Chris L McClish

Cup of Tao

Society EN ↓ 82 episodes

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.

Author

Chris L McClish

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.mcclish.me

Latest episode

Nov 15, 2025

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Episodes

Inaction and Virtue 15.11.2025

Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 8 -  Inaction and Virtue Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the concepts of inaction (wu wei) and virtue (te).  Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC (CMC). 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 podca...

Improving your life 31.05.2025

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...

Don't be too nice 07.12.2024

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 we...

Coping 31.08.2024

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 con...

Things come and go 30.03.2024

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 @cu...

My way or the highway 30.03.2024

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 @cupoft...

Discontentment 30.03.2024

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...

Humble yourself 30.03.2024

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'...

Gripping too tightly 03.02.2024

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...

Best version of yourself 20.01.2024

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...

Mindfulness revisited 02.12.2023

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. Socia...

Dealing with criticism 18.11.2023

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 LL...

The art of letting go 04.11.2023

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...

Toxic People 21.10.2023

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 l...

Not good enough 07.10.2023

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...

Prepare for the worst? 22.09.2023

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...

Appreciation 09.09.2023

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 a...

Behavioral Traps 26.08.2023

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. O...

Hope 05.08.2023

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...

Acceptance 19.11.2022

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

Life 05.11.2022

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

Support 15.10.2022

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.

Harmony with Nature 01.10.2022

In this episode: I talk about reconnecting to nature. Take time to connect, admire and respect nature and the outdoors!

Enjoyment 03.09.2022

In this episode: I talk about making sure you reward yourself and have ways to enjoy life around you.

Forgiveness 11.06.2022

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.

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