I open this episode with a quote from Sharon Blackie's new book Hagitude.

 Within us all is a shadowland of exile. A place of incredible power and wisdom. Those of us who have chronic pain and illness move through this land of prophets and alchemists more often. The energy of this full moon empowers us to deeply see and hear the wisdom gained by these exiled parts of us.  May we encounter our innermost wisdom on this cold moon of December.