Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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!

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!

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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!***

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!

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 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:

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! 

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The writing prompts mentioned at the end of the episode

1. I feel most myself when...

2. 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!

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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:

1. Grounding yourself in your craft

2. Cultivating creative practice as defining success for oneself

3. Embodying our creative essence by way of creative practice

4. 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!

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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!

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