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, J ...
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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.…
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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 @coa…
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Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 1 - Things come and goHosted 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…
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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 c…
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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 po…
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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,…
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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, an…
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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 contac…
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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 fr…
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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 …
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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 …
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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, o…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 4 - Prepare for the worst? Some StoicismHosted by Chris L McClishIn 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, a…
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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 link…
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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. …
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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,…
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In the final episode of this season: I talk about the theme of this podcast and my book - acceptance.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about the subject of living - truly living your life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about the importance of having or developing and using a support system so that you don't deal with life on your own.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about reconnecting to nature. Take time to connect, admire and respect nature and the outdoors!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about making sure you reward yourself and have ways to enjoy life around you.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about forgiveness and letting go of anger and resentment. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk a bit about mindful eating.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about the importance of being present and soaking in whatever good is in the present moment, with mindfulness that these things may not be here tomorrow.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/supportBy Chris L McClish
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In this episode: I talk about the commitment and practice of doing healthy new behaviors until they become second nature (part of your routine - while still being able to be in the flow of the moment). After discussing this, I take a short break and then ask you for your thoughts on my doing a live show (perhaps on Firesidechat).--- Support this po…
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In this episode: I talk about how our expectations of a certain outcome can set up suffering, and about how accepting fate or the outcome, and even mentally preparing ourselves for a bad outcome, contrary to popular belief, may be beneficial.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoftao/support…
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