Inspired Action Alchemy

After almost a year of wandering the world, we're back! And honestly? We were teaching, traveling, deepening our own Alchemy practice — and somewhere in the middle of all of it, we realized: we really missed you! We missed these conversations and the deeper dives, not to mention all the nerding out together! So in this episode, we're easing everyone back in to the Inspired Action world. We share w...

Continuing the Conversation with Deng Ming-Dao Guest:  Deng Ming-Dao (Daoist philosopher, author, and artist) Episode Overview In this powerful continuation of Episode 143, hosts Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman dive deeper into their transformative conversation with renowned Daoist philosopher and artist Deng Ming-Dao. This episode explores the intersection of creativity, healing, and daily practice,...

Art as Self-Cultivation: A Conversation with Deng Ming-Dao Guest: Deng Ming-Dao (Daoist philosopher, author, and artist) Episode Overview In this episode, Deng Ming-Dao, esteemed author of the Wandering Taoist and several other Daoist-based books—(including our favs Spiritual Warrior and 365 Tao ), joins Leta and Jaye as they have an inspiring conversation together. This episode explores the conce...

In this episode, Jaye and Leta invite you to take a little  time out — not in a punishment sort of way, but in a take-a-step-back-and-breathe kind of way. We're kicking off a brand-new five-part series on the Alchemy, Five Elements & Overwhelm , starting with Wood — the Element of H ope, Renewal, and of Inspired Action . What We Talk About: Why overwhelm is sometimes the new normal — and why is/is...

Could ancient stones be the missing link in your modern-day transformation? In this episode, Jaye and Leta explore the mysterious—yet surprisingly practical—world of Alchemy Stone Medicine. We're talking crystals, gemstones, and minerals, and how these ancient Earth allies can support healing, self-cultivation, and real energetic change. From Five Element colors to sacred shapes to the way stones...

Stone Medicine is an ancient healing modality rooted in Chinese medicine. In this conversation with Stone Medicine practitioner, Mikhael Oskarsson, we delve into the methods and philosophies of Stone Medicine, emphasizing its transformational potential and how it can enhance self-cultivation practices. Practical Applications of Stone Medicine Stone medicine isn't just theoretical—it's incredibly p...

In our final episode on the Thirteen Ghost Points, we discuss how they serve as metaphors for past traumas, events, or aspects of ourselves that haunt us. The journey through these themes is all about confronting these ghosts and working through them to cultivate a deeper sense of self. This episode addresses your ability to guide your own destiny and connect with your higher self. It's about aski...

In this episode, we discuss the next Ghost Points themes surrounding intimacy with yourself and the safest people in your life as well as releasing the guilt and shame you may be carrying.  Ghost Hall: Embracing Intimacy with Yourself and Others Intimacy, whether with yourself or others, often involves vulnerability and trust. When we've been betrayed or taught to doubt ourselves, we often feel un...

In this episode, we consider the realm of fields of energy in our healing journeys. This interview Keith Parker from Field Dynamics is a fascinating journey through the realms of energy fields, healing, and the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Keith elaborates on how energy fields are often described in various cultures and spiritual traditions as chi, prana, or aura, encapsula...

This episode focuses on two themes: Ghost Market and Ghost Cave. Ghost Market: Honoring Your Gifts How do you present yourself to the world? Are you offering your unique gifts to those who most need them? Or are you hiding them away? Ghost Market is a metaphor for your unique talents. Can you connect with those who need your gifts? What is your "elevator pitch" for your skills and strengths? Ghost...

😴 Look Under The Covers:  Ghost Points for Better Sleep and Deeper Self Awareness 🥱 In this podcast episode, we discuss the mysteries of the Ghost Pillow and Ghost Bed points from Chinese Medicine, guiding you through self cultivational practices to perhaps uncover your unconscious beliefs and obsessive thoughts that can disrupt sleep. This episode is not just a conversation, but an invitation t...

Are you embracing your authenticity—both in our relationships and your life's path? Are you being genuine with loved ones and staying true to your destiny? Cultivating Heartfelt Connections Can you free yourself from past heartaches and embrace new connections? Your Heart Protector might tell stories of inadequacy, but recognizing and questioning these beliefs can unlock the door to genuine relati...

The next two Ghost Points in our series are about how we receive input from the outer world and how we actually see the world. These insights are invaluable for anyone striving to cultivate greater authenticity in their life. Ghost Convincing : This theme challenges us to recognize when we're being influenced by external pressures or "gaslighting." It's about trusting our inner truth and being awa...

  🚪 What does your 'door to the world' look like? How do different Elements like Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water interface with the world? 🌈 Plus, mini-update on the 5 Spirits... 🌿 Tune in and begin your journey to rediscover your true self! 💫   00:28 Diving into the 13 Ghost Points 02:42 Understanding the Five Spirits 09:55 Exploring your Door to the World 18:44 Exploring Your True Self 1...

🌟 Are you ready to unhook your past traumas and free your True Qi? The first step is to become the watcher and find the areas of your life where you have allowed yourself to be your true self. 👀 Can you be truly YOU vs the YOU that is being influenced by past trauma and external pressures? What have you acquired along that way that takes you away from being your true self? ☯️ Listen in as Leta a...

In this pod, Jaye and Leta kick off Season 8 of the Inspired Action Podcast with a focus on authenticity and "True Qi." They introduce the concept of the Thirteen Ghost Points from Chinese Medicine and their connection to achieving true authenticity. They explore how each element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) can get "hooks" that interfere with our true selves, and discuss how the IAP Ghost Po...

Have you ever wondered how the Yin and Yang energetic aspects within you can shape, fuel, focus, and move you in your life? 🌿🔥 Understanding the interplay between Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water on a deeper level can help you unlock new paths to success and harmony in all areas of your life! ❤️ If you are feeling out of balance within your elemental energy - it could be that your elemental n...

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 Wate...

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: Connec...

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 Spl...

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...

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 authe...

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 p...

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 ext...

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 Wate...