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Aug 27, 2023
109 - Knock on Wood, Baby - Wood Element Music
Do you love music with a driving beat? Do you sometimes dance like you're stomping or punching the air? Well, you might be Wood! Or you might just love Wood music.
Let the Five Elements set your music appreciation on fire and find your own Sound of Music inside of you!
Join Leta and Jaye as they explain the inspiring, driving music of the Wood Element.
Show Notes:
“So what is the music of getting the party started? It's like, let's go! Let's go! So we say it's a march. It's marching music, and that means it's emphasizing a heavy downbeat. And mostly it's not syncopated, but the march style gives the song a sense of energy and forward momentum.”
* What is Wood music energetically? - A march
* Genres that tend to be more Wood - Rock, some Pop, a bit of Rap... even a Polka!
* Wood dancing - angular, stomping, punching the air, energized and athletic like the Kazachok Russian dance
* Wood singers: Madonna, Pink, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and Jennifer Lopez... Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Mick Jagger, Stephen Tyler, Axel Rose, Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Darryl DMC, Kanye West, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre...
* How the second Element affects Wood music
* Stay to the end for a chuckle!
“And I think every wood person wishes they could be more patient, especially when they feel frustrated. It's like just being able to pause for a minute and rethink before totally going off on someone.”
Links:
Join us in Park City - September 7-9... ParkCitySongSummit.com
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Aug 14, 2023
108 - What's Your Vibe? Discover and Find your Inner Divine DJ
Have you ever had a song unexpectedly play that touches your soul at just the right moment in time? Are you curious about how music, vibrations, and the Five Elements are interconnected? Do you want to explore the concept of your own personal Divine DJ and how it can enhance your Alchemy?
Join Leta and Jaye as they discuss the vibrational powers and the energetic nature of music and how you can find and access your own Divine DJ, a cosmic force that tunes into the rhythms of your soul.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or looking to elevate your everyday experience, this Pod will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash the harmonious magic that resides within you. Join the conversation and let your inner Divine DJ spin the soundtrack of your life and find your own Sound of Music inside of you!
Show Notes:
“The Divine Dj isn’t just spinning tunes for the lyrics, but also for the healing sound of the music. Because the Five Elements also apply to music.”
* What is the Divine DJ?
* How the Divine DJ works in a treatment?
* How each song can have an Elemental Energy type
* How the Divine DJ provides validation and synchronicities during treatments
* Using the Divine DJ concept for self-discovery and engaging with the Five Elements in music
“Every song can have an Element and sometimes a number of Elemental Energies when the band is made up of a number of different elemental energetic types.”
Links:
Join us in Park City - September 7-9... ParkCitySongSummit.com
Check out our online classes, books, and more... AlchemyLearningCenter.com
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May 30, 2023
107 - Anticipating or Participating? - How do Waters Flow with a Free Heart?
Are you flowing freely in your life? Or are you frozen in your life, afraid to take your next step? Or are you stubbornly not letting go of the anger you feel? These are just a couple reasons why your heart may not be free if you’re the Water Element. Listen and learn how you can face your Water challenges. "So remember, living in a state of anticipation...this is water. And hopefully that anticipation is like a really wonderful feeling of exciting events in the future. But we always say your greatest gift can be your worst nightmare for every element. So this excitement for life can also be dread and terror for life when life is potentially delivering bad stuff in the future. "
What are the Water tentacles of the heart?
* The number seven is the number of potential. And Water is all about potential!
* Waters don't mind waiting because they live in anticipation.
* You're not a freak or an alien... you might just be WATER!
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship Program starts in September. Sign up is now to complete the prerequisites.
* October Alchemy retreat: Building Your Alchemical Cauldron. Only a few spots left!
* Water is the most varied Elemental type.
* Waters excel in an emergency.
* Drama, trauma and the Dalai Lama - Waters love intensity and quietude/wisdom/meditation - the challenge is to have good intensity not bad intensity in life.
* Likely Water tentacles are: Fear, Apathy, Over-Indulgence and Deep-Seated Anger.
* The emotion associated with Water is often translated as "fear" but we like to use the word "anticipation."
* Fear as a negative emotion is more like PTSD. It's about freedom... do you have the freedom to drive on the highway even if you feel afraid?
* Anticipation should be a really wonderful feeling of excitement about the future.
* The Thirteen Ghost Points in Pod 29 and Pod 30.
* The Apathy tentacle is like being frozen in fear - like the Deer in the Headlights or Woolly Mammoth version of Water - a refusal to move and flow.
* The feeling of lack can bring out the over-indulgence tentacle for Waters.
* Waters can tend to not want to confront and stuff their anger, which causes the Deep-Seated Anger tentacle.
* To free yourself from these tentacles, do the Free Your Heart meditation in the Stage Two of Alchemy meditations in the Alchemy Learning Center.
One might be like a still pool of water and one might be like a rushing river, and those two don't seem alike at all... but wait a while, a couple minutes, a couple hours... time doesn't matter to water. They might even switch places energetically because all waters have the capability of being a calm lake or a tsunami.
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Apr 12, 2023
106 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Turn and Face Your Heart
For Metals, a Free Heart can mean the difference between flying and falling. How can the Metal Elemental type free their hearts and fly free in life? Can you let the power of the Metal Lungs let go of deep-seated anger and jealousy to fly their magic carpet through life instead of falling and going splat?
"If you can say that you always do this particular thing whenever that particular situation happens, the question is why ... and at the core of this is the idea that those issues probably come from your heart pains, which come from past experiences that we can't let go of, and are haunted by -- even if it's completely unconscious."
What are the Metal tentacles of the heart?
* Update from Alchemy Learning Center: Dai Mai Livestream Course Coming up on April 16!
* Learn about the Master Alchemy Apprenticeship Program! 2023 cohort now open for enrollment
* Apathy and Deep Seated Anger are the the primary tentacles for Metal people (bonus: Temptation and Jealousy).
* The Yin nature of Metals makes them more reserved and observant - less "overly involved" - so more prone to retreat and shutting down.
* A Metal person's nightmare could have them feeling disconnected and unable to find the way back.
* The Apathy is the feeling that they'd rather do nothing -- life is just too painful -- when they've experienced deep trauma and the disconnect can feel all encompassing.
* Apathy can be a mechanism where total surrender of CONTROL (especially in instances of trauma and abuse) allows for the Metal person to survive the circumstances of their environment.
* Even if they aren't doing something about it, a Metal person is going to feel Deep Seated Anger at the injustice of the situation; this could be suppressed and building up until a time when it explodes!
* Metals tend not to overindulge on things like food, though they might feel tempted by things they aren't supposed to have...
* A Metal person can get really stuck in addiction if it feeds the impulse to be non-compliant with a norm (they follow the rules but find ways to be slightly deviant) -- think about the "cool" smoker.
* Moxibustion or incense could help to offset some feelings of lack if a Metal smoker decides to quit.
* Metal Jealousy is about not getting the RESPECT they deserve, and seeing others get it.
* The Free Your Heart Meditation can help you to re-write the memories of experiences which have caused these tentacles to develop and create triggers in your life today.
Thought Quote:
"Notoriously some of the big kings and queens of rock and roll, sex and drugs, but in everyday life, we have them around us of course...they just love a good Rebel Yell!"
Jaye McElroy Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center -- a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If... T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Mar 13, 2023
105 - It's a Process... Healing your Heart to the Core
How can Earths free their hearts and feel a sense of abundance and nourishment in life? Can you let go of resentments and heal from the past... Tune in for this core Earth Element episode!
"The first step is acknowledging that the problem isn't outside of you. That these outer circumstances are happening, but inside it's time to look at yourself and why you're being so triggered...so first ask yourself: what are the triggers?"
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What are your Earth tentacles of the heart?
* What would happen if the Earth came to an abrupt halt?!
* Revisit Pod 2 and Pods 12-16 to brush up on basics of the Five Elements
* Two types of Earth: Stomach and Spleen. What does each mean?
* Food can play a major role in an Earth person's life...sometimes positive, sometimes negative.
* Earth people sometimes struggle with feelings of lack, coupled with a denial of this feeling, and this can occasionally lead to... Overindulgence.
* Some Earth people have tentacles that mess with their appetite, and may develop an eating disorder.
* The flavor of Deep Seated Anger for Earth is Resentment, and when unaddressed this can come out in some not-so-nice ways...
* Earth is right in the middle of Yin & Yang, and has some of both aspects.
* Earth Apathy can be understood as an extreme version of putting others' needs ahead of their own
* Occasional Jealousy (or Envy) can happen for Earths, especially when coupled with the deep seated anger and/or resentment.
* Earth people do not like feeling like they've been "duped"!
* How to address these tentacles? Earth goes into problem solving mode -- but can go round and round--so it's important to look inward.
* Check out the Free Your Heart Meditation in the Second Stage of Alchemy Meditations in the Alchemy Learning Center to practice this!
Thought Quote:
"They may have learned from trauma that they just don't matter at all, which is different than the Water wanting to matter, and they just go along with others, just to stay safe. They don't want to rock the boat or cause a rift."
Jaye McElroy
Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center -- a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If... T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Feb 24, 2023
104 - What is on Your Sexual Smorgasbord?
Supreme lover or supreme controller? Which are you? Are you trying to fill a hole of lack of love? Are you getting the love you deserve? Or are you trying to control everything and everyone around you? What stokes your fire and how can you spark your authentic heart again?
Maybe they also even got bullied in school, and maybe it came more from this feeling of isolation among friends. So that could be where Fire might feel a lack of love. And then, you know, when fire's not loved... it's disastrous. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-104_rev3.mp3 What are your Fire tentacles of the heart ?
* Fires tend towards over-indulgence, temptation, ego/pride and jealousy.
* Why Fires love a good smorgasbord
* The over-indulgence tentacle - filling the lack of love hole
* The temptation tentacle - also filling the lack of love hole
* Demi-sexual, and being attracted to those you have an emotional attachment to
* Healing the tentacle by going through the past and rewriting it
* The ego/pride tentacle - coming from the Fire need to be the Supreme Controller
* The jealousy tentacle - comparing yourself to other who have the love
* For the Trekkies out there - Smorgasborg! Thought Quote:
And don't forget to wear smorgasbord pants. The ones with the stretchy elastic waist. I usually say buffet pants, but that word is out. That is so like 1990! Right now we're saying smorgasbord pants.
Fires love a lot of variety. We love to see variety everywhere we look in our visual field. That's why parties are so cool. There's lots of color, there's lots of people, and you know, the people are the most interesting.
So let's just say you're Fire and you have a feeling of lack inside, deep inside. that would be a heart pain. And that makes you feel like you need to fill this, lack - like a giant hole inside. And it's a constant sense of hunger. And so instead of going out and making friends and doing your fun Fire thing, you stand by that smorgasbord at the parties and stuff yourself nervously, and then you go home and eat an entire container of Paul Newman's O's. Links in this Episode:
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* The Alchemy Learning Center -- a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If... T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Jan 31, 2023
103 – Do You Wear Your Heart on Your Superhero Cape?
Saving the world is a big job and not everyone appreciates what Woods do for the rest of us. How can Woods heal the heart pains of being too much or not being seen for their greatness. Listen in for clues on how to heal Wood heart pains.
“I have a special relationship with fashion. For me it’s like a superhero cape… it gives me wings to fly.” – Lady Gaga By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-103.mp3 How Would Wood Unwind Their Tentacles?
* The Wood version of a poncho – Celine Dion in a cape!
* What to take on the Titanic, singing Celine Dion, and why Leonardo DiCaprio couldn’t fit on the door!
* Wood is the change agent of the world, and frustration or anger is what gives them the impetus to create that change.
* The Wood mind is constantly calculating odds and possible outcomes…it’s about optimal circumstances for survival at all times.
* The Wood way is about finding a better way, especially when its a Win-Win.
* When things don’t go Wood’s way…this is where the frustration can take a turn…
* The common Wood tentacles: Deep-Seated Anger and Ego/Pride
* Free Your Heart Meditation
* Moxibustion treatment – heat on acupoints
* How Woods utilize their Oracle for telling the future
* A Wood temper tantrum … Bradley Cooper in Chef
* Why Woods aren’t naturally Greedy, but Greed can be their tentacle Thought Quote:
I can’t allow you to sing it because that could cause an uprising in Canada. I’m pretty sure the Canadian mounties were created to come after people who do really bad Celine Dion impersonations. So you do not want to upset our family up North, the Canadians, because it’s a real thing. They do not like you singing bad Celine Dion…” Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center — a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If… T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Dec 22, 2022
102 – Please Release Me – The Tentacles around Your Heart
Is your heart wrapped in tentacles of old pain(s)? What are these tentacles? How can you release them? Leta and Jaye discuss some of the the concepts of freeing these tentacles so that your heart can be free!
“Are you free to do life the way you want to OR are you changing your life–radically or subtly–in ways that make your heart no longer be free to be you?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-102_final.mp3 A Kraken…a Ball of Twine…A Tentacle, Oh My!
* Give Pod 54 a listen if you want to hear Jaye talk about The Kraken
* Your shiny new bike was stolen…NOW WHAT?!
* What do we tell ourselves we have “learned” from the “bad” things that happened to us?
* Each Element has different experiences of how heart tentacles are formed and how they can be removed…more on that in the coming episodes!
* What do the Heart Tentacles and the Seven Deadly Sins have in common?
* The Trials of Lü Dongbin
* Tentacle Types: Lack versus Control
* Visit Pod 29 to learn about how the Ghost Points can help with tentacles of the heart Thought Quote:
“We are actually meant to follow a path and have passion in our lives, that’s what this part of alchemy that we’re studying here is all about…getting you back in touch with your passions so that you can feel inspired to act on your inspirations.” Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center — a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If… T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Dec 7, 2022
101 – Ho’oponopono Your Heart and Be Free!
Ho’oponopono is one way to free your heart through its Advanced Forgiveness method. Is your heart free to truly be your authentic self? If you have Heart Pains from past trauma or difficulties, then you may need to release them. Sing along with Leta and Jaye to the Free to Be You and Me song…or not!
“In order to align your heart with what you really want…your heart has to be fully accessible to you. It has to be allowed to feel the passion and excitement for life that only our hearts can bring.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP_101_Final_Final.mp3 Forgiveness as Freedom
* Search the archives for Pod 61 if you want a fresh take on advanced forgiveness.
* Can you forgive those who have hurt you?
* What holds you back from forgiveness?
* Not everyone is ready to forgive–and thats ok! It’s a process and an ongoing conversation with yourself.
* How are we seeing ourselves and our goodness in contrast to the world around us, and how we have been hurt by other people?
* What’s this Ho’oponopono Prayer all about? And what is it…not quite?
* In choosing forgiveness, we free our hearts to then seek what it is we truly want, and be our most authentic selves! Thought Quotes:
“There is no small feat in advanced forgiveness….it’s what we call a tall order.”
“If you feel like you can at least access your own heart, then you have the ability to access your healing magic…so you can release your heart pains on your own.“
“Unwrapping and untangling these heart-entrapping tentacles takes time, self-love, and a vigilant mind. This self-love can be rejuvenated and re-awakened in you, or it can be developed for the first time in your life.” Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center — a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If… T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Nov 2, 2022
100 – This is Where the Magic (of the Heart) Happens 
This is where the magic happens. Our first episode for Season Six, which is all about the heart, explains how the magic of the heart happens and what we can do to improve our heart magic.
“What is the magic of the heart, and is it for everyone, not just for healers?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-100.mp3 Exploring the Heart of the Matter
* What and Where is the Void of the Heart?
* Heart Entrainment and the Magic of Healing
* The mystery of the heart is not meant to be understood on a logical “mind” level
* Some (most) of us have some Heart Pains we carry around which cause us emotional blocks
* Untangling the Tentacles of the Heart
* Self Love and Forgiveness – deep self inquiry and Alchemy can help with this
* Reclaiming and rewriting the stories we tell about our hearts, asking what the heart wants and needs
* Allowing self-recognition as a first step and taking your time Thought Quotes:
“In Chinese medicine we believe a person’s spirit lives in that space inside the heart where the blood flows through. So a healer has to be able to access the void of a person’s heart in order to create the magic of all healing.”
“So you have to…train to entrain to un-train…just get on the train! Just get on the magic heart train!“
“Forgiveness isn’t about freeing them; it’s about freeing YOU.” Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center — a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on live online events.
* New classes on the Five Elements: Becoming an Alchemical Healer Series
* Master Alchemy Apprenticeship program
* Check out our new App in the App Store or the Google Play Store!
* Through the Mystery Gate, by Leta and Jaye
* What If… T-Shirt
* How to send us your Five Element walking videos
* Email your questions and voice memos to Info AT InspiredActionPodcast.com.
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Aug 19, 2022
099 – Party Like It’s 99 Episodes!
Leta and Jaye share their humor, fun and gratitude for creating 99 episodes and discuss Alchemy, the Five Elements, and the Nine Palaces.
“99 challenges…and a podcast ain’t one…with the attitude of gratitude.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-099.mp3 Wrapping up and recapping Season Five of the Podcast
* What is and what isn’t…Wu Wei?
* Uncovering your authentic self with a deeper understanding the Five Elements
* Daoism and the Curriculum of this Lifetime
* Exploring the Nine Palaces – seeking balance
* Understanding the effects of trauma – and how Alchemy can help
* The Nine Stages of Alchemy
* Sneak Peek at Season Six! Thought Quotes:
“Don’t get in the way of the Wu Wei!”
“Alchemy is about transforming yourself, and in order to do that, you need to love yourself. So much of what we’re talking about is baby steps.“
“Wu We…
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Aug 2, 2022
098 Surfing the Wu Wei waves of Water
What do Waters really want? Ocean, tsunami, still pond, frozen water, stagnant swamp… or playing on the Slip-N-Slide! It’s all good! Waters want fun and intensity… and they want to matter.
“Waters inherently know they are here to experience the limited physical body within the unlimited universe.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Water REALLY want?
* Water has the ability to shift between varying states of being, sometimes within a single day.
* Waters’ true nature best described as a state of stillness and movement happening simultaneously.
* Waters seek excitement and intensity; being able to really dive into things.
* Waters want experiences and adventures; this could mean traveling and exploring, or it could mean reading about the adventures of others.
* Waters are all about wisdom, getting to the deeper knowing that’s underneath the fabric of existence.
* Waters want to feel like their existence will matte…
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Jul 6, 2022
097 Metal: The Art of Wanting to Want Nothing
What do Metals really want? They may want a fancy new car, an amazing trip around the world, or the perfect romance, but deep down they want to be free from attachment and ultimately let go of wanting altogether. In this episode, we will discuss Metal’s desire to grasp the ineffable and of course their ability to see the shenanigans going on all around them!
“It’s like they’re just sitting back in their lazy-boy chair, watching the rest of us go through all our machinations… and they just see it for what it really is — a bunch of shenanigans.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Metal REALLY want?
* Metal has the ability to “see through” other people
* Metals want – nothing. When you’re living in the Dao, how can you want anything?
* You exit into life and enter into death. Metals live in-between
* Metals have no boundary of time and space
* Metal Movies: Nomadland, Call Me By Your Name, Lost in Translation,…
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Jun 6, 2022
096 Digging Deeper to Find the Center of the Earths
Searching for Truth, Harmony, and Belonging among the rubble….When you ask yourself what you really want and the first things you think about is everyone else you care about… you may be Earth! But can you put aside everyone else’s needs to discover what you really want?
“When we use the word HOME in this podcast, we’re talking about… anything that gives a person a sense of belonging.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Earth REALLY want?
* What does Earth really want? Deeper understanding of themselves and the people in their lives!
* The Home Palace – it’s about belonging and spiritual connection
* When the focus is on others – those who are struggling
* When Earth is depleted – Earth crisis
* Seeking Peace of Mind
* Pursuing deeper realizations and the power of THOUGHT
* Why Earths make great pyschologists
* Relax your mind and let your heart give you the answer to your What Do I Really Want questio…
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May 9, 2022
095 Come on Baby Light Your (Own) Fire!
What do Fires really want? What are they really looking for? They want to burn brightly in the world! But what if they don’t feel safe and accepted? Can they feel safe enough to be a lighthouse of love in the world – letting their love burn brightly!
“The Fire heart is like a big furnace, they’re looking for passion through other people and social circumstances that fuels the furnace – those are the Fire Starters… those little sticks and crumpled up pieces of paper that really help bring them back from the barely burning coals, so they can burn brighter.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Fire REALLY want?
* What does Fire really want? To burn brightly in the world!
* The Social Palace – if it was one of the Nine Palaces – it would be a Fire palace
* Acceptance allows Fires to feel safe to burn brightly
* Why Fires need to be loved – by EVERYONE
* What happens when a Fire’s fire goes out…
* Restarting…
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Apr 25, 2022
094 What WOOD you want?
What do Woods really want? What are they really looking for? They want to do great things that leave the world a better place. Woods need to do great things and want these things to benefits others. But what if no one recognizes what they’re doing? Can they recognize their own greatness?
“Recognition… It’s that feeling that there’s a reward for all your hard work… like someone is seeing the greatness of Wood. It’s the constant , unwavering pursuit of greatness… but what’s the point of making something great if all your friends and loved ones aren’t better off for it?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Wood REALLY want?
* What does Wood really want? Recognition!
* Someone sees your greatness and benefits from it
* How to avoid the “Why Bother” syndrome if you’re Wood
* It’s humble… it’s what we all think will make the world a better place
* They love to be motivated and love to motivate others.…
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Apr 18, 2022
093 You want WHAT?!
Can you ask yourself what you REALLY want and not what everyone else wants you to want? The answer is not necessarily logical… it’s your heart’s desire.
“In the big scheme of things, Alchemy isn’t about what you truly want. It’s bigger than that. But it’s our wanting, our lusting, our striving that gets in the way of doing our Alchemy. So if we have that longing, it’s going to interfere with our ability to fly free in life.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do you REALLY want?
* The second step of Stage One of Alchemy – ask deeper questions – what do you REALLY want?
* What is your curriculum of this lifetime (the Nine Palaces)
* Immortality
* The story of meeting an immortal
* Asking the question without being influenced by your family, friends, coworkers or society in general
* What kinds of things does each Element want? Thought Quotes:
“The longing is really clinging to something that we can’t seem…
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Feb 16, 2022
092 Alchemy for Water: Trust with a Capital T
Can you trust enough to take the next step in the darkness? Alchemy for Water people is having the ambition to get to get where you want to go but having no idea how to get there. It’s just about trusting in the moment that you can take the next step.
“Water may be willing to face the darkness, and what helps them the most is to rely on their ability to Trust … trust life and the universe, and know that whatever comes their way, good, bad, intense, whatever it is, they will know what to do about it in that moment.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do Waters fear?
* Focus on Career
* The path of Wisdom and experiences
* Intensity and intense experiences
* Mattering in life
* Anticipation – the scariest thing of all!
* Trust with a capital T – trust there is light at the end of the tunnel
* Preparation is knowing you can adapt to anything
* Avoid frozen and keep moving Thought Quotes:
“It’s like being afraid o…
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Feb 7, 2022
091 Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Alchemy for Metal
Are your monsters your friends or foes? Alchemy for Metal people is like the children’s book Where the Wild Things Are… where the ultimate lesson is to not only confront your demons but to embrace them and be friends with them.
“Metals in general have a permeable boundary… meaning that things infiltrate their exterior really easily. We call this having clouds on the outside.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do Metals fear?
* Metals are attracted to dark things… dark humor, the macabre, life after death.
* They’re easily affected by the outside world.
* They may have fear of being overtaken and lost.
* They’re fascinated with old things and history.
* Hang onto old hurts and potentially harboring anger.
* Forgiveness is the advanced virtue of Metal.
* Freedom is the goal. Thought Quotes:
“Harboring these gripes against people from your past ties you down. They’re shackles on your ankles. They’re the ball…
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Dec 5, 2021
090 Alchemy for Earth: Center of the You-niverse
Alchemy for Earth people is about overcoming the sense of invalidation to recover the sense of wonderment in the world.
“You’re not afraid of the truth! You love the truth, but the darkness for you is filled with untruths.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do Earths fear?
* What are the monsters in the dark for Earth?
* Invalidation or being ignored
* Untruths and liars
* Fear of not belonging to family or community Thought Quotes:
“There’s an innocence and wonder that belongs to Earth, and there’s this trust in goodness and truth.”
“So as much as you Earths want to examine yourselves and get to your own truths, I do know that slow and steady wins the race here.”
“Maybe you had a lovely mother. You worshipped her, but now you see that she’s just a liar.” Links in this Episode:
* The Alchemy Learning Center — a new online community of learning. Five Element, Nine Palaces, and Alchemy online classes on…
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Nov 28, 2021
089 Alchemy for Fire: Falling in Love with Yourself
Alchemy for Fire people is about recognizing that the best relationship of all is not the love of your life but being in love with yourself.
“You may be doing Alchemy to find that love of your life, or to heal the love you already have… but in the end it’s going to be because you want to love yourself.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do Woods fear?
* What are the monsters in the dark for Fire?
* Fear of facing your own self-deception and fear of being alone
* Fear of nobody loving the real me Thought Quotes:
“Ultimately the big monster was the fear of being ostracized.”
“Once you love yourself like that, then the love of your life will show up because anyone who loves themselves and life that much attracts wonderful people to them.”
“Fires are fundamentally optimistic, so they might have created a lot of stories to make the bad stuff seem better than it is.” Links in this Episode:
* Thanks to our awesome li…
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Oct 4, 2021
088 Alchemy: The next BIG thing for Wood
Alchemy for Wood people is the ultimate challenge, the final frontier – spiritual enlightenment and immortality.
“First and foremost, in order to pursue greatness, there has to be a base level of safety in your life. You have to feel like you’re not in survival mode.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do Woods fear?
* What are the monsters in the dark for Wood?
* Fear of not succeeding or fear of being too successful
* Death – not fulfilling your mission
* Surprises – the goal is to eliminate them
* Not wanting to revisit the past
* The win-win is: enlightenment and redemption Thought Quotes:
“It’s about doing your best at all times and being the best person you can be at all times. Even when you make mistakes, you don’t focus on them. You like to focus on what did go well.”
“A Wood person’s perspective on walking through that unknown might be: Why would I look into the darkness where I may have to revis…
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Sep 27, 2021
087 Entering the Mystery Gate – Walking in the Darkness…
Can you walk in the darkness without fear? Can your inner light illuminate your way in the darkness? What are your demons and crawly things in your own dark tunnel? When you Enter the Mystery Gate, you have to have the courage to walk into the unknown. You already have the light to shine your way–your inner light.
“Start the process of introspection, looking within yourself. Your body is your vehicle in this lifetime. Most of us are just conscious of what’s outside our vehicle. But the question is what’s inside our vehicle.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Hello darkness my old friend…
* Do you have enough courage to take steps int he darkness?
* Entering the mystery (Xuan = mysterious)
* The Nine Palaces – to learn more, check out our Understanding the Nine Palaces online class
* You’re the darkness. You’re the tunnel.
* Guided Stage One of Alchemy meditations available at: AlchemyLearningCenter.com
* You can turn…
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Sep 8, 2021
086 Off to Be the Wizard – The Wonderful Wizard of Life!
Is there more to life than this? If you want to ask yourself this question, then you may be an Alchemist. Discover why in this episode on asking this question means you’re stepping into the role of the Wizard.
“This is all about you embarking on your Alchemical journey… being a wizard means living limitless. Not even being limited by yourself, moving beyond yourself, beyond your habituated ways of reacting to the world and not being limited by who you are. It’s about being more than who you are, being open and flying free.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Becoming an Alchemical Wizard…
* Is this your time to pursue Alchemy?
* Do you want stability and the status quo or do you want transformational change and growth? Both are valid!
* BaoPuZi, Master of Simplicity – by Ge Hong
* The Nine Palaces – to learn more, check out our Understanding the Nine Palaces online class
* Groundhog Day (the movie)
* Our favorite wizards…
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Aug 9, 2021
085 Alchemy is… Everything!
Embrace Alchemy and feel free to soar through your life.
“In the legend, Ge Hong and his wife Bao Gu disappeared in front of Ge Hong’s apprentices eyes and just left a pile of clothes behind… Clothes drop! I’m out!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Join us for the episode that explains the Nine Stages of Alchemy:
* BaoPuZi, Master of Simplicity – by Ge Hong
* Enlightenment for Daoists
* The Nine Stages of Alchemy – a roadmap
* The Nine Palaces
* Stage One – letting go of resistance to change
* Stage Two – the best protection is no protection
* Stage Three – letting go of the influence of past lives and ancestral lineage
* Stage Four – being like a child
* Stage Five – being the wise old person
* Stage Six – flying in your life!
* Last 3 stages of Alchemy — morphing, invisibility and walking through walls Thought Quotes:
“Each stage is a paradigm shift that alters your beliefs. Your perception…
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Jun 27, 2021
084 Ride the Wind Horse | How to Outsmart Your Own Mind
Get vigilant with your own mind and use your anxiety for good!
“Anxiety is such a buzz word right now… It’s this idea that we can take action to control our own minds and use this vigilance that anxiety requires to stop the negative self-talk.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The laws our minds operate under – negative laws, like nothing good comes to me
* Overstimulation of the mind and addictions
* Are your thoughts clean and clear?
* Who’s the Boss: Your mind or you?
* Steps to How to Outsmart Your Mind:
* Step One: Embracing Gentleness
* Step Two: Find False Premises
* Step Three: Make a list of false premises
* Step Four: Reverse the false premise
* Step Five: Make your mantra and repeating it
* The Ghost Points Thought Quotes:
“But positive thinking, as much as it’s been a mainstay for spiritual circles around the world, it’s that just think positive idea, and frank…
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Jun 20, 2021
083 The Way of Wu Wei is the Way | Master Reality by Allowing it to Happen
Become the Sage and live free from the structure of society, like a child. Empty yourself of yourself and live curiously.
“What if the quality of life was to simplify the way we live. It’s like walking in the footsteps that are already there in front of you. That is called the Wu Wei, being in the zone, the present moment, you’re not trying to force it, it comes easy. It’s inspired.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Walking in the Wu Wei footsteps that are already in front of you
* Wu Wei – act naturally, effortless action, or Inspired Action
* Trust with a capital T – It’s trust of all that is
* Become the sage, a wizard in your own life, master reality by allowing it to happen
* The way of the Dao is always on the side of good
* What is a sage like? How do they live and experience life?
* Living the master Jedi life
* Ding the Butcher – cutting without technically cutting anythin…
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Jun 13, 2021
082 The Immortality Mindset – Think Younger, Be Younger, Live Longer!
Are you living your life to live or living to die? Listen in as we discuss the die before you die theory and more. This Daoist form of enlightenment is fascinating.
“The importance of immortality isn’t about living forever, it’s about the state of mind of not living to die. It’s about embracing the effervescence of your life, attempting to get back to the source of who you are, your spirit, and encountering that true essence deeply. That is the Daoist form of enlightenment.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Letting go at the end of the day and waking up like a child
* We are PAC-MEN on crack – we’re using ourselves up if we’re not in alignment
* The real L-Word – Longevity
* Transformers – The Yellow Emperor is the Bumble Bee Transformer
* Bao Gu, the wife of Ge Hong
* The grim reaper – your new BFF
* Opening your mind to an immortality mindset. Immortality as a way of life.
*…
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Jun 6, 2021
081 Change Your Mind as Your Mind Changes You
Are you too attached to your mental woobie blanket? Are you too rigid to know that you are too rigid?
“We are living as Alchemists in our own lives. As such, we always reserve the right to change our minds as our minds change us.“ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* We’re asking our minds to change. What is your mindset? Is it flexible or rigid?
* Alchemy is about radical transformation – a revolutionary mind. Challenging every belief in our belief system.
* The mystery – are you willing to take the step to look inside yourself?
* The unconscious fear behind the Nine Palaces
* The Nine Stages of Alchemy – a roadmap to how to spiritually evolve as a human being
* Die before you die philosophy
* The Five Spirits – what happens when you die
* Who you gonna call? Ghost Busters!
* When Fear governs our lives
* Wu Wei Wednesday on June 9th – continue the conversation! Thought Quotes:…
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May 30, 2021
080 What Makes Your Life Magical?
Embrace the magic of the mystery of your life. Take a journey with Leta and Jaye through the Mystery Gate with Season 5 of the Inspired Action Podcast. This episode explores new beginnings and new directions.
“Being an Alchemist is really about how can you live your life authentically, with the freedom to do what’s right for you, with the ability to live like a child in terms of not taking a lot of the past into the present everyday, so you can be free to experience what you want to experience. An Alchemist is trying to evolve themselves so they can truly fly in their lives and live their true potential.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Season 5 – going through Alchemy step by step
* What are all the ingredients you need to think about to become an Alchemist?
* Who are you? Ask the question “Who am I” in a very deep way. (See link to guided meditation below)
* The mystery – are you willing to…
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Jul 30, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Metal Motivations – 5EF26
What makes you feel connected up to ALL THAT IS? What motivates the Metal type to feel the value inherent in life? How do you define what’s valuable and honorable?
“If we look at what they want, what truly is the heart of all their motivations, it has to be connection in a cosmic way. Connection with their own spirit, their higher self, this is what truly motivates them.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is the motivation for the Metal Element? Thought Quotes:
“Sometimes it looks like that children’s book, ‘Are You My Mother?’“
“Ultimately they need to find that connection with themselves.”
“But unless a Metal person can find that connection within themselves… maybe they’ll never be satisfied. They’ll always be looking for that thing.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Go…
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Jul 30, 2020
079 Are You an Activist, an Anarchist, or an Alchemist (Part II)
Do you want to save the world? Save yourself? Or, do you just want the world to leave you the F-alone? Where do you fit in today? With so many people around the world marching in the streets, protesting all over the globe, seeing such unrest in the world — what’s an Alchemist to do? Listen in as we talk about the Daoist perspective on these global events.
“No good, no bad, no right, no wrong.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Alchemical Cauldron on LuoFu Shan mountain
* Stage 5 of Alchemy – no good or bad
* Chinese numerology – the number 2 (polarization) vs. the number 1 (unity)
* Zach Bush theory about COVID-19 – the virus is our friend
* The Listening Palace
* Wu Wei – Inspired Action
* Being an instrument of the Divine
* Trust with a Capital T Thought Quotes:
“Let’s go down the rabbit hole here. You have to throw judgmental ness out the window. But so much of what’s happe…
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Jul 24, 2020
078 Are You an Activist, an Anarchist, or an Alchemist?
Do you want to save the world? Save yourself? Or, do you just want the world to leave you the F-alone? Where do you fit in today? With so many people around the world marching in the streets, protesting all over the globe, seeing such unrest in the world — what’s an Alchemist to do? Listen in as we talk about the Daoist perspective on these global events?
“This is a very challenging time for myself being an Alchemist and a little bit of an Activist… I feel like this pull of what’s going on in the world… see if this touches inside of you…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Alchemical Cauldron on LuoFu Shan mountain
* The Metal Palace is the Global Palace… this is a Metal time in the world. We travel everyday… CNN, BBC, the F-Word News (Fox)…
* The outer world’s impact on our inner world. – how are you personally handling the crises in the world.
* The Hero/Activist, Saint/Anarchist,…
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Jul 10, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Love Sherpa – 5EF25
Are you feeling like a Martyr in your life? Are you looking for someone who GETS it? Ending the need for martyrdom and finding self-empathy and self-validation is the key to Earth Motivation.
“One of the dangers for the Earth Element is ending up being the martyr for the rest of us, taking on the burdens for the rest of us… the Sherpa of Love.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is the motivation for the Earth Element? Thought Quotes:
“They’ll interview you for hours to figure out what’s not working in your relationship. That’s the Earth realm.“
“You really don’t feel satisfied in your life unless you know what your purpose and intent are. What is your purpose and your intent?”
“You can do it for yourself. You might want someone else to truly GET you. Don’t get me wrong when someone takes the time to truly understand you… boy does that feel good. But the question is: do you GET…
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Jun 5, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Burn Baby Burn – Is Your Fire Burning Bright? – 5EF24
Is your Fire burning brightly? Are you ready to truly love yourself? Do you wear your heart on your shirt sleeves? Do you want to let your bright light shine out but are always holding back? Maybe it’s time to let your Fire energy burn to your heart’s content.
“Be that giant lighthouse of love. Let that beacon shine out… who doesn’t love a lighthouse?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is the motivation for the Fire Element? Thought Quotes:
“All you need is love! Fires just want to be loved!”
“Beauty is on the inside as well as the outside. It’s a tough lesson for Fires to learn.“
“You asked me if I can think of a celebrity who loves to be loved. And what was my answer? … All of them!” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Qu…
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May 29, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Is Trump the Best? – 5EF23
Whether your battlefield is in the world stage, the corporate office, or your own family, how do YOU be the best? What are the Wood qualities that make up being the best, and does Trump meet those requirements? How do you work on our own inner Wood to be the best you can be? We all have Wood Energy in us, where is yours?
“Is Trump more Yang or Yin? Just watch him watch. Listen to the way he talks. He’s a force of nature!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is the motivation for the Wood Element Thought Quotes:
“Trump defines being the best as always winning. Woods like to feel like they’re winning. It’s that MAGA, Make America Great Again…you can do that unless you do what? WIN! And he wants to win against the whole world.“
“The UK we say is a much more Metal culture. They’re more reserved. They’re not all about winning. They’re more about respect and lots of other issues related to…
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May 25, 2020
077 If It Is Broke, No Worries… Just Fix It: Take the 9 Palaces Challenge!
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…but…what if something is broke? During these uncertain times, we’re all examining our lives. Put your Earth hat on because it’s a great time to analyze what’s working and what isn’t in your life. Embrace this time in your life, and maybe it’s time to make some changes in your 9 Palaces!
“I’ve been guilty of this so many times. I’ll just sweep that under the rug… got my blinders on… and it’s because I don’t want to take the effort it takes to fix it… but in the long run, how much harder has your life been because you didn’t fix it.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Examining our lives… what are we not in alignment with? What have we swept under the rug?
* Lockdown 2020 – what to do with this extra time? Examine your own life. What has and hasn’t been working?
* Take the 9 Palaces challenge:
* Reminder: Be gentle with yourself.
* E…
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May 14, 2020
076 How to Get Out of Your Own Wei
Wrapped up in the media frenzy? Has the Pandemic got you in a panic? Is life feeling too complicated. Embrace simplicity and release resistance so your qi doesn’t become offensive.
“This is about the role of our energetic defense mechanism…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Energetic defense mechanism – “the best protection is no protection” – it’s about loving yourself so deeply, you feel invincible… you’re not putting up armor and unnecessary defenses
* The Wei Qi system – protective/defensive qi works autonomically
* Offensive qi – the immune system overreacting with resistance to change
* Argumentative people have offensive qi
* We want a balance of Wei qi, not too strong or not to weak
* How to find a harmony – to be awake but not alarmed… lesson the amount of worry
* Ge Hong and simplicity vs. complexity
* Internal, External and Constitutional challenges
* Chine…
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Apr 30, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Water and Water – 5EF22
Easy or the most challenging? Water/Water relationships!
“They love a good adventure. They also love to hang around and do nothing.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Water and Water get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“If you’e Water, you’re likely trying to find another Water person to do stuff with. It could be as simple as hiking or going for walks…or jumping out of a plane, jumping on a bungee cord, or jumping down a waterfall.“
“Waters are the safety monitors of the Elemental world.”
“Waters also love to be geeky and nerdy.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
#InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group
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Apr 19, 2020
075 What the $#@#%! are you waiting for? Finding your piece of peace.
What do you really want? How much of a sense of peace do you have today? This challenging time during the Coronavirus quarantine is causing many of us to feel the tug and pull of compulsive thinking, distractions, and discord. This episode is a moment of opportunity to start ending the suffering we are creating in ourselves by tending to our garden; the landscape that lies inside of us. Take a breath and turn on the light. Your story has already begun to change. Changes are afoot, a big foot!
“Can we be present with suffering without causing our own suffering…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* You are already an enlightened being
* Bridging the gap between your current identity and enlightenment
* Working on your internal garden
* Qi Stagnation
* The change that is here, and the opportunity that lies within it
* Gaining presence in our lives
* Compulsive thinking and distractions
* The ability…
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Apr 16, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Metal and Metal – 5EF21
Easy or the most challenging? Metal/Metal relationships!
“To be in another’s presence, to feel connected, but not to need to talk all the time. It’s just a relief not to HAVE to talk. ” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Metal and Metal get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“The sex can be off the charts amazing!”
“Time doesn’t even really exist for Metals.”
“It’s also about that deep cosmic connection that is shared through touch.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
#InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group
Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Join Our Inner Cir…
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Apr 2, 2020
074 The Wandering Daoist: Presence
The Only Condition For Presence Is Love Itself… What is most important in your life? In this episode we take a different look at the COVID-19 Pandemic. Not one of fear, but one of presence. The ability to access the NOW moment. Most of us have never been given the opportunity to put ourselves first in our lifetime. We invite you to join us and discover what we can become and how much love we can feel.
“We’re coming back to what’s most important in our lives. We want to encourage everyone who’s listening to take a step back and just pause, just breathe.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The COVID-19 Pandemic
* What is most important in our lives?
* Putting yourself first
* The Wandering Daoists
* How the different Elemental Energetic types deal with all of this
* Where presence comes from Thought Quotes:
“Fear is the number one thing that takes us out of being present.”
“It’s not r…
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Mar 17, 2020
073 Spread Love, Not Fear: Put the Power of Healing into Your Own Hands
In this episode we talk about how Gua Sha and Acupressure can prevent your cold or flu from going deep into your body. Leta gives acu-points, Gua Sha techniques and other suggestions for self-care during this world health crisis. During uncertain times, it’s important that we tend to ourselves. If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you know the importance of water, food, sleep, exercise, and meditation. Self-care can help reduce symptoms of colds, flu, and viruses.
“How do we feel safe and secure and loving and not go into that fearful place that is happening right now?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How to care for yourself in a Pandemic
* What is an External Pathogenic Factor (EPF)?
* What are Wind, Phlegm, and Heat symptoms?
* How Chinese Medicine can help you stay safe and healthy
* The “Bouncer” immune system metaphor
* Gua Sha techniques and how they can help prevent the cold…
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Mar 13, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Earth and Earth – 5EF20
Easy or the most challenging? Fire/Fire relationships!
“Having that friend to me sounds like Heaven on Earth for an Earth person.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Earth and Earth get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Make sure you have at least one or two really good Earth people to ground you or keep you in the giving and receiving mode.”
“Every Earth person friend I know has at least one Earth friend in their circle… a Bestie!”
“All this compatibility sometimes poses a challenge. Earths make good friends but sometimes there isn’t that sexual attraction piece.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Mar 11, 2020
072 The Joy of Movement (Part 2)
Do you love or dread exercising? You can find the joy in movement by doing whatever comes with ease. Learn how to move your Qi! Movement is something you can do everyday, and that’s all exercise is…movement! Did you know that certain movements are more fun for the different elemental types? Listen-in and learn more about the joy of movement!
“We’ve come to use this word exercise to describe movement, and it’s become this dreaded word.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The dreaded word…exercise
* Movement for each Element
* Internal organs that benefit from different types of movement
* Pliability vs. Stretching vs. Flexiblity
* Finding joy in movement for Anyone Thought Quotes:
“During your exercise or right afterward do you smile to yourself and say I’m so glad I’m doing this, or I’m so glad I did it?”
“A forced thing is never a joyful thing.”
“Channel your inner Geko an…
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Mar 6, 2020
071 The Joy of Movement (Part 1)
Do you love or dread exercising? You can find the joy in movement by doing whatever comes with ease. Learn how to move your Qi! Movement is something you can do everyday, and that’s all exercise is…movement! Did you know that certain movements are more fun for the different elemental types? Listen-in and learn more about the joy of movement!
“We’ve come to use this word exercise to describe movement, and it’s become this dreaded word.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The dreaded word…exercise
* Movement for each Element
* Internal organs that benefit from different types of movement
* Pliability vs. Stretching vs. Flexiblity
* Finding joy in movement for Anyone Thought Quotes:
“During your exercise or right afterward do you smile to yourself and say I’m so glad I’m doing this, or I’m so glad I did it?”
“A forced thing is never a joyful thing.”
“Channel your inner Geko an…
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Feb 28, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Fire and Fire – 5EF19
Easy or the most challenging? Fire/Fire relationships!
“Fires are drawn to other fires like moths to a flame.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Fire and Fire get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Being with another Fire partner is double the fun, double the parties, and double the friends. It’s a social extravaganza.”
“The question is with two Fires: Who does the attracting and who is the attracted?”
“You have to take turns holding the mirror up to each other.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Feb 23, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Wood and Wood – 5EF18
Easy or the most challenging? Wood/Wood relationships!
“When two Woods meet, it’s like a little dance!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Wood and Wood get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Having two bosses and no underlings makes for a difficult and sometimes competitive household.”
“When they do find each other, connect, get each other, and have a good support system, I think that’s the key.”
“Every Wood needs to make sure their partner is satisfied.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Feb 19, 2020
070 The Allure of Distraction
Do you have an attraction to distraction? What is the role of entertainment in your life? How are you spending your free time? Billions of dollars are being spent just to get your attention! But not all distractions are evil… in fact some distractions that bring you laughter are even recommended for your Health Palace! Discover the redeeming values for you and your distractions. What can be eliminated, and what can be celebrated?!
“I promise you’ll have more fun doing vs. watching!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Distractions!
* Your two value words
* How you are spending your free time
* The redeeming values within your distractions
* The criteria we use to disconnect
* The value of personal contact vs. virtual contact
* The role of entertainment in your life
* The benefits of laughter for your Health Palace Thought Quotes:
“Water people need to disconnect. So that’s why I’m sayin…
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Feb 7, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Water and Wood – 5EF17
The Dynamic Duo of the Water and Wood Elements.
“They can get a lot of ‘bleep’ done!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Waters and Woods get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Together they’re unstoppable! Yeah, unstoppable like a little Sia… we could get in trouble by the Sia police… they could see us!”
“They’re always there for Woods in a very comforting way… in an I’ve Got Your Back kind of way. “
“Woods can help Waters. They can give them encouragement…” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Feb 5, 2020
069 This Time Next Year…
What do you want to be doing this time next year? Channel your inner groundhog or woodchuck and chuck out those old bad habits. Jump on the early Spring for motivation all year! Discover your virtues that are unique to you!
“Where do you want to be this time next year…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Year of the Rat! (Wood and Metal together)
* The conflict between Wood and Metal
* Wood Planning
* How to finally find balance in your life
* The 9 Palace domino effect
* An amazing vetting system for making decisions
* We talked about our Value Lists and how we made them!
* Using your “two words” to guide you this year Thought Quotes:
“We can solve our problems (challenges!) of the imbalance of the 9 Palaces from this system.”
“If you’re not happy about certain things in your life right now what are you gonna do about it? Where are you gonna be this time next year?”
“Go…
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Jan 23, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Metal and Water – 5EF16
Find your sacred couch and sink into it!
“Both are looking for that connection… it’s just that connection is a little different.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Metals and Waters get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“You could just say a sacred couch… they can just hang on it.”
“It’s so nice to go with someone that they don’t have to talk all the time!“
“Waters have a tendency to spill out all over the place.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Jan 22, 2020
068 The Post-Apocalyptic, I-Survived-the-Holidays Podcast
If you survived your family on the holidays… let’s talk about it! How to thrive at social events, not just survive. What do you do when you’ve changed, and you’re no longer in alignment with family and friends.
“Maybe you used to be in alignment, but now you’ve changed and you’re not in alignment anymore…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Social Compliance and the Holidays
* Be a Hero, Saint or Alchemist at social events
* The Holiday Authenticity “No Rule Rules”
* What is Chaotic Energy? Thought Quotes:
“Just Walk Away from the arguments… don’t take the bait!”
“I’m not the compliant type in general, maybe I’m more like a general disrupter. Maybe more the non-socially compliant person, but in a nice way!“
“You say ‘challenging’ like it’s a good thing… pushing your buttons, being passive aggressive, being short-tempered, angry, frustrated…” Links in thi…
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Jan 7, 2020
067 Start Your New Year’s Revolution Right Now!
What’s the difference between a New Year’s Resolution and a New Year’s Revolution? What’s holding you back from lasting change? Who’s holding you back? It’s time to move forward. Channel your inner honey badger!
“Honey Badger don’t care!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The I-Ching (our favorite I-Ching tool is at Divination.com)
* Why New Year’s Resolutions don’t work
* Change comes from within
* Revolution is massive change
* The 10 Steps of The Authenticity Revolution Thought Quotes:
“It can be scary or frightening when you change your identity because there’s no going back. Revolution is massive change… and it’s hard, and it’s chaotic… and it feels totally terrifying because you know it’s impossible to go back once you do it.”
“If you’re in an alternative universe and you’re listening, come back to this universe, this dimension and be in real time…“…
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Jan 3, 2020
Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Earth and Metal – 5EF15
Senses and sensibility… Earth and Metal make a nourishing couple on many levels.
“Earth and metal are both about their selfless desire to help others.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Earths and Metals get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“If Earth and Metal meet on sacred ground, then all will be well in the Earth/Metal realm.”
“Sometimes Earths and Metals clash. Earth likes to harvest the bounty and give it away, feeling abundant and prosperous. Metal likes to conserve and save, cherishing what’s most important.“
“Most importantly, Earths handle all the social communications in a partnership, which is a huge relief for Metals.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of…
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Dec 26, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Fire and Earth – 5EF14
Talk, talk and talk some more. The Social Butterflies of the Elemental world are the Fire/Earth couples!
“For long-term success, Fires need to keep that passion in play.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Woods and Fires get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Why are we only talking about the things the Fire person wants to talk about?”
“I think the other issue is Earth can be very vocal when they’re disappointed with their Fires, which is kind of like throwing a wet blanket on Fire self-esteem. You shovel Earth on a Fire to put it out.“
“Fire needs to know it can be forgiven and forgotten.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Fr…
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Dec 20, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Wood and Fire – 5EF13
Is your relationship like a bonfire? The relationship between Wood and Fire is encouraging on both sides as long as you don’t take things too seriously!
“Wood and Fire: The Power Playmates” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Woods and Fires get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Many people take Woods for granted… Fire doesn’t under-appreciate them at all.“
“Fires really want to be big in the world, but they’re just a little too shy.“
“Woods are the cheerleaders for the rest of the world, and Fires really need a lot of encouragement.” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free
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Dec 18, 2019
066 Hero, Saint, or Alchemist?
Are you more of a Knight, Saint, or Magician? How do you live your life… are you trying to fix problems, accept them, or harmonize them? Take a closer look at the how and the why you do what you do in the world! Alchemists choose to grow internally, while balancing and harmonizing with their external world. Listen in as we have a convo about the ease of rising above the suffering. And we tell a few jokes along the way. Laughing is not optional.
“Life invariably ends up delivering more good stuff than you could ever have imagined when you live life without what you call in Chinese Medicine…Rebellious Qi!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is the Hero?
* The tendency for Woods to be the Hero at times.
* Using the Nine Palaces to understand life’s challenges.
* What is the Saint?
* The flow of life and the “Saint Trick”
* The “maybe” story.
* What is the Alchemist?
* External vs.…
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Dec 5, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Opposites Attract Like Earth and Water – 5EF12
Are you a fan of muddy water? The relationship between Earth and Water could get messy, but it doesn’t have to be! Earths love the excitement that Waters bring into their lives, and Waters can enjoy being guided by an Earth’s support. What happens when Waters become too unpredictable, and Earths become too analytical you ask? Come jump into our dirty, muddy, Earth Water episode!
“Earths love the excitement and variability that water has to offer” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Earths and Waters get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Earths love the intrigue and want to dig deep to get to know those Waters.“
“Earths tend to plan and be predictable and Waters tend not to plan too much.“
“If Earth tries to keep their Water in a box… alright let’s just say in a bowl, who keeps Water in a box? A box of wine maybe–that’s their special Water!” Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love…
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Dec 4, 2019
065 Out with the Old, in with the New… Habits, that is!
You are what you think! What is your identity? Are you really living the life you want? Do you have beliefs that are limiting your ability to create new healthy habits? Maybe it’s time to change your identity and stop trying to negotiate with yourself! Listen in as we talk about being All-In.
“You can’t change a habit until you change your identity.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Limiting Beliefs
* Leta’s story about coffee and Jaye’s story about sleep!
* How to form an identity, belief, and habit
* Thinking Brain vs. Reptilian Brain
* Accountability vs. self-accountability
* Baby-micro goals! Cute!
* How to reverse engineer what you want to achieve Thought Quotes:
“Heck I even had to take out the dog at 8:00 vs. 11:00. I even had to change my dog’s identity!”
“The way I understand it is–and I defer to any brain scientists out there–but the lower brain…”
“I’m sur…
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Nov 28, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Opposites Attract Like Wood and Earth – 5EF11
Who are you when push comes to shove? Woods get Earths moving, but how much bossy pants is too much bossy pants?… Where can Woods and Earths find the roots of common ground?
“If Earth and Wood can get out of their own way and make it work together, they can get a lot of bleeeeep done in the world.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Woods and Earths get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Earths like to deliver on tasks for someone they like and respect.“
“Wood needs to learn the value of the thoughtfulness that the Earths bring to the table.“
“Together Wood and Earth can really share their love of home: Wood loves to have roots, and Earths love their home.“ Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get…
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Nov 26, 2019
064 Are you stallin’ or are you ALL in?
Is self-cultivation something you’re thinking about or doing? Talking the talk and walking the walk is where we are heading with Season 4 – “All In!” Are you All In in your own life? Whether self-cultivation is now part of your day-to-day or not, we want to help jumpstart or reaffirm your journey!
“It’s a journey of one that you could bring your friends along with!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Types of Self-Cultivation
* Forms of movement or exercise (move the Chi!)
* Journaling or writing affirmations, gratitude, etc.
* Meditations
* Self-Care
* Learning
* Creative outlets for your body and mind
* And so many more
* Cultivating your own “garden”
* Making new habits and replacing old habits
* Time mismanagement
* Self-neglect Thought Quotes:
“If it feels like a chore why would you keep doing it?”
“New habits are super easy… it’s about replacing the old ha…
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Nov 14, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Opposites Attract Like Wood and Metal – 5EF10
Do you like to take orders or give them? Who’s boss in the bedroom? Find out how Wood and Metal get along or not… Guess who’s in danger when the Wood and Metal clash?
“In terms of opposites attracting, sometimes Metal and Wood are quite attracted to each other… they share a lot of commonalities.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Wood and Metal get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Who else to champion something important to Metal than a strong and amazing Wood partner?“
“The only type of person Wood will bow down to is Metal.“
“Woods don’t take orders from very many people in the world.“ Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book…
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Nov 11, 2019
063 Examining the Big Buts: Putting Virtues into Action
Do you have a lot of big buts in your life… reasons why you’re not doing or being all you want to do or be? Do you want more? Do you want to transform? Examine your life and put the Daoist Virtues into action… Courage, Authority, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Acceptance so you can free yourself and be authentically you.
“Finding and living your authenticity is key to this idea of Happy on the Way to Happiness… We want to arrive at the Happiness, but what about the trip there?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Courage is the first step to authenticity
* Brené Brown‘s courage to speak her truth
* The difference between Earth and Wood Courage
* Do you have the Courage to take the steps for your authenticity
* Being a parent and being your authentic self
* Authority – are you able to follow-through?
* Are you in charge
* Can you be empowered
* Gratitude — appreciating all that you…
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Nov 9, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Opposites Attract Like Fire and Metal – 5EF9
Some like it hot, some like it chill. What to do if you are in a relationship with Fire and Metal Elements. Opposites attract and this can go both ways. Connection is where they meet and melt. Listen in as we discuss the good and the challenging aspects of Fire and Metal together.
“Metals can’t stand any amount of fake-ness and they see right through it!†By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Fire and Metal get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“Fires and Metals can meet through connection.“
“Letting the conversation have physical space… room to breathe, think…. a moment of silence is like gold for Metals.“
“Metals have to be willing to expose something personal.“ Links in this Episode:
The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodca…
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Oct 31, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Opposites Attract Like Water and Fire – 5EF8
Some like it hot, some like it chill. What to do if you are in a relationship with Water and Fire Elements. Opposites attract and this can go both ways. Funny and exciting, and then suddenly contentious. Listen in as we discuss the good and the challenging aspects of Water and Fire together.
“Whenever we feel bored with ourselves, we gravitate to the person who is going to spice up our lives, add a little excitement, maybe a little unpredictable.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How Water and Fire get along (or not) Thought Quotes:
“The easiest thing a Water can do, is just let Fires just go do their thing.“
“You’re going to get burnt out or you’re going to get put out.“
“It’s about acceptance.“ Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your f…
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Oct 31, 2019
062 Accept to Surrender – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Does Surrendering sound scary? Hard? Like something foreign to you? How can you learn to find forgiveness? How can you truly let go and become comfortable with any loss or regrets in your life? The 5th Daoist Virtue is Surrender, but we like to call it Acceptance (it sounds a little less scary and more peaceful!). Listen in as we discuss where to find Trust with a capital T… and here’s a little secret… it’s not where most people are looking.
“Letting go and let the water flow…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Surrender vs. Acceptance
* Obsessive thinking
* Learning Trust but not Acceptance
* Finding forgiveness for those who have led you astray
* Getting comfortable with loss
* Trust with a capital T and where you can find it!
* Want to accept some homework? Think of something or someone you lost. Maybe you still have regrets. Imagine yourself accepting that loss. Imagine the hole in yo…
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Oct 26, 2019
Five Element Fridays – Want to Know Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy? – 5EF7
Do you want to get along better in the world. Imagine all the people, living life in peace … through energy. Listen in as we talk about the three types of energetic relationships.
“It’s amazing how often our Elemental Energies are causing “clashes” in everyday interactions without us knowing that it’s happening.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* An overview of the three types of energetic relationships: Nourishing, Controlling and Same/Same Thought Quotes:
“Controlling relationships can naturally be a little spicy and energized but can also be contentious.“
“If someone is being insulting, seemingly for no reason, then that’s also likely to be a Control cycle problem“
“Or you’re both just Wood and fighting over who’s top dog.“ Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT…
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Oct 24, 2019
061 Forgiveness = Freedom
Do you put family first and yourself last? Does duty and your obligations zap your freedom to be yourself? Is Loyalty more important than your destiny? Listen in as we discuss the Metal Virtue of Forgiveness. Learn to Cultivate advanced forgiveness with Ho’oponopono and be FREE in your life.
“The virtue of Forgiveness is walking away without resentment.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Metal Element is all about letting go!
* If Metals get tweaked, they can really hold a grudge for a long long time.
* Sometimes Metals really feel these duties to their families more than most of us.
* The virtue of Forgiveness is walking away without resentment.
* The benefit of cultivating your Forgiveness. Thought Quotes:
“If I said that to my parents… I don’t think they would have said, ‘Oh look how independent she is, what a great thinker, yay!’ I would have had to run and run fast.”
“Loyalt…
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Oct 17, 2019
Five Element Fridays Wood Goal Setting – 5EF6
Don’t be a quitter! What is a good Wood Strategy? Woods are master strategists. We all need to get in touch with our Wood Element to do goal setting. But even Woods can struggle with their goals…if they overdo and overload!
“We all need to get in touch with our Wood element!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Woods are goal setters and strategists
* Wood struggles
* Delegating to people who are not uber capable
* Too many goals
* Micro goals
* Prioritizing goals
* Doing what truly inspires you until you get bored Thought Quotes:
“The Q word to me is like the F word.”
“I don’t think I have that high of a bar. It’s just perfection.”
“Remember, you can bench some of those good ideas for a rainy day. Oh boy was that a sports reference? That was pretty good for you I’ll give you a B+” Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google…
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Oct 15, 2019
060 What’s your Attitude on Gratitude?
Are you grateful? Do you see the constant good in your life? What’s your attitude on gratitude? When an Earth is at their best, they are filled with gratitude and living in the season of never-ending-harvest! So start your morning routines, get out your journals, and begin moving towards the solution, not the problem!
“Stuckness is Suckness!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Gratitude!
* The grateful 4’s and our morning routine
* An attitude of gratitude adjustment
* Finding mercy for yourself
* Harvest time of the year and the Earth Season
* The hedgehog and complaining
* The hedgehog challenge: can you stop complaining all day and be grateful for the things in your life? Take the Hedgehog Challenge – No Complaining Thought Quotes:
“When you have gratitude you can have mercy on yourself.”
“A little bit of gratitude in your life is like plugging into an outlet.”
“You can find a…
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Oct 3, 2019
Five Element Fridays Water Goal Setting – 5EF5
Water is POWERFUL! Their stamina and ambition are unstoppable when achieving goals if they can learn to harness their energy effectively. But what happens if they freeze?? Tap into the Wood inside you or even a Wood friend to help you get moving!
“We need to tap into our Water to get bleep done!†By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Water superpowers of stamina and ambition
* Water’s biggest challenge
* The amazing Water marathon runner Courtney Dauwalter!
* How Water can wait too long, or even freeze!
* How Water can find the Wood to help them! Thought Quotes:
“Another strength of Water is being patient. They’ll wait for the right moment, and sometimes that right moment won’t come for a long time.”
“Wood and Water work really well together. It’s the drive and the strategy!”
“The cure for any Water woes are getting out of your head and getting in the present moment.” Link…
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Oct 3, 2019
059 Are you the BOSS of YOU?
Why is it so hard to become the BOSS of YOU? Where can you find your Authority? Authority is a Fire Virtue and everyone has Fire in them somewhere! Fires like to be perceived well by their peers and their community, so it can be hard to find their own Authority. If you’re having some Fire challenges, the solution may be to start being accountable to… yourself! Stop all the worrying and stresses and create the life you always dream about! Start, in the name of love! Listen in and join The Minority Who Have Authority!
“With Authority comes responsibility.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What Fires really want!
* What Fires really hate!
* How to turn Morality into Authority
* What is the Supreme Controller
* The societal norms with children and Authority
* The serious side effects of worrying and the Health Palace
* The importance of accountability
* Authority Work: Are you willing to be the…
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Sep 26, 2019
Five Element Fridays Metal Goal Setting – 5EF4
Metals’ goal setting strengths come from their ability to be precise, organize a physical space, accountability, and possess truth and integrity. Jump on that magic Metal carpet ride!
“Reach the unreachable star!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Organizing a physical space
* Thinking in black and white or shades of gray
* Truth and integrity
* How Metals’ are with confrontation
* The duty to be responsible
* A love of service and wandering Thought Quotes:
“I like fudge. I think sometimes fudging helps you achieve your goals from the Wood perspective, until it bites you in the bleeeep.”
“We can all benefit from the Metal in us to hold ourselves accountable to our commitments.”
“If you’re stuck in Metal and the world around you is the excuse for not doing what you want, activate your Wood to make some changes!” Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available i…
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Sep 25, 2019
058 Do You Have the Courage to Put Yourself First?
Are you courageous enough to be selfish or do you tend to be the cowardly lion? Find the courage to do and be what you really want in life! It’s time to take a look at our societal values and make them more about YOU, YOU, YOU… find the Win/Win in your own life. Muster the courage and find baby steps to make changes.
“Our souls have longing…”
“Muster the courage despite the fear.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Practicing what you preach
* The individual virtues vs. societal virtues
* Putting yourself first
* Selfishness
* The Five Elements and the individual virtues Leta and Jaye (and Xena) out climbing on a perfect day. Thought Quotes:
“Courage doesn’t mean a lack of fear, it means doing something even though you’re afraid.”
“People restrict themselves for so long that they go through a midlife transition.”
“The courage virtue is the courage to be your authentic self.…
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Sep 20, 2019
Five Element Fridays Earth Goal Setting – 5EF3
Earths’ goal setting strengths come from their ability to think things through, play it safe, take care of themselves, and keep it appropriate. Earth’s rock!
“Earths can better serve everyone else by spending a little time taking care of themselves.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Goal setting and thinking it through
* Earth, The Home Palace, and the safe container
* The importance of social compliance for Earths
* Taking care of yourself
* Reading books, walks in nature, taking a bath! Thought Quotes:
“Home is the safe container from where we launch our ambitions from.”
“We need some spontaneity, but we also need some safety.”
“In order to set and achieve goals, you have to be able to think it through.” Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.co…
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Sep 18, 2019
057 Learn to Become a Virtue Virtuoso!
What are the modern day virtues? Are they liberating you or imprisoning you in your life? Does society hold you down? Do you ever want to run away to the middle of nowhere? It’s okay, we talk about this and more… listen and find out how an Alchemist can move through the world and become a Virtue Virtuoso!
“We want to be limitless!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How to be free and still be a part of your community or society.
* The 5 Confucian Virtues
* How each of the Five Elements connects to the Virtues
* The worst thing that can even happen to someone
* The Alchemist’s Path
* Society and guilt
* HW: How do you exhibit these 5 Virtues (or not) in your life? Thought Quotes:
“Human connection is one of the greatest sources of happiness.”
“Being kicked out of your community can be the most painful things that can happen to a human being.”
“You can run away to the North Pole i…
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Sep 12, 2019
Five Element Fridays Fire Goal Setting – 5EF2
Do you ever put yourself first? How do you set and achieve your goals? Are you Shiny? Do you stuff everything into every minute of each day? Do you have passion in your heart? Access your Fire Element to find your passions and motivation.
“You really need to have all Five Elements to set and achieve your goals. And luckily you have all Five Elements within you!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Goal Setting by each of the Elements
* Fire’s passion and aligning it with your heart
* The Shiny Bubbles syndrome
* The Stuffing (Turducken) syndrome – time management challenges
* Putting yourself first…what a concept! Thought Quotes:
“If you really want to master your Five Elements, it’s like an alchemical process… you need all of them to get what you want.”
“Fire is the key to our motivation in life!”
“First you have to light a fire in your heart to get something done.” Links in th…
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Sep 11, 2019
056 Free Your Heart
Whooo are you? Who, who, who, who? We really wanna know! The Daoist belief is this is all an illusion, so let’s start telling different stories, honoring our suffering, and become better watchers in our lives. Time to let go of *bleep* from the past that is holding you back. So how are you going to let go of your Tentacles and those pesky Triggers? Listen in to our conversation about tendrils, tentacles and triggers… oh my.
“A free heart is what we want!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Setting your heart free
* How to release your Tentacles
* Authenticity and freedom
* Trading your problems away
* How to deal with suffering
* Inherited Tentacles Thought Quotes:
“If we are not free we are not being authentic.”
“Leave your temple and you’re free!”
“The suffering isn’t the issue. You honor the suffering. Remedy the conditions that cause the suffering and transform, or just feel…
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Sep 6, 2019
Five Element Fridays Intro – 5EF1
Introvert, Extrovert or Extra-Vert?!
“You get an Element, and you get an Element, and you get an Element, and you get an Element, and you get an Element! Everybody gets an Element… and it’s Friday.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Which Elements are extroverted and which Elements are introverted?
* How does society and our upraising affect your introverted or extroverted-ness?
* Be the Watcher (Eckhart Tolle-style) to discover your Elements. Thought Quotes:
“That’s the Extra-verts, not the Extro, the Extra!”
“There are a couple exceptions to this Introvert/Extrovert rule…””
“You might be confused based on how you were brought up.” Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play)
Be The Observer – Eckhart Tolle
Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connect…
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Sep 3, 2019
055 Don’t Pull My Trigger!
Do you get triggered easily by the little things in your life? Do basic fears, feelings of disconnection and annoyances seem all too familiar to you? Listen to our conversation and see if it’s time to free yourself from these basic Triggers.
“Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them” — Eckhart Tolle By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Our newest addition to the podcast, Five Element Friday!
* What are Triggers? How do they effect our Tentacles?
* Our 3 Needs: Survival, Connection, Individuality
* 4 Common Triggers: Fear, Guilt, Loneliness, Annoyances (there can be many more!)
* Triggerwork: Which triggers get your Tentacles going? Who’s pulling your Trigger?? Thought Quotes:
“Triggers are feelings.”
“You sleep if you’re sleep deprived, you eat if you’re hungry, and maybe you say the big scary two-letter word “N-O!””
“We first experience a feel…
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Aug 21, 2019
054 Untangle Your Heart!
What’s holding you back from a free heart and a pure heart? Be the observer of your heart and the tentacles that have taken hold. What triggers you on a daily basis? You may not be an Octopus, but you might have tentacles!
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” — Eckhart Tolle By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Your “Kraken” Tentacles, and a few suggestions on what they might look like!
* A Free Heart and a Child-Like Mind
* The first four Tentacles that create a feeling of Lack
* Three more Tentacles that give you a false sense of Control
* How our Tentacles can turn our lives into an episode of “Hoarders”
* Heart-work: How do the Tentacles appear in your life? Learn to identify your Tentacles and what triggers you. Thought Quotes:
“There’s not a hierarchy of trauma.”
“We essentially create our own Tentacles. Because of our in…
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Aug 9, 2019
053 Happy Tendrils to You!
Are you searching for a Heart of Gold? Is your Heart free? Tend to your tendrils and look inside.
“Everything you want is because you think you will feel better in the having it.” –Abraham-Hicks By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Pursuit of Happiness – will it make you happy?
* Ice Cream Cones and the 3 second rule
* Turning on your light in your dark Scooby-Doo cavern
* A Pure Heart
* Avatar-like Heart Tendrils in all of us
* Tentacles and the Seven Deadly sins Thought Quotes:
“A pure heart is a free heart!”
“Our spirits are like gold, gold is a metal that never tarnishes.”
“From the outer heart there are all these tendrils, which are like our blood vessels, but metaphorically, let’s think of them more like a system of activation… we call it in Chinese Medicine “the Network of Animation.” Links in this Episode:
The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store…
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Jul 31, 2019
052 Mo Gawdat – Solve For Happy – Part 2
Have you ever wondered if Happiness could be solved for you? For everyone? Have you ever wished you could simply be Happier in your life? Best-selling author and Google X engineer, Mo Gawdat did just that! He wrote a fantastic book called Solve For Happy! Join us as we have a conversation with Mo, on these very special podcasts – we hope you get Happy on the way to Happiness.
“We have everything, but we can’t find what we want most, happiness.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
In this Pod, we talked about:
* Immortality
* Interpretation of Quantum physics theories
* Wu Wei
* Be Learn Do model
* Left vs. Right brain
* Masculine and feminine qualities
* The Home Palace
* Fear
* Trust with a capital T Thought Quotes:
“This is what blows you away. The scientific method tells you to question everything other than the scientific method tells you.”
“If they didn’t question that assumption, and they decided the worl…
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Jul 23, 2019
051 Mo Gawdat – Solve For Happy – Part 1
Have you ever wondered if Happiness could be solved for you? For everyone? Have you ever wished you could simply be Happier in your life? Best-selling author and Google X engineer, Mo Gawdat did just that! He wrote a fantastic book called Solve For Happy! Join us as we have a conversation with Mo, on these very special podcasts – we hope you get Happy on the way to Happiness.
“We have everything, but we can’t find what we want most, happiness.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
In this Pod, we talked about:
* Moonshot Projects
* Mo’s son Ali, and his death
* The Stories we create
* Good and Bad
* The Grieving approach in Daoism
* The Stages of Alchemy
* Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon flying
* Supertramp
* Treating yourself like you treat your loved ones
* Mo’s swap test for the 9 Palaces
* The Matrix and Inception movies
* Masculine and Feminine qualities Thought Quotes:
“If I’d ask Ali, would you give y…
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Jul 16, 2019
050 Happy on the Way to Happiness
Do you ever feel happy but think there must be more? What is the fundamental way that each Element can find happiness inside them? Each Element has a slightly different way to achieve their maximum potential of happy. We give you our insights for each of the Five Elements that will hopefully help you create more happiness than ever before!
“What is happy for one person can be totally different for the next person.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The interview coming up next with the author of “Solve For Happy,” Mo Gawdat!
* A review of the motivations for each Element
* His Holiness The Dalai Lama and his book, The Art of Happiness
* What Happiness means to each Elemental Type
* Water: Positive expectations or anticipation
* Metal: Freedom to be in Wu Wei
* Earth: A deep sense of inner belonging
* Fire: The light and love inside of you
* Wood: Engagement and peace within an activity Tho…
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Jul 10, 2019
049 The BIG Astrology question! Plus, other Listeners’ Q&A’s that will rock your world!
Do you have stars in your eyes? Are the Five Elements & Astrology connected? Energy vs. Astrology…the big question… Are they the same? What is the BIG difference.? Are you Fire or Water? Do you need more excitement in your life? We answer several listener questions on this Q&A podcast and talk a little about our “Happy” Season 3 which kicks off next episode!!
“We can’t say for sure what dictates our inherent nature” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Why you might not want to mix Astrology and the 5 Elements unless you’re a super rock star astrologist!
* Why it’s hard to trace what dictates our nature
* Chinese Astrology vs. Western Astrology
* The difference between Water and Fire Elemental excitement
* Water intensity
* Fire light-heartedness
* How the top two combinations of Fire/Water or Water/Fire might be expressed differently
* The Rebellious Chi Meditation
* Concentrating o…
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Jul 2, 2019
048 Get Schooled on Your Kids! Five Elements Q&A
Is your child having trouble in school or at home? Have you thought about medication or used it with not-so- great results? In our society today, schools can be tough for all of the Five Elements to maneuver through. Home life and school life can often lead to confusion for students, parents, teachers and all those who want to make a real difference in your kid’s life. In this “educational” episode, we have special guest Mia Gray, a school adjustment counselor, who has been practicing the Five Element theories with her students for years!
“In this society, what falls into normal is very narrow.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Wood children understanding things fast, getting bored easily, and needing leadership roles
* How to help Fire children to be social and their mood swings
* Earth children having more trouble at home than in school, and why Earth children can get teased and sometimes bullied…
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Jun 19, 2019
The Align Your Heart with What I Really Want Meditation
The goal of this meditation is give yourself some time to align your heart with the answer to the What do I really want question from the What do you really want meditation. If you have not completed the What do I really Want meditation, please start there.
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Jun 18, 2019
047 Get Your Ganesh On – Removing Your Nine Palace Obstacles!
Stories create our identity, but what happens when those stories aren’t truly who we are? How do we identify the stories that are traumatic or holding us back in life? These stories, usually can be traced back to a specific challenge you’re experiencing within one of your Nine Palaces! Listen in for our conversation about stories, removing obstacles, and more… Get out of your own way and get in the Wu Wei!
“You can go your whole life believing stories that are just not true.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How stories create our identity
* How to identify the story that is holding you back
* Stories that are within each of the Nine Palaces
* Identifying fear, guilt, shame, or blame
* The trap of self-fulfilling prophecies
* The importance of truly wanting to change in your life
* Accountability for what we want and don’t want in our life Thought Quotes:
“People are really hard on the…
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Jun 11, 2019
046 There’s No Palace like Home – The Home Palace
The Home-Sweet-Home Palace. When we complete the Earth Palace of Home, our work in this lifetime is essentially done! This can take a lifetime to do, or not! It’s time to connect with the Divine in Pod 46 and see where you are in the 9 Palaces. Listen in to our conversation about life, love and some of our thoughts that make up the Home Palace. There’s no Palace like Home… There’s no Palace like Home… There’s no Palace like Home (clicking your heels is optional).
“Maybe we are really just travelers. This lifetime, this place on earth is just a trip. And when we die we get to go back to the real home.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What happens when we complete the Home Palace?
* Why we’re all trying to get to the Home Palace
* Why Earths are always at the center of everything
* How Earths are so good at holding space for people
* Why every Palace is an Earth Palace
* Why this Palace…
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Jun 5, 2019
045 Live Long and Prosper(ity) – The Prosperity Palace
What’s the difference between being wealthy and prosperous? Pod 45 dives into the Fire Palace of Prosperity! Listen to find out why Billionaires are giving away half of their money, and how the circulation of money makes the universe go round.
“Be inspired and then be inspiring!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The difference between being wealthy and prosperous
* Why Prosperity is about having MORE than enough
* How you can be prosperous with money, time, energy, love, and more!
* If your Prosperity Palace is not doing well, take a hard look at your other Palaces
* How it would feel to give away half of what you have
* How judgement can get in the way of our Prosperity: Giving without strings attached and the problem with giving without a heart connection
* Homework: Do you have enough money to pay your own bills? When is the last time you were debt free? Are you going on vacations or having a…
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May 21, 2019
044 Are You a Smarty Pants or a Wise-Asp? – The Wisdom Palace
What’s the real difference between being smart and wise? Pod 44 dives into the second Water Palace of Wisdom! Listen to find out why BOTH are a good thing! Water people are born with a wisdom that can take the rest of the Elemental types 10,000 hours to master. But just being “book smart” isn’t going to get you the Wisdom you might be looking for. It’s actually letting go of knowledge that brings you true wisdom. For a Water it’s all about trusting in the moment that you’ll make the right decision. That’s why Waters are so good in emergencies! Start thriving in the now moment and discover a Wisdom that’s as powerful as the bottom of the ocean.
“A smart person will give you smart answers, but a wise person will ask you smart questions.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The difference between being smart and wise
* Being in the NOW moment
* Why Waters are best in an emergency
* Where Wat…
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May 10, 2019
043 Find Time to Play… with Yourself – The Creativity Palace
When is the last time you gave yourself permission to be Creative? What is creative in your life today? Do you play in your life or just fulfill obligations? What is your legacy?
“It’s about making something from ourselves that we end up loving even more than ourselves because we created it… Those are our children, which can be our creative children.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How this palace ties in with “The Zone,” or Wu Wei. The power of creative force…
* Why this is often the first Palace to get “the boot”
* The connection between the Metal Element and your legacy
* Why waiting for “the right time” to be creative or have children is not a great idea… How not following your creative urge can lead to illness
* How to give yourself permission to be creative
* Why adoption can also fulfill your creativity
* Being honest with your partner about wanting or not wanting chil…
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May 6, 2019
The What Do I Really Want Meditation
The goal of this meditation is to ask your higher self what you really want. Traditionally alchemists went on retreat to ask this question. Today, your meditation is your little retreat away from the demands of life. Putting aside your family, your boss and coworkers, your parents, children, or friends needs, what does your heart really want?
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Apr 26, 2019
042 We Are All On a Journey Together – The Travel Palace
Are you traveling or are you virtually traveling through social media, TV, or your computer? Do you want to travel more in your life? Do you have any adventure in your day-to-day life. It’s time to break your habitual tendencies and your adventure on! The Travel/Global/Adventure Palace is #6 of the Nine Palaces.
“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Number 42 and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
* Boredom is not good. We need to jump into life.
* Challenge your habitual way of living.
* More and more people are fulfilling their travel palace through Instagram and TV. They’re not getting their butts off the couch.
* It’s a mindset. You can do an adventure at the grocery store.
* We’re all travelers. We are borrowing time. We’re visiting for a number of years and going back from whence we came from.
* Metal magic carpet ride.
* Whe…
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Apr 25, 2019
Entering the Mystery Gate
The intention of this meditation is to begin your Alchemy journey and enter the Mystery Gate. To begin Alchemy, you must be willing to enter the dark gate...like parting the veil of mystery. You do not know what lies behind this dark gate, but you are willing to put yourself first and brave the darkness and the unknown...knowing that there will be light at the end of the tunnel, and you will discover what lies behind the gate.
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Apr 17, 2019
041 Show Me the Money! – The Wealth Palace
Become limitless. Wealth is a mindset of abundance. The Wealth Palace (also called the Abundance palace) can affect all the palaces. How many decisions a day do you make based on money? Does your happiness depend on how much money you have? Whether you’re rich or poor or somewhere in between, the Wealth Palace is a game of mental tug of war. What is your mindset? Stop being handcuffed by money—with either lacking or scarcity feelings–and start to find limitless resources! Wealth can also be about other resources, not just money.
“It’s not just about making money, it’s a mindset of abundance. Opening doors, breaking down obstacles. It’s a mindset of yes please!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The mindset of “yes please!” Being open to abundance
* The obstacles we create to prevent us from true wealth
* Fears about money can creep into your other palaces
* How important the Wood virtue o…
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Apr 5, 2019
040 Stay Heathy by preventing a cold before it catches YOU!
Tap into your Wood Element (of the Five Elements) to stay healthy! Want to create consistent health in your life on a daily basis? This episode is a convo about the fundamental questions of “why” we get sick and the very first steps you can take to stop a cold in its tracks. Learn about multiple Acupressure “Cold Points” and the ancient healing art of Gua Sha. Start creating the uncommon cold in your life and feel great all year long!
“What if we gave each other permission to take time off from work and go have fun? Or go rest and sleep for no reason at all?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How to stay healthy every day–all year long.
* Think about heath on a daily basis by tapping into your Wood element.
* Acupressure techniques for preventing sickness
* Gua Sha scraping at the first signs of a cold
* The importance of taking “health days” to prevent sickness
* #IFeelGreatButUsingASi…
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Mar 20, 2019
Relax Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Doors Meditation
This Inspired Action Podcast meditation is the first meditation to start with. It's a general relaxation and beginner's guided meditation. The goal of this meditation is to relax your body, clear your mind, and allow universal (cosmic) energy to fill you up before you begin your daily meditation.
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Mar 20, 2019
039 For Better Sleep… Let That Bleep Go!
Are you getting what you need in the sleep department? Are you struggling with daily bad sleep habits? Listen as we talk more about the 9 Palaces, the Health Palace, and how Sleep is important to your overall health. Health hacks and movement of Qi as well as one helpful “cheat” if you can’t get enough exercise.
“Sleep is a time of letting go of your resistance… When you go to bed at night… you are releasing resistance and that means you get to reset your body. That reset is so essential to your overall health.“ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Sleep is a critical aspect of your Health Palace
* Strategies for better sleep:
* Daily meditation
* Turning off your electronics 1-2 hour before bed
* Reading an old-school physical book
* Making rules and boundaries around your nightly routine
* Blocking the light in your space (covering electronic lights and black-out curtains)
* Getting the…
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Mar 8, 2019
038 What the Health is Still Going On? (Part 2)
Is your Health important to you? Why do you do things to yourself that are not always healthy? Do you even want to live a healthy life? What is Clean Eating, and how can you do it more? Can you choose to make changes? Why the Health Palace really matters?
“If you ask 10 people what to eat, you’re going to get 10 different answers. “ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Health Palace belongs to the Wood Element – the element of decision making
* The Water Element is about doubt and fear or Trust with a capital “T”
* Simple strategies… what are the healthy options?
* When you cook yourself, you get to pick your own ingredients. Cooking with clean ingredients…
* Clean eating – eliminating processed foods. Eating more healthy vegetables, fruits, local meats, organic. Eliminating dyes and additives… taking the crap out that’s not needed. Reading ingredient labels.
* Identifying your foo…
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Feb 25, 2019
037 What the Health is Going On?
Are you in Perfect health? Are you obsessed with every detail of what you eat, wear, or do for exercise? Or do you barely pay attention to those details? What is keeping you from perfect health? How to shift your identity in your Health Palace. How to find a balance that works for YOU with all this conflicting information out in the world. Is it time to have this conversation…with yourself?
“Laughter is the best medicine. Life doesn’t have to always be serious. “ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Health is the domino palace — if your Health goes down all of your palaces start to fall
* Change your identity, combat the Lizard Brain. Jim Fortin’s approach.
* Floating downstream – Release Rebellious Qi meditation (see Inspired Action App for free download). The acu-point for Rebellious Qi is called “Not At Ease” (Stomach 19).
* Doable strategies for change, not stressful strategies
* HOMEWOR…
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Feb 18, 2019
036 Are You a Control-Freak or a Super-Freak? | Your Love Palace and the Five Elements
Love is in the air… are you feeling it? Learn about the Who, the What, and the Why in the Relationship palace. How does your Element affect your Relationship Palace in the 9 palaces. Are you getting what you need in the Love Department? Are you a giver or a taker? The Five Elements and how they relate to your relationships. The only person you can change is yourself.
“If you’re married to a zebra, don’t ask them to become a leopard. Learn to love the stripes.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* How the Five Elements relate to each other:
* Same/Same Relationships: Wood/Wood, Fire/Fire, Earth/Earth, Metal/Metal, Water/Water
* Nourishing Relationships: Wood/Fire, Fire/Earth, Earth/Metal, Metal/Water, Water/Wood
* Control Relationships: Earth/Water, Water/Fire, Fire/Metal, Metal/Wood, Wood/Earth Thought Quotes:
“One of you is more like a child. And the other of you plays more of a parental role.…
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Feb 11, 2019
035 LOVE | Want It, Find It, Keep It!
Do you want an extra ordinary relationship? It’s all about loving yourself first. Better relationships start HERE.
“This is all about you. All capitals… Y-O-U!“ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Relationship with yourself – loving yourself
* Having a partner – romantic relationships. Are you happy in that relationship? Are you thriving or just surviving?
* Yes, I’m happy.
* Questioning it the whole time
* Shouldn’t be in my relationship but stay for the kids, money, etc.
* Looking for love: Manifest the person you really want. What Element do you want?
* Ho’opononpono – Advanced Forgiveness: Say this in your mind while thinking about your partner…
* I’m sorry
* Please forgive me
* Thank you
* I love you
* Phlegm – eating sugar allows you to stay in a difficult situation/relationship
* Homework:
* Make a list of the things you want to be different in your re…
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Feb 1, 2019
034 Nine Palaces – Career Palace | Love It or Leave It?
Do you have a job, or do you have a career? Are you always training to do something? Who are you when you show up at work? What is work for you? Understand the Nine Palaces a little more, starting with the Career Palace. When did The “F-Word” become Fun? Do you have a passion for work? Why the Nine Palaces are like Trivial Pursuit, Parcheesi, and the Game of Life. Do you want to understand more about your career palace? Can you walk away for happiness?
“Fun is such a dirty word. What are you doing for fun? When did the F-word become Fun?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* 8 Palaces and the 9th is Home. You want to get home.
* Deep dive into the 9 Palaces – Career, Relationship, Health, Wealth, Home, Travel/Adventure, Creativity/Children, Wisdom, Prosperity
* The Magic Square and the Nine Palaces
* Career is a Water Element palace — Waters sometimes obsessively acquire skills.
* Job is what you…
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Jan 22, 2019
033 Positive Action Speaks Louder than Words
Can you be Honest with yourself? Honesty is your first step to your DIY Life Strategy. Can you hold yourself Accountable? What will change in your life if YOU don’t change? Is it Time to shift your identity? Do you have a compelling reason for change? Being non-judgmental is huge.
“I truly feel that Inspired Action and positive action are more powerful than words. You can use positive thinking all day long, but until you get some positive action, things are not going to change.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* DIY Life Strategy
* Step 1: Honesty – the buck stops here. No more excuses.
* If you could fix yourself what would you change?
* How many decisions do you make every day based on money?
* Where is your career? Do you have a job or a career.
* Relationship — do you have one or want one?
* Health–how’s you health? Do you want to lose weight, get in shape, or start a new routine?…
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Jan 17, 2019
032 Can you Coach Yourself to Happy?
What is an Alchemical Life Strategist? Can you DIY as a Coach and do you EVEN want to? Are you dabbling or are you ALL IN – in your own life? Can you ask yourself the tough questions?
“If you keep doing the same thing over and over… You’re not getting what you want or even close to your goal, but you think it’s going to happen. What’s going to change?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* What is an Alchemical life strategist?
* Body mind and spirit balance.
* Happiness–what level of happiness are you?
* Positive action is Inspired Action.
* Three groups of people:
* Haven’t discovered their passion yet
* Know what their passion is, but haven’t figured out how to follow it
* Are pursuing their passion but need some strategies to fulfill their full potential Thought Quotes:
“Most people want to be happy. It’s the first question I ask, ‘Do you want to be happy?'” “If you…
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Jan 4, 2019
031 Let’s Go to The Ghost Market! | What is Your Superpower?
How do you speak about yourself in the world? What are your gifts to the world? Do you know you have a Superpower? Do you know your full potential? How do you talk about yourself to others? Listen as we have a conversation about the Thirteen Ghost Points and Ghost Market.
“It’s more than marketing. It’s about how you talk about yourself, and how you present yourself to the world.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* This week’s Ghost Point: Ghost market. How you speak about yourself in the world?
* What are your gifts to the world? Have you discovered your full potential yet?
* How do you connect with those who really need your gifts?
* Abraham-Hicks tells us to rendezvous with the recipients of your gifts.
* How to sell your wormy apples. Thought Quotes: “Ghost market is… just huge for people on the path to self-cultivation and awareness. “ “We have gifts. The things we are particularly g…
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Dec 29, 2018
Releasing Rebellious Qi Meditation of the First Stage of Alchemy
This free meditation for releasing rebellious qi goes with Pod 10.
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Dec 29, 2018
Letting Go Meditation
This free meditation is best to do every night before bed.
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Dec 29, 2018
Journey to Your Higher Self Meditation
The Journey to Your Higher Self Meditation goes with Pod 11 and Stage One of Alchemy. This Meditation comes with the Premium content.
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Dec 26, 2018
030 Do You Trust Yourself? | The Thirteen Ghost Points
Are you easily convinced about things that are not true to you? Are you afraid of Leta’s Casper the Friendly Ghost impression? Believing in yourself is an important step on the road to Alchemy. Understanding the Thirteen Ghost Points is part of the journey and Ghost Convincing is about trusting yourself.
“When you’re being authentic, it’s really about living a life that is you on many different levels…one being, not doubting yourself, not doubting your mission, not doubting your purpose for being here on earth…Trusting that you can and will make the right decisions in your life, and only you can know what they are.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* History of the Ghost Points and Sun Si Miao
* What a Ghost Point treatment entails
* Ghost Palace review from Pod 29 – your interface with the world (the in your face point)
* How you can get hooked.
* Ghost Convincing – self-doubt
* The Mar…
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Dec 19, 2018
029 Do You have Skeletons in your closet? | The Thirteen Ghost Points
Do you have events, emotions, or feelings lingering from your younger years? How does that impact the way you move through the world today? Are you still carrying the pain? The first of the Thirteen Ghost points is all about what is your authentic door to the world. What are you showing the world? Has trauma changed the way you interface with those around you? Do you have a door with a peep hole and lots of deadbolts, or is your door blown off and letting just anyone or everyone in? Are you hooked into the past? Do you know the way out?
“Has life changed the true you? Have you deviated from your true nature? If you have, then the ghost points are about putting it back.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* The Thirteen Ghost Points – a treatment that releases the skeletons in your closet. Doing the ghost points gives you a clean slate to start Alchemy.
* You don’t get hooked unless you have an opening.
*…
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Dec 6, 2018
028 Listen to What Leta Loves to Do
Do you love your life? Do you have access to your own heart? Can you spiritually pivot in your life? Listen to our conversations about Leta’s Divine DJ, the Thirteen Ghost Points, Alchemy Energetic treatments, Inspired Action, and how to shake things up in your life–perhaps things have been stuck for years and years.
“What do you want to release from the past? What are you still carrying around, like an albatross around your neck or a monkey on your back?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
* Today’s listener question: What is Alchemical energy work? What are the Alchemy treatments like?
* Alchemical energy work is about transformation that happens organically without effort because it works at the unconscious cellular level.
* What are Ghost Point treatments? – Unload the trauma of the past and the skeletons in your closet
* Ling Shu = Spiritual Pivot
* Nine Stages of Alchemy treatments – uses…
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Nov 28, 2018
027 What’s Your Five Element Double Stuff?
Find out where you fall on the Five Element continuum of yin and yang as we discuss the double-stuff theory. Are you a Picard or a Riker? Are you a sorter or a thinker? *“Everything in Chinese Philosophy goes deeper than the surface.”* By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about:
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* The yin and yang of each element – Oreo double stuff. Each meridian of the body has an organ and an element.
* Yang – more active/doing and processing
* Yin – more quiet and stores something
* Body types – Yang types are thinner and bonier; Yin types are a bit fleshier and rounder
* Every person is on a continuum from yin to yang.
* Wood
* Gall Bladder/yang – makes the todo lists and delegates the plans
* Liver/yin – stores big plans and vision
* Earth
* Stomach/yang – hardworking, digesting thoughts and analyzing
* Spleen/yin – present and listening, philosophical, storing big ideas
* Metal
* Colo…
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Nov 22, 2018
026 See, Say, and Smell the Five Elements!
Five Element fun: Part 2! The Walks, the talks, the looks, and the smells… we want you to experience it all! Discover how all the elements look in the real world. How do you say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Do your eyes twinkle and flirt? Does your smell tickle everyone’s noses. Listen and learn – and then feel them! *“When I teach people to feel the Five Element energies in their bodies, they learn them so much faster.”* By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* The Talk – “Talking is just another way that elemental vibration is manifesting through humanity. Think about the difference between between an assertive, commanding voice like an army sergeant directing a squad to do something vs. a hospice nurse asking a patient to move her legs. You simply cannot use the same voice for both of those situations. You have to modulate your voice accordingly, and that would tap into the Five Eleme…
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Nov 15, 2018
025 Walk the Walk (and Laugh outloud)
Five Element fun! The Walks, the talks, the looks, and the smells… we want you to experience it all! Discover how all the elements look in the real world. Are you a penguin marching in combat boots? Do you have champagne bubbles in your step? Buddha Belly? Puppet on a string? Just skating along? Listen and learn – and then feel them! *“When I teach people to feel the Five Element energies in their bodies, they learn them so much faster.”* By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* *The Walks –*
* *Wood – “You don’t really have hips or knees. It looks like you’re marching in a formation. Maybe we will make it cuter. Think of penguins marching. Think of an army of a thousand penguins marching with combat boots. Now that’s a visual you won’t get anywhere else because penguins like big shoes. And Woods like big shoes.”*
* Fire – “You can fake a fire walk by lifting your heels up. I…
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Nov 5, 2018
024 Being Limitless in Your Life
Are you the one putting limits on yourself? What is your unique perspective on life? How do you move energetically through the world? If you were a plant out in world… what kind of plant would you be? Are you a summer rose, giant oak, honeysuckle, or office cactus? *“You’re born with an intrinsic nature that gives you own unique perspective on life. It’s basically different from many other people you see in the world. Your perspective and your temperament is at work, and so you see things, and say, “I don’t like that or I don’t do it that way, I like to do it my way.”* By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* *Your Intrinsic nature – **Everyone has a more yin or more yang nature.*
* *Be like Bradley Morra in the movie Limitless minus the pills*
* *Being todolist-less*
* *Plant energetics – What kind of plant are you?*
* *Acorn (water) full of potential, waiting for just the right…
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Oct 28, 2018
023 Meet Your Oracle
Meet your Oracle… it’s easier than you think! You have the answers inside of you. Five Elements, Five Spirits, Sacred Fire… Start to create your own retreat and do a vision quest with a sacred Fire. Ask yourself better questions – and get your own answers! “All big decisions should be made at night during Wood time… 11:00 to 3:00 a.m.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* Meet Your Oracle: The spirit of the Wood Element (the Hun) is in charge of making decisions. Learn how to access it at night.
* Physical Fire (camp fire, fireplace, even candlelight) evokes your higher self. Learn how to create a sacred fire like the Huichol tradition.
* The Five Spirits: The Hun (your Oracle), The Shen (your Light), The Yi (your identity), The Po (your Instinct) and The Zhi (your Will). Thought Quotes: “Take just one hour a day for yourself, totally selfish, just for you. Not for the kids, not for…
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Oct 8, 2018
022 The Best Protection is No Protection | Stage Two of Alchemy
“We’ve all had negative experiences, and when it’s all said and done, we swear that we never, ever, ever want to have that experience again…and sometimes it still happens again!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* Stage Two: Talisman (like an amulet a person might wear on their chest to ward off evil). In Stage Two of Alchemy, you become the amulet.
* Frodo’s armor–Even the strongest armor can be pierced!
* Being impenetrable like Helm’s Deep is good for a battle, but not for a human being trying to have a loving and kind, beautiful life.
* Do you have the Great Wall of China around your heart? If you’ve built the great wall inside yourself, you’re probably stuck inside yourself. This is called the Internal Devils in Chinese Medicine.
* Be the Tai Chi Master: If someone throws a punch at the Tai Chi Master, the master moves effortlessly out of the line of attack, and the att…
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Sep 27, 2018
021 Meditate Not Medicate | Interview with Dr. Mary Friedman Ryan
Feeling stressed and anxious in your life? Moving too fast? Are you the master of the monkey mind? Have you tried to meditate for years and it never worked? Learn about easy Tibetan Medicines techniques for calming your mind in our interview with Dr. Mary Friedman Ryan. Healing Anxiety is a book that shows how ancient Tibetan practices, food, meditation, exercises, and incense can easily make a difference in your health and happiness. “Be your own healer and solve your own problems by taking control of your own life.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about:
* Healing Anxiety book: Tibetan Medicine perspective on herbs, diet, constitution, healing exercises and healing retreats.
* Moving at a “Glacial Pace” – the head roll healing exercise – gets you into a serene place.
* Presence all day — pausing with each new task.
* Outdoor meditation– Tibetan meditation on space. Staring at the hori…
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Sep 19, 2018
020 The Mystery of Meditation | You can do it!
Do you have difficulty meditating? Do you have the dreaded “monkey mind”? What kind of meditator are you? You can stop feeling like the square peg in a round hole if you can not do “traditional” meditation. Everyone and anyone can learn to meditate. In this Pod, we are taking the mystery out of meditation. We explain Daoist meditation practices according to the Five Elements. There is a meditation style for every Element! We also explore the Four Stages of Meditation, which includes Levitation. We talk about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Walking Meditation as an alternative you might love to try. “Visualization is a technique that helps you get into meditation because you’re using your own mind to distract yourself from your monkey mind thoughts.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
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* Taking the mystery out of meditation
* The four stages of meditation:
* Relaxation
* Co…
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Sep 7, 2018
019 Energetically Road Tripping Together
Are you just coasting in your life? Just going to work, coming home, eating food, watching TV and going to bed... Rinse and Repeat? Or... Are you COASTING and living the life you truly want where everything just lands in your lap? Easy. Stage One of Alchemy is about Creating Ease in your life. Stage Two of Alchemy is all about Letting Go of the baggage in your life. When you're inspired to make these changes in your life, things will shift.
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Sep 7, 2018
019 Energetically Road Tripping Together | Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Directions
Are you just coasting in your life? Just going to work, coming home, eating food, watching TV and going to bed… Rinse and Repeat? Or… Are you COASTING and living the life you truly want where everything just lands in your lap? Easy. Stage One of Alchemy is about Creating Ease in your life. Stage Two of Alchemy is all about Letting Go of the baggage in your life. When you’re inspired to make these changes in your life, things will shift. “If you’re on a road trip, what do you need? A road map. So let’s make a road map for everyone including ourselves so we know where we’re going… I think we have an idea of where we’re going, but you never know. We get good ideas. We get suggestions. We stop and think about things. It’s…a collaboration.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* What we’ve done so far in the podcast
* Creating an energetic road map —Pods 1-4 … great summary o…
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Aug 31, 2018
018 What the Bleep’s on Third | The Five Element Nightmare Scenario
Are you sometimes the life of the pity party? Do you love to play the blame game? Are you Mrs. or Mr. Martyr? Ever feel like Eeyore on a bad day? Do you know how to avoid your worst nightmare scenario? Learn to recognize these “states” and shift out of them. Instead, think outside the box, shine your love into the world, receive all the gifts coming your way, hold your head high, and access universal energy. Use your Five Elements! Become your authentic self. “Nobody loves me everybody hates me, I think I’ll go out and eat worms.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* 7 is the number of potential
* The Third Element is your worst nightmare…Know how to avoid your nightmare scenarios.
* The worst of each Element
* The Wood Blame Game
* The Fire Life of the Pity Party
* The Earth Martyr
* The Metal Eeyore Syndrome
* The Water Hysteria Emergency
* The Third helps you remember…
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Aug 23, 2018
017 Who’s on First, What’s on Second | What order are your Five Elements?
Your Five Elements and how to understand them better! Your greatest gifts can also be your worst nightmares. What’s on second is the Pod about your second “element” — the one that’s going to rescue you when you need it. Are you a whack-a-mole but whacking your own head? Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water but what order? What flavor of ice cream are you? Which toppings represent who you are? It’s not about being fake or phony; it’s about connecting with yourself to try and connect with someone else. “Understanding The Five Elements in myself has been my number one growing edge for me in my life. Once I realized how the second and third works, I am not kidding you, it change my life entirely. And I completely also healed myself.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* Putting the Five Elements into practice…
* Your Second Element rescues you…
* Wood second makes you more assertiv…
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Aug 12, 2018
016 Dare to be Different | The Water Five Element Pod
Do you feel your life is in a constant “hurry up and wait” mode ? Are you chill? Are you intense? Do you hate labels when describing yourself? Are you sometimes silly and playful for no reason? Do you like to laugh and make other people laugh? Are you secretly a safety monitor in fun activities? Are you a wiggler or foot tapper? Do you love to take naps? Do you have your own sense of style? The Water Element is the Master of the Wu Wei. Listen to this POD and see if you have Water in your top 2 Elemental spots. “Imagine you could actually catch a shooting star…wait all night long with your eyes peeled, no blinking is allowed, and then at that moment when it starts to go, you have to reach out and grab it in an instant.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* Hurry up and wait Water philosophy…
* Water is about energy and its expenditure…
* It’s an immense unstoppable energy, until it…
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Jul 31, 2018
015 Rebel Zen | The Metal Five Element Pod
Magic carpet rides and tragic sunsets…are you digging it? What is the cosmic connection? Do you have trouble letting go of people or things? Are you floating on clouds? Is the world your sacred temple? Do you desire respect from those around you or from those you admire? Do you like to hang back and watch the world come to you? Metal is what Metal wants to be. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “It’s the metal magic carpet ride… Spring will never come if we don’t let go As long as we don’t cling too tightly and too long, and we relax into the ebb and flow of life, which is death and rebirth, then we can be happy in the Metal element.” In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* Conservationist mentality – treasuring things like rare metals and even the occasional jar of jam.
* Letting go – being acutely aware that all things come to an end.
* Cosmic nature – the rest of the world is enamored with your cosmic nature.…
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Jul 24, 2018
014 The Mysterious Fifth Element | The Earth Five Element Pod
Earth Makes the World go’ round. Is the rest of the world depending on YOU? Are you a great listener?Are you the go-to problem solver in your circle? Do you like to take your time and think things through? Do you worry about your family and friends all the time? Do you own a poncho? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “If they can say to you, ‘You really understand me…’ That is one of the best things an Earth element person could ever want.” In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:
* Earth makes the world go round.
* The Harvest season — the fruits of our labor
* Supporting roles — psychology, healing, hospitality, philosophy, teachers
* Earth Hair Stylists — therapists with sharp objects
* Thoughtfulness – the gift of Earth
* Self-case is important: receiving without guilt and not getting disappointed in others.
* Problem solvers of the Elemental world.
* Earth people are the BEST listeners in the world…l…
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Jul 12, 2018
013 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Fire Star | The Fire Five Element Pod
Are you a Perpetual People Pleaser? Do you constantly fear getting your heart hurt? Are heart-to-heart connections what it’s all about for you? Can you see past your faults and only see the good in yourself? Is your heart open to those around you and to your self? Yes, to any of these could be a sign that you have the Fire Element (in the Five Elements) in your energetic make up. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “But enough about me. What about you? What do YOU think of me?” — CC Bloom, from the movie, Beaches In our conversation this episode, we talked about:
* The number 13 and disillusionment – Daoist concept.
* The Matrix movie’s “fake” life, sci-fi reference.
* Fire wants a heart-to-heart connection but are vulnerable to haters and mean people.
* Fires are People Pleasers.
* Fire has the Power of Persuasion.
* Fires can be the queens (and kings) of passive aggressive.
* Fire can find the silver lining in every cl…
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Jul 4, 2018
012 How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck If… | The Wood Five Element Pod
Do you have what it takes to play on the A-Team? Do you like to fly under the radar in your life? Are you the cheering section or big motivator in your circle of friends and family? Yes, to any of these could be a sign that you have the Wood Element (in the Five Elements) in your energetic make up. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Have you mastered the Art of War as the Art of Peace? “What’s the point if it’s not challenging?” In our conversation this week we talk about:
* Wood likes to sometimes fly under the radar – avoiding attention
* Wood is strategic – like the General of the Armed Forces of ancient times
* Wood needs to be engaged and not bored on a daily basis
* Wood is results oriented and goal-centric
* When Wood is off, they can be frustrated and even “mean”
* The Happy Penguin walk / march
* Wood-Boring eyes
* The “Do What I Want Now” voice
* Dreaming big — the bigger the better
* Holding the b…
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Jun 26, 2018
011 How to Get High with a Little Help from Yourself | Journey to Your Higher Self
Number Eleven is perfection plus One. Do you keep your own word with yourself? Are you accountable to yourself? Listen to the Journey to your higher self meditation. Learn to trust and listen to your higher self. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “The fight in you can’t be present to really meet your spirit and have a conversation with it.” In our conversation this time we talk about:
* The Number 11 – Perfection plus 1 – The number of transformation and mutation
* Commune with your true self
* Presence Process by Michael Brown
* Personal Integrity – Keeping your word with yourself
* Accountability – It’s about putting your big girl pants on
* Journey to Your Higher Self meditation – Practice this meditation after you start to feel more at ease in your life (see below to sign up to listen to this meditation). Thought Quotes: “If everything stayed the same, we’d go crazy with boredom.” “We get born to experienc…
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May 29, 2018
010 Rebel without a Pause | Releasing Rebellious Chi (Qi)
Recognizing and overcoming the roadblocks in your life can be easy. Allow the doors to the Universe to open and receive what you want. Are you always fighting for everything you want? Do you always seem to be pushing? Do you have any fun anymore? Like Pema Chöndrön says: It’s time to grow and fly out of the nest of the status quo. Flying can be easy if you understand how to release Rebellious Chi. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram *It’s time to stop fighting and let life be easy.* To download the meditation, click here. “A lot of people get stuck and maybe don’t just out of the nest… they think the world is against them or they are unlucky or the world is just bad.“ Some of the concepts we cover are:
Talk about Rebellious Chi! This temple guardian has his middle finger up! The number 10 – the number of perfection and human beings
* Rebellious qi – when getting what you want is hard
* Ganesha – the remover of obstacles…
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May 23, 2018
009 What Is Your Heart’s Desire? | Asking May Take Time
Moving in your life — from KNOWING what you want… to DOING what you want– requires understanding your heart’s desire. Do you feel like you want to make big changes in your life? Are you truly passionate about what you want with your life? Do you have the will and the willpower to achieve it? Listen to our conversation about the 9 Worm Holes, Alchemy, The Thirteen Ghost Points, Systemic “Internal Dragons” Heart Blocks and more. We also discuss an ancient Chinese poem that explains how the “will” to do what you want requires access to your heart and its passion. Do you have access to your own heart? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“The spark from your heart leads you down the road to discovery.” Some of the concepts we cover are:
* The Nine Wormholes – a faster track to enlightenment
* Mid-Life Crisis – it’s a transition
* Developing the Will to do what you really want
* Bucket Lists – Just dreams or achievable…
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May 15, 2018
008 Be Like Lao Tzu | Detach and Let Go in Your Life
Are you hanging on to unhealthy emotions? Can you let go of your day? Do you meditate everyday? Do you feel like you are in a constant state of Anxiety or Depression? Learn more about flying in your life as we talk about the First Stage of Alchemy, Chinese Medicine, Motivational and Transformational mind, and Eckhart Tolle’s Power of Now. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram This is a special episode that introduces and explains our first guided meditation, The Letting Go First Stage of Alchemy meditation. To download the meditation, click here. “If you’re hanging onto all of the good stuff, you really can’t fly in your life because it’s weighing you down… And this podcast is all about flying and living your life to its full potential and then you get your inspired action!” Some of the concepts we cover are:
* Experiencing Emotions in the Now Moment
* Your emotions themselves are not bad if you allow yourself to feel them in the now…
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May 7, 2018
007 Ask Yourself the BIG Question | What do I really want in my life?
Are you asking what you really want without any limitations? It can be a tough thing to do for many people. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
In this episode, we continue our discussion of Stage One of Alchemy.
“It’s not based on money… It’s not based on fears, taking risks. There’s no mistakes. There’s no right, no wrong…. It’s a simple question, however, it’s the most profound question of our lives. What do I really want?” “Whenever you’ve been in the dark and you’re moving towards the light… it’s very bright in comparison to the darkness… you may have this exhilaration… an epiphany… but you may feel overwhelmed.” “Something just speaks to you from the space that is not your mind.” Getting to the Light at the End of the Tunnel After you make the commitment to embark on this journey, you may get some clarity about all the things you want to change in your life. But it can be overwhelming… what do you do…
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Apr 6, 2018
006 Nine Stages of Alchemy | Are you ready for the Journey to Immortality?
Are you always living in Fear mode? Releasing fear in your life, Find your affirmations for your life, Listening to Abraham & Esther Hicks, Do you have a habit of the woulda-coulda-shoulda’s? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“When we’re behind that veil, we cannot act from inspiration. We’re always acting out of fear.”
“If 80 is the halfway point of your life, what would you do differently. “
“If you know that you are really dealing with fear in your life. The first step is acceptance. Accept where you are. You’re in fear, and that’s normal. We all have fear of the unknown.” Start the journey today. Where does it all begin? In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the Nine Stages of Alchemy, what they mean, and where to start the Alchemical Journey. This is the initiation step. It’s parting the veil. The veil is covering the illusion of reality. The goal is disillusionment, seeing through that illusion of life. When we…
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Apr 5, 2018
005 It’s About Time | Starting new habits in the bedroom and the bathroom
Are you wasting your 1440 minutes a day? What are your daily stuffing habits? Time Suckers in your life? Is everyone addicted to FOMO (fear of missing out) or ATD (Addicted to Distraction)? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“You get 1440 minutes EVERYDAY!”
“Disconnect to Connect.”
“You have to have a reason to change, and you have to find your reason.”
“We’re in the middle of a time revolution, and I want to lead the revolt.” This podcast is about the amount of time you get for this lifetime and how you’re going to spend it. Finding balance in your Nine Palaces is incredibly important. What’s the most important factor to balancing our Nine Palaces? Time. The Concept of Stuffing: We’re obsessed with stuffing because we have no time.
* The Time Suckers are everywhere.
* Time is more valuable than anything else. Maybe even love because if you have no time to be with your loved ones, then you don’t have love! It’s ab…
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Apr 4, 2018
004 The Nine Palaces | Is your life a Balancing Act?
Do you trust your own word? Can you commit to change within yourself? Learn this start-somewhere-easy-meditation, Everything in moderation is great in the Nine Palaces, Find some balance and peace of mind. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “Self-cultivation isn’t just about meditating in the morning or working out. It’s about everything.”
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day, unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for 1 hour.” — Zen Proverb
“Get some time with yourself… everyday.” The topic of this episode is YOU, every aspect of your life that needs attending to. The Nine Palaces are:
* Career
* Love/Relationship
* Health
* Wealth/Abundance
* Home
* Travel/Adventure
* Children/Creativity
* Wisdom
* Prosperity
* The Nine Palaces come from the legend of the Magic Square on the Tortoises’s back.
* The Nine Palaces breaks it down so it’s easy for you to look at all these as…
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Apr 3, 2018
003 Alchemy | Do you want to live forever?
The 8 Immortals, becoming a realized human being/Zhen Ren, taking the red pill like Neo from the Matrix, letting go of past struggles is true freedom, Alchemy is the mystery of Gold (you are the gold), Diamonds are forever–but is that a good thing? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “The Daoist masters believed we are like gold, all of us. Our spirits can never be tarnished or disintegrate like other base metals.”
“There’s more to life than your past suffering. Letting go of the past is your freedom.”
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi
In this podcast, we talked about: Our Curriculum Our Curriculum–Something we want to explore and understand better. It’s like an assignment we gave to ourselves before we are born. Your Five Elements are key to understanding your curriculum. Once you fulfill that curriculum, you can move on and do something else. Your curriculum is a laid out plan of learning. This is…
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Apr 2, 2018
002 The Five Elements | How to love the part of yourself you can’t stand
We think you’re perfect just the way you are. Mastering your Five Elements, your motivational energy, connecting your circle, understanding how energy rules the world. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“The part of you that you love about yourself, needs to learn how to love the part you hate about yourself.”
In episode 002 of the Inspired Action Podcast, we continue to build on the first episode… you are becoming the watcher or observer of you, and as the observer you can watch how you coexist with others in the world and particularly how you interact with those who are the same or different than you energetically.
This podcast is about becoming aware of your own energetic nature through the Five Elements of Chinese philosophy. The most important thing is to understand your true energetic nature. “The sages of old believed if you can learn how to manifest all Five energies, you would become a master.” “When you understand why you a…
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Apr 1, 2018
001 Transformational Mind | Are you the Wizard of Your Own Life? Motivational insights on life.
Are you the little boat in the big sea? Have you ever been in-the-flow? Motivational people: Gandalf in LOTR, Lao Tsu, Zhuangzi, Kramer in Seinfeld (for his Wu Wei way of life), Eckhart Tolle (for being the Watcher). By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.” — Gandalf from the movie The Lord of the Rings
In episode 001 of the Inspired Action Podcast, we begin by creating a framework for this motivational podcast by introducing you to a number of Inspired Action concepts.
The only prerequisite to joining us on this alchemical journey is a desire for change and a transformational mindset.
The goal of this podcast is to help you learn to master your own life. We will talk about how to “Course the Wind” on the sea of life.
Some of the concepts we cover are:
* Becoming a Realized Human Being
* Becoming a Master/Wizard of your own life
* Self-Cultivation
* Wu…
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Apr 1, 2018
000 What Inspires Us | It’s all about the fun in life! Are you having any?
Having any fun in your life? Are you Happy? What is Alchemy, Daoism, Wu Wei, The Five Elements? Ancient Wisdom explained for today. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
“We’re hoping what inspires us will inspire you to take action, have fun, and be happier!”
In this first mini episode (000) of the Inspired Action Podcast, you can hear what you can expect from this new motivational, transformational podcast.
We will introduce you to a few of the many concepts that we will cover throughout this podcasting journey, including:
* Wu Wei
* The Five Elements
* The Nine Palaces
* Alchemy
* The Thirteen Ghost Points
* Living and being Authentic in your life
* Becoming a Realized Human Being
* Creating Longevity for Your Life
* Balancing Time
* Moving and Fueling Your Body
* Putting FUN Back in Your Life Plus…
* Leta tells her story of eventually turning to Chinese Medicine after Western Medicine failed to “fix” her.…
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