Season of the Heart: Fire Element & the Wisdom of Summer

In this radiant episode of In Your Element, Kathleen Kenneally is in her own element (Fire) as she lights the way into the energy of Summer through the lens of the Fire Element. With clarity and joy, she explores how this season governs the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and San Jiao—the four meridian systems that shape how we connect, express, and feel safe in relationship. From giddy laughter to social overwhelm, and even physical signs like indigestion or insomnia, Kathleen explains how Fire shows up in our bodies, emotions, and even our social habits.

She walks us through the gifts and imbalances of Fire: the sparkle of joy, the need for boundaries in intimacy, the fear of rejection, and the tendency to overextend. Along the way, she offers reflections on the roles of each meridian—like how the Small Intestine helps us separate truth from falsehood, or how the Heart Protector buffers emotional intensity so we can love without burning out. The wisdom here is both ancient and immediately relevant: how to honor your own rhythm in a season that often pushes us to be “on” all the time.

If you’ve ever felt “too much” in the summer sun, or not enough in a room full of people, this episode is a balm. Kathleen brings gentle precision and lightness to a topic that reveals just how deeply our energy is shaped by the seasons—and how each one offers a path to greater self-understanding. To learn more or book a session, visit kenneallyacupuncture.com.

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