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.
If you are suffering from emotional pain, stress or depression; struggling with self-criticism or self-doubt; seeking a more satisfying life balance, relationships or career; or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and fulfilment in your life - you are not alone.
We want to help you better understand yourself, regain control of your mind, body, and emotions, and inspire you to reconnect with your true self and purpose.
Each episode blends spiritual and philosophical ideas and insight with our real-life professional experience supporting clients worldwide.
New episodes every Saturday.
~ Learn more about us, our online consultations and events, and visit our shop here: www.wuweiwisdom.com
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Letting Go of the Past | How to Release Old Hurt, Resentment and Injustice | Tao Dialogues
Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration 24:55
In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores how to let go of the past.
Have you ever caught yourself replaying an old hurt, long after the moment has passed? Do you ever believe that holding onto the pain somehow holds others accountable? Or wonder if releasing your grip might let the world “get away” with what should never have happened?
These are the fundamental questions of letting go—not from the mind, but from the heart, especially our Inner Child, who still seeks justice, safety, and acknowledgement.
You'll discover how NOT letting go is not protection but a chain that weighs you down, and how acceptance, not approval or forgetting, cuts it clean...
Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Golden Thread Process Guided Meditation (Includes Powerful Inner Child Work)
Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 26:19
This guided meditation will introduce you to the Golden Thread Process and Inner Child healing work. It will help you manage painful emotions and reconnect with a deeper, calmer, and more authentic part of you - 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.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'!
The Golden Thread Process | Master Your Emotions
Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 27:50
Have you ever felt stuck in emotional overwhelm—caught in anxiety, stress, or self-doubt—without truly knowing why? Those emotions are not your enemies but messengers, gently pointing you toward a more profound truth.
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful practices in Wu Wei Wisdom — the Golden Thread Process. This isn’t just therapy or self-help — it’s a sacred invitation to trace your emotional reactions to the beliefs that formed your inner world.
With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).
Reparenting Your Inner Child | Become a Loving Parent to Your Inner Child | Tao Dialogues
Friday, July 25, 2025 • Duration 17:05
In this Tao Dialogues episode, David explores how to reconnect with and reparent your Inner Child.
Do you ever sense that your emotional issues echo an unmet need from long ago? Have you questioned whether it’s genuinely possible to heal your past without reliving the pain? Are you ready to be the one who finally says to your Inner Child: “You are safe now, and you are deeply loved”?You’ll discover how the profound path of self-parenting enables you to step into inner harmony, free from blame and shame...
Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.
You Are Safe | Guided Meditation for Emotional Freedom
Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 26:14
Do you struggle with emotional openness? Many people build emotional shields to protect themselves from pain and disappointment. In this meditation, we'll explore how you can dismantle these walls of protection so you can enjoy a happier and more meaningful life - 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.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'!
Understand and Manage Emotional Hypervigilance So You Can Open Yourself Up to Life
Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 27:38
Have you created an emotional shield to protect yourself from pain and disappointment? Learn to understand and manage your emotional hypervigilance so you can open yourself up to life.
Many people are governed by their emotions, reacting to worst-case scenarios and future-proofing against upset, which can lead to overthinking, hypervigilance, and a striving for perfection and control. We end up creating a prison of protection which impacts our life and relationships. In this episode, we explore why we do this and share steps to dismantle these emotional barriers for more meaningful connections.
With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).
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You Can Cope | Reclaiming Your Resilience | Tao Dialogues
Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 21:58
In 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 carousel of despair and embrace the effortless flow of life and the Tao instead of clinging to struggle? In this episode, we will answer these questions.
Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.
This 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.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'!
Beat Your Inner Critic: Stop Comparing Yourself With Others!
Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 29:33
Discover 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 hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).
You Live In Abundance | How to Remove the Blocks to Your Abundance | Tao Dialogues
Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 25:56
In 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 standing before a door. Beyond it lies the life you were always meant to live, a life not dictated by past conditioning but shaped by the infinite possibilities of the present moment.
Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
