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In this episode, Pam and Meg unpack the ancient Mesopotamian story of Inanna's ascent from the underworld. With Inanna, we learn how to rise from our personal dark night of the soul as new, fully embodied creatures. So many elements of the epic tale are up for interpretation by the listener, yet themes and meanings unveiled by Pam provide invaluable information to the initiate. Her experience as a birth worker and student of mythology combine to provide the listener clues to help navigate their own internal quest. We hope you've enjoyed this four part series on Inanna, queen of heaven as worshiped in ancient Sumer. Her story has great application to our lives today as we individually and collectively journey from maiden to mother to crone, and it has been a privilege to hear this story from the wise Pam England herself. For more from Pam including story seminars on navigating initiations, visit pamenglandbirth.com. Love, Jess and Meg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

Picking up where she left off two episodes prior, author and birth worker Pam England shares the second half of Inanna's story: her ascent back up from the underworld. We finally learn how Inanna, Queen of heaven and archetypal warrior, goes from dead and decaying in the pit of the underworld to ascending with new wings into her new, fuller reality. Pam, with extensive wisdom gained through her own initiation years ago and subsequent midwifing of others along the path, adds valuable insight into how we can find our way in our present transformations. Next week, in our final installment of this series on Inanna's story, we will further explore possible applications and gems from the epic tale. Love, Jess and Meg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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. you can buy the deck here https://www.thewildandsacredfeminine.com/ https://shopgenara.com/products/wild-and-sacred-feminine-deck 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

Today we have a a simplified retelling of an ancient Christian text that talks about Heavenly Mother and our special mission in this life. Get your own copy with InHerImage discount code at https://www.thehymnofthepearl.com/ LORI NIELSEN DRIGGS and her husband, Paul, live in South Jordan, Utah. They are the parents of six children and eight grandchildren. Lori loves learning and studying—especially the scriptures. This beautiful hymn is one of her favorites. She is so grateful to work with Mandy Green, who brought the hymn back to her attention and expanded her love of the scriptures. She feels so blessed to have Tshikamba (the beautiful Melissa Kamba Boggs) bring it to life with her glorious illustrations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support