A motivational podcast of conversations about Alchemy, Wu Wei and Transformation. The Inspired Action podcast is for anyone interested in creating more balance in life, understanding your Five Element energetic natures, finding the path of greatest ease, releasing the baggage of this lifetime or dis…
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.
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." By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 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. #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Join Our Inner Circle If you would like to join our email newsletter list, click below. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.)
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?" By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram https://chrt.fm/track/5E3D1B/traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredactionpodcast/IAP-105REV2.mp3 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. #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Join Our Inner Circle If you would like to join our email newsletter list, click below. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.)
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 stoke's your fire and how can you spark your authentic heart again?
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. #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content or to send us a question. Join Our Inner Circle If you would like to join our email newsletter list, click below. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.) The post 103 – Do You Wear Your Heart on Your Superhero Cape? appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
And our goal here, just to remind everyone in this season, is to free your heart. We want your heart to be free so you can feel passionate about life and the things you really want… but if you're worrying all the time or constantly on the lookout for bad things happening, well, then you're not free. The post 102 – Please Release Me – The Tentacles around Your Heart appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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! The post 101 – Ho'oponopono Your Heart and Be Free! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 100 – This is Where the Magic (of the Heart) Happens  appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
For 99 episodes, we've introduced you to Daoist Alchemy, and the Five Elements. We've talked about meditation, Chinese Medicine, and we've done interviews with people who inspire us. The post 099 – Party Like It's 99 Episodes! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 098 Surfing the Wu Wei waves of Water appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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! The post 097 Metal: The Art of Wanting to Want Nothing? appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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? The post 096 Digging Deeper to Find the Center of the Earths appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 post 095 Come on Baby Light Your (Own) Fire! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Woods need to do great things and want these things to benefits others. But what if no one recognizes their greatness? Can they recognize their own greatness? The post 094 What WOOD you want? appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 093 You want WHAT?! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 092 Alchemy for Water: Trust with a Capital T appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
What does a Metal person experience when they are confronted with the mysterious? The post 091 Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Alchemy for Metal appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
"You're not afraid of the truth! You love the truth, but the darkness for you is filled with untruths." The post 090 Alchemy for Earth: Center of the You-niverse appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 089 Alchemy for Fire: Falling in Love with Yourself appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Can you walk in the darkness without fear? Can your inner light illuminate your way in the darkness? The post 088 Alchemy: The next BIG thing for Wood appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Can you walk in the darkness without fear? Can your inner light illuminate your way in the darkness? The post 087 Entering the Mystery Gate – Hello darkness my old friend… appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Embrace Alchemy and feel free to soar through your life. The post 086 Off to Be the Wizard – The Wonderful Wizard of Life! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Embrace Alchemy and feel free to soar through your life. The post 085 Alchemy is… Everything! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Get vigilant with your own mind and use your anxiety for good! The post 084 Ride the Wind Horse | How to Outsmart Your Own Mind appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Become the Sage and live free from the structure of society, like a child. Empty yourself of yourself and live curiously. The post 083 The Way of Wu Wei is the Way | Master Reality by Allowing it to Happen appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post 082 The Immortality Mindset – Think Younger, Be Younger, Live Longer! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Are you too attached to your mental woobie blanket? Are you too rigid to know that you are too rigid? The post 081 Change Your Mind as Your Mind Changes You appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Season 5 of the Inspired Action Podcast is taking a journey through the mystery gate with Leta and Jaye. Embrace the magic of the mystery. This episode is the starting place. The post 080 What Makes Your Life Magical? appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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? The post Five Element Fridays – Metal Motivations – 5EF26 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 079 Are You an Activist, an Anarchist, or an Alchemist (Part II) appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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? The post 078 Are You an Activist, an Anarchist, or an Alchemist? appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post Five Element Fridays – Love Sherpa – 5EF25 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post Five Element Fridays – Burn Baby Burn – Is Your Fire Burning Bright? – 5EF24 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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? The post Five Element Fridays – Is Trump the Best? – 5EF23 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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! The post 077 If It Is Broke, No Worries… Just Fix It: Take the 9 Palaces Challenge! appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 076 How to Get Out of Your Own Wei appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
Easy or the most challenging? Water/Water relationships! The post Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Water and Water – 5EF22 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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! The post 075 What the $#@#%! are you waiting for? Finding your piece of peace. appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Metal and Metal – 5EF21 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 074 The Wandering Daoist: Presence appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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. The post 073 Spread Love, Not Fear: Put the Power of Healing into Your Own Hands appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Earth and Earth – 5EF20 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post 072 The Joy of Movement (Part 2) appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post 071 The Joy of Movement (Part 1) appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 post Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Fire and Fire – 5EF19 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post Five Element Fridays – Same/Same Relationships Like Wood and Wood – 5EF18 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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! […] The post 070 The Allure of Distraction appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Water and Wood – 5EF17 appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post 069 This Time Next Year… appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.
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 […] The post Five Element Fridays – Nourishing Relationships Like Metal and Water – 5EF16 appeared first on Inspired Action 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…” […] The post 068 The Post-Apocalyptic, I-Survived-the-Holidays Podcast appeared first on Inspired Action Podcast.