☯️ [New Podcast Episode 149!] How is NOT the Question!


October 25,2026

Hello, Inspired Alchemists —

That little three-letter word, HOW, is the question that throws many of us off from the thing we want most. It seems to come with a healthy skepticism and a sense of being sensible, but it's often the reason we don't do the things we're inspired to do.

In Episode 149, Jaye and Leta explore what is really happening in that moment of deflation that comes after asking the How question. They explain why they think Alchemy has a different way to approach this, and what to ask first so the idea gets a fair chance.

Some of what comes up in this episode may change the order in which you ask yourself questions.

🎙️ Listen now:

🧘 Free meditation: "Releasing Rebellious Qi" (20 minutes)
Access: AlchemyLearningCenter.com/Release​

We also invite you to our live event this Thursday, October 29th... Hope to see you there!

Stay inspired,
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Jaye & Leta

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The Alchemy Learning Center combines Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy's life’s work of over 25 years experience studying, practicing, and teaching Alchemy, the Five Elements, and the Nine Palaces all over the world. As co-hosts of the Inspired Action Podcast and owners of the Alchemy Learning Center and Alchemy Healing Center, they bring you in this newsletter engaging and comprehensive writings about these and other Daoist and Chinese Medicine concepts.

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