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Cup of Tao - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times. This podcast incorporates Taoist philosophy and modern contextual psychology principles, which are presented as educational skills and guidelines for living in today's uncertain times. A podcast for those who have an interest in philosophy, and mindfulness-based skills. Podcast by Chris L McClish, who has held many roles in life including having a lengthy career as a psychotherapist, as well as having served as an author, clinical supervisor, Judo sensei, personal trainer, mindfulness meditation instructor and now a career in a law enforcement. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

Cup of Tao Chris L McClish

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.1 • 27 Ratings

Cup of Tao - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times. This podcast incorporates Taoist philosophy and modern contextual psychology principles, which are presented as educational skills and guidelines for living in today's uncertain times. A podcast for those who have an interest in philosophy, and mindfulness-based skills. Podcast by Chris L McClish, who has held many roles in life including having a lengthy career as a psychotherapist, as well as having served as an author, clinical supervisor, Judo sensei, personal trainer, mindfulness meditation instructor and now a career in a law enforcement. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    Prepare for the worst?

    Prepare for the worst?

    Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 4 -  Prepare for the worst? Some Stoicism
    Hosted by Chris L McClish
    In this episode: I talk about whether or not we should take a cue from the Stoics and "prepare for the worst"?
    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 to purchase my book!:  Accepting Life On Life's Terms. Available where you buy books!  Visit: https://books2read.com/acceptinglife
    Cup of Tao is proud to be part of Spotify for Podcasters!
    See each shows description for additional information and disclaimers.
    Show Music Introduction music is Into the Vortex by Chris L McClish, Copyright 2013.Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish, Copyright 2014.

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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    • 6 min
    Appreciation

    Appreciation

    Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 3 -  AppreciationHosted 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 support me here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    Social Media:  I'm on X  @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X @cupoftao.

    Don't forget to purchase my book!:  Accepting Life On Life's Terms. Available where you buy books!  If you love my podcast, you will love the book!  Buy it and please review it!  Https://books2read.com/acceptinglife

    Cup of Tao is now part of Spotify for Podcasters!

    See each shows description for additional information and disclaimers.

    Show Music Introduction music is Into the Vortex by Chris L McClish Copyright 2013.Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    • 6 min
    Behavioral Traps

    Behavioral Traps

    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 to contact me, support me and to learn more about me.



    Social Media:  I'm on X (Twitter) @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X (Twitter ) @cupoftao. 



     Don't forget to purchase my book!:  Accepting Life On Life's Terms. Available where you buy print or digital books!  Do you love my podcast? You will love the book!  Buy it and please review it! Audiobook also available!  Https://books2read.com/acceptinglife



    Cup of Tao is now part of the Anchor/Spotify platform for podcasts!



    See each shows description for additional information and disclaimers.



    Show Music Introduction music is Into the Vortex by Chris L McClish Copyright 2013.

    Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    • 9 min
    Hope

    Hope

    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 on X (Twitter) @coachcmc. This podcast is also on X (Twitter ) @cupoftao. 



     Don't forget to purchase my book!:  Accepting Life On Life's Terms. Available where you buy print or digital books!  Do you love my podcast? You will love the book!  Buy it and please review it! Audiobook also available!  Https://books2read.com/acceptinglife



    Cup of Tao is now part of the Anchor/Spotify platform for podcasts!



    See each shows description for additional information and disclaimers.



    Show Music Introduction music is Into the Vortex by Chris L McClish Copyright 2013.

    Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    • 7 min
    Acceptance

    Acceptance

    In the final episode of this season: I talk about the theme of this podcast and my book - acceptance.

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    • 7 min
    Life

    Life

    In this episode: I talk about the subject of living - truly living your life.

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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

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Great Overall

Great overall! Good metaphors, content, etc. Although content isn’t traditional or ‘out of the book’ like readings from Zhuangzi or the Dao de Jing. It is more applicable though and breaks down some of the parables, etc. The only thing is pronunciation of various things, like Laozi. They pronounce it (layo-zoo) when in China it is pronounced (la-owe-zoo).

Zonph Fronkusburg ,

Ridiculously bad

The host himself has actually said ‘I really don’t know what to talk about next, this might be my last episode’. Gotta love a host who is that vapid and clueless!!!!! From the annoying intro music and ‘CUP OF TAO’ Devil voice from the start, this is absolutlely hilarious, like a parody of some who doesn’t know anything about Taoism pretending they know what the F they’re talking about. I look at this like a comedy podcast, but it’s sadly not funny. I wish him well in whatever career is 180 degrees from this realm. Please don’t be a writer or podcast host if you’re this ill informed.

The Page Master ,

May the Force be with Chris

I enjoy this show a lot each episode teaches important life lessons. I practice Jediism and this practice incorporates Buddhism and Taoism. I love this podcast. Each episode teaches me new things.

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