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Inspired Action

Inspired Action

Jaye McElroy & Leta Herman

Join us on an Alchemical Transformational Journey... this podcast is for anyone interested in creating more balance in life (through the Nine Palaces), understanding your Five Element energetic natures, finding the path of greatest ease (your Wu Wei path), releasing the baggage of this lifetime (with the Ghost Points and more), or discovering ancient Alchemy (the Nine Stages of Alchemy) that can help you fly in your life... it's all about having more fun in your life and living as authentically as you can today!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inspired Action episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inspired Action for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inspired Action episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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 the conditions I say I don't want?"
  • Humming with Elephants by Sabine Wilms (#amazonaffiliate)
  • BianHua - two types of change
  • Hua Shan - the Alchemists' mountain
  • What is Wisdom?
  • Heart/Kidney Communication
  • The technician vs. the shaman
  • Pracitical magic and Bian-type magic
  • Living into your magic
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Inspired Action - 121 - Water Secrets... Leaked
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03/13/24 • 58 min

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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Inspired Action - 113 - Cry Me a River - Water Element Music
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11/15/23 • 29 min

Dive into the world of Water music today! 🌊💿 We're revealing the secrets of this diverse Element that ranges from the tranquil dew on grass to the intense power of a tsunami. Join us in exploring the eclectic sounds, rhythmic patterns, and genre-defying nature of Water music. From the timeless Bjork to the captivating Billie Eilish, discover the emotional depth and unpredictability that define this musical element. 🎶💙 #WaterMusic #MusicalJourney #BillieEilish #Bjork

Show Notes:

“All you water listeners who've been waiting patiently for us to reveal the secrets of water music finally get satisfaction.”

  • What is Water music energetically? - Energized and varied
  • Genres that tend to be more Water - Rap, Punk, Techno, Classical, Jazz, Indie
  • Water dancing - dancing wild, quirky
  • Water singers: Bjork, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman, Annie DeFranco, Joy Oladokun, Kate Bush, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Yo Yo Ma, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Run of Run DMC, Billy Joe Armstrong, David Byrne, B-52s, and Devo.

“One minute they love being alone, and they love that peace and quiet. We've sometimes called them the couch potatoes or they're in the couch potato mode. And then the next minute they jump into an intense activity or drama, like BOOM! And that's who they are. They're both peaceful and have intensity.”

"Think about all the ways water exists in our reality. There's ice, there's dew on the grass in the morning. There's a still pond. There's a drip, a trickle, a babbling brook, a rushing river, waves on top of the ocean, relentlessly doing their thing. Plus the tsunami."

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Want to know more about the Elements? Our book "Connecting Your Circle: How the Five Elements can help you be a more authentic you" is available (FOR FREE) when you join our Alchemy Learning Center (clik the FREE ACCESS button). Plus there are a number of cool free videos and meditations.

Check out our online classes, books, and more... AlchemyLearningCenter.com

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Inspired Action - 119 - Earth Secrets Shared
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02/21/24 • 61 min

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. 🌍✨

Show Notes

01:20 The Power of Listening and Truth in Earth Element 02:17 Understanding the Relationships between Elements 03:45 The Role of Earth Element in Social Behavior 04:16 The Earth Element as a Social Referee 06:22 The Earth Element in Teaching and Learning 07:02 The Challenges Faced by Earth Element 09:59 The Earth Element's Desire for Harmony 16:40 The Earth Element's Role in Problem Solving 22:23 The Yin and Yang Balance in Earth Element 24:08 The Earth Element's Love for Community and Sharing 29:48 The Giving Nature of Earth People 30:17 Thoughtfulness: The Ultimate Gift 30:43 The Art of Hosting: Earth People's Special Touch 31:35 The Earth Element in Relationships 31:56 The Importance of Learning and Digestion for Earth People 33:28 The Supporting Role of Earth People in the World 34:40 The Earth Element's Approach to Problem Solving 47:41 The Challenges and Secrets of Earth People 55:44 The Earth Element's Desire for Connection and Validation 59:44 The Importance of Self-Care for Earth People Links:
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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

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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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Inspired Action - 97 Metal: The Art of Wanting to Want Nothing
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07/06/22 • 32 min

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!

“It’s like they’re just sitting back in their lazy-boy chair, watching the rest of us go through all our machinations... and they just see it for what it really is — a bunch of shenanigans.”

By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Metal REALLY want?
  • Metal has the ability to “see through” other people
  • Metals want – nothing. When you’re living in the Dao, how can you want anything?
  • You exit into life and enter into death. Metals live in-between
  • Metals have no boundary of time and space
  • Metal Movies: Nomadland, Call Me By Your Name, Lost in Translation, Wings of Desire, the Tree of Life, and The Fountain
  • Metals want to fly free on their magic carpet rides but at the same time have deep connection
  • To answer the What Do I Really Want Question, Metals have to imagine they have no obligations and then ask the question
Thought Quotes:

“Nothing really matters – to me!”

“It’s like Steve Jobs took the best of Wood and their love of gadgetry and combined it with the best of Metal and their love of clean lines and beautiful design, and built a company on those high values – and what a success that was!”

“To want nothing... in Daoism, well, that just means you’re living in the Dao. How can you even have a want from that place?.”

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Inspired Action - 96 Digging Deeper to Find the Center of the Earths
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06/07/22 • 26 min

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?

“When we use the word HOME in this podcast, we’re talking about... anything that gives a person a sense of belonging.”

By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Earth REALLY want?
  • What does Earth really want? Deeper understanding of themselves and the people in their lives!
  • The Home Palace – it’s about belonging and spiritual connection
  • When the focus is on others – those who are struggling
  • When Earth is depleted – Earth crisis
  • Seeking Peace of Mind
  • Pursuing deeper realizations and the power of THOUGHT
  • Why Earths make great pyschologists
  • Relax your mind and let your heart give you the answer to your What Do I Really Want question
Thought Quotes:

“It’s resolved. That feeling like, “Yup, we dug deep, we worked it out, and now we can move on.” That’s what drives them. That feels like success.”

“Put aside this very strong desire for your loved ones to be well. Let’s make it hypothetical. Let’s say you already have your wish that your family members all have peace and harmony – now, let’s have you ask the question – What do YOU really want – for yourself, deep down.”

“Let your analytical mind relax a bit... don’t think, and let the answers arise from deep inside yourself, from a place beyond mind.”

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Inspired Action - 95 Come on Baby Light Your (Own) Fire!
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05/09/22 • 32 min

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 Fire heart is like a big furnace, they’re looking for passion through other people and social circumstances that fuels the furnace – those are the Fire Starters... those little sticks and crumpled up pieces of paper that really help bring them back from the barely burning coals, so they can burn brighter.”

By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram What does Fire REALLY want?
  • What does Fire really want? To burn brightly in the world!
  • The Social Palace – if it was one of the Nine Palaces – it would be a Fire palace
  • Acceptance allows Fires to feel safe to burn brightly
  • Why Fires need to be loved – by EVERYONE
  • What happens when a Fire’s fire goes out...
  • Restarting a Fire’s fire
  • Excitement and wildfires
  • Why some Fires can’t receive love
  • How some Fires get burned out
  • The Prosperity Palace and why it’s so hard
Thought Quotes:

“They think everyone has to love them all the time and then they get shocked because they put their hearts on their sleeves and then someone comes along and knocks their ice cream cone on the ground.”

“And that’s a Fire’s life. Sometimes people are mean, but you manage to keep your coals burning low, or something bigger happens and the Fire goes completely out. And it takes a lot longer to bring it back up.”

“They want to share good things and have people benefit and be excited about what they’re excited about and have it spread like wildfire.”

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Inspired Action - 118 - Fire Secrets Exposed
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02/14/24 • 58 min

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. ❤️ 🔥✨

**The Fire Element Unleashed** - Diving into the vibrant world of Fire - exploring their need for emotional connection, their desire to feel truly alive, and the inherent link between fire and authentic self-expression.

**A Spark of Shyness** - Uncovering a surprising trait in Fire – shyness, and the underlining quest for emotional safety that it masks.

**Turning Up The Heat On Vulnerability** - An honest heart-to-heart about vulnerability, how it influences Fire behavior and self-perception

**Beauty In The Fire** - Fire’s struggle with physical beauty and attractiveness, and their incessant efforts to always look their best (or not)

**The Dance Of Fire Relationships** - The fiery, passionate world of Fire relationships, their preferences for flirtation, innuendos, and playful teasing

**Mastering The Social Flames** - The secret sauce behind Fire social dynamics - people-pleasing tendencies and struggle with passive-aggressiveness

**Sexuality - The Hidden Ember In The Fire** - The pivotal role of sex and intimacy in the passionate world of Fire - how it contributes to their longing for connection

**Fires In The Limelight - Professional Brilliance** - Fires shine in people-centric industries, with their conversational prowess and intrinsic people skills

**Hugs And Hope** - Fires loving themselves authentically, and embracing their unique characteristics

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How many episodes does Inspired Action have?

Inspired Action currently has 166 episodes available.

What topics does Inspired Action cover?

The podcast is about Meditation, Health & Fitness, Healing, Alchemy, Selfhelp, Alternative Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Inspired Action?

The episode title '112 - Born to Die - Metal Element Music' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Inspired Action?

The average episode length on Inspired Action is 31 minutes.

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Episodes of Inspired Action are typically released every 8 days, 8 hours.

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The first episode of Inspired Action was released on Apr 1, 2018.

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