyond social illusions...

What if everything you’ve heard about karma is only half the story? In this episode of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores the lesser-known Taoist perspective on karma, revealing how it diverges from its Hindu and Buddhist origins. Discover how Taoism challenges common misconceptions and offers a fresh, practical approach to balancing intention, action, and harmony in your daily life. Packed with insights you won’...

In this special bonus episode of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod takes us deep into the transformative world of Taoism. We often see Taoist ideas woven into pop culture, but what does it truly mean to walk the path of Tao? Master Mikel demystifies the practice, explaining how Taoism is more than just philosophy—it's a guide to living authentically and harmoniously.

Join us as we discuss:

• The adaptable nature of...