The Wu Wei Wisdom Podcast is a weekly conversation about life challenges and life lessons, emotional and spiritual health issues, and tools to help you live in effortless flow - ‘wu wei’. The ancient Taoist principle of wu wei is little understood in the West, and we believe it’s the secret to health and happiness in modern life! Your hosts are David James Lees, an ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher and consultant, and Alexandra Lees, a mindset and business coach. I ...
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Philosophies for Life Clips brings you the best moments from the original Philosophies for Life channel in short, impactful podcasts. These clips are designed to inspire, motivate, and help you transform your life. We make deep philosophical ideas simple and easy to understand, perfect for busy lives. Whether it’s advice on spirituality, finances, relationships, or emotional well-being, our clips offer timeless wisdom to improve every part of your journey. As William Blake said: "I must crea ...
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You Can Cope | Reclaiming Your Resilience | Tao Dialogues
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21:58In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores the topic of personal resilience and how to break free from the illusion of helplessness. How often do you hear the words, “I can’t cope,” echoing from the depths of your mind? Do you mistake emotional discomfort for incapability, allowing fear to weave a web of avoidance? How can we step off the carous…
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Silence Your Inner-Critic | Guided Meditation
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29:13This guided meditation will help you quieten your inner critic, so you can enjoy a life of contentment and gratitude - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultati…
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47: How to Find Real Balance in a World That Never Stops - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:38How to Find Real Balance in a World That Never Stops - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast, we will be talking about How to Find Real Balance in a World That Never Stops from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoi…
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46: How to Find Peace by Doing Less, Not More - Wu Wei (Taoism) Lao Tzu
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4:40How to Find Peace by Doing Less, Not More - Wu Wei (Taoism) Lao Tzu In this podcast, we will be talking about How to Find Peace by Doing Less, Not More from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese…
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45: The Paradox of Identity: Let Go Of Your Ego - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:03The Paradox of Identity: Let Go Of Your Ego - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast, we will be talking about How to let go of your ego from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attribute…
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44: How to Break Free from the Rat Race - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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2:55How to Break Free from the Rat Race - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast, we will be talking about How to Break Free from the Rat Race from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attribu…
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Beat Your Inner Critic: Stop Comparing Yourself With Others!
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29:33Discover how to manage your inner critic, allowing you to experience a life of contentment and gratitude. In this episode, we deep dive into a topic that affects us all: the inner critic. This part of us often leads to negative self-comparisons and feelings of inadequacy. But why is it there, and how can we deal with it? Let's explore... With your …
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43: How to Let Go and Trust Life’s Timing - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:46How to Let Go and Trust Life’s Timing - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast, we will be talking about How to Let Go and Trust Life’s Timing from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy att…
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42: How To Let Go Of Someone - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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5:21How To Let Go Of Someone - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast, we will be talking about How To Let Go Of Your Future from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu whi…
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You Live In Abundance | How to Remove the Blocks to Your Abundance | Tao Dialogues
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25:56In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores the topic of abundance. Have you ever wondered why certain beliefs keep you trapped in a cycle of self-doubt? Do your emotions dictate your choices, leading you to the same frustrations? Are you ready to break free from the Carousel of Despair and embrace a life of flow and authenticity? Imagine standin…
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41: How To Let Go of Your Future - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:08How To Let Go Of Your Future - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will be talking about How To Let Go Of Your Future from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu …
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40: How To Let Go Of Your Past - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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Guided Meditation For Deep Self-Reflection
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26:12This guided meditation explores self-reflection and how better understanding your thoughts and emotions can help you gain greater insight and clarity in your life decisions and choices - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised d…
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39: Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) - Lao Tzu (Taoism) (Wu Wei)
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4:11Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) - Lao Tzu (Taoism) (Wu Wei) In this video we will be talking about Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) (Wu Wei) from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the T…
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38: Feng Shui - 5 Simple Ways to Re-Energize Your Life - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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5:12Feng Shui - 5 Simple Ways to Re-Energize Your Life - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this video we will be talking about Feng Shui - 5 Simple Ways to Re-Energize Your Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a…
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The Power of Self-Reflection | How to Master Your Mindset and Emotions
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23:15Discover why self-reflection is the key to greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions, unsure why you react the way you do? In our fast-paced world, we rarely take the time to pause and truly understand ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn why se…
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37: Why You Need More Yin (or More Yan) in Your Life - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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4:06Why You Need More Yin (or More Yan) in Your Life - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will be talking about Why You Need More Yin (or More Yan) in Your Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a C…
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36: How to Shift Your Energy with 3 Simple Virtues - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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6:40How to Shift Your Energy with 3 Simple Virtues - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will be talking about how to shift your energy with 3 simple virtues from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chine…
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Trusting the Unknown | How to Eliminate Fear of Uncertainty & Trust The Process | Tao Dialogues
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24:06In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores how to trust the unknown and embrace uncertainty. Have you ever struggled with the fear of uncertainty? Do you grasp for control, only to feel more frustrated and stuck? What if the key to freedom is not in forcing answers but in trusting the unfolding of life? This episode provides answers to these que…
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35: How to Align Body, Mind, and Soul the Taoist Way - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:48How to Align Body, Mind, and Spirit the Taoist Way - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this podcast we will be talking about How to align mind, body and soul from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philos…
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34: Why You Keep Clinging To What’s Hurting You (And How To Let Go) - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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4:18Why You Keep Clinging To What’s Hurting You (And How To Let Go) - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this podcast, we will be talking about Why You Keep Clinging To What’s Hurting You (And How To Let Go) from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text,…
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Discover Your Authentic Self | Inner Child Guided Meditation
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26:46A powerful guided meditation to help you set powerful intentions and affirmations for creating the life of your dreams - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultat…
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33: What If Doing Nothing Was the Best Way to Move Forward? - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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5:27What If Doing Nothing Was the Best Way to Move Forward? - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this video we will be talking about what if doing nothing was the best way to move forward? from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. …
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32: 3 Very Simple Ancient Virtues That Can Still Save Us Today
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5:243 Very Simple Ancient Virtues That Can Still Save Us Today - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this video we will be talking about 3 very simple ancient virtues that can still save us today talk about why you are never satisfied and how you can fix it from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Ta…
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Learn how to identify and honour your true, authentic, spiritual self so you can unlock your greatest potential. Authenticity means navigating life with a balance of human experience and spiritual awareness. Your spiritual side serves as a wise inner-guide, helping you navigate life authentically. It prevents you from being led by ego-driven fears …
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31: Why You’re Never Satisfied (And How to Fix It) - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:39Why You’re Never Satisfied (And How to Fix It) - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this video we will talk about why you are never satisfied and how you can fix it from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese p…
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30: How to Move On and Grow (The Power of Letting Go) - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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2:39How to Move On and Grow (The Power of Letting Go) - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this video we will talk about how to move on and grow in your life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy a…
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Embracing Vulnerability | Be Courageously You | Tao Dialogues
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26:19In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores emotional vulnerability. Have you ever wondered why you shield yourself from vulnerability? Have you convinced yourself that your protective armour keeps you safe when, in truth, it imprisons you and denies you genuine connection and growth? This episode explores how to choose openness over fear, authen…
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29: Wu Wei: How to Succeed Without Forcing It - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:38Wu Wei: How to Succeed Without Forcing It - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this video we will talk about wu wei, taoist concept of succeeding without force from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philos…
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28: Why You Owe Your Life to Others - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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4:27Why You Owe Your Life to Others - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will talk about why you owe your life to others from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu …
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Guided Meditation for Creating and Shaping an Authentic Life
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33:51A powerful guided meditation to help you set powerful intentions and affirmations for creating the life of your dreams - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultat…
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27: How to Discover Who You Are Beyond Your Job, Status, and Labels - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
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3:33How to Discover Who You Are Beyond Your Job, Status, and Labels - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this podcast we will talk about how to discover who you are beyond your job, status, and labels from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Ta…
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26: Sartre - How to Tap Into Your True Potential (Existentialism)
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2:41Sartre - How to Tap Into Your True Potential (Existentialism) In this podcast we will talk about how to tap into your true potential from the philosophy of Sartre's. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism Jean-Paul Sartre was a French playwright, screenwriter, political activist, literary critic, an…
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How to Create Powerful Affirmations and Intentions
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32:44Learn how to create powerful affirmations and intentions that will boost your life! In this episode, we're diving into affirmations and intention setting—two tools that can support your personal growth. Let's explore how to create authentic and effective affirmations and intentions that align with the natural flow of life. With your hosts, David Ja…
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25: How to Stop Relying on Others and Take Full Responsibility for Yourself - Sartre (Existentialism)
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24: How to Stop Letting Others Define You - Sartre (Existentialism)
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2:43How to Stop Letting Others Define You - Sartre (Existentialism). In this video we will talk about how to stop letting others define you from the philosophy of Sartre. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism Jean-Paul Sartre was a French playwright, screenwriter, political activist, literary critic, a…
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The Power of Self-Love and Self-Compassion | Learning to Love Yourself | Tao Dialogues
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18:18In this Tao Dialogues, David explores the topic of self-love and self-compassion. Have you ever wondered why you find it easy to love others but struggle to direct that same love inward? Do you often seek validation from external sources, believing your worth must be earned? Have you ever felt disconnected from yourself, as if your emotions and tho…
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23: How to Take Action Even When You're Scared – Sartre (Existentialism)
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2:39How to Take Action Even When You're Scared – Sartre (Existentialism). In this podcast we will talk about how to take action even when you are scared from the philosophy of Sartre. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism Jean-Paul Sartre was a French playwright, screenwriter, political activist, liter…
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