The Yin Approach to Creative Expression & Embodiment
MAR 24, 202534 MIN
The Yin Approach to Creative Expression & Embodiment
MAR 24, 202534 MIN
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<p>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. </p><p>She defines creative expression and embodiment, and shares a practical approach to engaging Yin on our creative journeys.</p><p>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!</p><p>Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">on Instagram</a>, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!</p><p>***</p><p><a href="https://www.wellspringwords.love/heart-translation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Enroll in Heart Translation this Spring!</a> We journey from April 27 - June 15, 2025.</p><p>Interested in more potent intuitive awareness through writing? Learn more about our <a href="https://www.wellspringwords.love/intuitive-writing-for-self-discovery-landing-page" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course</a>, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course.</p><p>And nourish your creative ritual with <a href="https://siikaherbandhoney.com/products/sweet-orange-amber-beeswax-candle" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s Sweet Orange & Amber Beeswax Candle and other self-nourishment products</a> using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p><em>00:10 - Introduction to the episode</em></p><p><em>00:56 - My journey with energy healing in Yoga and Qigong</em></p><p><em>5:28 - Our work with interoception</em></p><p><em>7:55 - Defining “Creative Expression” and “Creative Embodiment”</em></p><p><em>8:41 - The Yin (vs Yang) approach to creative expression and embodiment</em></p><p><em>11:15 - Yin and Yang, our nervous system, and creating energetic harmony</em></p><p><em>13:56 - From an authentic Yin state rising into Yang expression in right timing</em></p><p><em>14:49 - The womb space and the creational experience</em></p><p><em>16:08 - Excitement as stress, overexcitement as ungroundedness, and my experience</em></p><p><em>17:45 - The benefit of being grounded and embodied, a look through a trauma lens</em></p><p><em>19:45 - An invitation to create harmony in your creative space with SIIKA Herb and Honey</em></p><p><em>21:55 - Practical approach to our creative expression and embodiment from a Yin place</em></p><p><em>24:34 - “Yin”ifying your creative expression and embody</em></p><p><em>25:57 - Heart Translation 8-week Embodied Creative Writing course is open for enrollment!</em></p><p><em>28:08 - Honoring the organic and raw flow of the Sacred Feminine</em></p><p><em>30:12 - Wellspringwords® is a place of self-seeing and self-healing, and gentle rebirth and transformation</em></p><p><em>31:48 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!</em></p><p><em>***</em></p><p><strong>References mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wellspringwords.love/podcast-shownotes/the-art-of-creative-practice" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Art of Creative Practice podcast episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bynkem.co/love-lived" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nkem's travel blog</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find Wellspringwords here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wellspringwords.love/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>www.wellspringwords.love/</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>@wellspringwords</em></a><em> on Instagram</em></p><p><a href="https://www.wellspringwords.love/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Wellspringwords newsletter</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find Nkem here:</strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.bynkem.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>www.bynkem.co/</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bynkemstudio/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>@bynkemstudio</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nourishandembody/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>@nourishandembody</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bynkem.co/in-practice" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Nkem's personal newsletter</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bynkem.co/poetry-and-the-immediate" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces</em></a></p>