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Cup of Tao
Chris L McClish
81 episodes
5 days ago
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.
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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.
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Cup of Tao
Improving your life

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 @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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5 months ago
8 minutes 39 seconds

Cup of Tao
Don't be too nice

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 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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11 months ago
6 minutes 49 seconds

Cup of Tao
Coping

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 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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1 year ago
7 minutes 50 seconds

Cup of Tao
Humble yourself

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. 

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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1 year ago
6 minutes 59 seconds

Cup of Tao
Discontentment

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  @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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1 year ago
6 minutes 1 second

Cup of Tao
Things come and go

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 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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1 year ago
7 minutes 39 seconds

Cup of Tao
My way or the highway

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. 

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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1 year ago
6 minutes 15 seconds

Cup of Tao
Gripping too tightly

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 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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1 year ago
7 minutes 56 seconds

Cup of Tao
Best version of yourself

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 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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1 year ago
6 minutes 31 seconds

Cup of Tao
Mindfulness revisited

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. 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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1 year ago
12 minutes 57 seconds

Cup of Tao
Dealing with criticism

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://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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1 year ago
7 minutes 36 seconds

Cup of Tao
The art of letting go

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, 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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2 years ago
25 minutes 33 seconds

Cup of Tao
Toxic People

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'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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2 years ago
7 minutes 32 seconds

Cup of Tao
Not good enough

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 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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2 years ago
7 minutes 6 seconds

Cup of Tao
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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2 years ago
6 minutes 54 seconds

Cup of Tao
Appreciation

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 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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2 years ago
6 minutes 37 seconds

Cup of Tao
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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2 years ago
9 minutes 15 seconds

Cup of Tao
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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2 years ago
7 minutes 34 seconds

Cup of Tao
Acceptance
In the final episode of this season: I talk about the theme of this podcast and my book - acceptance.
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2 years ago
7 minutes 37 seconds

Cup of Tao
Life
In this episode: I talk about the subject of living - truly living your life.
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3 years ago
7 minutes 5 seconds

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.