Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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 touches 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…
3. 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.

Find Courtney here:
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@seresdesancristobal
Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology

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@Un2rewB
patreon.com/Un2RewB
Brittany’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology

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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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References mentioned in this episode:

Episode recommendations:
Experiencing Yourself Through the Art of Fiction Writing
Practice as Part of Healing with Care

October 12th Online Immersion:
Liberating the Heart: Alchemizing Pain into Poetry

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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 a friend who would benefit!

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References mentioned in this episode:

The Humanity in Our Divinity: A Conversation on Mental Illness & Wellness with Somi Nwandu

Issue 2 of the Literary Anthology is open for writing and visual art submissions!

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@darsheelkaur

https://circleofroots.org/

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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 and create wisdom and light from her experiences. This episode is full of empowerment, transformation, and the humility to choose to rebirth oneself. We promise you’ll enjoy it!

Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well!

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Find Laura here:

@lauritakopinski

@innerseed

Previous podcast episode - Following the Soul Call, Befriending the Ego, and the Journey Through Cancer with Laura

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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 authentic self, we hope this episode will bring you insight and support your journey. Enjoy!
Thank you for being here.

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@akuacooper
Connect with Price on LinkedIn
Price's writing for Wellspringwords pre-2024
Price's poetry for the 2024 Literary Anthology

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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 associated with shame and stigma, despite how mainstream it seems to be. Nkem and Somi candidly and with compassion share their experiences, journeys, and hopes for personal and community exploration around the subject. Some of the themes they discuss are: navigating shame, guilt, and comparison in the creative wellness journey; living between worlds as an artist and the importance of cultivated Light; creating a network of Life in community, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy!

Be sure to share this episode with loved ones and friends. Any insight into mental health issues is valuable to our collective human experience.

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Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at [email protected]. Be well!
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@sominwandu
Season 2 episode with Somi:
Art as Your Interpretation of Life + Living in Fulfillment with Somi 

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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 writing, editing voice vs editing the story, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Share this episode with a writer friend of yours.

We’re so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here.
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References and resources

Honor the story; honor life.
https://www.bynkem.co/words/honor-the-story-honor-life

Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces
https://www.bynkem.co/books
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On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a rich discussion with her guest, 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.  They also speak powerfully about the importance of being embodied, and honoring authentic expression along the writing journey. This episode is full of energy, so take it on the go! Enjoy a long walk or hike as you tune in. We’re so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here.
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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.

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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 + recaps on our nourishing offerings, and an exclusive offer for podcast listeners at the end. We’re so grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here. 

Learn more about a single coaching session here. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off your session. Let’s extract the wisdom and magic of your creative expression together.

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References and resources

Words as a Vehicle for Healing:

https://www.wellspringwords.love/podcast-shownotes/words-as-a-vehicle-for-healing

Writing + Creative Expression Fellowship:

https://www.wellspringwords.love/writing-fellowship

Submit to Issue 1 of the Literary Anthology: “The Descent”

https://www.wellspringwords.love/submissions

Join our upcoming online workshops:

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