Wellspringwords: The Podcast

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has an impassioned conversation with Ajeé Buggam on the nuances of healing through the negative tropes of being a “sensitive” person. As Nigerian and Caribbean women, respectively, their conversation dives into intergenerational dynamics and ancestral healing through self-work. They even dive into the idea of being a “fixer” and how to regain o...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem sits for a conversation with Ifunanya Nweke, Empowerment Engineer, about surrender, trust, believing, and the nuances of setting boundaries. They speak from a place of lived experience, cultivating wisdom with each of their thoughts and actions. If you’re a fan of using scripture to support your journey, you’ll enjoy this episode. There’s a lot...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem dives into a solo chat where she explores what “sensitivities” means to her after personal transformation. Where feeling sensitive to people, situations, environments, etc. would previously destabilize a person, Nkem looks into how, through discernment and honoring intuitive knowing, sensitivities can be used to support us in living happy, alig...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a relaxed conversation with Care, a trauma-informed care practitioner, artist + doula. They jump right into the topic of practice as part of healing, and how social and political structures impact our access to feeling holistically well, especially when it comes to our somatic experiences. This conversation is also full of astrology and tar...

Welcome and welcome back to season 4 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! In this episode, Nkem reflects on where she is in life and how she hopes to facilitate even deeper spiritual alignment and authentic creativity through Wellspringwords, the host platform of this podcast. Through expanding topics from previous seasons, and learning through the newness that presents itself, Nkem hopes this season...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem closes out a beautiful season 3 with a discussion on feeling the intensity of our own personal essence. She connects the season’s theme of “returning to wholeness” to the larger idea of taking the time to go inward, cultivate and be with our own energy, and feel at home in our bodies. Take a walk around your neighborhood and enjoy this episode...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with writer Saakshi Agarwal about writing as a tool for connecting with self, for self-expression, and for archiving the current self. The passion of these two writers is underscored during this episode as they reflect on and analyze the role writing plays in their lives. Enjoy this conversation fully focused on the art and use of writin...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem answers several questions from the Wellspringwords community on creativity, writing, spirituality, and the writing process. Sprouted from an idea from one of our writing fellows, Surabhi Raj, we asked you all for questions about sharing your heart with the world, cultivating your experience as a writer, and authentic self-expression. Nkem share...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with Aniekeme, life coach, speaker, writer, and lover of NYC. As two proud Leos, they speak from the heart about creative expression and following the inner call. Some of the topics they dive into include creating consistent containers for creative expression, reconciling creative flow and creative production, and the power of trusting ou...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem shares her insights about what it feels like, looks like, and means to slow down and become present through bringing our energy back to us. Many of us struggle with people-pleasing and, in effect, continue to self-abandon when we really want to feel centered and empowered. Through her life experimentation and study, Nkem gives us her perspectiv...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a conversation with good friend and fellow solo-traveler, Federika. Through storytelling about their journeys through Mexico, the two talk about their journeys deeper into themselves along the way. Self-belief, transformation, and personal purpose are a few of the themes they discuss in this episode. It’s full of personal stories and insigh...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a full and deep conversation with Kata van Doesselaar, her yoga teacher trainer. They dive into embodying yoga as a life practice -- that means in a way that is compassionate and supportive to our holistic healing and growth in all areas of our lives, on and off the mat. They also discuss the importance of embracing pain as a pathway to lib...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with writer Kaley Roberts about her reported memoir, Unreported, a book that investigates the unreported nature of sexual violence in the USA. In the safe space of this podcast, Nkem and Kaley’s conversation acts as a form of resistance as they speak openly about sexual violence. Throughout the discussion, the two speak about moving throu...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem sits with herself and verbally thinks about the role “surrender” plays in her life and how she sees it playing out in the collective human journey. She speaks about surrendering to our personal cycles and surrendering to love as she engages the metaphor of floating or falling while in a period of surrender. Get comfy and join Nkem for this inti...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has an animated conversation with friend and birth + postpartum doula, Clare, about the journey back to Self after self-abandonment. Clare shares how she followed her inner calling into the world of pregnancy and postpartum support, and how her own journey of parenthood has invited her into herself to nurture and cultivate deeper self-love. The...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with fellow writer, solo traveler, and good friend Amara Amaryah about living a slow and soft life. That is, living a life of wonder, self-compassion, and internal strength. They dive into topics from hypersensitivity to artistry, all through the lens of living softly. As a poet, Amara shares her journey of moving from being motivated by...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with friend, fellow dancer, and fellow modern-day philosopher Tchewa on what it means to embrace life. As this season of the podcast touches on the theme of returning to wholeness, Nkem and Tchewa share their experiences and insights on cultivating a relationship with yourself, thus returning to yourself. This means cultivating disciplin...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has an enlivened conversation with friend, fellow writer, and Human Design enthusiast, Belén Alemán. After diving into Human Design basics, the two discuss what it means to live an aligned life through the elements of your Human Design chart. They share personal examples of when their design energy type, authority, and strategy have helped them...

Welcome back and welcome to season 3 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast. Get ready for the ride on this continued journey of curiosity, exploration, and abundant manifestations of human connection. Host, Nkem, sits with herself and guests as they continue talking about wellness, spirituality, and writing. And in this season, they'll really be tapping into what returning to wholeness feels like and me...

This is the final episode of season 2 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! What a beautiful journey it has been. In this episode, Nkem speaks with Yoga Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach, and Author Jennie Lee about what it means to live in your values. They talk through points of her book, Spark Change: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution, which is a must-read if you are interested in self...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Mindset Coach and NLP practitioner, Rajni. They speak about the concept of worthiness and how we've come to understand our value in modern society. Heads up: we are the value. The two talk through part of their astrology charts as they reflect on how it feels to embody peace and what moving through shadow work looks like. This is a...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem virtually sits with writer and artist Ashley Casillas of Estudio Yerbabuena. Ashley speaks from her perspective of exploring life as a creative person as the two dive deeply into the topic of "intuition". They demystify what intuition can mean and how it can appear in our lives and touch on how to navigate some of the outdated labels that are p...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a soul-touching conversation with Quantum Relationship Coaches Stephanie and Jennifer PageWise of Enchanted Awakenings. They discuss going beyond spiritual and self-development research and into the heart space. What does it look like to live out your spiritual practices daily? How does this affect how you feel and how you are in relationsh...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with fantasy writer Richie Billing about the writer's journey. What makes a writer? What makes good writing? Richie shares some of his writing journey, specifically in how he's been able to walk the tricky path of a writer through a compassionate lens. The two discuss what self-doubt can look like in this process, and emphasize the impor...

In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem sits for a chat with LaToya Maria of Rooted & Crowned about what it means, and what it feels like, to live a liberated life. LaToya gives us her definition of liberation and encourages us to define the concept for ourselves, as the journey to authenticity is an individual one. The two discuss the importance of breath and embodied experience...