Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Author: Buddy C. Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Buddy C., Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast explores an unconventional yet deeply resonant path toward healing. Instead of framing recovery through a strictly clinical or dogmatic lens, this podcast turns to ancient wisdom, finding profound parallels between Taoist philosophy and the journey to sobriety. Each episode delves into mystical texts, primarily the Tao Te Ching, examining passages not as abstract philosophy but as practical guidance for navigating the challenges of alcohol recovery. The central idea is that nature itself, with its cycles of flow and stillness, offers a powerful, non-judgmental framework for understanding a "Higher Power" and our place within it. Listeners will hear thoughtful discussions that connect concepts like wu wei (effortless action), balance, and natural harmony to the daily realities of letting go of addiction. This approach provides a spiritual perspective that feels both expansive and grounded, distinct from yet complementary to more traditional religious thought. By engaging with these timeless principles, the podcast creates a space for reflection and new understanding, making ancient texts a living companion for anyone seeking a sober life. It’s a unique blend of spirituality, literature, and personal recovery, all woven together in a calm, conversational format.
Episodes
Chuang Tzu – Metamorphosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
"Every morning and every evening, and whenever anything happens to you, keep on saying, 'Thank you for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.'" — Stephen Mitchell, The Gospel According to Jesus, Page 178 30 Tools to…
Chuang Tzu – The True Man – Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
"They had no mind to fight Tao. They did not try, by their own contriving, to help Tao along. These are the ones we call true men."— Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 61 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! He…
Chuang Tzu – The True Man – Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:32
Is it ok to make plans? What does it mean to plan for the future when walking this path? — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 60 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the T…
Chuang Tzu – Confucius and the Madman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:26
"Every man knows how useful it is to be useful. No one seems to know how useful it is to be useless." — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 59 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online ver…
Chuang Tzu – Lao Tzu's Wake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:40
"We have seen a fire of sticks burn out. The fire now burns in some other place. Where? Who knows?" — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 57 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online versi…
Chuang Tzu – Three Friends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:30
"Hey, Sung Hu! Where'd you go? You have gonewhere you really were. And we are here." — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 55 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao T…
Chuang Tzu – The Fasting of the Heart! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
" It is easy to stand still and leave no trace, but it is hard to walk without touching the ground." — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 53 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online vers…
Chuang Tzu – Living Life Uncaged! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:28
"The Man with One Foot and the Marsh Pheasant" — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 48 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting:…
Chuang Tzu – Cutting up an Ox! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
"What I follow is Tao beyond all methods!" — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 45 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: http…
Chuang Tzu – Three in the Morning! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
The truly wise man, considering both sides of the question without partiality, sees them both in the light of the Tao. — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 44 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link…