In this episode: I discuss assertive styles of communication, which fits with the Taoism approach of moderation and staying in the middle - as opposed to being too passive or too aggressive. For the question of today, I answer a question that deals with this theme and provide 5 steps for effective communication.

In this episode: I discuss what you eat. I talk about my new keto diet in order to improve my health.

In this episode: I interview Bill Douglas, who is a Tai Chi instructor, as well as the founder of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day!

In this episode: I discuss a fun technique to explain mindfulness. In the question of today, I answer, "How do explain Taoism to kids?"

In this episode: I discuss depression. I have two messages about it, both equally important in my opinion. In the question of today, I answer about over-esteeming people and tie in idolizing, or putting people on a pedastal, as well as the concept of "groupthink".

In this episode: I discuss doing the right thing - living a life of virtue in accordance with the Tao. I comment on how many people and businesses seem to have forgoten to do the right thing. In the question of today, I answer the question "What is your opinion on achieving an ego death through meditation?"

In this episode: I discuss whether it is better to try to change specific thoughts, including replacing them, or instead, is it better to change our relationship to our thoughts? Not give our thoughts as much credibility and power over us. For the question of today, I answer about improving self-esteem.

In this episode: I discuss Lao Tzu's reminder to us, to be like water - which is powerful, essential, and yet humble. In the question of today, I give my take on the concept of karma.

In this episode: I discuss the things that really matter most in our lives, what can we do to make our priorities a priority? In the question of today, I answer "Do I believe in the Law of Attraction?" - that we attract things based on our thoughts.

In this episode: I discuss the risk of holding on to things and the need to let go of prolonged anger, resentments, and holding on to anything destructive or nonproductive in our mind. In the question of today, I answer about how and why I first became interested in Taoism.