100 - Finding Balance in Late Summer According to Ancient Chinese Medicine

What are you taking in these days - food, conversations, commitments - and does it replenish or deplete you?In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun honors an often-overlooked season: Late Summer, the fifth season in Chinese medicine. Elizabeth explains how this season in ancient Chinese medicine is associated with the Earth element, and that it is a time of ripening, grounding, and nourishment - both physically and emotionally. Elizabeth offers reflective and meditative exercises throughout the episode to invite you to check in with yourself and notice where you might already be feeling replenished, and where you might need a little TLC. Key TakeawaysNourishment is more than food. What we take in (food, conversations, media, commitments) impacts how grounded and replenished we feel.Balance is about digestion, not just “doing”. The Earth element reminds us that it’s not how much we take in, but how well we can digest, absorb, and transform it into energy.Grounding practices support clarity and calm. And simple acts like hydration and noticing what replenishes vs. depletes us help us feel steady in times of transition.Resources Reflection Journal: https://www.thecalmingground.com/self-care-reflection-journal ($4.99)Find the podcast Episode Mentioned in this episode “Artful Integration: The Healing Journey of Kelli Trinoskey here. Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here. Contact Elizabeth: [email protected] you’re listening on a walk, cooking dinner, or with a quiet cup of tea, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and receive nourishment for body, mind, and spirit.If this episode brings you grounding, consider sharing it with someone who might need a little Earth element sweetness too. 🌾