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Have you Mastered the Art of the Open Heart? Join Leta and Jaye as they explore the many nuances of the Fire element through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and Chinese Numerology. Discover how Fire, unlike the other Elements, manifests in four dynamic types, each embodying distinct yin and yang aspects. This episode  dives deep into the heart of Fire's complexity with insights into achieving authentic self-expression and balance.   "When you're feeling more inward, it's not because you've been hurt and you're protecting yourself. It's because you're feeling quiet and connecting more internally. And when you're feeling more outward, we say that you're allowing the circulation of your spirits. You're allowing the light to shine, and you're interacting with the rest of the world. 01:07 Unpacking the Fire Element 01:17 The Four Types of Fire: A Deep Dive 01:43 Yin and Yang Across Elements 01:56 Fire’s Unique Characteristics 02:38 The Significance of the Numbers 10, 11, and 12 in Chinese Numerology 08:20 Eleme

Listen in as Leta and Jaye explore the vitality, versatility, and vibrant nature of Wood—revealing a few of its Yin and Yang aspects, and the dynamic roles of the Visionary and the Implementer Wood types. They share some insights from Chinese medicine, humorous anecdotes, and real-world examples, as this episode tries to demystifies the complex characteristics of Wood, offering listeners a fresh perspective on growth, adaptability, and the potential for transformation in their own lives. Spring forth and be Big and Bigger in your Woody life! 01:58 Introducing the Yin Yang Aspects of Each Element 08:18 Exploring the Yin and Yang of Wood 15:45 Implementing Visions: The Wood Element's Challenge 24:47 Understanding the Continuum of Wood Types 28:38 The Dynamic Duo: Visionary and Implementer in Action 30:25 Wood Couples: Visionaries and Implementers Together 30:35 Exploring Visionary and Implementer Dynamics 31:36 Casting a Visionary Movie: A Fun Digression 30:35 Understanding Yin and Yang Body Types 32:50 The Vi

Listen in as Leta has a lively conversation with Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Healer Ann Cecil-Sterman as they delve into a number of intriguing Chinese Medicine topics! The mystery of life within us is something quite extraordinary! Leta and Ann explore the Eight Extraordinay Vessels of Chinese Medicine and their profound connections to Alchemical Chinese Medicine...and beyond. Ann is an extraordinary person in her own right! She's also a practitioner who graciously shares her deep wisdom with us. For further insights into Ann's expertise, visit her page here. In this conversation, we discuss: 03:51 The Unusual and Alchemical 05:25 The Eight Extraordinary Vessels 06:12 The Mystical Origins and Impact of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 40:13 The Healing Power of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 53:04 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead ********************************* Visit the Podcast Website: Click here to get more information on the Inspired Action Podcast. Visit the Alchemy Learning Center W

Jump into the whimsical and wondrous energtic deep end of the Water Element world with Leta and Jaye. From "move it-move it" to couch potato energy-preservation (a.k.a. doing something when they are doing nothing mode) to superhuman stamina, and from extreme procrastination to excelling in the art of crisis management, the fluid nature of Water does it all! In this podcast you can learn about Water's need for movement and stillness, their secret longing to matter, their fear of confrontation, and their quest for knowledge and wisdom. Listen in and embrace the majestic and mysterious forces of your inner Water -- and find your own Wu Wei of life. 00:18 Diving Deep into the World of Water 01:54 Movement, Stillness, and Stamina 07:45 From Inertia to Inventory Control 27:05 The Thrill of Anticipation: Water's Realm of Possibilities 29:58 Exploring the Depths of Water: Drama, Trauma, and Wisdom 30:25 Crisis Management and the Unpredictable Nature of Water 31:46 Procrastination and Pressure 33:26 Seeking Intensity

If you resonate with a strong cosmic connection, a sense of magic in life, authenticity, sincerity with a STRONG BS detector... you may align with the magnetic Metal Elemental Energy. On this podcast, we might tell a few little shiny "secrets" about the Metal Element of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine and Philosophy... Join us to explore the enigmatic Metal Element within all of us! Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, John Lennon, Queen Elizabeth, Lana Del Ray and Meryl Streep exemplify Metal traits, making them popular figures in popular culture. Listen wherever you find your podcasts! "Metal is almost a contradiction in terms within itself..." In this episode, we discuss: 01:29 The Inherent Contradictions within the Metal Element 02:59 The Metal Element's Connection with Death and Legacy 08:22 The Magic Carpet Ride of Life 25:53 The Metal Element's Connection with Music and Art 29:47 Spotting a Metal Person in the Wild 32:37 The Regal Walk: Angelina Jolie and Queen Elizabeth 33:34 The Me

Welcome, fellow Earthlings, to a journey of secrets and wisdom in today's "Sharing is Caring" episode. Discover how Earth promotes harmony in our world and communities, by being the masters of setting boundaries, listening, and communicating with kindness. In this episode, we'll dig deep into the Earth's treasure trove of knowledge and unearth the secrets to fostering unity and balance in our lives. From planting the seeds of harmony to nurturing them into full bloom, we'll explore every nook and cranny of what it takes to cultivate a more connected and compassionate world. 

Join us for this blazing episode that will reveal the secrets of Fires (which are not so secret because they love to talk about themselves)! We'll be exploring the magnetic pull that Fires have towards beauty and love, their insatiable drive to be liked and accepted, and the sometimes tricky terrain of people-pleasing. We'll also be dousing the flames of their self-doubt and navigating the choppy waters of their sometimes negative self-perception. Most importantly, we'll talk about Fire authenticity and their open-hearted way of being the love in the world. ❤️

Listen and discover a few of the hidden secrets within the Wood Elemental nature that Woods only reveal on a need-to-know-basis! Whether you or someone you know is Wood first or second in their energenic stackup... you may learn a little more about the inner workings of this element! Join us as we delve into the mysteries that Wood sometimes keep closely guarded and private. Link to Show Notes  Stage 8 of Alchemy and Time Travel Year of the Wood Dragon Wood secret - Wood wants the best - watch - Jay at the Excelsior Hotel in Las Vegas, Modern Family, Season 5, Episode 18 Wood’s need for privacy - on a need-to-know basis Free Access Membership at the Alchemy Learning Center Connecting Your Circle - our intro book on the Five Elements (#amazonaffiliate) Energetics of Flow series - use Promo Code POD50 Making Life Better for Everyone - the Wood dream General of the Unarmed Forces Finding the Win/Win Wood as The Strategist and the Idea Generator Avoidance of boredom drives many Woods to dist

We're kicking off Season 7 with a new Five Element seires! Embrace the weird, and join us as we revisit and dive deeper into the ever-changing, always-the-same world of the Five Elements! Discover your Elemental type and how understanding the Five Elements can rock your world as we expand into 2024! Being Water and being proud - a super freak! Yin and Yang energies - The Geyser video! The Yin and Yang nature of each Elemental type Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water  Homework - be the Watcher Extra Credit - take the test at the AlchemyLearningCenter.com - Take a Five Element quiz in the Connecting Your Circle book or take the online quiz in the Understanding the Five Elements online class.

Join us for an introspective discussion with Michael Max, the host of Qiological, on different types of change: Bian-type change (slow and incremental) vs. Hua-type change (faster and Alchemical). In addition to being the inquisitive host of Qiological, Michael Max has had a clinical acpuncture practice for over 20 years. He studied and traveled extensively in China and Taiwan. NOTE: You can listen to the previous conversation between Leta and Michael on Qiological, episode #329. In this interview, Leta and Michael talked about: Having a curious mind and an inquisitive heart Deep listening to clients Transformation and the psycho spiritual bypass Tian/Di/Ren (Heaven/Earth/(Human) and Jing/Qi/Shen (Essences/Energy/Spirit) The Dao that can be told... Earth - the mud ball Coursing the wind and how to navigate change The Nine Palaces - and the 4 Domino palaces: Career/Relationship/Health/Wealth Palace of Abundance Depression and Anxiety Dampness and ignorance Jerry Colonna: "How have I been complicit in creating

Jump into the Wu Wei… Mandalorian style. Join Leta and Jaye in a discussion of Baby Grogu, Gandalf, and walking your Wu Wei life. What inspires you? And how can you step into the footsteps of your destiny’s pathway that’s already there?

Dive into the world of Water music today!

Do you love music that makes you want to jump? Light, lively, happy or sad - Fire music will make you feel... something! Let the Five Elements set your music appreciation on fire and find your own Sound of Music inside of you! Join Leta and Jaye as they explain the inspiring, driving music of the Fire Element. Show Notes: “Fire music is lighter, it's livelier, it's boppier, it's up and down music. And most Fire music is... happy music... because I'm happy!” What is Fire music energetically? - Up and down music Genres that tend to be more Fire - Pop, Caberet, Motown and Disco Fire dancing - bouncing on your feet, jumping up and down, dancing for joy, arms up in the air Fire singers: Whitney Houston, Katy Perry, Barbara Streisand, Janice Joplin, Natalie Merchant, Bette Midler, Sarah McLaughlin, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Freddie Mercury, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, David Lee Roth, Elton John, Adam Levine, Chris Martin. Cat Stevens, Jerry Garcia, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Drake, John Mayer, Justin Bieber, and Ch

Do you love music with a driving beat? Do you sometimes dance like you're stomping or punching the air? Well, you might be Wood! Or you might just love Wood music. Let the Five Elements set your music appreciation on fire and find your own Sound of Music inside of you! Join Leta and Jaye as they explain the inspiring, driving music of the Wood Element. Show Notes: “So what is the music of getting the party started? It's like, let's go! Let's go! So we say it's a march. It's marching music, and that means it's emphasizing a heavy downbeat. And mostly it's not syncopated, but the march style gives the song a sense of energy and forward momentum.” What is Wood music energetically? - A march Genres that tend to be more Wood - Rock, some Pop, a bit of Rap... even a Polka! Wood dancing - angular, stomping, punching the air, energized and athletic like the Kazachok Russian dance Wood singers: Madonna, Pink, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and Jennifer Lopez... Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Mick Jagge

Have you ever had a song unexpectedly play that touches your soul at just the right moment in time? Are you curious about how music, vibrations, and the Five Elements are interconnected? Do you want to explore the concept of your own personal Divine DJ and how it can enhance your Alchemy? Join Leta and Jaye as they discuss the vibrational powers and the energetic nature of music and how you can find and access your own Divine DJ, a cosmic force that tunes into the rhythms of your soul. Whether you're seeking inspiration or looking to elevate your everyday experience, this Pod will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash the harmonious magic that resides within you. Join the conversation and let your inner Divine DJ spin the soundtrack of your life and find your own Sound of Music inside of you! Show Notes: “The Divine Dj isn’t just spinning tunes for the lyrics, but also for the healing sound of the music. Because the Five Elements also apply to music.” What is the Divine DJ? How the Divine DJ wo

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 p

For Metals, a Free Heart can mean the difference between flying and falling. How can the Metal Elemental type free their hearts and fly free in life? Can you let the power of the Metal Lungs let go of deep-seated anger and jealousy to fly their magic carpet through life instead of falling and going splat? "If you can say that you always do this particular thing whenever that particular situation happens, the question is why ... and at the core of this is the idea that those issues probably come from your heart pains, which come from past experiences that we can't let go of, and are haunted by -- even if it's completely unconscious." What are the Metal tentacles of the heart? Update from Alchemy Learning Center: Dai Mai Livestream Course Coming up on April 16! Learn about the Master Alchemy Apprenticeship Program! 2023 cohort now open for enrollment Apathy and Deep Seated Anger are the the primary tentacles for Metal people (bonus: Temptation and Jealousy). The Yin nature of Metals makes them more reserved an

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 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