Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Timestamps:00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and theme: The Writer’s Life3:03 - Writer’s Wisdom & Reflection: Writing as a way of living…5:46 - Nkem’s journey with organically starting her writing life7:22 - A soulful perspective on writing as a journey of self-discovery9:15 - Maturing as a writing “craftsperson”13:00 - Staying connected to the heart of the writing in the face of self-doubt24:37 - Finding true completion in the artwork30:16 - Invitation to cultivate your craft as a writer in our Creative Enrichment Studio36:51 - Open call for writing and visual art for Issue 4 of our Literary Anthology!38:53 - Editing practices and approaches48:32 - Cultivating inner creativity54:34 - 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords® newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem'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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Timestamps:00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Oriana Mata3:02 - The story of how Nkem and Oriana met in Oaxaca, Mexico6:41 - Oriana’s immigration and journey of self-creation11:09 - 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 Candle19:51 - Developing ambition, maturity, and evolution with your creative craft24:46 - Oriana’s year of creative self-motivation through film28:50 - Devotion to one’s self-belief through consistency and somatic healing30:58 - Creating the full picture of your life with each intentional step33:17 - 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 storytelling42:55 - Pleasure, pain, and purpose44:01 - The role of “time” in our healing journeys51:14 - Healing from religious & colonial guilt and trauma55:29 - 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:@orianamatavalerii⁠Find Wellspringwords® here:⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem'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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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-knowing12:22 - Our mysticism, self-acceptance, and self-sovereignty17:53 - Enjoy an embodied care ritual with SIIKA Herb and Honey Co.’s Body Nectar20:18 - Returning to the deep knowing21:27 - The role of the body & cycles in the creative expression journey33:30 - A Writer’s Paradise on-demand creative wellness platform!35:29 - The dance of the Masculine and Feminine forces in our creative evolution40:55 - Living through the body and staying home in the body46:27 - 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:⁠@iamtaniahart⁠Find Wellspringwords® here:⁠⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem'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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Timestamps:00:05 - Content disclaimer00:32 - Introduction to episode and our guest, author Diandra Ford-Wing04:00 - What was Diandra’s writing life like before publishing her writing? 06:38 - Diandra talks about her novel Red Bird09:37 - 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 Honey13:35 - 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 project18:29 - 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 Studio31:15 - Diandra speaks about her mental health struggles and healing through introspection35:08 - 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 decades41:15 - Non-writing practices and rituals that can enhance our writing experience43:42 - How did Diandra navigate the self-publishing process?48:00 - Self-publishing and creative authority50:22 - A note on the purpose of each literary project51:23 - 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 StudioFind Diandra here:booksbydiandra.com@diandrafordwinglinkedin.com/in/diandrafordwingFind Wellspringwords® here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠@a.more.nuanced.way⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem'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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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 episode00:56 - My journey with energy healing in Yoga and Qigong5:28 - Our work with interoception7:55 - Defining “Creative Expression” and “Creative Embodiment”8:41 - The Yin (vs Yang) approach to creative expression and embodiment11:15 - Yin and Yang, our nervous system, and creating energetic harmony13:56 - From an authentic Yin state rising into Yang expression in right timing14:49 - The womb space and the creational experience16:08 - Excitement as stress, overexcitement as ungroundedness, and my experience17:45 - The benefit of being grounded and embodied, a look through a trauma lens19:45 - An invitation to create harmony in your creative space with SIIKA Herb and Honey21:55 - Practical approach to our creative expression and embodiment from a Yin place24:34 - “Yin”ifying your creative expression and embody25:57 - Heart Translation 8-week Embodied Creative Writing course is open for enrollment!28:08 - Honoring the organic and raw flow of the Sacred Feminine30:12 - Wellspringwords® is a place of self-seeing and self-healing, and gentle rebirth and transformation31:48 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!***References mentioned in the episode:The Art of Creative Practice podcast episodeNkem's travel blogFind Wellspringwords here:⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠ on Instagram⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠Find Nkem here:⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠@nourishandembody⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠Poetry 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 episode01:39 - Our 2025 theme is “Living our freedom…”5:45 - "Liberation" vs living our freedom10:27 - 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 sensitivity15:25 - Exploring the theme of “The Sensualist…” through our Literary Anthology18:47 - Deepening our appreciation for sensuality21:23 - Enhanced sensitivity and boundary-setting26:36 - Issue 3’s beautiful editorial team!30:40 - Being in service to the Divine Mother33:54 - Nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s raw honey36:38 - Refining the throat center39:07 - Trusting my creative intelligence through the journey of this podcast45:39 - Exploration through our Creative Enrichment Studio48:10 - The beauty of regenerative living51:37 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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 BrittanyFind Wellspringwords here:www.wellspringwords.love/@wellspringwords on InstagramWellspringwords newsletter------------Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 episode01:40 - Reflections on self-intimacy and self-love06:10 - 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 expression19:05 - Beauty is healing; it is safety; it is the deepest wonder26:55 - The Wellspringwords community is so powerful!28:43 - My intention to keep this platform pure and magical32:00 - Honesty is the best kindness we can offer ourselves33:44 - Listen back to season 5’s nourishing episodes!34:50 - 2025 is about doing *less* better in the name of self-acceptance36:23 - Reclaiming our fertility, energy, and talent38:31 - 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 Form1-1 Writing CoachingDecember 21st | Cultivating Inner Wisdom: A Memoir-Writing WorkshopFind Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 episodeI 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 reality12:20 - The life-giving experience of feeling yourself through writing14:29 - Writing as an act of solitude and act of community18:36 - The solitude of writing allows you to be honest22:35 - Nkem’s take on community vs “collective”26:22 - Words as witness to self, community as witness to you28:36 - Story reclamation through writing, creative expression, and community33:00 - Reclaiming possibility!34:22 - Invitation to dive more deeply into your journey of self-discovery37:19 - Voice reclamation as an act of rebellion and resistance39:20 - A note on identity, race, and our positionalities42:08 - Where does writing as art play into your writing experience?45:41 - Courtney speaks to her experience with poetry49:05 - Writing as a tool and writing as are are interconnected for Brittany53:08 - Let’s decolonize ourselves from only believing in the Ivory Tower57:56 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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/@seresdesancristobalCourtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital AnthologyFind Brittany here:@Un2rewBpatreon.com/Un2RewBBrittany’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital AnthologyFind Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 craftCultivating creative practice as defining success for oneselfEmbodying our creative essence by way of creative practiceCreative practice as a way to cultivate humility toward SourceThis 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 conversation03:55 - What is the Wellspringwords platform?07:19 - This episode about cultivating our creative practice09:12 - Appreciating the feminine, yielding, principle of creation13:15 - Storytime! What this looks like in practice16:51 - Element 1: Ground yourself in your craft21:54 - Spiritual and intuitive development of our creative intelligence24:46 -  Invitation to deepen your creative practice through Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery27:47 - Element 2: Cultivating a creative practice as defining success for oneself35:39 - Refocusing on cultivating creative essence over profit38:07 - Element 3: Embodying our creative essence as we are cultivating creative practice40:13 - Storytime! Coming to understand my unique creative essence40:64 - Knowing our own creative essence allows us to recognize the beauty of other people49:29 - My sacred experience with menstrual art: shame, power, and full expression51:31 - Perceive who and what you attract from a more empowered place53:40 - Element 4: Cultivating humility towards the larger creative source we emanate from59:50 - Being aligned with humility from a place of intention1:01:01 - “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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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 WritingPractice as Part of Healing with CareNkem's initial explorative writingWellspringwords Literary AnthologyWellspringwords newsletterOctober 12th Online Immersion | Liberating the Heart: Alchemizing Pain into PoetryFind Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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, Darsheel01:50 - Darsheel shares insights on the poetry of her life06:53 - The role of a facilitator in a community10:49 - Darsheel’s inspiring work as a heart-led cultural practitioner16:30 - It’s important to be able to see the larger picture through our community work18:12 - How Darsheel defines and embodies stewardship23:00 - Invitation to deepen your creative practice and follow the longing of your heart25:35 - The complexities of stewardship and passionate leadership32:05 - Inherited trauma and “collective identities of solidarity”36:16 - Nkem’s musings on inner wisdom, personal evolution, and being disconnected from our inner truths39:39 - The calling of the time is about guiding the collective back to the heart41:25 - Moving from fear back to love is a continuous choice and practice49:00 - The power of cultivating rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness55:39 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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 NwanduFind Darsheel here:@darsheelkaurhttps://circleofroots.org/Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 podcast01:09 - Intro to Laura and her passionate existence03:14 - Laura’s wellness and healing journey through cancer and divorce06:29 - Divorce taught Laura what self-love really is08:12 - Your life is yours - what do you want?11:43 - The power of honest storytelling from the Soul12:42 - Rising from the ashes and making wisdom from your experiences14:54 - Women’s sacred rites of passage! Maiden, Mother, Maga, Crone19:13 - Laura’s changing views on her creative feminine nature and purpose23:30 - Insight on the physical body and its intuitive power25:24 - Desire, pleasure, freedom, and healing through dance30:09 - What dance has taught Laura about relationships33:03 - The journey of the alchemist and creating light in the darkness34:36 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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@innerseedPrevious podcast episode - Following the Soul Call, Befriending the Ego, and the Journey Through Cancer with LauraFind Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 - Introduction3:56 - What this conversation is about5:54 - Price’s journey with her writing & writing mentorship in the past 5 years13:41 - Cultivating a devotional practice of writing16:25 - Releasing self-restriction and welcoming being a beginner again17:59 - Price’s journey in the Wellspringwords Writing Fellowship23:19 - Being intentional about the creative process through this fellowship program28:28 - Invitation to journey deeper into the devotional practice of writing34:27 - Retaining your authenticity while on your writing journey40:26 - Nkem’s experience with retaining her authenticity in her artistic process49:45 - Releasing stress means releasing fear when it comes to our creative expression52:43 - What does “Wellspringwords” signify??56:36 - This conversation is an opportunity to create a portal for change100:21 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Find Price here:Connect with Price on InstagramConnect with Price on LinkedInPrice's writing for Wellspringwords pre-2024 - digital anthologyPrice's poetry for the 2024 Literary Anthology - literary anthology issue 1Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 disclaimer0:43 - Introduction + catch up with Somi2:30 - This episode’s topic: mental and creative health and wellness4:46 - Somi’a path from internal disarray to inner peace9: 09 - The role of spiritual nourishment in mental wellness as an artist12:12 - Letting creativity emerge from cultivated peace13:21 - “Itching to leave…” notes on escapism and mental stability17:08 - Escaping your higher purpose through escapism18:14 - Letting the Divine fight our battles22:08 - Embracing the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine apart from religious dogma25:50 - Invitation to dive deeper through a custom 1-1 coaching experience29:42 - Traversing imaginal realms and mental wellness as an artist35:11 - Stop denying that you’re gifted.37:14 - Touching base on the menstrual cycle as a Divine gift44:37 - Creating the vision based on action vs magnetism47:12 - Bringing voice and light to the stigma of mental illness51:15 - The role of blame and resentment in the mental illness human relational dynamic54:12 - The potential for humanity’s heart wisdom to help mental illness57:20 - Uplifting the simplicity in humanity over cultural shame and pride58:47 - You are the one to give a voice to the voiceless!1:00:20 - We’re missing important stories from our society because of stigma1:00:47 - The power of vulnerability about our first-hand experiences of mental instability1:02:08 - 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 humble1:10:40 - Being bumble while understanding your divinity1:14:36 - It feels uplifting to speak about our wholeness as Human beings1:19:01 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Check out our Creative Enrichment Studio offerings:https://www.wellspringwords.love/the-studioFind Somi here:Find Somi on InstagramArt as Your Interpretation of Life + Living in Fulfillment with Somi Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 novel1:20 - Introduction to the episode: all about fiction writing5:58 - Shifting away from degrading our value as creators10:03 - Nkem’s mental approach to novel-writing13:19 - How Nkem decided to start the project of a fiction novel19:18 - Cocreating the story with your characters21:09 - “Worthiness” as a storyteller living a writing life25:41 - How writing retreats have helped Nkem deepen into the storytelling process31:51 - How use conflict to move the story forward34:26 - Invitation to engage in a single 1-1 coaching session39:13 - Practical tip for building momentum when novel-writing42:52 - A note on the feminine, non-linear approach to learning44:46 - 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 project59:46 - Fiction novel writing as a catalyst for personal evolution1:01:19 - Diffuse vs directed creative energy: become unstoppable1:05:39 - Cultivating inner strength and power1:07:09 - The reality of living by devotion to creative energy1:11:31 - Stay connected + dive into more!***Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 rich discussion with her guest with the underlying theme being optimizing life for peace. What are the nuances of optimizing our circumstances for peace? Through this conversation, the two explore the realms of shame, self-honesty, and personal evolution, all to return to the authenticity that undergirds a peaceful life. This episode is full of energy, so take it on the go! Enjoy a long walk or hike as you tune in.We’re so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here. ***Timestamps:0:00 - This podcast is about unique and authentic expression3:50 - Diving into “authenticity”7:18 - Mental and emotional clarity is necessary for honest expression9:01 - Our guest’s take on coming back home to self15:32 - How can we hear our true selves amongst the distractions?22:31 - Trauma, self-abandonment, and personal insecurity27:34 - How the body speaks to us with its own intelligence30:56 - Our Heart Translation writing course is open for enrollment!33:52 - Taste our 1-1 coaching programs via a single coaching session35:11 - Diving into personal transformation and evolution37:55 - Being honest about relationship structures43:30 - Centralizing self when opening our hearts to romantic love47:02 - Asking yourself the hard questions to understand your insecurity50:49 - Feeling empowerment through letting go of shame55:24 - How letting go of shame allows us to evolve59:11 - The link between shame, peace, and self-trust1:01:04 - Tapping into our guest’s writing journey1:03:58 - Shifting our perspective on our self-concept as a writer1:07:25 - Evolving as a writer and honoring our past expressions1:10:32 - Creating space in our lives for our writing practice1:13:09 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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. :)

Create some space and time to experience yourself through this simple guided meditation. Cultivate breath awareness in relation to your body, the Earth, your heart, and the ethers. This meditation intends to be a loving dose of energy medicine, fortifying the energetic alignment with your inner world and the outer world.Enjoy fully, and share with a loved one you’re flowing along this life with.***Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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. :)

Season 5 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast is here! Welcome in to this digital room of intimate conversations around wellness, spirituality, writing, and creative embodiment. Nkem opens this episode with a poem in conversation with Life itself. Enjoy this episode full of intuitive expression, updates and recaps on our nourishing offerings, and an exclusive offer for podcast listeners at the end. We’re so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here. ***Timestamps:0:00 - “Dear Life” poem1:16 - Introduction3:11 - Sinking into Self-Trust theme for the platform4:29 - Recap of Wellspringwords and this podcast7:49 - What to expect for this season of the podcast9:55 - Reflections on “reality” and “realness”13:48 - Exploring “self-nourishment” and “empowerment” through creative embodiment21:21 - Update on our Writing + Creative Expression Fellowship23:06 - Submit Issue 1 of our Literary Anthology!25:42 - Join our February writing workshops!27:13 - A brief walkthrough of the onli ne platform29:10 - Our writing coaching and editing offerings32:40 - Exclusive offer for podcast listeners… :)36:46 - My debut poetry book!39:14 - 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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!***Find Wellspringwords here:⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠⁠@nourishandembody⁠⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Poetry 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 closes out an insightful season 4 with reflections on expression, healing, and creativity. She touches on words as a modality of healing and self-understanding, and even has a few special invitations for all listeners in the Wellspringwords community. Enjoy this final episode of the season, and let us know what it brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! View ...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with two very special guests, the 2023 Writing Fellows as part of Wellspringwords’ Writing + Creative Expression Fellowship. She, Nardine, and Daniella speak about their experiences as creators, moving away from seeking external validation, and the power of the written word – plus much more! This conversation is a must-listen, especially if you are on a path of creative evolution. Enjoy! Let us know what it brought to mind or heart...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a lively conversation with Urmi Hossain about the path of entrepreneurship through curiosity and fear. This is a conversation about women’s empowerment, reclaiming our voices and our interests, and believing our stories deserve to be heard. Buckle in and enjoy the ride! Let us know what it brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! View this episode's comp...