Inspired Action Alchemy

Do you have an attraction to distraction? What is the role of entertainment in your life? How are you spending your free time? Billions of dollars are being spent just to get your attention! But not all distractions are evil… in fact some distractions that bring you laughter are even recommended for your Health Palace! Discover the redeeming values for you and your distractions. What can be elimin...

What do you want to be doing this time next year? Channel your inner groundhog or woodchuck and chuck out those old bad habits. Jump on the early Spring for motivation all year! Discover your virtues that are unique to you! "Where do you want to be this time next year…" By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The Year of the Rat! (Wood...

If you survived your family on the holidays… let's talk about it! How to thrive at social events, not just survive. What do you do when you've changed, and you're no longer in alignment with family and friends. "Maybe you used to be in alignment, but now you've changed and you're not in alignment anymore…" By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram In this Pod, we tal...

What's the difference between a New Year's Resolution and a New Year's Revolution? What's holding you back from lasting change? Who's holding you back? It's time to move forward. Channel your inner honey badger! "Honey Badger don't care!" By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: The I-Ching (our favorite I-Ching tool is at Divination.co...

Senses and sensibility… Earth and Metal make a nourishing couple on many levels. "Earth and metal are both about their selfless desire to help others." By Jaye McElroy and Leta Herman | Follow: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram In this Pod, we talked about: How Earths and Metals get along (or not) Thought Quotes: "If Earth and Metal meet on sacred ground, then all will be well in the Earth/Metal real...

Talk, talk and talk some more. The Social Butterflies of the Elemental world are the Fire/Earth couples! "For long-term success, Fires need to keep that passion in play." 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: "Why are we only talking about the things the Fire person wants to talk...

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 un...

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 fe...

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 e...

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: Faceb...

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 abou...

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...

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:...

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...

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 | Follo...

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...

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 se...

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,...

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: F...

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 sette...

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 , Tw...

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 abo...

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 an...

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...

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...