Goddess Inanna’s Descent: Spiritual Healing & Ego Death after Narcissistic Abuse

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12/30/23 • 13 min

Do you find yourself acting out in super defense to counteract the abuse and injustice done to you?

The ego is a defense mechanism and can at any moment also be the enemy keeping you trapped in your victim hypervigilance.

In this episode of the Empath and Narcissist Podcast, I read to you the tale of Goddess Inanna's descent into the underworld, ( which is written in my book Empath's Guide to Rising Strong) using it as a parable for spiritual awakening and healing from narcissistic abuse.

I interpret Inanna's journey, highlighting how each stage symbolizes the stripping away of ego and awakening of the authentic self after traumatic experiences. The host emphasizes the importance of shadow work in this process and equates the experiences with dealing with narcissism.

I conclude by encouraging you to empower yourself, release past mistakes and own your authentic self.

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00:01 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 Empowering Empaths: Tools for Healing

01:14 Breaking the Victim Cycle: The Story of Goddess Inanna

02:01 The Importance of Shadow Work

03:59 Inanna's Descent to the Underworld: A Symbolic Journey

07:07 Stripping Away the Ego: Lessons from Inanna's Journey

07:58 The Death of the Ego and Awakening of the Authentic Self

08:19 Rescue, Revival, and Rebirth: The Return of Inanna

09:22 Letting Go of Toxic Relationships: Inanna's Final Act

10:13 The Spiritual Journey: Healing from Trauma and Abuse

11:18 Embracing Your Authentic Self: The Goal of the Book

11:41 The Power of Introspection and Journaling

12:08 Conclusion: Owning Your Power and Shining Bright

12:50 Final Words and Resources for Empaths

Do you find yourself acting out in super defense to counteract the abuse and injustice done to you?

The ego is a defense mechanism and can at any moment also be the enemy keeping you trapped in your victim hypervigilance.

I conclude by encouraging you to empower yourself, release past mistakes and own your authentic self.

Grab your Free Ebook copy of Empath's Guide to Rising Strong and Your Mini Human Design Reading below

All Links are on the Podcast Page.

00:01 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 Empowering Empaths: Tools for Healing

01:14 Breaking the Victim Cycle: The Story of Goddess Inanna

02:01 The Importance of Shadow Work

03:59 Inanna's Descent to the Underworld: A Symbolic Journey

07:07 Stripping Away the Ego: Lessons from Inanna's Journey

07:58 The Death of the Ego and Awakening of the Authentic Self

08:19 Rescue, Revival, and Rebirth: The Return of Inanna

09:22 Letting Go of Toxic Relationships: Inanna's Final Act

10:13 The Spiritual Journey: Healing from Trauma and Abuse

11:18 Embracing Your Authentic Self: The Goal of the Book

11:41 The Power of Introspection and Journaling

12:08 Conclusion: Owning Your Power and Shining Bright

12:50 Final Words and Resources for Empaths

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07:27 Final Thoughts and Tips

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Transcript

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When she arrived, she banged on the gate. The gatekeeper asked, why have you come? She answered, I have come to attend the funeral of Guglana, the first husband of her sister Ereshkigal. The Queen of the Underworld. The Gatekeeper reports this to Ereshkigal. She told him to bolt the seven gates of the Underworld, then one by one, open each gate a crack

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and let Inanna enter.

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