In Her Image Podcast

Spider Woman the Earth Goddess, White Bead Woman, Changing Woman, Selu the Corn Goddess, White Buffalo Woman. In this episode, Jess reads from Native American Goddess Tales to give a brief introduction to the Goddesses of various Indigenous tribes. These Goddesses have much to teach us about creation, sovereignty, and fierce compassion.

Read the full stories here: arcadiasystems.org/academia/goddess.html

In Her Image will be back in the new year. Enjoy the holidays!

Amber is a facilitator, writer, and performance artist who uses story to design conversations and experiences for women seeking refuge and healing from wounding created inside patriarchal religion. We discuss her calling (as I see it) as a leader in the current wave of Mormon Feminism, seeking Heavenly Mother and expanding the feminine path inside and outside of Mormonism.

Kate comes back as a guest-host to interview and discuss the archetypal story of Vasalisa the Wise and what we can learn from her path and apprenticeship under Baba Yaga in this Russian folk tale.

These and other stories can be found in the book Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

I think you'll enjoy it!

Welcome to this summery of Bridget the Goddess of the Celtic Tradition. We get to hear about this goddess of the eternal flame from authors Niki Dewart and Elizabeth Marglin of Mothers Wisdom Deck and the new Wild and Sacred Feminine Deck.

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The Wild & Sacred Feminine Deck was created to invoke the sacred feminine—the untamable energy that pulses through all things. The feminine creates and transforms, adapts and abides, loves and nourishes.

Jess and Meg come together to recount their experiences with birth circles/mother's blessings, including a recent gathering held for Jess. As Jess has prepared to birth her fourth baby, she desired a more deep and connecting experience with other women. She shares what practices were implemented at her circle. Meg gives many ideas from circles she has participated in as well. Whether preparing for birth, celebrating, or mourning another transition or life event, a sacred women's gathering can be a transformative, connecting experience for all involved.

Brynne Canozo relates the Roman myth "Minerva and Arachne." This single story prompts multiple musings between Meg and Brynne. First, Meg recounts the tale's affect on her relationship with sacred clothing. Next, Brynne reflects on the character and motivations of the goddess Minerva (Athena) in the story. And finally, the two discuss what The Weaver could mean and how that title applies to Heavenly Mother.

learn about the ancient goddess trinity and how it can help you embrace every new stage of your life with Stephanie Sorensen. Stephanie is passionate about her work as certified yoga teacher, doula, childbirth educator, and personal mentor. Stephanie is the founder of Bhava Birth, a yoga and meditation-based childbirth education course. She believes that birth is a spiritual right of passage and a profound opportunity for personal growth. Her speciality is merging Eastern wisdom with Western research in an effective multidisciplinary approach. Above all else in the birth experience, Stephanie values sovereignty, consent, and whole-body attunement.

IG: sjs_muse (for writing and singing)

@bhava_birth (for birth and rebirth mentoring)

Website: bhavabirth.com 

Email: [email protected]

Hindu mythology storyteller Jyoti Subramanian joins Jess in this episode to discuss the nature of Deity and what's in a name. She shares a story involving some of the Hindu Goddesses that touches on what the many forms of God/Goddess can mean for us in our moments of need. Jyoti's Hindu background and passion for storytelling make for a delightful conversation and a great start to our journey into finding Wisdom throughout cultures and traditions.

Come with us as we explore what truth is and how we experience it.

Show notes:

Opening credits scriptures

Psalm 85

11 aTruth shall spring out of the bearth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 Yea, the mother shall give that which is agood; and our land shall yield her increase.

John 8

32 And ye shall aknow the btruth, and the ctruth shall make you dfree

Doctrine and Covenants 88

67 And if your eye be asingle to bglory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light ccomprehendeth all things.

40 For aintelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; bwisdom receiveth wisdom; ctruth embraceth truth; dvirtue loveth virtue; elight cleaveth unto light; fmercy hath gcompassion on mercy and claimeth her own;

Doctrine and Covenants 11

13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, she will impart unto you of her Spirit, which shall aenlighten your bmind, which shall fill your soul with cjoy;

(some pronouns changed to female form)

Interviews with Stephanie Bergeson @stephanie_mk_bergeson, Heidi Pyper @maidentomother, and Brynne Canozo @brynne.capps.canozo

Meg and Jess introduce the direction the podcast will go for the next several episodes. They share scriptures, quotes, and personal reasons for deciding to dedicate the upcoming months to finding the Goddess in various cultures, traditions, and ancient archetypes.