The Revelation Project - Episodes Tagged with “Mythology”

Episode 174: Seana Zelazo: The Way of Inanna: A Heroine's Guide to Living Unapologetically

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, my guest, Seana Zelazo, delves into the mythology of the Sumerian goddess Inanna and the powerful lessons this myth holds for women and personal transformation.

We discuss topics such as the influence of Inanna's mythology on our own journey and the impact of patriarchy on our perception of the divine feminine, the significance of the second chakra and creativity, the initiatory experience of darkness and rebirth, the importance of self-love and embracing the messy parts of ourselves, and the role of forgiveness and compassion in healing.

We also explore concepts of feminine power, the dismantling of power systems, and the birth of a new world. Through this conversation, we invite listeners to reflect on your own experiences and to embrace your divinity.

Topics Discussed:

Inanna's mythology and its relevance to todays modern women
How the patriarchy influences our perception of the divine feminine
Transcending the binary
How Inanna teaches us to embrace cycles and seasons of our lives
The power of the second chakra and our creativity
The initiatory experience of darkness and rebirth
The importance of self-love and embracing the messy parts of ourselves
The role of forgiveness and compassion in healing and relationships as a mirror.
Understanding our own challenges
Feminine power and dismantling power systems
The birth of a new world

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Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of love and war

Seana Zelazo, LICSW is an author, psychotherapist, intuitive channel, and spiritual coach. Her book, The Way of Inanna: A Heroine’s Guide to Living Unapologetically, is available from booksellers worldwide and at Amazon. Learn more at seanazelazo.com

Special Guest: Seana Zelazo.

Episode 168: Carla Ionescu- She Who Hunts: Artemis: The Goddess Who Changed the World

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In the latest episode of The Revelation Project Podcast, host Monica interviews Dr. Carla Ionescu, an expert on the goddess Artemis and her relationship to women in both the ancient and modern worlds.

Dive deep into Carla’s fascinating journey from a PhD researcher to falling into a devotional relationship with the Goddess Artemis. Despite the male-dominated academic world which often dismisses the insights and passions that surround Goddess scholarship, Carla discover the magnetic pull this goddess has over countless women, inspiring them to be fierce, unapologetic, and free.

Carla is the host of her very own Artemis-inspired podcast, The Goddess Project, which aims to empower and educate people on the divine feminine.

By working closely with goddesses, we can heal patriarchal wounds and unleash our intrinsic power.

We also dive into theories about Artemis and her embodiment of the balanced masculine and feminine, lost rituals, and the transformation brought to those who embrace the goddess within.

Episode Highlights:

Carla's academic journey to discovering Artemis and developing an intimate relationship with her
The importance of goddesses like Artemis in breaking free from the stereotypes forced upon women by patriarchal society
Ways in which women can work with different goddesses to re-integrate and restore the feminine aspects of their existence
A historical look at how women used to practice in caves without fear, and how patriarchal storytelling has attempted to suppress the power of women.
The call to restore the feminine within and implications of this movement for society at large
Why the modern world often categorizes women into specific roles that limit their true potential and unique qualities
Patriarchal narratives have historically attempted to marginalize women's power and authority within spiritual practices
Artemis as protector for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal.

Filled with examples of ritual, symbolism and an extensive collection of Artemis myths and folklore, Carla’s book is a comprehensive compilation of all things Artemis, and her fundamental role in the communal, political and ritual development of the Greco-Roman world. The goddess of the hunt is more than just a virgin in the woods. Her worship can be traced to a time before the Minoans, and her rituals include all facets of the human experience, starting from birth rituals to rites of passage, to death and beyond. Her protection for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal.

While classic scholars focused mostly on Olympian deities such as Apollo, Athena, Zeus and Dionysius, this book provides vivid and detailed evidence that the goddess Artemis has been underrated for much too long. Dr. Ionescu's work is a labour of love and research, born out of her long-standing certainty that Artemis was the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean.

Dr. Carla Ionescu is a Romanian refugee who escaped the Communist regime with her family when she was 10 years old. She is also an adrenaline junkie, an animal lover, and a natural born storyteller. She likes to ride motorcycles real fast, and research through archival documents very carefully. Carla’s research centers on the influential nature of Artemis both in the Greek world and in Ephesus. Her work provides evidence which suggests that Artemis is the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean.

As one of the leading experts in the worship and ritual of Artemis Ephesia, Dr. Ionescu spends most of her time teaching in the field of Ancient History and Women’s Studies, and/or applying for grants to support her research travels.

In the summers she scavenges new locations and cities worldwide, digging through the remains of grave sites, ruins, and abandoned buildings, trying to uncover the long-lost mystery that is Artemis, The Great Mother.

Special Guest: Carla Ionescu.

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Episode 146: Ariella Daly- The Wild & The Sacred Beekeeping With The Sacred Feminine

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

How is the honey bee connected to the feminine? And how does following the bees through ancient myth support dismantling patriarchy?

Meet my guest is, Ariella Daly- she is a dream weaver and bee tender. She's devoted to both the physical and the spirit world, and she synthesizes natural beekeeping, shamanism, dream work, and earth activism through writing workshops and teaching.

Her work combines firsthand knowledge of the honeybee species with an intimate understanding of European bee shamanism. She's known for helping people connect to the wild and sacred through their relationship with bees, nature, the sacred feminine, and the inherent intuition of the body.

At this time - we are in dire need of remembering our own sense of belonging and relationship to the more than human world. And we're looking for how to heal, reconnect, and remember.

Is it possible that other species, ancestors, and myths are seeking us as much as we are seeking them? People are often drawn to Ariella because they are interested in bees and perhaps have a spiritual calling, or perhaps they want to keep bees in a more natural way. But I specifically wanted to bring Ariella onto this episode because of her capacity and talent for dream weaving. I’ve heard her speak in the past, and you'll notice that when she speaks. She weaves a tapestry of mythology, story, and current events in with her work with the bees, and she's most definitely a bridge for tapping more deeply into the mystery that is always right here, She reminds us what we've forgotten- which is how to read the signs and see the symbols and follow that mysterious, generative, feminine energy that is always an invitation to reveal more.

Why the bees hold a special medicine for humanity
Why we can’t help the bees if we continue to believe that we are destroying the planet.
How the movie “The Neverending Story and it's subject “the nothing” play into what’s happening in the world.
What is European Bee Shamanism?
How does the mythology of bees support dismantling patriarchy?
What is a Gyno-centric Tradition?
How is the feminine connected to the bees?
What are the wombic nature of the earth and the hive, and how are women related to this?
Hear about Ariella’s story and her first experience with a bee swarm and the incredible experience and ongoing revelations it provided her
What is the feminine approach to beekeeping?
How else can we be “ecstatically met by the feminine?
How is the symbology of figure 8 related to the bees and to the mystery?
Where do bees live when they are not in hives?
How are bees the embodied gateway to gnosis?

Episode 129: Sophie Strand - Where the World Gets In

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

I’m back with another dose of the enchanting Sophie Strand. Listen in as we dance in the magic of storytelling, ecology, revelation, and contemplation.

Sophie is someone who understands the power of myth-making and storytelling. She honed her abilities when she learned she had a life-threatening disease and began to write as if her life depended on it. What she came to realize is that all of our lives depend on it. Unless we generate new myths to live into, we will surely stay fast asleep in the culture of make-believe, where we consume everything without implication or consequence.

In this episode, Sophie and I continue where we left off. We meander into the wilderness where we make new connections, access revelations, and enchantment abounds- Join us! You won’t be bored!

Why should we compost old stories?
How can we understand disability, illness, and PTSD as a portal into greater ecological sensitivity?
What is ecological storytelling, and how can we begin to weave more awareness into our stories and our lives?
How does the story of Rabbi Yeshua teach us about ecological storytelling?
How can we become more ecologically embodied?
What does myth have to teach us about our specific locales?

Sophie Strand is a writer based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her first book of essays, The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine, will be published by Inner Traditions in Fall 2022 and is available for pre-order. Her eco-feminist historical fiction reimagining of the gospels The Madonna Secret will also be published by Inner Traditions in Spring 2023. Subscribe to her newsletter at sophiestrand.substack.com. And follow her work on Instagram: @cosmogyny and at www.sophiestrand.com.
Ecological Storytelling. Healing beyond hope and the human.

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Episode 87: D'vorah J. Grenn, Ph.D., Kohenet - Lilith's Fire: Honoring the Sacred Feminine

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

To be with D’vorah Grenn is to sit by the fire with the wise woman, and to deeply connect to and reveal the suppressed herstory of the sacred feminine.

As a teacher and a scholar, she is a wealth of introspection, warmth and storytelling and I love both her brilliant mind, and her loving and playful heart.

D’vorah and I travel to ancient and erotic places in this episode and reveal the layers of power contained within the uncensored and creative feminine life force to discuss what’s possible as more women awaken and step into our power.

In addition to being a disciple of truth and divinity, D’vorah is also a lover of laughter and sisterhood, so I know you’ll love this episode and the revelations we share that include:

Why Lilith is such an important archetype for women, and why her fire needs tending.
Understanding that for thousands of years women have been silenced, erased, marginalized, and our opinions and preferences discounted, denigrated or mocked and why that has to change.
D’vorah shares her personal story about her descent into her dark night and recounts her own reclamation and spiritual awakening.
Contemporary thinkers have been redefining "sin" and re-visioning the erotic as a sacred life force. These concepts are so important for women to explore and embody.
Why women feel deeply nourished by learning more about the sacred feminine, and how it fills an inner void when we reveal hidden stories about the feminine face of the divine.
How religions have been part of fracturing our understanding of the divine feminine and suppressing the importance of her presence in our lives.
The power of women’s circles and being witnessed, received and loved in our true expression by other women in sisterhood.
Why Eden is a paradise, and not a prison, and how women can reclaim our power and our voices by leaning into the true mythologies and stories of the feminine, not the stories that were co-opted and shaped to fit a narrative intended to keep women oppressed and unrealized.
The more conversations women have about our lives, our ideas, our philosophies, our experiences and our real feelings, the more unified and collaborative we can become and the better our world will be.

D'vorah J. Grenn, Ph.D. & Kohenet/Priestess, is Founding Director, The Lilith Institute (1997). She Co-Directed the former Women's Spirituality MA Program at Institute of Transpersonal Psychology/Sofia University, and founded Mishkan Shekhinah, a movable sanctuary honoring the Sacred Feminine. An Adjunct Professor at Napa Valley College, D'vorah also serves as a spiritual mentor and guide. Her Talking To Goddess anthology includes sacred writings of 72 women from 25 traditions. Other publications include Lilith's Fire: Reclaiming Our Sacred Lifeforce; "The Kohanot: Keepers of the Flame" in Stepping into Ourselves: An Anthology of Writing on Priestesses; and the Jewish priestess and Lilith entries, Encyclopedia of Women in World Religions. Contact info: dvorah@lilithinstitute.com; @lilithinstitute on Instagram, or The Lilith Institute on Facebook.

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Episode 86: Sarah Durham Wilson - Heartbreak as a Rite of Passage

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

When I experienced my first dark night of the soul in 2008, it would have been so helpful to know that what I was experiencing was a rite of passage and a descent that would assist me in my ascent into greater awareness and consciousness.

What I was experiencing was a transition that had me face and heal my inner wounded maiden so that I could cross over into the mother archetype and change my life for the better.

When I stumbled upon Sarah’s work, I felt so deeply seen and nourished. In addition to the fact that she helped me understand my journey at a deeper level, she is also a wealth of information, teachings, and stories about the goddess, the divine feminine, the heroine's journey. She also mentors women on their own paths. What I love the most about Sarah is her potent story-telling and her raw authenticity. I hope you love listening as much as I loved interviewing her.

Sarah Durham Wilson is a women’s rites of passage leader and writer. She is the founder and creatrix of The MotherSpirit, which focuses on archetypal Mother work and resurrecting the rite of passage from Maiden to Mother. Sarah works with private clients and has taught courses and led retreats for hundreds of women over the past decade. She previously worked as an arts and music writer in New York City, writing for Rolling Stone, VH1, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Interview Magazines. In 2010, she launched the website DOITGIRL, which inspired women called to the work of the witch and priestess. She lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her daughter Avalon and her black cat, Odin.

Listen in as we explore:

Heartbreak as a rite of passage.
Why do women keep choosing the same type of men again and again - especially abusive or narcissistic men?
If we were raised in a patriarchal house, did we ever truly experience what love is?
Why does it feel like a death when you are rejected or left behind?
What is “the wounded maiden,” and why is she so thirsty for love and validation from the outside world?
What does it mean for us that we live in a matricidal and misogynistic culture?
Why is nature so essential to the unbecoming process and untangling from the clutches of patriarchal conditioning?
Why learning to love and accept ourselves in our full self-expression and for our whole selves is the deepest and most authentic love we will ever know.

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Episode 49: Liz McCartney - Soul Synergy

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Today’s episode is with special guest Liz McCartney to talk about all things spiritual.

We often come into our paths with the true elements of ourselves unknown. We feel adrift throughout our lives and seek relation within ourselves as human beings but have our true essence unknown. The often unanswered questions of our origin, path, and purpose can only be answered when we become connected to the Divinity in which we were created.

Liz believes in a true connection to ourselves as human beings and our true Divine Being. She has been guided to create a synergistic approach to healing through the connection of our Divine being and our human existence.

Through her connection to the Source of all Universal Life Force Energy and the higher dimensional beings of light, wisdom, and knowledge of the Fifth Dimension, offered with a gentle, warm, patient, kind, gracious, and unique presence, Liz brings you into the truest form of yourself through the synergy of your soul's beauty and healing.

Liz offers healing wisdom and knowledge to humanity through her gift as a spiritual channel. She is a master teacher of Reiki and combines meditation and pranic healing in her work with her clients. Her focus is on creating a synergistic connection to assist her clients to embrace the human experience through the divine being. Imagine a synergistic connection to healing through the divine being within you - this is the work of Liz McCartney.

Liz offers a full scope of energetic healing. Most healing modalities are singular in focus, instead of having a synergistic impact on the healing of mind, body, spirit.
Liz helps her clients to bring them into connection with their own divine being and helps surface subconscious patterns and beliefs that might be impeding healing and growth. She helps clients answer: Why am I here? What is my purpose?
We are a divine being in human form.
Mythology and prehistory is a wonderful place for women to turn to create a context for their own journey.
When we are created in divinity we are given many gifts, including our divine purpose and our spirit guides.
When we do our own inner work, we release our lower energy and ascend in our conscious awareness.
Men and Women have equal access to the masculine and feminine energies within and both are capable of moving and shifting in and out of those energies as needed for the relationship and our roles in raising families, careers, etc.
We all experience stages in our lives where we feel a lack of grounding and fear, and our emotions and actions are not in alignment with each other. This is the result of an imbalance within our energetic body
Liz uses intuitive healing, light, and messages she channels from the Source of all universal life force energy, higher dimensional beings, and ancestral lineage to discover and release any energetic, genetic, or hereditary imbalances found within the clients she works with.
When we are able to restore the flow of energy that was once stagnant or blocked throughout our energy centers, we come into a synergistic connection between our divine and our energetic being.

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