There is a natural relationship between descent and vision. And in our culture, we don't associate the two together.

"The descent is also often a process of arriving in the body and, through that, the depths of the underworld. Coming from a society that praises the rational, visible and quantifiable, we may not immediately trust the dark or easily adapt to this new landscape." - Carly Mountain

Timestamps:

• 00:16 The Relationship between Descent and Vision
• 03:39 Inanna's Descent: A Tale of Underworld Trials
• 05:51 Embracing the Underworld: A Heroine's Journey to Self-Discovery
• 08:54 Understanding Women's Descent Cycles as Initiation, Not Pathology
• 10:33 Nature's Guidance Through Life's Descent Cycles
• 12:35 Embracing Descent Through Sensory Awareness and Inner Vision
• 15:18 Reclaiming Vision and Voice After Cult Oppression
• 19:57 Imagination as a Tool for Overcoming Adversity
• 23:12 Embodying Earth's Vision Through Symbiotic Rebirth
• 27:06 Embracing the Natural Cycles of Descent and Rebirth
• 31:27 Envisioning Wholeness Through Simplicity and Inner Nourishment

Resources mentioned:

• Carly Mountain's book "Descent and Rising" on the embodiment of Inanna
• This interview with Carly Mountain on the Kinspirit Podcas, “The Resurgence of Sacred Feminine Mysteries: Honoring Our Cycles of Descent”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xuoSl7qO7onvx1Rh11JJ4?si=7ebc83c57f474da7
• "Women Who Run with Wolves" by Doctor Clarissa Pinkola Estes
• The story of "Anne of Green Gables" is cited as an inspiring example of utilizing vision amidst challenging circumstances

The Void Membership: https://www.thestorydoula.co/the-void

• (00:16) - The Relationship between Descent and Vision
• (03:39) - Inanna's Descent: A Tale of Underworld Trials
• (05:51) - Embracing the Underworld: A Heroine's Journey to Self-Discovery
• (08:54) - Understanding Women's Descent Cycles as Initiation, Not Pathology
• (10:33) - Nature's Guidance Through Life's Descent Cycles
• (12:35) - Embracing Descent Through Sensory Awareness and Inner Vision
• (15:18) - Reclaiming Vision and Voice After Cult Oppression
• (19:57) - Imagination as a Tool for Overcoming Adversity
• (23:12) - Embodying Earth's Vision Through Symbiotic Rebirth
• (27:06) - Embracing the Natural Cycles of Descent and Rebirth
• (31:27) - Envisioning Wholeness Through Simplicity and Inner Nourishment

This is a podcast for remembering that you are a creator. And to remind you to call forward and mobilize the deepest dreams of your hearts. The Void is also an invitation to go a bit deeper into this work through our membership, a space for wild-hearted, vision-minded creators to find the courage to shape something beautiful out of the lives we've been given.