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Five Element Fridays16 - Are You In The Flow or in the Freeze? đ đ„¶ Are you like a surfer in your life, waiting for the right swell and hoping to catch a ride on the big wave? If so, then you might be Water! Waters thrive on anticipation, living for those fleeting moments of intensity that charge their spirit. Whether planning an adventurous trip or simply savoring the build-up to a significant event, anticipation is the gift of Water. The Duality of Stillness and Movement Whether in couch potato mode or intensity mode, Water alternates between being calm and dynamic. Even during moments of high intensity like a...2025-03-0721 min
Five Element Fridays15 - A Beautiful Mind: The Exquisite Duality of Metal Thought Explore the Dichotomy of Metal Thinking In this episode, we take a closer look at the fascinating world of Metal thinkingâa spectrum that runs from a love of logical precision to complete cosmic abstraction! Metal thinking loves black-and-white boundaries that create a sense of safety. But they also revel in a rich tapestry of abstract thoughts. You can think of a mad scientist unraveling the mysteries of quantum physics or a judge finely interpreting the law. It's about rigidity AND flexibility. This duality is present in how they love being very specific and exact bu...2025-02-2811 min
Five Element Fridays14 - Are you too Cool for this Podcast? If so, you may be Metal!đ In this episode, we examine the dual nature of Metal to truly appreciate its nuances and its contrasting characteristics. Often perceived as rigid and structured, Metal also possesses a fluid and adaptable dimension. This dichotomy embodies the Yin and Yang nature intrinsic to all Metal personalitiesâflexibility and specificity, patience, and meticulousness. On the exterior, Metals appear calm and malleable, embodying the Yin aspect. Underlying this serene surface is a profound specificity and the Yang-driven desire to categorize and understand the world in precise terms. This complex blend of attributes allows Metal individuals to be of service, of...2025-02-2113 min
Five Element Fridays13 - What on Earth Are You Thinking? - The Earth Element Mind Is your thinking sequential, logical, and thorough? You might have an Earth Mind! đâš Do you find yourself playing the role of the analyzer in your community? Do you have an exceptional ability to synthesize information? Do you approach challenges with a level-headed clarity that is both inspiring and effective? How do Earths think? They jump into problem-solving with analytical gusto, particularly with people's problems, especially THEIR people. They excel at identifying and understanding the needs of the people around them, often becoming the foundational pillars within their communities and families. 00:58 Diving Deeper into Earth T...2025-01-3117 min
Five Element Fridays12 - Find Your Inner Empath - Journey to the Center of Your Earth đđ Find Your Inner Earth Element đ Whether you're searching for balance, discovering your empathy, or simply wanting to understand your Earth Element, join us for a lively discussion about your Buddha Belly, your Inner Empath, and why you need to take a bath! This week, say yes to finding your center: đŸ Feel the balance of the Earth in YOU, nurture your community, and, most importantly, nurture yourself. Let's cultivate harmony and resilience together, this Friday at 5:00 EST during our live event! ********************************* Visit our other podcast - Inspired Action Podcast Website: Click her...2025-01-2413 min
Five Element Fridays11 - Get Your Heart On! Finding the Fire đ„ in You â€ïžâđ„ Do You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve? đŠâđ„  Are you a human bonfire? Is your heart on Fire? Or are you smoldering in the ashes of love?  Listen in as Jaye and Leta explore these questions and specifically how Fire relates to enthusiasm, joy, and emotional connection. Discover the role of your Fire energy in your heart, its expression through joy and passion, and the need to allow yourself to be vulnerable in order to find your authenticity.  It's all about letting your little light shine!  00:25 Today's Focus: The Fire Element 01:00 Understanding Fire in You 01:31 The Heart and Fire Connection 02:35 Fire's Emotional Center 02...2025-01-1021 min
Five Element Fridays10 - Wood You, Could You, Should You? - Unleash Your Inner Woodchuck! đȘ” đŠ« Explore the Wood Element: Uncover Your Inner Strengths đł Join us on this week's episode of Five Element Friday as we dive deep into understanding the Wood element within YOU. Whether you're a natural leader or just starting to explore your personal growth journey, discover how embracing your Wood energy can bring out your strategic thinker and inner motivator. In this episode, we discuss: The role of Wood energy in balancing your body and mind Simple exercises to channel your Wood element How to leverage Wood traits for personal and professional success Don't miss out on th...2024-12-2715 min
Five Element Fridays9 - What is Your Emotional IQ? - Fire Elemental Thinking Understanding the Fire Element: Emotional Intelligence and Social Dynamics  Explore the characteristics of the Fire Element Thinking -- and how Fire people are characterized by their exceptional emotional intelligence, with the ability to deeply sense and connect with the emotions of others.  How do Fires prioritize heart connections and emotional interactions over efficiency and practical concerns? Fires have a unique ability to understand and respond to others' emotions, often leading to vibrant social interactions. How can you adopt Fire-like thinking for better communication and emotional connections?  00:44 Diving into the Fire Element Heart-Mind 04:35 Emotional Intelligence of Fire 10:44 Fire vs. Earth: Emotional Liste...2024-12-2115 min
Five Element Fridays8 - The Fast and the Not So Furious - Wood Elemental Thinking Fast, Not So Furious, Sometimes Frustrated and Funny - Understanding the Wood Element: A Journey into the Wood Mindset In our latest podcast series, we venture into the fascinating world of Wood, exploring how those with this Elemental type perceive and navigate the world around them. The mentality of Wood people is both dynamic and resilient, capturing a spirit of growth similar to the Trees that the Wood Element represents. 00:35Â Significance of Number Eight 01:11Â Thinking Elementally 01:25Â Starting with Wood Element 01:38Â Understanding Wood People 01:52Â Strategic Minds of Wood Elementals 02:16Â Slowing Down the Mind 02:43Â Different Elemental Thinking Processes 03:25Â Wood Ele...2024-12-1322 min
Five Element Fridays7 - The Nose Knows - But Do You? - Five Element SmellsGet ready for a nose-tickling, fragrant adventure in this playful episode of Five-Element Smells! Ever thought the world of elemental energies could be sniffed out? From the vinegar punch of Wood to Earthâs sickly sweet embrace, weâre diving deep into the quirky scents that make each Element unique. Laugh along as we dodge the burnt whiffs of Fire, chase after the descending musk of Metal, and endure the persistent tickle of Water. Whether you're a seasoned Elemental sniffer, an advanced aromachologist, or just someone curious about the world of smells, youâre in for a treat! Join us and se...2024-11-2211 min
Five Element Fridays6 - The Eyes Have It - Five Element Insights Do you have wide-eyed, twinkly-eyed, or piercing-eyed expressions? Discover your eye-gazing style in this episode... Delve into the captivating world of Five-Element Energetics as they apply to how people see - their gaze, intensity, and eye movements. Learn to identify the features of each Elemental gaze, from the laser-focused and penetrating Wood eyes to the soft and receptive Earth eyes. Differentiate between the glistening Metal eyes and the hyper-vigilant Water eyes, and the flirtatious Fire eyes versus the engaging gaze of Wood eyes. Once you understand Five Element eyes, you can quickly identify the people you meet to better connect...2024-11-1512 min
Five Element Fridays5 - Talk This Way - Five Element VoicesDo you have a shouting, laughing, singing, weeping or groaning voice? Discover your talking style in this episode... Delve into the fascinating world of five-element energetics and how they apply to how people talk - their tone, pacing, and sentence structure. Discover how to identify the characteristics of each Elemental voice, from the commanding and choppy Wood voice to the soothing and rhythmic Earth voice. Learn how to differentiate between the monotone Wood and Water voices, and the storytelling flair of Fire voices versus the dramatic intensity of Water voices. Once you understand Five Element vo...2024-11-0116 min
Five Element Fridays4 - Walk This Way - Five Element Walks Are you a penguin or a skater? Discover your walking style in this episode... Delve into the fascinating world of five-element energetics and how they apply to how people move through time and space. Each Elemental type has a unique walking style,  - Water Walk: Skating-like movement with hips forward - Wood Walk: Marching penguin-like with the diaphragm leading - Fire Walk: Bouncing with a lively step - Earth Walk: Side-to-side swaying, grounded movement - Metal Walk: Floating, light on feet movement   ********************************* Visit our other podcast - Inspired Action Podcast Website: Click here to get more...2024-10-2518 min
Five Element Fridays3 - Play with Yourself - Feeling the Five Elements in You! đhttps://inspiredactionpodcast.com/category/fef/Feel all Five Elements in your body and have some fun!  02:45 Five Elements - Feeling them in your body 04:07 Wood Element - Stand tall and puff out your chest in your best Superman/Superwoman pose, feeling confident and strong. 08:41 Fire Element - Raise your energy up like lifting champagne bubbles into your shoulders. Feel the joy and lightness as you open up your eyes and let that energy lift you up. 10:03 Earth Element - Focus on your belly, embracing the soft, nurturing energy or your happy Buddha belly! 11:20 Metal Element - Put your sh...2024-10-0415 min
Five Element Fridays2 - The Gifts that Keep on Gifting - The Five Elements Delve into the fascinating world of the Five Elements. Explore how understanding these energies can enhance our lives. It's important to recognize the unique Elemental gifts each Element brings: The Wood gift of greatness The Fire gift of loving The Earth gift of giving The Metal gift of selfless service The Water gift of stamina  Reflect, journal, and observe your life to discover and embrace your Elemental strengths. 01:09 Understanding the Five Elements 01:25 The Deeper Meaning of the Five Elements 04:41 The Importance of Authenticity 06:31 Exploring Elemental Gifts 11:52 Homework and Final Thoughts  2024-09-2713 min
Five Element Fridays1 - What Matters to You? The Yin, the Yang, and YOU!Welcome to Five Element Fridays! Dive into ancient Chinese philosophy as Jaye and Leta present the Five Elements and encourage fun weekend self-reflection and people-watching. Discover if you're an energetic Wood or Fire, a serene Metal or Water, or a perfectly balanced Earth Element. They share tips to observe your own behavior and spark excitement about their Inspired Action Podcast and upcoming interactive Five Element Friday Live Events. Get ready to laugh, learn, and love your way through life with this energetic and engaging podcast experience!2024-09-2013 min
Inspired Action125 - Is Your Heart Flying or Lying? - Fire's Yin and Yang Aspects Part Two Can you fully be yourself⊠without apology? This episode dives deep into the Heart (Supreme Controller) and Small Intestine (Supreme Sorter) and how these two factors help all of us sort and understand the world around us and whether things are in alignment with who we really are. Leta and Jaye continue to examine how Fire, unlike the other Elements, manifests in four dynamic types, each embodying distinct yin and yang aspects.  00:21 Diving Deep into the Fire Element 00:29 Exploring the Yin and Yang of Fire 08:03 Understanding the Heart Types 17:11 The Supreme Controller: Embracing the Heart's Power 29:33 The Heart as a Mi...2024-05-1055 min
Inspired Action105 - It's a Process... Healing your Heart to the CoreHow 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?" By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What are your Earth tentacles of...2023-03-1331 min
Inspired Action104 - 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...2023-02-2435 min
Inspired Action103 - 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. âI have a special relationship with fashion. For me itâs like a superhero cape⊠it gives me wings to fly.â â 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 Unwin...2023-01-3138 min
Inspired Action102 - Please Release Me - The Tentacles around Your HeartIs 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! âAre you free to do life the way you want to OR are you changing your lifeâradically or subtlyâin ways that make your heart no longer be free to be you?â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-102_final.mp3 A KrakenâŠa Ball of...2022-12-2236 min
Inspired Action101 - Hoâoponopono Your Heart and Be Free!Hoâoponopono 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 songâŠor not! âIn order to align your heart with what you really wantâŠyour 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.â By Jaye McElr...2022-12-0723 min
Inspired Action100 - The Magic of the HeartThis 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. âWhat is the magic of the heart, and is it for everyone, not just for healers?â 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 myst...2022-11-0224 min
Inspired Action99 - 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. â99 challengesâŠand a podcast ainât oneâŠwith the attitude of gratitude.â 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 isnâtâŠWu Wei? Uncovering your authentic self with a deeper understanding the Five Elements Daoism and the Curriculum of this Lifetime Exploring the Nine Palaces â seeking balance Understanding th...2022-08-1920 min
Inspired Action98 - Surfing the Wu Wei waves of WaterWhat do Waters really want? Ocean, tsunami, still pond, frozen water, stagnant swamp⊠or playing on the Slip-N-Slide! Itâs all good! Waters want fun and intensity⊠and they want to matter. âWaters inherently know they are here to experience the limited physical body within the unlimited universe.â 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. Watersâ true nature best described as a state of stillness and movement happening simultaneously. Waters seek excitement and intensity; being able t...2022-08-0226 min
Inspired Action97 - Metal: The Art of Wanting to Want NothingWhat 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 Metalâs desire to grasp the ineffable and of course their ability to see the shenanigans going on all around them! âItâs like theyâre 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 â a bunch of she...2022-07-0632 min
Inspired Action96 - Digging Deeper to Find the Center of the EarthsSearching for Truth, Harmony, and Belonging among the rubbleâŠ.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 elseâs needs to discover what you really want? âWhen we use the word HOME in this podcast, weâre talking about⊠anything that gives a person a sense of belonging.â 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...2022-06-0726 min
Inspired Action95 - 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 donât feel safe and accepted? Can they feel safe enough to be a lighthouse of love in the world â letting their love burn brightly! âThe Fire heart is like a big furnace, theyâre looking for passion through other people and social circumstances that fuels the furnace â 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 brighte...2022-05-0932 min
Inspired Action94 - 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 theyâre doing? Can they recognize their own greatness? âRecognition⊠Itâs that feeling that thereâs a reward for all your hard work⊠like someone is seeing the greatness of Wood. Itâs the constant , unwavering pursuit of greatness⊠but whatâs the point of making something great if all your friends and loved ones arenât better...2022-04-2531 min
Inspired Action93 - 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⊠itâs your heartâs desire. âIn the big scheme of things, Alchemy isnât about what you truly want. Itâs bigger than that. But itâs our wanting, our lusting, our striving that gets in the way of doing our Alchemy. So if we have that longing, itâs going to interfere with our ability to fly free in life.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What do you REALLY want? The...2022-04-1925 min
Inspired Action92 - Alchemy for Water: Trust with a Capital TCan 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. Itâs just about trusting in the moment that you can take the next step. âWater 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...2022-02-1619 min
Inspired Action91 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Alchemy for MetalAre your monsters your friends or foes? Alchemy for Metal people is like the childrenâs 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. âMetals in general have a permeable boundary⊠meaning that things infiltrate their exterior really easily. We call this having clouds on the outside.â 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. Theyâre easily affected by the outside world...2022-02-0826 min
Inspired Action90 - Alchemy for Earth: Center of the You-niverseAlchemy for Earth people is about overcoming the sense of invalidation to recover the sense of wonderment in the world. âYouâre not afraid of the truth! You love the truth, but the darkness for you is filled with untruths.â 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: âThereâs an innocence and wonder that belongs to Earth, and thereâs this trust in goodness and truth.â2021-12-0624 min
Inspired Action89 - Alchemy for Fire: Falling in Love with YourselfAlchemy 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. âYou may be doing Alchemy to find that love of your life, or to heal the love you already have⊠but in the end itâs going to be because you want to love yourself.â 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 t...2021-11-2924 min
Inspired Action88 - Alchemy: The next BIG thing for WoodAlchemy for Wood people is the ultimate challenge, the final frontier â spiritual enlightenment and immortality. âFirst and foremost, in order to pursue greatness, there has to be a base level of safety in your life. You have to feel like youâre not in survival mode.â 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 â not fulfilling your mission Surprises â the goal is to eliminate them Not wanting to revisit the past The win-win is...2021-10-0439 min
Inspired Action87 - 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 wayâyour inner light. âStart the process of introspection, looking within yourself. Your body is your vehicle in this lifetime. Most of us are just conscious of whatâs outside our vehicle. But the question is whatâs inside our vehicle.â By Jaye McElroy an...2021-09-2726 min
Inspired Action86 - 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 youâre stepping into the role of the Wizard. âThis 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. Itâs about being more than who you are, being open and flying free.â By Jaye McElroy an...2021-09-0837 min
Inspired Action85 - Alchemy is... Everything!Embrace Alchemy and feel free to soar through your life. âIn the legend, Ge Hong and his wife Bao Gu disappeared in front of Ge Hongâs apprentices eyes and just left a pile of clothes behind⊠Clothes drop! Iâm out!â 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 â by Ge Hong Enlightenment for Daoists The Nine Stages of Alchemy â a roadmap The Nine Palaces Stage One â letting go of resistance to change Stage Two â the best protection is no protection Stag...2021-08-0936 min
Inspired Action84 - Ride the Wind HorseGet vigilant with your own mind and use your anxiety for good! âAnxiety is such a buzz word right now⊠Itâs 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.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The laws our minds operate under â negative laws, like nothing good comes to me Overstimulation of the mind and addictions Are your thoughts clean and clear? Whoâs the Boss: Your mind or you? Steps to How to Outsm...2021-06-2835 min
Inspired Action83 - The Way of Wu Wei is the WayBecome the Sage and live free from the structure of society, like a child. Empty yourself of yourself and live curiously. âWhat if the quality of life was to simplify the way we live. Itâs 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, youâre not trying to force it, it comes easy. Itâs inspired.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Walking in the Wu Wei footsteps that are alread...2021-06-2131 min
Inspired Action80 - 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. âBeing an Alchemist is really about how can you live your life authentically, with the freedom to do whatâs 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 t...2021-05-3122 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Metal Motivations â 5EF26What 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 whatâs valuable and honorable? âIf 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.â 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: âSometimes it looks...2020-07-3105 min
Inspired Action79 - 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 â whatâs an Alchemist to do? Listen in as we talk about the Daoist perspective on these global events. âNo good, no bad, no right, no wrong.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Alchemical Cauldron on LuoFu Shan mountain...2020-07-3124 min
Inspired Action78 - 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 â whatâs an Alchemist to do? Listen in as we talk about the Daoist perspective on these global events? âThis is a very challenging time for myself being an Alchemist and a little bit of an Activist⊠I feel like this pull of whatâs going on in the world⊠see if this...2020-07-2434 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Love Sherpa â 5EF25Are 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. âOne 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.â 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: âTheyâll interview you for hours to figure...2020-07-1108 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Burn Baby Burn - Is Your Fire Burning Bright? â 5EF24Is 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 itâs time to let your Fire energy burn to your heartâs content. âBe that giant lighthouse of love. Let that beacon shine out⊠who doesnât love a lighthouse?â 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: âAll you need is love! Fires...2020-06-0503 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Is Trump the Best? - 5EF23Whether 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? âIs Trump more Yang or Yin? Just watch him watch. Listen to the way he talks. Heâs a force of nature!â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, w...2020-05-2914 min
Inspired Action77 - If It Is Broke, No Worries⊠Just Fix It: Take the 9 Palaces Challenge!If it ainât broke, donât fix itâŠbutâŠwhat if something is broke? During these uncertain times, weâre all examining our lives. Put your Earth hat on because itâs a great time to analyze whatâs working and what isnât in your life. Embrace this time in your life, and maybe itâs time to make some changes in your 9 Palaces! âIâve been guilty of this so many times. Iâll just sweep that under the rug⊠got my blinders on⊠and itâs because I donât want to take the effort it takes to fix it⊠b...2020-05-2636 min
Inspired Action76 - How to Get Out of Your Own WeiWrapped 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 doesnât become offensive. âThis is about the role of our energetic defense mechanismâŠâ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Energetic defense mechanism â âthe best protection is no protectionâ â itâs about loving yourself so deeply, you feel invincible⊠youâre not putting up armor and unnecessary defenses The Wei Qi system â protective/defensive qi works autonomically Offensive qi â the immune system overreacting with r...2020-05-1443 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Same/Same Relationships Like Water and Metal â 5EF22Easy or the most challenging? Water/Water relationships! âThey love a good adventure. They also love to hang around and do nothing.â 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: âIf youâe Water, youâre likely trying to find another Water person to do stuff with. It could be as simple as hiking or going for walksâŠor jumping out of a plane, jumping on a bungee cord, or jumping down a waterfall.â âWaters are the safety monitors...2020-05-0108 min
Inspired Action75 - 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! âCan we be present with suffering without causing our ow...2020-04-2037 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Same/Same Relationships Like Metal and Metal â 5EF21Easy or the most challenging? Metal/Metal relationships! âTo be in anotherâs presence, to feel connected, but not to need to talk all the time. Itâs just a relief not to HAVE to talk. â 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: âThe sex can be off the charts amazing!â âTime doesnât even really exist for Metals.â âItâs also about that deep cosmic connection that is shared through touch.â Links in this Episode: The...2020-04-1705 min
Inspired Action74 - The Wandering Daoist: PresenceThe 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. âWeâre coming back to whatâs most important in our lives. We want to encourage everyone whoâs listening to take a step bac...2020-04-0235 min
Inspired Action73 - Spread Love, Not Fear: Put the Power of Healing into Your Own HandsIn 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, itâs important that we tend to ourselves. If youâve 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. âHow do we feel safe and secure and loving and not go into that fearful place that is happen...2020-03-1839 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Same/Same Relationships Like Earth and Earth â 5EF20Easy or the most challenging? Fire/Fire relationships! âHaving that friend to me sounds like Heaven on Earth for an Earth person.â 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: âMake sure you have at least one or two really good Earth people to ground you or keep you in the giving and receiving mode.â âEvery Earth person friend I know has at least one Earth friend in their circle⊠a Bestie!â âAll this compatibility sometimes poses...2020-03-1305 min
Inspired Action72 - 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 thatâs all exercise isâŠmovement! Did you know that certain movements are more fun for the different elemental types? Listen-in and learn more about the joy of movement! âWeâve come to use this word exercise to describe movement, and itâs become this dreaded word.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The dreaded wordâŠexercis...2020-03-1131 min
Inspired Action71 - 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 thatâs all exercise isâŠmovement! Did you know that certain movements are more fun for the different elemental types? Listen-in and learn more about the joy of movement! âWeâve come to use this word exercise to describe movement, and itâs become this dreaded word.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The dreaded wordâŠexercis...2020-03-0627 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Same/Same Relationships Like Fire and Fire â 5EF19Easy or the most challenging? Fire/Fire relationships! âFires are drawn to other fires like moths to a flame.â 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: âBeing with another Fire partner is double the fun, double the parties, and double the friends. Itâs a social extravaganza.â âThe question is with two Fires: Who does the attracting and who is the attracted?â âYou have to take turns holding the mirror up to each other.â Links in this E...2020-02-2805 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Same/Same Relationships Like Wood and Wood â 5EF18Easy or the most challenging? Wood/Wood relationships! âWhen two Woods meet, itâs like a little dance!â 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: âHaving two bosses and no underlings makes for a difficult and sometimes competitive household.â âWhen they do find each other, connect, get each other, and have a good support system, I think thatâs the key.â âEvery Wood needs to make sure their partner is satisfied.â Links in this Episode: Th...2020-02-2306 min
Inspired Action70 - The Allure of DistractionDo 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?! âI promise youâll have more fun doing vs. watching!â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about...2020-02-1942 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Nourishing Relationships Like Water and Wood â 5EF17The Dynamic Duo of the Water and Wood Elements. âThey can get a lot of âbleepâ done!â 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: âTogether theyâre unstoppable! Yeah, unstoppable like a little Sia⊠we could get in trouble by the Sia police⊠they could see us!â âTheyâre always there for Woods in a very comforting way⊠in an Iâve Got Your Back kind of way. â âWoods can help Waters. They can give them encouragementâŠâ...2020-02-0807 min
Inspired Action69 - This Time Next YearWhat 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! âWhere do you want to be this time next yearâŠâ 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 vettin...2020-02-0536 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Nourishing Relationships Like Metal and Water â 5EF16Find your sacred couch and sink into it! âBoth are looking for that connection⊠itâs just that connection is a little different.â 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: âYou could just say a sacred couch⊠they can just hang on it.â âItâs so nice to go with someone that they donât have to talk all the time!â âWaters have a tendency to spill out all over the place.â Links in this Episode: The E...2020-01-2306 min
Inspired Action68 - The Post-Apocalyptic, I-Survived-the-Holidays PodcastIf you survived your family on the holidays⊠letâs talk about it! How to thrive at social events, not just survive. What do you do when youâve changed, and youâre no longer in alignment with family and friends. âMaybe you used to be in alignment, but now youâve changed and youâre not in alignment anymoreâŠâ 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 âNo Rule Rulesâ What is Chaotic Energy? Thoug...2020-01-2224 min
Inspired Action67 - Start Your New Year's Revolution Right Now!Whatâs the difference between a New Yearâs Resolution and a New Yearâs Revolution? Whatâs holding you back from lasting change? Whoâs holding you back? Itâs time to move forward. Channel your inner honey badger! âHoney Badger donât care!â 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 Yearâs Resolutions donât work Change comes from within Revolution is massive change The 10 Steps of The Authenticity Revolution Thought Quotes: âIt can be scary or frightening...2020-01-0743 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Nourishing Relationships Like Earth and Metal â 5EF15Senses and sensibility⊠Earth and Metal make a nourishing couple on many levels. âEarth and metal are both about their selfless desire to help others.â 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: âIf Earth and Metal meet on sacred ground, then all will be well in the Earth/Metal realm.â âSometimes 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 whatâs most i...2020-01-0304 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Nourishing Relationships Like Fire and Earth â 5EF14Talk, talk and talk some more. The Social Butterflies of the Elemental world are the Fire/Earth couples! âFor long-term success, Fires need to keep that passion in play.â 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: âWhy are we only talking about the things the Fire person wants to talk about?â âI think the other issue is Earth can be very vocal when theyâre disappointed with their Fires, which is kind of like throwing a wet blanket...2019-12-2706 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays â Nourishing Relationships Like Wood and Fire â 5EF13Is your relationship like a bonfire? The relationship between Wood and Fire is encouraging on both sides as long as you donât take things too seriously! âWood and Fire: The Power Playmatesâ 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: âMany people take Woods for granted⊠Fire doesnât under-appreciate them at all.â âFires really want to be big in the world, but theyâre just a little too shy.â âWoods are the cheerleaders for the rest of the wo...2019-12-2005 min
Inspired Action66 - 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. âLife invariably ends up delivering more good stuff than you could ever have imagined when...2019-12-1833 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Opposites Attract Like Earth and Water - 5EF12Are you a fan of muddy water? The relationship between Earth and Water could get messy, but it doesnât have to be! Earths love the excitement that Waters bring into their lives, and Waters can enjoy being guided by an Earthâs support. What happens when Waters become too unpredictable, and Earths become too analytical you ask? Come jump into our dirty, muddy, Earth Water episode! âEarths love the excitement and variability that water has to offerâ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Earths and Waters get alon...2019-12-0607 min
Inspired Action65 - 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 itâs time to change your identity and stop trying to negotiate with yourself! Listen in as we talk about being All-In. âYou canât change a habit until you change your identity.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Limiting Beliefs Letaâs story about coffee and Jayeâs story about sleep! How to form an identity, be...2019-12-0527 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Opposites Attract Like Wood and Earth - 5EF11Who 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? âIf 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.â 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: âEarths like to deliver on tasks for someone they like and respect...2019-11-2906 min
Inspired Action64 - Are you stallin' or are you ALL in?Is self-cultivation something youâre thinking about or doing? Talking the talk and walking the walk is where we are heading with Season 4 â âAll In!â 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! âItâs a journey of one that you could bring your friends along with!â 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. Meditatio...2019-11-2727 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Opposites Attract Like Wood and Metal - 5EF10Do you like to take orders or give them? Whoâs boss in the bedroom? Find out how Wood and Metal get along or not⊠Guess whoâs in danger when the Wood and Metal clash? âIn terms of opposites attracting, sometimes Metal and Wood are quite attracted to each other⊠they share a lot of commonalities.â 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: âWho else to champion something important to Metal than a strong and amazing Wood partner?â...2019-11-1507 min
Inspired Action63 - Examining the Big Buts: Putting Virtues into ActionDo you have a lot of big buts in your life⊠reasons why youâre 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. âFinding 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?â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Ins...2019-11-1230 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Opposites Attract Like Fire and Metal - 5EF9Some 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. ĂąâŹĆMetals canât stand any amount of fake-ness and they see right through it!ù⏠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: âFires and Metals can meet throug...2019-11-0908 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Opposites Attract Like Water and Fire - 5EF8Some 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. âWhenever 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.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Water and...2019-11-0112 min
Inspired Action62 - 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 hereâs a little secret⊠itâs not where most people are looking. âLetting go and let the water flowâŠâ By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Insta...2019-10-3124 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays - Want to Know Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy? - 5EF7Do 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. âItâs amazing how often our Elemental Energies are causing âclashesâ in everyday interactions without us knowing that itâs happening.â 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: âControlling relationships can naturally be a little spicy and energized but can also be contentiou...2019-10-2607 min
Inspired Action61 - Forgiveness = FreedomDo 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 Hoâoponopono and be FREE in your life. âThe virtue of Forgiveness is walking away without resentment.â 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. Someti...2019-10-2528 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Wood Goal Setting - 5EF6Donât 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 goalsâŠif they overdo and overload! âWe all need to get in touch with our Wood element!â 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 yo...2019-10-1808 min
Inspired Action60 - What's your Attitude on Gratitude?Are you grateful? Do you see the constant good in your life? Whatâs 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! âStuckness is Suckness!â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Gratitude! The grateful 4âs and our morning routine An attitude of gratitude adjustment Finding mercy for yourself Harvest time of the year and the Earth Se...2019-10-1634 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Water Goal Setting - 5EF5Water 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! ĂąâŹĆWe need to tap into our Water to get bleep done!ù⏠By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Water superpowers of stamina and ambition Waterâs biggest challenge The amazing Water marathon runner Courtney Dauwalter! How Water can wait too long, or even freeze! How Water can...2019-10-0406 min
Inspired Action59 - 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 youâre 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! âWith Authority comes...2019-10-0334 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Metal Goal Setting - 5EF4Metalsâ 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! âReach the unreachable star!â 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 Metalsâ are with confrontation The duty to be responsible A love of service and wandering Thought Quotes: âI like fudge. I think sometimes fudging helps you achieve your goals from the Wood perspectiv...2019-09-2707 min
Inspired Action58 - 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! Itâs 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. âOur souls have longingâŠâ âMuster the courage despite the fear.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Practicing what you preach The individual...2019-09-2624 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Earth Goal Setting - 5EF3Earthsâ goal setting strengths come from their ability to think things through, play it safe, take care of themselves, and keep it appropriate. Earthâs rock! âEarths can better serve everyone else by spending a little time taking care of themselves.â 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: âHome is the safe container from where...2019-09-2005 min
Inspired Action57 - 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? Itâs okay, we talk about this and more⊠listen and find out how an Alchemist can move through the world and become a Virtue Virtuoso! âWe want to be limitless!â 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...2019-09-1936 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Fire Goal Setting - 5EF2Do 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. âYou really need to have all Five Elements to set and achieve your goals. And luckily you have all Five Elements within you!â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Goal Setting by each of the Elements Fireâs passion and aligning it with your heart...2019-09-1309 min
Inspired Action56 - Free Your HeartWhooo are you? Who, who, who, who? We really wanna know! The Daoist belief is this is all an illusion, so letâs 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. âA free heart is what we want!â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talke...2019-09-1230 min
Inspired ActionFive Element Fridays Intro - 5EF1Introvert, Extrovert or Extra-Vert?! âYou 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 itâs Friday.â 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: âThatâs the Extra-verts, not the Extro, the Extra!â âThere are a couple exception...2019-09-0606 min
Inspired Action55 - 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 itâs time to free yourself from these basic Triggers. âRather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind themâ â 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, Gu...2019-09-0426 min
Inspired Action45 - Live Long and Prosper(ity) - The Prosperity PalaceWhatâs 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. âBe inspired and then be inspiring!â 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...2019-06-0539 min
Inspired Action43 - Find Time to Play... with Yourself - The Creativity PalaceWhen 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?  âItâs 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.â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How this palace ties in with âThe Zone,â or Wu Wei. The power of creative force⊠Why this is often the first...2019-05-1039 min
Inspired Action30 - Do You Trust Yourself? | The Thirteen Ghost PointsAre you easily convinced about things that are not true to you? Are you afraid of Letaâs 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. âWhen youâre being authentic, itâs really about living a life that is you on many different levelsâŠone being, not doubting yourself, not doubting your mission, not doubting your purpose for being here on earthâŠTrusting that you can and will make the right decisions in your life...2018-12-2643 min
Inspired Action28 - Listen to What Leta Loves to DoDo you love your life? Do you have access to your own heart? Can you spiritually pivot in your life? Listen to our conversations about Letaâs Divine DJ, the Thirteen Ghost Points, Alchemy Energetic treatments, Inspired Action, and how to shake things up in your lifeâperhaps things have been stuck for years and years. âWhat 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?â By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about...2018-12-0631 min
Inspired Action20 - The Mystery of Meditation...you can do it!Do you have difficulty meditating? Do you have the dreaded âmonkey mindâ? What kind of meditator are you? You can stop feeling like the square peg in a round hole if you can not do âtraditionalâ 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 Hanhâs Walking Meditation as an alternative you might love to try. âVisual...2018-09-2043 min
Inspired Action4 - 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 Us on: Facebook and Instagram âSelf-cultivation isnât just about meditating in the morning or working out. Itâs about everything.â  âYou should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day, unless youâre too busy. Then you should sit for 1 hour.â â Zen Proverb  âGet some time with yourself⊠everyday.â The topic of this episode is YOU, every...2018-04-0442 min
Inspired Action2 - The Five Elements | How to love the part of yourself you can't standWe think youâre perfect just the way you are. Mastering your Five Elements, your motivational energy, connecting your circle, and understanding how energy rules the world. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram âThe part of you that you love about yourself, needs to learn how to love the part you hate about yourself.â 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...2018-04-0232 min
Inspired Action0 - What Inspires Us | Itâs 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 Us on Facebook and Instagram âWeâre hoping what inspires us will inspire you to take action, have fun, and be happier!â 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...2018-04-0116 min