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  • 128 - Ready, Set... Wait for it... Wait for it... Go! - Exploring the Yin and Yang of the Water Element

    128 - Ready, Set... Wait for it... Wait for it... Go! - Exploring the Yin and Yang of the Water Element
    Jul 17 2024
    Waters... you've waited long enough! Are you a slow-moving, contemplative powerhouse or a quick, vigilant master of inventory? It's time to dive deep into the intriguing world of the Water Element with Jaye and Leta as they explore the Yin and Yang aspects of the Water. Listen in while they open the floodgates on the mysteries of the Kidneys and Bladder -- the Powerhouse and the Master of the Waterworks types. Learn how these organs influence not just our physical health, but our emotional and spiritual well-being, and discover the secrets behind the energy, timing, and wisdom they bestow upon us. This episode helps you identify where you fall on the Water continuum, offering insights into your behavioral patterns and how to harness the superpowers within you. Whether you're seeking to understand more about your elemental make-up, anticipating ways to balance your energy, or merely fascinated by the depths of Chinese medicine, don't miss out on this light-hearted and practical episode and the ultimate permission to take a restorative power nap! 00:25 Reviewing the Water Element 00:57 Characteristics of Water Elemental People 02:20 The Yin and Yang of Water 10:30 The Importance of Kidneys in Chinese Medicine 21:37 Kidney Yin and Yang Explained 26:22 The Kidneys Relationship to the Lungs 26:42 The Yin Yang Symbol and Kidney Yang 27:08 The Role of Kidneys in Heating the Body 27:31 The Triple Heater's role 28:47 The Powerhouse of the Kidneys 29:02 The Relationship Between Kidneys and Bladder 29:31 The Anticipation and Timing of the Kidneys 32:07 The Wisdom and Ambition of Water Element People 35:06 The Role of the Bladder in Water Management 35:59 The Bladder's Extensive Channel and Functions 39:25 The Importance of Water Balance in the Body 41:38 Understanding Water Element People 44:25 The Vigilance and Awareness of Bladder Types 48:36 Challenges Faced by Water Element People 49:49 The Kidney as the Ocean and the Bladder as the Rushing River 52:25 Catching a Shooting Star ********************************* Visit the Podcast Website: Click here to get more information on the podcast. Visit the Alchemy Learning Center Website: Click here to get more information about our meditations and online classes. 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 here. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.) Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast
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    54 mins
  • 127 - Poop or Consequences - Minister of Breath 🌬️ or Poopy Gem Finder 💩💎 - Which are You?

    127 - Poop or Consequences - Minister of Breath 🌬️ or Poopy Gem Finder 💩💎 - Which are You?
    Jun 14 2024

    Take a magic carpet ride into the realm of Metal! 🌟 Explore the yin & yang aspects of the Metal Element (Lungs to Colon), and the delicate balance of connection and loss. Tune in now! 🎧✨ #InspiredActionPodcast #FiveElements #Metal

    Discover the critical differences between the Lung, acting as the 'Minister of Breath', and the Colon, the 'Recycler/Gem Finder'. 08:19 Understanding Metal: Connection and Loss 13:24 The Role of the Lung Minister 24:20 Metal's Duality: Strength and Malleability 34:47 Understanding Metal Personalities 35:39 The Fragility and Strength of Metals 37:25 Metals in Different Cultures 38:34 The Role of the Lungs 39:07 The Bureaucratic Nature of Metals 42:35 The Large Intestine: The Conveyer Belt 48:03 The Spiritual Aspect of the Large Intestine 50:15 Challenges for Metals 01:00:29 Interacting with Metals

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 126 - What's in Your Cupcakes? Earth's Yin and Yang Aspects

    126 - What's in Your Cupcakes? Earth's Yin and Yang Aspects
    May 29 2024

    Welcome to another deliciously funny episode of the Inspired Action Podcast! In this gut-busting installment, join Jaye and Leta as they unravel the digestive tracts of the Earth element. Learn whether you’re more of the Analyzer type or the Philosopher and what exactly are the 5 Tastes and why are they important to your Spleen?

    While you’re at it, listen in to see if you are too sexy for your Spleen!

    In this Episode:

    • 4:00 - Joint Chiefs of Staff
    • 10:21 - Analyst and Philosopher
    • 12:38 - Stomach/Spleen Continuum
    • 9:43 - Digestive System Explained
    • 14:57 - From Eyes to Chewing
    • 19:08 - Stomach Filling and Emptying
    • 21:49 - Mindfulness
    • 22:09 - Spleen - Transformation
    • 27:47 - Transportation of Spleen
    • 29:28 - The Five Tastes
    • 36:08 - Seasons - Transitions
    • 39:44 - Give to yourself
    • 45:15 - The Crown of Thorns
    • 46:29 - Great Enveloping
    • 47:40 - How to be with Earth
    • 51:58 - Don't Solve their Problems

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    57 mins
  • 125 - Is Your Heart Flying or Lying? - Fire's Yin and Yang Aspects Part Two

    125 - Is Your Heart Flying or Lying? - Fire's Yin and Yang Aspects Part Two
    May 10 2024
    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 Mirror: Reflecting Authenticity 30:27 The Mirror Effect: Understanding Heart People 30:53 The Burden of Being a Heart Person 31:13 Seeking Authenticity: The Heart's Desire 31:54 A Psychic's Superpower 33:47 Navigating Chaos: The Heart's Challenge 44:27 The Alchemist: Transforming Chi 54:39 The Art of the Heart: Embracing Stillness 54:39 The Challenge of Being "When something takes charge of the beings, we speak of the Heart" - from Rooted in Spirit, by Claude Larre and Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee To Learn More about Gua Sha, you can listen to: Episode 40: Stay Healthy by preventing a cold before it catches YOU! Or read our book: The Big "Little" Gua Sha Book, by Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy Or take our online class: Learn Gua Sha, at Alchemy Learning Center ********************************* Visit the Podcast Website: Click here to get more information on the podcast. Visit the Alchemy Learning Center Website: Click here to get more information about our meditations and online classes. 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 here. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.) Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast
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    56 mins
  • 124 - Lighthouse of Love: Fire's Yin and Yang Aspects - Part One

    124 - Lighthouse of Love: Fire's Yin and Yang Aspects - Part One
    Apr 24 2024
    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 Elemental Traits 09:03 Understanding Socializers and Social Anxiety 15:18 Exploring the Heart and Pericardium 19:57 The Yang Aspects of Fire: The Socializer and the Supreme Sorter 21:57 Pericardium and Triple Heater Continuum 22:36 Diving Deep into the Pericardium Type 25:31 Addressing Fire Element Challenges 27:16 Understanding the Triple Heater: The Socializer's Struggle 31:26 Navigating Vulnerability and Social Dynamics 32:33 The Art of the Open Heart 39:49 Challenges and Growth for Fire Element Types 43:36 Embracing Your Inner Light "The Circulation Sex Official is when you're allowing that free flow of the spirit to come out of the heart, which is the Illuminator's job. The spirit is what It actually animates our bodies." ********************************* Visit the Podcast Website: Click here to get more information on the podcast. Visit the Alchemy Learning Center Website: Click here to get more information about our meditations and online classes. 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 here. (We will never sell or misuse your email in any way, it is safe.) Through the Mystery Gate book #InspiredActionPodcast
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    45 mins
  • 123 - Big and Bigger: Wood’s Yin and Yang Aspects

    123 - Big and Bigger: Wood’s Yin and Yang Aspects
    Apr 15 2024

    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 Visionary Diet: Chocolate and Caffeine
    34:27 Implementer's Nutritional Needs and DIY Beef Jerky
    47:35 The Essence of Wood Energy in Coaching and Leadership
    47:35 Navigating Life as a Wood Type: Challenges and Strategies
    53:33 Celebrating Wood's Growth and Hope
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    59 mins
  • 122 - The-Not-So-Ordinary-Extraordinary Vessels (with guest) Ann Cecil-Sterman

    122 - The-Not-So-Ordinary-Extraordinary Vessels (with guest) Ann Cecil-Sterman
    Mar 27 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 121 - Water Secrets... Leaked

    121 - Water Secrets... Leaked
    Mar 13 2024

    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 and Adventure 36:16 Decision Making and the Fear of Confrontation 44:30 Identifying Water 51:51 Celebrity Waters 54:26 Understanding What Water Truly Desires 57:10 Embracing your Water Element

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    58 mins