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Women Connected In Wisdom Podcast

Christine Gautreaux, Shannon Mitchell

Ghost Flower | Turning a Legacy into a Living Work of Art | Intellectual Wellness - with expert guest Ksenia Merck | Ep 221

MAR 12, 202661 MIN
Women Connected In Wisdom Podcast

Ghost Flower | Turning a Legacy into a Living Work of Art | Intellectual Wellness - with expert guest Ksenia Merck | Ep 221

MAR 12, 202661 MIN

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Join us in community: Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook **Women Connected in Wisdom on YouTube** Resources & What we are up to How do you transform a deep personal legacy into a creative force for good? Ksenia J. Merck shares how intellectual wellness and art can help us navigate love and existence. In this week's episode of Women Connected in Wisdom podcast, we welcome our guest, Ksenia J. Merck — an architect, artist, and author who has spent four decades shaping the physical world through large-scale airport programs. Today, she is shaping the world of storytelling as the creative force behind Ghost Flower, a science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II, which she illustrated and published posthumously. We explore the Intellectual Wellness dimension, discussing how Ksenia used her creative skills to honor her husband's legacy while expanding her own whole-self growth. From her architectural background to her work on the Ghost Flower Companion Journal, Ksenia shares how deep reflection, thought-provoking quotes, and art can help us process the mysteries of life. Women Connected in Wisdom is a community-driven podcast hosted by Christine and Shannon, where we explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to help you live a more balanced, purposeful life. Connect with Ksenia J. Merck: Website: https://www.merckiipress.com Instagram: @Merck2Press Somethings we talked out: Ghost Flower - all versions including audio Your Brain on Art: How Art Transforms Us 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom 📘 Why Become a Women Connected in Wisdom Author Call - March 18th ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event! 👉 Book a free coaching consult: https://christinegautreaux.com 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 5 PM ET