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Five Element fun: Part 2! The Walks, the talks, the looks, and the smells… we want you to experience it all! Discover how all the elements look in the real world. How do you say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Do your eyes twinkle and flirt? Does your smell tickle everyone’s noses.  Listen and learn – and then feel them! “When I teach people to feel the Five Element energies in their bodies, they learn them so much faster.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: The Talk – “Talking is just another way that elemental vibration is manifesting through humanity. Think about the difference between between an assertive, commanding voice like an army sergeant directing a squad to do something vs. a hospice nurse asking a patient to move her legs. You simply cannot use the same voice for both of those situations. You have to modulate your voice accordingly, and that would tap into the Five Elements. You just tap into that element.” The E

Five Element fun! The Walks, the talks, the looks, and the smells… we want you to experience it all! Discover how all the elements look in the real world. Are you a penguin marching in combat boots? Do you have champagne bubbles in your step? Buddha Belly? Puppet on a string? Just skating along?  Listen and learn – and then feel them! “When I teach people to feel the Five Element energies in their bodies, they learn them so much faster.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: The Walks – Wood – “You don’t really have hips or knees. It looks like you’re marching in a formation. Maybe we will make it cuter. Think of penguins marching. Think of an army of a thousand penguins marching with combat boots. Now that’s a visual you won’t get anywhere else because penguins like big shoes. And Woods like big shoes.” Fire – “You can fake a fire walk by lifting your heels up. If you do it more like helium is lifting you up from the top, then it wi

Are you the one putting limits on yourself? What is your unique perspective on life? How do you move energetically through the world? If you were a plant out in world… what kind of plant would you be?  Are you a summer rose, giant oak, honeysuckle, or office cactus? “You’re born with an intrinsic nature that gives you own unique perspective on life. It’s basically different from many other people you see in the world. Your perspective and your temperament is at work, and so you see things, and say, “I don’t like that or I don’t do it that way, I like to do it my way.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: Your Intrinsic nature – Everyone has a more yin or more yang nature. Be like Bradley Morra in the movie Limitless minus the pills Being todolist-less Plant energetics – What kind of plant are you? Acorn (water) full of potential, waiting for just the right moment Little sprout (wood) – strong and unstoppable A big beautiful peony fl

Meet your Oracle… it’s easier than you think!  You have the answers inside of you. Five Elements, Five Spirits, Sacred Fire… Start to create your own retreat and do a vision quest with a sacred Fire. Ask yourself better questions – and get your own answers! “All big decisions should be made at night during Wood time… 11:00 to 3:00 a.m.” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: Meet Your Oracle: The spirit of the Wood Element (the Hun) is in charge of making decisions. Learn how to access it at night. Physical Fire (camp fire, fireplace, even candlelight) evokes your higher self. Learn how to create a sacred fire like the Huichol tradition. The Five Spirits: The Hun (your Oracle), The Shen (your Light), The Yi (your identity), The Po (your Instinct) and The Zhi (your Will). Thought Quotes: “Take just one hour a day for yourself, totally selfish, just  for you. Not for the kids, not for the partner, not for anyone but yourself.” “Let me s

“We’ve all had negative experiences, and when it’s all said and done, we swear that we never, ever, ever want to have that experience again…and sometimes it still happens again!” By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: Stage Two: Talisman (like an amulet a person might wear on their chest to ward off evil). In Stage Two of Alchemy, you become the amulet. Frodo’s armor–Even the strongest armor can be pierced! Being impenetrable like Helm’s Deep is good for a battle, but not for a human being trying to have a loving and kind, beautiful life. Do you have the Great Wall of China around your heart? If you’ve built the great wall inside yourself, you’re probably stuck inside yourself. This is called the Internal Devils in Chinese Medicine. Be the Tai Chi Master: If someone throws a punch at the Tai Chi Master, the master moves effortlessly out of the line of attack, and the attacker falls on the ground. Think Yoda. Stone Medicine for opening

Feeling stressed and anxious in your life? Moving too fast? Are you the master of the monkey mind?  Have you tried to meditate for years and it never worked? Learn about easy Tibetan Medicines techniques for calming your mind in our interview with Dr. Mary Friedman Ryan. Healing Anxiety is a book that shows how ancient Tibetan practices, food, meditation, exercises, and incense can easily make a difference in your health and happiness. “Be your own healer and solve your own problems by taking control of your own life.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s interview, we talked about: Healing Anxiety book: Tibetan Medicine perspective on herbs, diet, constitution, healing exercises and healing retreats. Moving at a “Glacial Pace” – the head roll healing exercise – gets you into a serene place. Presence all day — pausing with each new task. Outdoor meditation– Tibetan meditation on space. Staring at the horizon. Three basic constitutions/humors Dietary regimen fo

Do you have difficulty meditating? Do you have the dreaded “monkey mind”? What kind of meditator are you?  You can stop feeling like the square peg in a round hole if you can not do “traditional” meditation.  Everyone and anyone can learn to meditate. In this Pod, we are taking the mystery out of meditation. We explain Daoist meditation practices according to the Five Elements. There is a meditation style for every Element! We also explore the Four Stages of Meditation, which includes Levitation. We talk about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Walking Meditation as an alternative you might love to try. “Visualization is a technique that helps you get into meditation because you’re using your own mind to distract yourself from your monkey mind thoughts.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: © 2016 Jaye McElroy Taking the mystery out of meditation The four stages of meditation: Relaxation Concentration Meditation Levitation Distance healing, a for

Are you just coasting in your life? Just going to work, coming home, eating food, watching TV and going to bed... Rinse and Repeat? Or... Are you COASTING and living the life you truly want where everything just lands in your lap? Easy. Stage One of Alchemy is about Creating Ease in your life. Stage Two of Alchemy is all about Letting Go of the baggage in your life. When you're inspired to make these changes in your life, things will shift.

Are you just coasting in your life? Just going to work, coming home, eating food, watching TV and going to bed… Rinse and Repeat? Or… Are you COASTING and living the life you truly want where everything just lands in your lap? Easy. Stage One of Alchemy is about Creating Ease in your life. Stage Two of Alchemy is all about Letting Go of the baggage in your life.  When you’re inspired to make these changes in your life, things will shift. “If you’re on a road trip, what do you need?  A road map. So let’s make a road map for everyone including ourselves so we know where we’re going… I think we have an idea of where we’re going, but you never know. We get good ideas. We get suggestions. We stop and think about things. It’s…a collaboration.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: What we’ve done so far in the podcast Creating an energetic road map     —Pods 1-4 … great summary of key concepts     —Pods 6-11 … Stage One of Alchemy     

Are you sometimes the life of the pity party? Do you love to play the blame game? Are you Mrs. or Mr. Martyr? Ever feel like Eeyore on a bad day? Do you know how to avoid your worst nightmare scenario? Learn to recognize these “states” and shift out of them. Instead, think outside the box, shine your love into the world, receive all the gifts coming your way, hold your head high, and access universal energy. Use your Five Elements! Become your authentic self. “Nobody loves me everybody hates me, I think I’ll go out and eat worms.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: 7 is the number of potential The Third Element is your worst nightmare…Know how to avoid your nightmare scenarios. The worst of each Element The Wood Blame Game The Fire Life of the Pity Party The Earth Martyr The Metal Eeyore Syndrome The Water Hysteria Emergency The Third helps you remember who you really are. Make friends with your second Element. You’ll be ab

Your Five Elements and how to understand them better! Your greatest gifts can also be your worst nightmares. What’s on second is the Pod about your second “element” —  the one that’s going to rescue you when you need it. Are you a whack-a-mole but whacking your own head?  Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water but what order? What flavor of ice cream are you? Which toppings represent who you are?  It’s not about being fake or phony; it’s about connecting with yourself to try and connect with someone else.  “Understanding The Five Elements in myself has been my number one growing edge for me in my life. Once I realized how the second and third works, I am not kidding you, it change my life entirely. And I completely also healed myself.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: Putting the Five Elements into practice… Your Second Element rescues you… Wood second makes you more assertive and punchy… Fire second makes you more social and vul

Do you feel your life is in a constant “hurry up and wait” mode ? Are you chill? Are you intense? Do you hate labels when describing yourself? Are you sometimes silly and playful for no reason? Do you like to laugh and make other people laugh? Are you secretly a safety monitor in fun activities? Are you a wiggler or foot tapper? Do you love to take naps? Do you have your own sense of style? The Water Element is the Master of the Wu Wei. Listen to this POD and see if you have Water in your top 2 Elemental spots. “Imagine you could actually catch a shooting star…wait all night long with your eyes peeled, no blinking is allowed, and then at that moment when it starts to go, you have to reach out and grab it in an instant.”  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: Hurry up and wait Water philosophy… Water is about energy and its expenditure… It’s an immense unstoppable energy, until it is drained… A meandering river always finds its way

Magic carpet rides and tragic sunsets…are you digging it? What is the cosmic connection? Do you have trouble letting go of people or things? Are you floating on clouds?  Is the world your sacred temple? Do you desire respect from those around you or from those you admire? Do you like to hang back and watch the world come to you? Metal is what Metal wants to be.  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “It’s the metal magic carpet ride… Spring will never come if we don’t let go  As long as we don’t cling too tightly and too long, and we relax into the ebb and flow of life, which is death and rebirth, then we can be happy in the Metal element.” In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about: Conservationist mentality – treasuring things like rare metals and even the occasional jar of jam. Letting go – being acutely aware that all things come to an end. Cosmic nature – the rest of the world is enamored with your cosmic nature.   Value – you feel a stronger connection to and appreciat

Earth Makes the World go’ round. Is the rest of the world depending on YOU? Are you a great listener?Are you the go-to problem solver in your circle? Do you like to take your time and think things through? Do you worry about your family and friends all the time? Do you own a poncho?  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “If they can say to you, ‘You really understand me…’ That is one of the best things an Earth element person could ever want.” In this Pod’s conversation, we talked about:   Earth makes the world go round. The Harvest season — the fruits of our labor Supporting roles — psychology, healing, hospitality, philosophy, teachers Earth Hair Stylists — therapists with sharp objects Thoughtfulness – the gift of Earth Self-case is important: receiving without guilt and not getting disappointed in others.  Problem solvers of the Elemental world. Earth people are the BEST listeners in the world…learn why Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Kristen Wiig, Kerry Washington, U2’s

Are you a Perpetual People Pleaser? Do you constantly fear getting your heart hurt? Are heart-to-heart connections what it’s all about for you? Can you see past your faults and only see the good in yourself? Is your heart open to those around you and to your self? Yes, to any of these could be a sign that you have the Fire Element (in the Five Elements) in your energetic make up.  By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “But enough about me. What about you? What do YOU think of me?” — CC Bloom, from the movie, Beaches In our conversation this episode, we talked about: The number 13 and disillusionment – Daoist concept. The Matrix movie’s “fake” life, sci-fi reference. Fire wants a heart-to-heart connection but are vulnerable to haters and mean people. Fires are People Pleasers. Fire has the Power of Persuasion. Fires can be the queens (and kings) of passive aggressive. Fire can find the silver lining in every cloud. Fire’s can have a high emotional intelligence. Easy to identif

Do you have what it takes to play on the A-Team? Do you like to fly under the radar in your life? Are you the cheering section or big motivator in your circle of friends and family?  Yes, to any of these could be a sign that you have the Wood Element (in the Five Elements) in your energetic make up. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Have you mastered the Art of War as the Art of Peace? “What’s the point if it’s not challenging?”  In our conversation this week we talk about: Wood likes to sometimes fly under the radar – avoiding attention Wood is strategic – like the General of the Armed Forces of ancient times Wood needs to be engaged and not bored on a daily basis Wood is results oriented and goal-centric When Wood is off, they can be frustrated and even “mean” The Happy Penguin walk / march Wood-Boring eyes The “Do What I Want Now” voice Dreaming big — the bigger the better Holding the big vision   Thought Quotes: “Wood loves good competition, likable and friendly. It’

Number Eleven is perfection plus One. Do you keep your own word with yourself? Are you accountable to yourself? Listen to the Journey to your higher self meditation. Learn to trust and listen to your higher self. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “The fight in you can’t be present to really meet your spirit and have a conversation with it.” In our conversation this time we talk about: The Number 11 – Perfection plus 1 – The number of transformation and mutation Commune with your true self Presence Process by Michael Brown Personal Integrity – Keeping your word with yourself Accountability – It’s about putting your big girl pants on Journey to Your Higher Self meditation – Practice this meditation after you start to feel more at ease in your life (see below to sign up to listen to this meditation). Thought Quotes: “If everything stayed the same, we’d go crazy with boredom.” “We get born to experience our trials and tribulations so we can grow and evolve.” “Presence is not

Recognizing and overcoming the roadblocks in your life can be easy. Allow the doors to the Universe to open and receive what you want. Are you always fighting for everything you want? Do you always seem to be pushing? Do you have any fun anymore? Like Pema Chöndrön says: It’s time to grow and fly out of the nest of the status quo. Flying can be easy if you understand how to release Rebellious Chi. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow Us on: Facebook and Instagram It’s time to stop fighting and let life be easy. To download the meditation, click here. “A lot of people get stuck and maybe don’t just out of the nest… they think the world is against them or they are unlucky or the world is just bad.“ Some of the concepts we cover are: Talk about Rebellious Chi! This temple guardian has his middle finger up! The number 10 – the number of perfection and human beings Rebellious qi – when getting what you want is hard Ganesha – the remover of obstacles Pema Chödrön – are you going to grow or stay stuck in the

Moving in your life — from KNOWING what you want… to DOING what you want– requires understanding your heart’s desire. Do you feel like you want to make big changes in your life? Are you truly passionate about what you want with your life? Do you have the will and the willpower to achieve it? Listen to our conversation about the 9 Worm Holes, Alchemy, The Thirteen Ghost Points, Systemic “Internal Dragons” Heart Blocks and more. We also discuss an ancient Chinese poem that explains how the “will” to do what you want requires access to your heart and its passion. Do you have access to your own heart? By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram “The spark from your heart leads you down the road to discovery.” Some of the concepts we cover are: The Nine Wormholes – a faster track to enlightenment Mid-Life Crisis – it’s a transition Developing the Will to do what you really want Bucket Lists – Just dreams or achievable ideas? Your Heart’s Desire – You feel it in your soul Famous Chinese

Are you hanging on to unhealthy emotions? Can you let go of your day? Do you meditate everyday? Do you feel like you are in a constant state of Anxiety or Depression? Learn more about flying in your life as we talk about the First Stage of Alchemy, Chinese Medicine, Motivational and Transformational mind, and Eckhart Tolle’s Power of Now. By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow Us on: Facebook and Instagram This is a special episode that introduces and explains our first guided meditation, The Letting Go First Stage of Alchemy meditation. To download the meditation, click here. “If you’re hanging onto all of the good stuff, you really can’t fly in your life because it’s weighing you down… And this podcast is all about flying and living your life to its full potential and then you get your inspired action!” Some of the concepts we cover are: Experiencing Emotions in the Now Moment Your emotions themselves are not bad if you allow yourself to feel them in the now moment. Eckhart Tolle being in the now momen