134 - Ghost Heart/Ghost Road - Who's in the Driver's Seat?
Release Date: 01/10/2025
147 - Plant Spirit Connection: The Magic of Mugwort and Multi-Dimensional Travel
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In this episode, Jaye and Leta are joined by acupuncturists and plant spirit practitioner Brittney Chowning for a deep dive into Alchemy Plant Spirit Connection: the magic of plant spirit, moxibustion and Alchemical treatments featuring Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort). Brittney shares her journey from acupuncture school into Plant Spirit Medicine, tracing her lineage back to Eliot Cowan's Plant Spirit Medicine work and her studies with practitioner Suzanne Burnell. Leta, who began studying with Eliot Cowan in 1999, connects their shared roots in the tradition. Together, the three explore what...
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146 - Double Fire, Double Intensity, Double Fun: Navigating the Fire Horse Year (2026) Through the Five Elements
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The Fire Horse is at a full gallop as we are halfway through 2026. The question is: are you enjoying the ride, or letting go of the reins? The Fire Horse year in the Chinese calendar is associated with Double Fire... that's a lot of Fire even for the people who have a Fire Element energetic stack-up. It's no wonder things have felt fast, intense, and sometimes overwhelming. In episode 146, Jaye and Leta break down what the Fire Horse year actually means energetically, why the same year can feel like a gift to one person and an assault to another, and how your Five Element nature shapes your...
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145 - We're back (and we brought the Alchemy with us!)
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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 where we've been, what shifted for us, and why Season 10 feels different. We also get into: Why Daoist alchemy is not spiritual bypass — and why that distinction actually matters The two most...
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144 - The Inspired Art of Living - Conversation with Deng Ming-Dao Part II
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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, offering profound insights for artists, healers, and anyone seeking to live more authentically. This episode is essential listening for artists, healers, and anyone interested in living a...
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143 - Art and Self-Cultivation – A Conversation with Deng Ming-Dao, Artist and Author
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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 concept of how art isn’t separate from self-cultivation—it is self-cultivation. Ming-Dao dives into what it means to self-cultivate and how creating art, practicing Tai Chi, or even making...
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142 - Being the Wood Opti-Mystic of Alchemy When You're Overwhelmed 🌴🌳🌲
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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 Hope, Renewal, and of Inspired Action. What We Talk About: Why overwhelm is sometimes the new normal — and why is/isn't it OK What ancient Daoist Alchemists did during times of political chaos (hint: it involves retreats, mountains, and silence) Why wind represents change in Chinese...
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141 - Alchemy Rocks… Literally: The Real Magic Behind Stone Medicine
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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 are formed deep within the Earth, you’ll discover that stones have personalities—just like humans. This episode is all about building relationships with stones as transformational partners,...
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140 - Is That a Stone in Your Pocket? 💎 Lucky You! Alchemy Stone Medicine with Mikhael Oskarsson
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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 practical. In this conversation, Jaye, Mikhael and Leta explore various ways to incorporate stone medicine into daily life: Jewelry and Talismans: Wearing stones as jewelry offers a constant...
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139 - Who Rules Your Rules? Examining Oppression and Your Core Identity with the Thirteen Ghost Points
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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 asking yourself the tough questions: Are you living by your own rules? Are you fulfilling your true purpose? Exploring Ghost Official and Ghost Seal In this episode, we delve into two significant...
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138 - Lost and Found: Embracing Intimacy - Reclaiming Your Innocence with the Ghost Points
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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 uncomfortable and afraid to expose our inner selves. Cultivating intimacy starts with introspection and building trust within yourself first. Ghost Hall, is a metaphor for a private sanctuary...
info_outlineCultivating 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 relationships. Do you have defensive patterns that stop you from opening your heart.
Walking Your True Destiny
Are you aligned with your heart's true path in life? Explore what you believe about the balance between destiny and free will. Are external forces or past experiences taking you off your Dao's course? There's no judgment here—only a call to honesty and self-reflection.
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