130: The Path to Self-Actualization: Anchoring in Your Body and Vision
Tao of Po
In this episode, I explore the journey of elevating your energy and frequency by becoming fully anchored in your body and mind. I dive into the process of surrender and examine how often we unknowingly add distractions to our lives to avoid confronting our true potential. This subconscious self-sabotage, often fueled by fear of becoming our most successful and self-actualized selves, can keep us stuck in patterns of over-complication and resistance. I also get into the deeper emotional work necessary to clear the mental and emotional clutter that blocks our path to growth. By releasing these...
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129: From Control to Flow: Awakening Your Feminine Energy
Tao of Po
In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on feminine energy, also known as Yin energy, and exploring what it means to truly embody this power source. I dive into the defense mechanisms that keep us stuck in masculine energy, such as perfectionism and over-independence, and how to shift into a more balanced flow state. You'll learn how to recognize someone in their feminine energy, explore the impact of trauma on our feminine expression, and some of my favorite practices to move from control to trust and surrender. Join me to discover why awakening feminine energy is crucial in your...
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128: Prioritizing Your Needs and Desires
Tao of Po
Many of us struggle with identifying our vision and uncovering what we genuinely want, often operating on autopilot in our lives. Today I’m exploring how to break free from that cycle to become more intentional. In this episode, I dive deep into the essential yet often overlooked practice of prioritizing yourself—your needs, desires, and big-picture vision. I explore the difference between foundational needs, rooted in your core (root chakra), and the desires of your heart and creative spirit (sacral and heart chakras) and how by understanding these layers, we can learn to create a...
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127: From Jesuit Priest to Taoist Teacher: A Conversation with My Ba
Tao of Po
In this special episode, I invite my Ba to share his remarkable journey from his experience as a Jesuit priest to leaving the religion to become a Taoist teacher. Born in 1931, Ba’s early life was shaped by his mother's devout Catholicism and his admiration for Jesuit priests, leading him to leave China to join the Jesuits in the Philippines. He shares how after moving to the U.S. to study anthropology, he became disillusioned with the Western-centric approach of the Catholic Church, prompting him to leave the priesthood. We explore his post-priesthood journey, which took him through various...
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126: Releasing Control: Surrender in Life & Relationships
Tao of Po
In this episode, I navigate the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, exploring the profound moments that shape our lives. Reflecting on end-of-life planning with my dad, I discuss the importance of releasing worry and control, focusing instead on love and acceptance. I dive into the dynamics of relationships, highlighting the challenges of practicing unconditional love and the liberating power of trust and surrender. Join me for this transmission on the power of emotional alchemy, service from a place of overflow rather than emptiness, and embracing trust and surrender to...
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125: The Courage to Be Seen with Keri Ford
Tao of Po
In this episode, Keri shares her journey with visibility and power, exploring how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in the world. She dives into growing up with the fear of being seen, driven by her experiences of being bullied, and how this fear led her to become hypervigilant, shrinking herself to avoid attention. We explore the "sisterhood wound" and how it played out in her life—from her youth, through college, and into her corporate career. She opens up about the impact of her looks on her self-perception, her people-pleasing behaviors, and avoiding pedestalization as a...
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124: Illusions vs. Reality: Ending Self-Inflicted Suffering
Tao of Po
We often create stories in our minds - whether it's future tripping, imagining what others think about us, or catastrophizing everyday experiences. These illusions can lead to unnecessary suffering, especially when they take a negative form. In this episode, I explore the profound difference between living in reality and getting trapped in illusions. I explore the addictive nature of these illusions and the challenge of shifting from a fantasy world to reality, a true awakening process that requires conscious effort and self-awareness. I give you helpful strategies for embracing the...
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123: The Subtle Work: How Slowing Down Accelerates Your Growth
Tao of Po
Our healing isn’t a race or destination. It’s important to remember that going deep does not mean going hard and fast. In this episode, I explore the power of the subtle and nuanced work of healing. I share how meeting yourself where you are and listening to your body’s wisdom can transform your healing journey as well as the importance of slowing down, the pitfalls of performance mode, and how stopping to be present can lead to profound healing. Join me for a nourishing episode on why the slow, mindful work is actually the fastest path to transformation and how integrating small,...
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122: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Michelle Rios
Tao of Po
In this episode, Michelle shares her inspiring story of resilience and transformation and how she reclaimed her life at a moment when she was ready to give up, only to be divinely guided in a direction that completely changed her trajectory. She discusses the challenges of parenting, college planning, and embracing fun in midlife, while also reflecting on how being a child of a teenage pregnancy impacted her self-esteem and drive. Amidst deep despair and burnout, Michelle surrendered to intuition and divine guidance, leading to profound personal growth and authenticity. She became a...
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121: The Body Remembers: Finding Support in Grief
Tao of Po
Today marks the anniversary of my mom’s passing and my body remembers everything. In this episode, I bring you into my process of grief as I share how I am paying reverence to my mom and my tools for creating space for grief to move and for love to come through. I explore how the body holds onto our memories and traumas, how grief moves in cycles that often mirror our life's journey, and foundational practices and self-care tips to help you honor your grief. Join me as we embrace our sensitivity and tenderness, and discover how these qualities can aid in our grief process and work....
info_outlineToday marks the anniversary of my mom’s passing and my body remembers everything.
In this episode, I bring you into my process of grief as I share how I am paying reverence to my mom and my tools for creating space for grief to move and for love to come through. I explore how the body holds onto our memories and traumas, how grief moves in cycles that often mirror our life's journey, and foundational practices and self-care tips to help you honor your grief.
Join me as we embrace our sensitivity and tenderness, and discover how these qualities can aid in our grief process and work. Let's create more space for connection with our loved ones on the other side and learn to honor the grief within us.
I dive into:
- Honoring my grief and my mom on her death anniversary
- My process for moving grief through the body & how I guide others to do the same
- Understanding the natural cycles of grief and how they reflect our life experiences
- Grief as love: what’s possible when we stop repressing or numbing our grief
- My favorite ways to practice intentional connection with my loved ones on the other side
- Self-care tips for your grieving process: support, hydration, rest, and nature
- And more
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