Deep dive with Pam England and Meg into the lessons and symbols found in the story of Inanna's descent. If you missed the telling of the queenly tale, go back to last week's episode for Pam's stirring rendition.

What can be gained from learning of Inanna's initiation? Many elements of the story are up for interpretation by the listener, yet themes and meanings pointed out by Pam provide invaluable help in the process. Her experience as a birth worker and student of mythology combine to give the initiate/listener clues to help navigate their own inward quest.

Pam and Meg will be back next week to move into the second half of the epic: Inanna's Ascent.

Love, Jess and Meg

In this episode, author and birth worker Pam England performs the epic ancient tale of Inanna's Descent. If you are personally doing through a descent, be it a faith journey, struggle with depression, facing your shadow self, a difficult or unexpected experience, or the transition from maiden to mother, the story of Inanna's descent to the underworld will have special meaning and application for you.

This is the first in a four-part series. In the next episode, Meg and Pam will discuss the symbols and messages found in this part of the story. In part 3, Pam recounts the other half of the story: Inanna's Ascent. Part 4 will review the symbols found in the ascent, tapping into how to arise, reborn and embodied, sovereign and wise.

We invite you to listen with spiritual ears and glean the lessons the Goddess may have for you here.

Love, Jess and Meg

We have this extra special treat for you as a Christmas gift from us to you! Learn about how to incorporate the Divine Feminine into your Christmas celebrations with Mandy Green.

Mandy Green has spent the last 8 years learning Hebrew and Greek, studying the Bible in its original languages, visiting ancient temples and becoming an expert in the symbols and key words of the Feminine Divine.  She created a platform called Project Illumination to share her knowledge and arm others with tools to be scripturally literate themselves.  She is a treat to listen to as she shares her passion of revealing our Heavenly Mother in the texts. You can hear more from Mandy on her podcast Reflecting Light, and connect with her @reflectinglightpodcast.

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]