Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Thad Wong: Healing From The Inside-Out
Thad Wong: Healing From The Inside-Out
Thad Wong: Healing From The Inside-Out
Thursday 17th July 2025
Discover Thad Wong's journey from addiction to spiritual strength through martial arts and the 12 steps in this reflective episode.
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Get the buttons here!Thad Wong: Embracing Wu Wei and Inner Strength
Episode Overview
- Thad Wong's journey from addiction to sobriety.
- The role of Taoist philosophy and Wu Wei in healing.
- Integration of martial arts and spirituality.
- Building a life of embodied strength and peace.
- Using the 12 steps for spiritual growth.
When you're in Wu Wei, you don't do anything, but nothing gets left undone.
In this episode, Thad Wong delves deep into his personal journey of healing and transformation. Moving beyond the confines of addiction to alcohol and marijuana, Thad shares how he embraced a life of spiritual connection and embodied strength through the practice of internal martial arts and the 12 steps. His story is one of overcoming the pervasive feeling of 'not being enough' and finding a path to wholeness.
Thad's exploration of the Chinese concept of Wu Wei, or effortless action, is central to his healing journey. He describes Wu Wei as the art of allowing life to unfold naturally, letting go of ego-driven desires, and trusting in the Tao, the unseen force that harmonizes the universe. Through practices like qigong and Bagua Zhang, Thad has learned to move from doing to being, fostering a unique sense of peace and purpose.
The conversation also touches upon the importance of surrendering to a higher power, as advocated in the 12 steps, and how this surrender is an active, dynamic process, not a passive state. Thad explains how this approach has not only helped him achieve sobriety but has also empowered him to assist others in building powerful and peaceful lives.
As Thad recounts his past struggles with alcohol, he highlights the significance of internal martial arts in cultivating sensitivity and listening skills, which have been pivotal in his personal growth. His work emphasizes the interconnectedness of sobriety, spirituality, and martial arts as tools for achieving a harmonious inner state. The episode invites listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to trust in the natural flow of life and to find healing from the inside out.