In this episode, Emily and Elora talk about the dissonance of choosing an Underworld journey vs finding yourself in the midst of one. Emily touches on the myth of Innana and the knowing required for her descent — as well as the continued choice to move forward despite what was required of her. They also talk about how after seasons in the Underworld, there is an opportunity to become a guide for others. 
Questions we ponder:
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<li>What if we could hold a mirror to our intuition? What would we see?</li>
<li>Is there ever a situation where you're not choosing the Underworld?</li>
<li>What if our drop into the Underworld after a leap into the unknown is actually the shortcut? </li>
<li>What does matriarchal leadership look like with this lens? </li>
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Books mentioned: 
<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16953/9781982159375">On Writing</a>, Stephen King <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16953/9781611808308">Heroines Journey</a>, Maureen Murdoch
Also of note: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melindacaddy/">Melinda Cadwallader</a>'s research and studies on matriarchal leadership. 
Where to find Emily: 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilysparklesdsm">Instagram</a>

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The Dissonance of the Underworld with Emily House