Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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 planning allowing the creative ebb to nourish while the flow empowers cultivating deeper creative discernment and more! This trauma-informed e...

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 exp...

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 conve...

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 devo...

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 proj...

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. T...

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 hav...

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...

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 insigh...

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 a...

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...

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 an...

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 authe...

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...

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 writi...

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 f...

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....

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’...

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 y...

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...

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 revie...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Tiffany Curtis, a sensitive, empowered, and wise soul, about the idea of “being lost well”. Their conversation touches deeply on the power of intimacy in community, the nuance of our healing journeys as relational beings, and what it can look like for us to resource ourselves along our journeys. We hope this conversation is resourci...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Jahan Mantin, Co-founder of Project Inkblot, on the power of being in your personal process. Through the discussion, the two share notes about the importance of remaining connected to the heart when in any creation process, keeping life curious and exploratory, and walking a liberatory path - no matter the circumstance. We hope this...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Mindset Coach, Justin Darkoh about the journey through healing people-pleasing. They share personal stories about their journeys of self-inquiry, self-awareness, and moving through difficult emotions through a balanced masculine and feminine approach. A lot of this discussion centers on our experiences as humans returning to our Roo...

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with friend, author + coach Ash Alves about healing, the impact a spiritual journey has on creativity, and the relationship between personal values and self-worth. What does it feel like to cultivate an inner space and outer sense of direction for life? Hopefully, this conversation will help you on that quest. Enjoy! Let us know what thi...