The Creative Underworld

In this episode, Melissa and Elora talk through what happens when you find yourself in a transitory space? For Melissa, creativity is a journey. You'll hear about her process of creation, and the gateway she discovered in 2020 by making art out of images she saw in her dreams. There's also a snippet from one of her poems that turned out to be prophetic in more ways than one. Other talking points:&...

In this episode, Elora walks through lessons she has learned over the past decade, weaving in and out of time like a spiral, landing on truth and a challenge for those who listen. She speaks on The Crumbling, on devastating moments of truth, and the way our body can lead us into our knowing.  Books mentioned:  The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn Wildpeace by Yehuda Amichai Find Elora e...

In this episode, Elora and Meghan talk about what it looks like to reintegrate after immersing ourselves into the slipstream of creativity within the underworld. They cover the spookiness of Samhain season, and how spring is the real horror show with the grittiness of birth and new life. They also consider: what happens if you resurface too soon? And how do you integrate with all of the treasures...

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...

The Underworld is often seen as a place of death and fear, but what if we weren't afraid? What if we recognized it as an opportunity to lean into life and the fertile soil of what's calling to us creatively? In this episode, Elora speaks with Kai de Lune, a dear friend and mystic, who speaks the language of the stars. They talk about dreams and what those can tell us, the difference between the&nb...

The moments we retreat into our caves or descend into the Underworld is when we receive the most potent messages because we are willing to listen. Here, our intuition strengthens. Here, our voice spreads her wings and returns to her deepest truth.  And when we resurface, we are not the same. Like a chrysalis breaking open, we blink our eyes against the sun and breathe new life without ev...

Journey to the Creative Underworld: Unearthing Truth and Reclamation - In this podcast episode, Elora Ramirez invites listeners to explore the depths of the creative underworld, a land of alchemic awareness and liminal spaces. It is a journey of finding and building something new, of reclaiming lost hopes and dreams. Learn how to uncover the bones of your creativity, breathe new life into your sto...