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This is the final episode of season 6 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! Take a sunny walk with Nkem as she explores the deeper intelligence of our creative energy. Some ideas that emerge through this reflection are: moving by passion and intrigue over mental planningallowing the creative ebb to nourish while the flow empowerscultivating deeper creative discernment and more! This trauma-informed episode also offers reflective writing prompts for your own creative practice. We hope this offering meets you where you are receptive at this time. Please enjoy and share it with another beloved creator who would benefit!Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, or ⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠. Be well! *** Timestamps: 00:11 - Introduction to the episode theme: Your Creative Energy as a Living Inquiry 02:30 - What do we mean by “Living” in this context? 03:09 - I published my novel, Neptune Skies! 05:57 - Updates on our Literary Anthology 09:00 - What do we mean by “Inquiry” regarding our creative energy? 10:57 - So you identify as an artist. Now what? 12:19 - Notes on creative ebb and flow + reflective writing prompts 16:47 - The role of innocence and infatuation in the creative process 18:57 - Deepening our creative practice: ebbing, witnessing, introspection, trauma-healing 22:04 - It takes time to transition from “active creating” to “internal creative fulfillment” 24:12 - Cultivating comfort with our deep selves in our personal evolution 27:52 - Bringing consciousness to our inner ecology changes the way we create 31:55 - Our creative energy is our personal magic, message, our Ase 34:25 - Synthesizing our exploration here + a note on cycles and spirals 37:21 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** References mentioned in this episode: Issue 4 of the Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology: “Love, Surrendered”Submit to Issue 5 of our Literary Anthology!My novel, Neptune SkiesNeptune Skies Book Reading & Author Discussion on 3/14Living Poetry Writing & Creative Embodiment Retreat for Women this June 2026!Find Wellspringwords® here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords® newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's books *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a tip⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem reflects on wisdom and questions from the Wellspringwords® community on the theme of “the writing journey”. What does it mean to live a writer’s life? This episode touches on cultivating intimacy with the craft of writing through facing self-doubt with courage, a holistic view of the editing process, being a spiritual weaver in the creative experience, and more. We hope this episode offers timely insights on your sacred and unique journey of creation. Please enjoy and share it with another beloved writer who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, ⁠on Instagram⁠, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and theme: The Writer’s Life 3:03 - Writer’s Wisdom & Reflection: Writing as a way of living… 5:46 - Nkem’s journey with organically starting her writing life 7:22 - A soulful perspective on writing as a journey of self-discovery 9:15 - Maturing as a writing “craftsperson” 13:00 - Staying connected to the heart of the writing in the face of self-doubt 24:37 - Finding true completion in the artwork 30:16 - Invitation to cultivate your craft as a writer in our Creative Enrichment Studio 36:51 - Open call for writing and visual art for Issue 4 of our Literary Anthology! 38:53 - Editing practices and approaches 48:32 - Cultivating inner creativity 54:34 - How has writing changed my life? 58:51 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** References mentioned in this episode: Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany podcast episodeCourtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital AnthologyResna’s writing for Issue 3 of Wellspringwords’ Literary Anthology, “The Sensualist…”Heart Translation™ 8-week embodied creative writing course this AutumnWellspringwords® Creative Enrichment StudioThe Art of Creative Practice podcast episodeFind Wellspringwords® here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords® newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's poetry collections⁠ *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠⁠⁠Leave us a tip⁠⁠⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with friend, wedding videographer, and sound producer Oriana Mata on the journey of “self-creation” through conscious storytelling. This conversation is on the personal and intimate work of self-evolution through living our creative desires, choosing our lives, and reconciling the past with the present with compassion. We hope this conversation inspires you and offers timely insights on your journey of creation. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Oriana Mata 3:02 - The story of how Nkem and Oriana met in Oaxaca, Mexico 6:41 - Oriana’s immigration and journey of self-creation 11:09 - What has been the role of storytelling in Oriana’s life journey? 17:48 - Invitation to greater presence with SIIKA Herb and Honey Co.’s Warm Vanilla and Coconut Candle 19:51 - Developing ambition, maturity, and evolution with your creative craft 24:46 - Oriana’s year of creative self-motivation through film 28:50 - Devotion to one’s self-belief through consistency and somatic healing 30:58 - Creating the full picture of your life with each intentional step 33:17 - How are we healing and transmuting our hurt to create a better life? 35:31 - Invitation to cultivate your creative embodiment through “A Writer’s Paradise” 37:52 - Using the energy of emotional pain constructively through storytelling 42:55 - Pleasure, pain, and purpose 44:01 - The role of “time” in our healing journeys 51:14 - Healing from religious & colonial guilt and trauma 55:29 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! Deepen your soulful writing and self-discovery journey through our on-demand creative wellness platform, "A Writer's Paradise". And nourish your creative ritual with ⁠SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s candles and self-nourishment products⁠ using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. Check out this episode from season 3, where we answer questions from the community: Cultivating Your Experience as a Writer + Trusting Your Authentic Self. *** Find Oriana here: @orianamatavalerii⁠ Find Wellspringwords® here: ⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠ ⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nkem's poetry collections *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠⁠Leave us a tip⁠⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Mystic and Writer Tania Hart on the journey of remembering who we are as true creative beings. The conversation weaves through cycles of creativity; the importance of death in the creative cycle; surrendering back into the body; and mysticism, self-acceptance, and self-sovereignty. This episode is a rich reflection of two women devoted to the journey of embodied sovereignty and embodied Divinity. We hope you experience your reflection in this conversation, too. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, ⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, or via email at [email protected]. Be well!*** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Tania Hart 04:17 - What’s been Tania’s journey of self-discovery? 08:00 - The writing journey as a personal process of self-knowing 12:22 - Our mysticism, self-acceptance, and self-sovereignty 17:53 - Enjoy an embodied care ritual with SIIKA Herb and Honey Co.’s Body Nectar 20:18 - Returning to the deep knowing 21:27 - The role of the body & cycles in the creative expression journey 33:30 - A Writer’s Paradise on-demand creative wellness platform! 35:29 - The dance of the Masculine and Feminine forces in our creative evolution 40:55 - Living through the body and staying home in the body 46:27 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** Deepen your soulful writing and self-discovery journey through our on-demand creative wellness platform, A Writer's Paradise. And nourish your creative ritual with ⁠SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s Body Nectar and other self-nourishment products⁠ using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. *** Find Tania here: ⁠@iamtaniahart⁠ Find Wellspringwords® here: ⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠ ⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nkem's poetry collection - Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces⁠ *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠⁠Leave us a tip⁠⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with author Diandra Ford-Wing about her debut memoir Red Bird, “a heartfelt exploration of loss and resilience.” Framed by thoughtful questions from the Wellspringwords® community, Nkem and Diandra discuss writing truth from the heart, the complexity of writing about family members and family dynamics, practical tips on long writing projects and self-publishing, and the importance of self-care and self-nurturing. This episode is a deep dive into the life and mind of a writer-turned-author and contains wisdom for all who resonate on a path of self-discovery. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, ⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠, or via email at [email protected]. Be well!*** Timestamps: 00:05 - Content disclaimer 00:32 - Introduction to episode and our guest, author Diandra Ford-Wing 04:00 - What was Diandra’s writing life like before publishing her writing?  06:38 - Diandra talks about her novel Red Bird 09:37 - What is the symbolism of the Red Bird in Diandra’s book? 11:40 - Invitation to enjoy sweet and nourishing rituals with SIIKA Herb and Honey 13:35 - How did Diandra handle her emotions of pain and grief while writing Red Bird? 15:59 - Using charts or diagrams to see the vision of your longer writing project 18:29 - Did Diandra ever feel conflicted about how much of her family’s story to include in her book? 22:27 - What is the consequence of bearing a truth and telling a truth? 23:07 - How did Diandra honor the memory of those who have passed while still claiming her own voice? 28:21 - Everything we say and write and publish matters! 29:22 - Invitation to deepen your self-discovery through our Creative Enrichment Studio 31:15 - Diandra speaks about her mental health struggles and healing through introspection 35:08 - What advice does Diandra have for her 24-year-old version, on the verge of suicide? 40:33 - How Diandra’s writing style and approach to writing have changed through the decades 41:15 - Non-writing practices and rituals that can enhance our writing experience 43:42 - How did Diandra navigate the self-publishing process? 48:00 - Self-publishing and creative authority 50:22 - A note on the purpose of each literary project 51:23 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Learn more about our ⁠Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course⁠. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s Yaayo Vanilla & Lavender Honey and other self-nourishment products using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. *** References mentioned in the episode: ⁠Wellspringwords® Creative Enrichment Studio Find Diandra here: booksbydiandra.com @diandrafordwing linkedin.com/in/diandrafordwing Find Wellspringwords® here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ @a.more.nuanced.way ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's poetry collection - Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks in depth about the Yin Yang philosophy that comprises our universe, and how we can harness the wisdom and power of the Yin, or feminine, aspect to nourish our creative expression and creative embodiment experiences. She defines creative expression and embodiment, and shares a practical approach to engaging Yin on our creative journeys. This episode is full of ancient and esoteric wisdom, translated through our nourishing and unique Wellspringwords® lens. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! *** Enroll in Heart Translation this Spring! We journey from April 27 - June 15, 2025. Interested in more potent intuitive awareness through writing? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s Sweet Orange & Amber Beeswax Candle and other self-nourishment products using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the episode 00:56 - My journey with energy healing in Yoga and Qigong 5:28 - Our work with interoception 7:55 - Defining “Creative Expression” and “Creative Embodiment” 8:41 - The Yin (vs Yang) approach to creative expression and embodiment 11:15 - Yin and Yang, our nervous system, and creating energetic harmony 13:56 - From an authentic Yin state rising into Yang expression in right timing 14:49 - The womb space and the creational experience 16:08 - Excitement as stress, overexcitement as ungroundedness, and my experience 17:45 - The benefit of being grounded and embodied, a look through a trauma lens 19:45 - An invitation to create harmony in your creative space with SIIKA Herb and Honey 21:55 - Practical approach to our creative expression and embodiment from a Yin place 24:34 - “Yin”ifying your creative expression and embody 25:57 - Heart Translation 8-week Embodied Creative Writing course is open for enrollment! 28:08 - Honoring the organic and raw flow of the Sacred Feminine 30:12 - Wellspringwords® is a place of self-seeing and self-healing, and gentle rebirth and transformation 31:48 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** References mentioned in the episode: The Art of Creative Practice podcast episode Nkem's travel blog Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠ ⁠@wellspringwords⁠ on Instagram ⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠ ⁠@bynkemstudio⁠ @nourishandembody ⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠ ⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces

Welcome to season 6 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! In this episode, Nkem journeys through different parts of the Wellspringwords® Universe, touching on themes of living in inquiry, sensuality, restorative living, being creative visionaries, and more. Some of the questions she poses are: "How do we live in a free state? ""How do we live as though we know we are free?” “Can I have a more respectful relationship with my emotions in a way that makes me aware of a different embodied experience?” Have these questions in mind as you listen to this episode. Enjoy fully and please share it with another being who would benefit! *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the episode 01:39 - Our 2025 theme is “Living our freedom…” 5:45 - "Liberation" vs living our freedom 10:27 - Issue 3 of The Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology - The Sensualist… 11:25 - The role of sensuality in Living our freedom… 13:01 - Invitation to cultivate intuitive awareness & subtle sensitivity 15:25 - Exploring the theme of “The Sensualist…” through our Literary Anthology 18:47 - Deepening our appreciation for sensuality 21:23 - Enhanced sensitivity and boundary-setting 26:36 - Issue 3’s beautiful editorial team! 30:40 - Being in service to the Divine Mother 33:54 - Nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s raw honey 36:38 - Refining the throat center 39:07 - Trusting my creative intelligence through the journey of this podcast 45:39 - Exploration through our Creative Enrichment Studio 48:10 - The beauty of regenerative living 51:37 - Stay connected! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! Interested in more potent intuitive awareness through writing? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s raw honey and self-nourishment products using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. ------------References/resources: Submit to Issue 3 of the Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology! Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany Find Wellspringwords here:www.wellspringwords.love/ @wellspringwords on Instagram Wellspringwords newsletter ------------Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces------------Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? Leave us a tip to support this growing platform. :)

On this solo episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem closes out a nourishing season of self-inquiry, self-discovery, and fireside conversations with the community. What does it mean to cultivate an inner sanctuary for yourself? What has your journey of self-intimacy been like this year? What is the value of beauty in your life? Nkem speaks to these questions in her signature dynamic and deep way while recapping some of the enriching programs, moments, and discoveries through the Wellspringwords® platform and Universe this year. Enjoy fully and please share it with another being who would benefit! ***  Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the episode 01:40 - Reflections on self-intimacy and self-love 06:10 - How did we explore Sinking into Self-Trust this year? 07:28 - Our Literary Anthology explores “The Descent” and “Patience” 15:08 - Our Online Immersions explore the timeless nature of creative expression 19:05 - Beauty is healing; it is safety; it is the deepest wonder 26:55 - The Wellspringwords community is so powerful! 28:43 - My intention to keep this platform pure and magical 32:00 - Honesty is the best kindness we can offer ourselves 33:44 - Listen back to season 5’s nourishing episodes! 34:50 - 2025 is about doing *less* better in the name of self-acceptance 36:23 - Reclaiming our fertility, energy, and talent 38:31 - Current Online Immersions to write and creatively journey in community with us  40:28 - More accessible 1-1 Writing Coaching options! 45:33 - Stay connected! References mentioned in the episode: Issue 1 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “The Descent…” Issue 2 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “Patience” Mondays | Yin Yoga to Attune to Your Creative Essence  Fridays | The Power of Poetic Form 1-1 Writing Coaching December 21st | Cultivating Inner Wisdom: A Memoir-Writing Workshop Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this nourishing episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with two writers and members of the Wellspringwords® community, Courtney Ng and Brittany Frizzelle. The trio touch on writing as a tool vs writing as art, writing in solitude and in/with/for community, voice reclamation through writing, and so much more. This episode is truly rich with authenticity, creative wisdom, and insights aplenty for any writer or artist on an intentional creative journey. We hope you’ll enjoy it and share it with another creator who would benefit!  *** The writing prompts mentioned at the end of the episode I feel most myself when... This beautiful challenge… Write a poem with the lines: “I feel most myself when…” & “This beautiful challenge…” with “This beautiful challenge” being near the end of the poem. *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and our guests! 06:44 - What is communication through you through your writing? 08:10 -  It’s a duty and challenge to be exactly who you are. 10:14 - React and recreate patterns, or respond and create a new reality 12:20 - The life-giving experience of feeling yourself through writing 14:29 - Writing as an act of solitude and act of community 18:36 - The solitude of writing allows you to be honest 22:35 - Nkem’s take on community vs “collective” 26:22 - Words as witness to self, community as witness to you 28:36 - Story reclamation through writing, creative expression, and community 33:00 - Reclaiming possibility! 34:22 - Invitation to dive more deeply into your journey of self-discovery 37:19 - Voice reclamation as an act of rebellion and resistance 39:20 - A note on identity, race, and our positionalities 42:08 - Where does writing as art play into your writing experience? 45:41 - Courtney speaks to her experience with poetry 49:05 - Writing as a tool and writing as are are interconnected for Brittany 53:08 - Let’s decolonize ourselves from only believing in the Ivory Tower 57:56 - Some writing prompts for you! 59:25 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Through writing? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. *** Find Courtney here: https://courtneyng.substack.com/ @seresdesancristobal Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology Find Brittany here: @Un2rewB patreon.com/Un2RewB Brittany’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this solo episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem dives into an open discussion about “creative practice” from both the pragmatic and spiritual perspectives. The four elements she journeys through in this episode are: Grounding yourself in your craft Cultivating creative practice as defining success for oneself Embodying our creative essence by way of creative practice Creative practice as a way to cultivate humility toward Source This episode is an opportunity for learning, immersion, reflection, and creative inspiration. We hope you’ll enjoy it and share it with another creator who would benefit! *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and settling into the conversation 03:55 - What is the Wellspringwords platform? 07:19 - This episode about cultivating our creative practice 09:12 - Appreciating the feminine, yielding, principle of creation 13:15 - Storytime! What this looks like in practice 16:51 - Element 1: Ground yourself in your craft 21:54 - Spiritual and intuitive development of our creative intelligence 24:46 -  Invitation to deepen your creative practice through Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery 27:47 - Element 2: Cultivating a creative practice as defining success for oneself 35:39 - Refocusing on cultivating creative essence over profit 38:07 - Element 3: Embodying our creative essence as we are cultivating creative practice 40:13 - Storytime! Coming to understand my unique creative essence 40:64 - Knowing our own creative essence allows us to recognize the beauty of other people 49:29 - My sacred experience with menstrual art: shame, power, and full expression 51:31 - Perceive who and what you attract from a more empowered place 53:40 - Element 4: Cultivating humility towards the larger creative source we emanate from 59:50 - Being aligned with humility from a place of intention 1:01:01 - “Cultivation” is a continual moving moment of journeying. It’s a practice. 1:03:09 - Invitation to subscribe to my personal newsletter and the Wellspringwords newsletter! 1:04:40 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. *** References mentioned in the episode: Experiencing Yourself Through the Art of Fiction Writing Practice as Part of Healing with Care Nkem's initial explorative writing Wellspringwords Literary Anthology Wellspringwords newsletter October 12th Online Immersion | Liberating the Heart: Alchemizing Pain into Poetry Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe!Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Darsheel Kaur, wellness and cultural practitioner. In this conversation, they reflect on facilitation, spiritual stewardship, creative wellness, the power of rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness, and more. This episode is illuminating, informative, and soulfully nourishing. We hope you’ll enjoy it and share it with a friend who would benefit! *** Timestamps: 00:04 - Introduction to the podcast and our guest, Darsheel 01:50 - Darsheel shares insights on the poetry of her life 06:53 - The role of a facilitator in a community 10:49 - Darsheel’s inspiring work as a heart-led cultural practitioner 16:30 - It’s important to be able to see the larger picture through our community work 18:12 - How Darsheel defines and embodies stewardship 23:00 - Invitation to deepen your creative practice and follow the longing of your heart 25:35 - The complexities of stewardship and passionate leadership 32:05 - Inherited trauma and “collective identities of solidarity” 36:16 - Nkem’s musings on inner wisdom, personal evolution, and being disconnected from our inner truths 39:39 - The calling of the time is about guiding the collective back to the heart 41:25 - Moving from fear back to love is a continuous choice and practice 49:00 - The power of cultivating rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness 55:39 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course. References mentioned in the episode: The Humanity in Our Divinity: A Conversation on Mental Illness & Wellness with Somi Nwandu Find Darsheel here: @darsheelkaur https://circleofroots.org/ Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with free-spirited soul, passionate dancer, and happiness and wellness coach, Laura Kopinski. This is Laura’s second time on the podcast after 3 years and she shares insights on her healing journey from cancer, divorce and back to her love of dance and movement. Laura is a true phoenix and alchemist, able to take a difficult situation and create wisdom and light from her experiences. This episode is full of empowerment, transformation, and the humility to choose to rebirth oneself. We promise you’ll enjoy! *** Timestamps: 00:09 - Introduction to the podcast 01:09 - Intro to Laura and her passionate existence 03:14 - Laura’s wellness and healing journey through cancer and divorce 06:29 - Divorce taught Laura what self-love really is 08:12 - Your life is yours - what do you want? 11:43 - The power of honest storytelling from the Soul 12:42 - Rising from the ashes and making wisdom from your experiences 14:54 - Women’s sacred rites of passage! Maiden, Mother, Maga, Crone 19:13 - Laura’s changing views on her creative feminine nature and purpose 23:30 - Insight on the physical body and its intuitive power 25:24 - Desire, pleasure, freedom, and healing through dance 30:09 - What dance has taught Laura about relationships 33:03 - The journey of the alchemist and creating light in the darkness 34:36 - Can we align with the learning life and relationships offer? 36:05 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. *** Find Laura here: @lauritakopinski @innerseed Previous podcast episode - Following the Soul Call, Befriending the Ego, and the Journey Through Cancer with LauraFind Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a dynamic conversation with Wellspringwords Writing Fellow, Price Maccarthy on the value of remaining a beginner at any stage of the writing journey. They speak about receiving mentorship as a writer, retaining one’s authenticity, shifting genres, and much more. If you’re cultivating a writing practice to connect more deeply with your authentic self, we hope this episode will bring you insight and support your journey. Enjoy! Thank you for being here. *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 3:56 - What this conversation is about 5:54 - Price’s journey with her writing & writing mentorship in the past 5 years 13:41 - Cultivating a devotional practice of writing 16:25 - Releasing self-restriction and welcoming being a beginner again 17:59 - Price’s journey in the Wellspringwords Writing Fellowship 23:19 - Being intentional about the creative process through this fellowship program 28:28 - Invitation to journey deeper into the devotional practice of writing 34:27 - Retaining your authenticity while on your writing journey 40:26 - Nkem’s experience with retaining her authenticity in her artistic process 49:45 - Releasing stress means releasing fear when it comes to our creative expression 52:43 - What does “Wellspringwords” signify?? 56:36 - This conversation is an opportunity to create a portal for change 100:21 - Price’s transition from writing prose to exploring poetry 1:04:38 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well!*** Find Price here: Connect with Price on Instagram Connect with Price on LinkedIn Price's writing for Wellspringwords pre-2024 - digital anthology Price's poetry for the 2024 Literary Anthology - literary anthology issue 1 Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem sits with old friend, artist, and art curator Somi Nwandu to share a conversation on mental wellness, creative wellness, and spiritual nourishment. The topic of mental wellness is still associates with shame and stigma, despite how mainstream it seems to be. Nkem and Somi candidly and with compassion share their experiences, journeys, and hopes for personal and community exploration around the subject. Some of the themes they discuss are: navigating shame, guilt, and comparison in the creative wellness journey; living between worlds and the importance and cultivated light; creating a network of Life in community, and so much more. Tune in on a long walk and enjoy! Be share to this episode with loved ones and friends. Any insight on mental health issues is valuable! Thank you for being here. *** Timestamps: 0:00 - Content disclaimer 0:43 - Introduction + catch up with Somi 2:30 - This episode’s topic: mental and creative health and wellness 4:46 - Somi’a path from internal disarray to inner peace 9: 09 - The role of spiritual nourishment in mental wellness as an artist 12:12 - Letting creativity emerge from cultivated peace 13:21 - “Itching to leave…” notes on escapism and mental stability 17:08 - Escaping your higher purpose through escapism 18:14 - Letting the Divine fight our battles 22:08 - Embracing the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine apart from religious dogma 25:50 - Invitation to dive deeper through a custom 1-1 coaching experience 29:42 - Traversing imaginal realms and mental wellness as an artist 35:11 - Stop denying that you’re gifted. 37:14 - Touching base on the menstrual cycle as a Divine gift 44:37 - Creating the vision based on action vs magnetism 47:12 - Bringing voice and light to the stigma of mental illness 51:15 - The role of blame and resentment in the mental illness human relational dynamic 54:12 - The potential for humanity’s heart wisdom to help mental illness 57:20 - Uplifting the simplicity in humanity over cultural shame and pride 58:47 - You are the one to give a voice to the voiceless! 1:00:20 - We’re missing important stories from our society because of stigma 1:00:47 - The power of vulnerability about our first-hand experiences of mental instability 1:02:08 - The value of being present after a period of mental imbalance 1:06:44 - Rising above mediocrity! 1:08:22 - Cultivating the ability to be a beginner and remaining humble 1:10:40 - Being bumble while understanding your divinity 1:14:36 - It feels uplifting to speak about our wholeness as Human beings 1:19:01 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well! *** Check out our Creative Enrichment Studio offerings: https://www.wellspringwords.love/the-studio Find Somi here: Find Somi on Instagram Art as Your Interpretation of Life + Living in Fulfillment with Somi  Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem shares insight about her experience writing her first fiction novel – especially as a writer who has taken her writing life into her own organic and authentic hands, no MFA program to bolster her creative authority. In this episode, she speaks about cultivating your fertility as a writing (creative) being, practical tips for fiction novel writing, editing voice vs editing the story, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Share this episode with a writer friend of yours. We’re so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Excerpt from Nkem’s novel 1:20 - Introduction to the episode: all about fiction writing 5:58 - Shifting away from degrading our value as creators 10:03 - Nkem’s mental approach to novel-writing 13:19 - How Nkem decided to start the project of a fiction novel 19:18 - Cocreating the story with your characters 21:09 - “Worthiness” as a storyteller living a writing life 25:41 - How writing retreats have helped Nkem deepen into the storytelling process 31:51 - How use conflict to move the story forward 34:26 - Invitation to engage in a single 1-1 coaching session 39:13 - Practical tip for building momentum when novel-writing 42:52 - A note on the feminine, non-linear approach to learning 44:46 - Writing style: intimate and embodied or externalized? 50:11 - “How do you edit the story without editing your voice?” 52:26 - Who are you really writing/living for? 53:54 - Tips + insights for writing and editing a long writing project 59:46 - Fiction novel writing as a catalyst for personal evolution 1:01:19 - Diffuse vs directed creative energy: become unstoppable 1:05:39 - Cultivating inner strength and power 1:07:09 - The reality of living by devotion to creative energy 1:11:31 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)