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Is your relationship like a bonfire? The relationship between Wood and Fire is encouraging on both sides as long as you don’t take things too seriously! “Wood and Fire: The Power Playmates” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Woods and Fires get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “Many people take Woods for granted… Fire doesn’t under-appreciate them at all.“ “Fires really want to be big in the world, but they’re just a little too shy.“ “Woods are the cheerleaders for the rest of the world, and Fires really need a lot of encouragement.” Links in this Episode: The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click here to join our Facebook group for additional content o

Are you more of a Knight, Saint, or Magician? How do you live your life… are you trying to fix problems, accept them, or harmonize them? Take a closer look at the how and the why you do what you do in the world! Alchemists choose to grow internally, while balancing and harmonizing with their external world. Listen in as we have a convo about the ease of rising above the suffering. And we tell a few jokes along the way. Laughing is not optional. “Life invariably ends up delivering more good stuff than you could ever have imagined when you live life without what you call in Chinese Medicine…Rebellious Qi!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: What is the Hero? The tendency for Woods to be the Hero at times. Using the Nine Palaces to understand life’s challenges. What is the Saint? The flow of life and the “Saint Trick” The “maybe” story. What is the Alchemist? External vs. Internal Alchemy. How do Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism differ on this

Are you a fan of muddy water? The relationship between Earth and Water could get messy, but it doesn’t have to be! Earths love the excitement that Waters bring into their lives, and Waters can enjoy being guided by an Earth’s support. What happens when Waters become too unpredictable, and Earths become too analytical you ask? Come jump into our dirty, muddy, Earth Water episode! “Earths love the excitement and variability that water has to offer” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Earths and Waters get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “Earths love the intrigue and want to dig deep to get to know those Waters.“ “Earths tend to plan and be predictable and Waters tend not to plan too much.“ “If Earth tries to keep their Water in a box… alright let’s just say in a bowl, who keeps Water in a box? A box of wine maybe–that’s their special Water!” Links in this Episode: The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy The Inspired Action Podcast

You are what you think! What is your identity? Are you really living the life you want? Do you have beliefs that are limiting your ability to create new healthy habits? Maybe it’s time to change your identity and stop trying to negotiate with yourself! Listen in as we talk about being All-In. “You can’t change a habit until you change your identity.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Limiting Beliefs Leta’s story about coffee and Jaye’s story about sleep! How to form an identity, belief, and habit Thinking Brain vs. Reptilian Brain Accountability vs. self-accountability Baby-micro goals! Cute! How to reverse engineer what you want to achieve Thought Quotes: “Heck I even had to take out the dog at 8:00 vs. 11:00. I even had to change my dog’s identity!” “The way I understand it is–and I defer to any brain scientists out there–but the lower brain…” “I’m sure there’s many of them listening to this podcast.” “That may not be our demographic… we’

Who are you when push comes to shove? Woods get Earths moving, but how much bossy pants is too much bossy pants?… Where can Woods and Earths find the roots of common ground? “If Earth and Wood can get out of their own way and make it work together, they can get a lot of bleeeeep done in the world.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Woods and Earths get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “Earths like to deliver on tasks for someone they like and respect.“ “Wood needs to learn the value of the thoughtfulness that the Earths bring to the table.“ “Together Wood and Earth can really share their love of home: Wood loves to have roots, and Earths love their home.“ Links in this Episode: The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Ou

Is self-cultivation something you’re thinking about or doing? Talking the talk and walking the walk is where we are heading with Season 4 – “All In!” Are you All In in your own life? Whether self-cultivation is now part of your day-to-day or not, we want to help jumpstart or reaffirm your journey! “It’s a journey of one that you could bring your friends along with!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Types of Self-Cultivation Forms of movement or exercise (move the Chi!) Journaling or writing affirmations, gratitude, etc. Meditations Self-Care Learning Creative outlets for your body and mind And so many more Cultivating your own “garden” Making new habits and replacing old habits Time mismanagement Self-neglect Thought Quotes: “If it feels like a chore why would you keep doing it?” “New habits are super easy… it’s about replacing the old habits. That’s a little more challenging. The ones that are not serving you any longer.” “Self-cultivat

Do you like to take orders or give them? Who’s boss in the bedroom? Find out how Wood and Metal get along or not… Guess who’s in danger when the Wood and Metal clash? “In terms of opposites attracting, sometimes Metal and Wood are quite attracted to each other… they share a lot of commonalities.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Wood and Metal get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “Who else to champion something important to Metal than a strong and amazing Wood partner?“ “The only type of person Wood will bow down to is Metal.“ “Woods don’t take orders from very many people in the world.“ Links in this Episode: The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For Free #InspiredActionPodcast Join Our Facebook Group Click

Do you have a lot of big buts in your life… reasons why you’re not doing or being all you want to do or be? Do you want more? Do you want to transform? Examine your life and put the Daoist Virtues into action… Courage, Authority, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Acceptance so you can free yourself and be authentically you. “Finding and living your authenticity is key to this idea of Happy on the Way to Happiness… We want to arrive at the Happiness, but what about the trip there?” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Courage is the first step to authenticity Brené Brown‘s courage to speak her truth The difference between Earth and Wood Courage Do you have the Courage to take the steps for your authenticity Being a parent and being your authentic self Authority – are you able to follow-through? Are you in charge Can you be empowered Gratitude — appreciating all that you’ve gotten Self-cultivation Journaling an attitude of gratitude Daily Gratefu

Some like it hot, some like it chill. What to do if you are in a relationship with Fire and Metal Elements. Opposites attract and this can go both ways. Connection is where they meet and melt. Listen in as we discuss the good and the challenging aspects of Fire and Metal together. “Metals can’t stand any amount of fake-ness and they see right through it!†By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Fire and Metal get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “Fires and Metals can meet through connection.“ “Letting the conversation have physical space… room to breathe, think…. a moment of silence is like gold for Metals.“ “Metals have to be willing to expose something personal.“ Links in this Episode: The Energy of Love by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle:

Some like it hot, some like it chill. What to do if you are in a relationship with Water and Fire Elements. Opposites attract and this can go both ways. Funny and exciting, and then suddenly contentious. Listen in as we discuss the good and the challenging aspects of Water and Fire together. “Whenever we feel bored with ourselves, we gravitate to the person who is going to spice up our lives, add a little excitement, maybe a little unpredictable.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Water and Fire get along (or not) Thought Quotes: “The easiest thing a Water can do, is just let Fires just go do their thing.“ “You’re going to get burnt out or you’re going to get put out.“ “It’s about acceptance.“ Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book For

Does Surrendering sound scary? Hard? Like something foreign to you? How can you learn to find forgiveness? How can you truly let go and become comfortable with any loss or regrets in your life? The 5th Daoist Virtue is Surrender, but we like to call it Acceptance (it sounds a little less scary and more peaceful!). Listen in as we discuss where to find Trust with a capital T… and here’s a little secret… it’s not where most people are looking. “Letting go and let the water flow…” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Surrender vs. Acceptance Obsessive thinking Learning Trust but not Acceptance Finding forgiveness for those who have led you astray Getting comfortable with loss Trust with a capital T and where you can find it! Want to accept some homework? Think of something or someone you lost. Maybe you still have regrets. Imagine yourself accepting that loss. Imagine the hole in your heart filling up with something new! Thought Quotes: “There’s n

Do you want to get along better in the world. Imagine all the people, living life in peace … through energy. Listen in as we talk about the three types of energetic relationships. “It’s amazing how often our Elemental Energies are causing “clashes” in everyday interactions without us knowing that it’s happening.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: An overview of the three types of energetic relationships: Nourishing, Controlling and Same/Same Thought Quotes: “Controlling relationships can naturally be a little spicy and energized but can also be contentious.“ “If someone is being insulting, seemingly for no reason, then that’s also likely to be a Control cycle problem“ “Or you’re both just Wood and fighting over who’s top dog.“ Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting

Do you put family first and yourself last? Does duty and your obligations zap your freedom to be yourself? Is Loyalty more important than your destiny? Listen in as we discuss the Metal Virtue of Forgiveness. Learn to Cultivate advanced forgiveness with Ho’oponopono and be FREE in your life. “The virtue of Forgiveness is walking away without resentment.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Metal Element is all about letting go! If Metals get tweaked, they can really hold a grudge for a long long time. Sometimes Metals really feel these duties to their families more than most of us. The virtue of Forgiveness is walking away without resentment. The benefit of cultivating your Forgiveness. Thought Quotes: “If I said that to my parents… I don’t think they would have said, ‘Oh look how independent she is, what a great thinker, yay!’ I would have had to run and run fast.” “Loyalty in many cases breeds resentment.” “It’s family first above all el

Don’t be a quitter! What is a good Wood Strategy? Woods are master strategists. We all need to get in touch with our Wood Element to do goal setting. But even Woods can struggle with their goals…if they overdo and overload! “We all need to get in touch with our Wood element!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Woods are goal setters and strategists Wood struggles Delegating to people who are not uber capable Too many goals Micro goals Prioritizing goals Doing what truly inspires you until you get bored Thought Quotes: “The Q word to me is like the F word.” “I don’t think I have that high of a bar. It’s just perfection.” “Remember, you can bench some of those good ideas for a rainy day. Oh boy was that a sports reference? That was pretty good for you I’ll give you a B+” Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast

Are you grateful? Do you see the constant good in your life? What’s your attitude on gratitude? When an Earth is at their best, they are filled with gratitude and living in the season of never-ending-harvest! So start your morning routines, get out your journals, and begin moving towards the solution, not the problem! “Stuckness is Suckness!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Gratitude! The grateful 4’s and our morning routine An attitude of gratitude adjustment Finding mercy for yourself Harvest time of the year and the Earth Season The hedgehog and complaining The hedgehog challenge: can you stop complaining all day and be grateful for the things in your life? Take the Hedgehog Challenge – No Complaining Thought Quotes: “When you have gratitude you can have mercy on yourself.” “A little bit of gratitude in your life is like plugging into an outlet.” “You can find a hundred things to be grateful for about climate change, and I’m sure you ca

Water is POWERFUL! Their stamina and ambition are unstoppable when achieving goals if they can learn to harness their energy effectively. But what happens if they freeze?? Tap into the Wood inside you or even a Wood friend to help you get moving! “We need to tap into our Water to get bleep done!†By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Water superpowers of stamina and ambition Water’s biggest challenge The amazing Water marathon runner Courtney Dauwalter! How Water can wait too long, or even freeze! How Water can find the Wood to help them! Thought Quotes: “Another strength of Water is being patient. They’ll wait for the right moment, and sometimes that right moment won’t come for a long time.” “Wood and Water work really well together. It’s the drive and the strategy!” “The cure for any Water woes are getting out of your head and getting in the present moment.” Links in this Episode: Courtney Dauwalter – The ultimate Water stamina! The Ins

Why is it so hard to become the BOSS of YOU? Where can you find your Authority? Authority is a Fire Virtue and everyone has Fire in them somewhere! Fires like to be perceived well by their peers and their community, so it can be hard to find their own Authority. If you’re having some Fire challenges, the solution may be to start being accountable to… yourself! Stop all the worrying and stresses and create the life you always dream about! Start, in the name of love! Listen in and join The Minority Who Have Authority! “With Authority comes responsibility.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: What Fires really want! What Fires really hate! How to turn Morality into Authority What is the Supreme Controller The societal norms with children and Authority The serious side effects of worrying and the Health Palace The importance of accountability Authority Work: Are you willing to be the Authority of you? Do you trust you can be in control of your own

Metals’ goal setting strengths come from their ability to be precise, organize a physical space, accountability, and possess truth and integrity. Jump on that magic Metal carpet ride! “Reach the unreachable star!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Organizing a physical space Thinking in black and white or shades of gray Truth and integrity How Metals’ are with confrontation The duty to be responsible A love of service and wandering Thought Quotes: “I like fudge. I think sometimes fudging helps you achieve your goals from the Wood perspective, until it bites you in the bleeeep.” “We can all benefit from the Metal in us to hold ourselves accountable to our commitments.” “If you’re stuck in Metal and the world around you is the excuse for not doing what you want, activate your Wood to make some changes!” Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Que

Are you courageous enough to be selfish or do you tend to be the cowardly lion? Find the courage to do and be what you really want in life! It’s time to take a look at our societal values and make them more about YOU, YOU, YOU… find the Win/Win in your own life. Muster the courage and find baby steps to make changes. “Our souls have longing…” “Muster the courage despite the fear.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Practicing what you preach The individual virtues vs. societal virtues Putting yourself first Selfishness The Five Elements and the individual virtues Leta and Jaye (and Xena) out climbing on a perfect day. Thought Quotes: “Courage doesn’t mean a lack of fear, it means doing something even though you’re afraid.” “People restrict themselves for so long that they go through a midlife transition.” “The courage virtue is the courage to be your authentic self.” Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes

Earths’ goal setting strengths come from their ability to think things through, play it safe, take care of themselves, and keep it appropriate. Earth’s rock! “Earths can better serve everyone else by spending a little time taking care of themselves.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: Goal setting and thinking it through Earth, The Home Palace, and the safe container The importance of social compliance for Earths Taking care of yourself Reading books, walks in nature, taking a bath! Thought Quotes: “Home is the safe container from where we launch our ambitions from.” “We need some spontaneity, but we also need some safety.” “In order to set and achieve goals, you have to be able to think it through.” Links in this Episode: The Inspired Action Podcast App (available in iTunes store and Google Play) Email your questions and voice memos to Questions AT InspiredActionPodcast.com. To get your free PDF copy of Connecting Your Circle: Get Our Book F