Wellspringwords: The Podcast

This is the final episode of season 6 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! Take a sunny walk with Nkem as she explores the deeper intelligence of our creative energy.

Some ideas that emerge through this reflection are:

• moving by passion and intrigue over mental planning
• allowing the creative ebb to nourish while the flow empowers
• cultivating deeper creative discernment
• and more!

This trauma-informed episode also offers reflective writing prompts for your own creative practice. We hope this offering meets you where you are receptive at this time.

Please enjoy and share it with another beloved creator who would benefit!Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, or ⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠. Be well!

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Timestamps:

00:11 - Introduction to the episode theme: Your Creative Energy as a Living Inquiry

02:30 - What do we mean by “Living” in this context?

03:09 - I published my novel, Neptune Skies!

05:57 - Updates on our Literary Anthology

09:00 - What do we mean by “Inquiry” regarding our creative energy?

10:57 - So you identify as an artist. Now what?

12:19 - Notes on creative ebb and flow + reflective writing prompts

16:47 - The role of innocence and infatuation in the creative process

18:57 - Deepening our creative practice: ebbing, witnessing, introspection, trauma-healing

22:04 - It takes time to transition from “active creating” to “internal creative fulfillment”

24:12 - Cultivating comfort with our deep selves in our personal evolution

27:52 - Bringing consciousness to our inner ecology changes the way we create

31:55 - Our creative energy is our personal magic, message, our Ase

34:25 - Synthesizing our exploration here + a note on cycles and spirals

37:21 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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References mentioned in this episode:

• Issue 4 of the Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology: “Love, Surrendered”
• Submit to Issue 5 of our Literary Anthology!
• My novel, Neptune Skies
• Neptune Skies Book Reading & Author Discussion on 3/14
• Living Poetry Writing & Creative Embodiment Retreat for Women this June 2026!

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In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem reflects on wisdom and questions from the Wellspringwords® community on the theme of “the writing journey”.

What does it mean to live a writer’s life? This episode touches on cultivating intimacy with the craft of writing through facing self-doubt with courage, a holistic view of the editing process, being a spiritual weaver in the creative experience, and more.

We hope this episode offers timely insights on your sacred and unique journey of creation. Please enjoy and share it with another beloved writer who would benefit!

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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Timestamps:

00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and theme: The Writer’s Life

3:03 - Writer’s Wisdom & Reflection: Writing as a way of living…

5:46 - Nkem’s journey with organically starting her writing life

7:22 - A soulful perspective on writing as a journey of self-discovery

9:15 - Maturing as a writing “craftsperson”

13:00 - Staying connected to the heart of the writing in the face of self-doubt

24:37 - Finding true completion in the artwork

30:16 - Invitation to cultivate your craft as a writer in our Creative Enrichment Studio

36:51 - Open call for writing and visual art for Issue 4 of our Literary Anthology!

38:53 - Editing practices and approaches

48:32 - Cultivating inner creativity

54:34 - How has writing changed my life?

58:51 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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References mentioned in this episode:

• Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany podcast episode
• Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology
• Resna’s writing for Issue 3 of Wellspringwords’ Literary Anthology, “The Sensualist…”
• Heart Translation™ 8-week embodied creative writing course this Autumn
• Wellspringwords® Creative Enrichment Studio
• The Art of Creative Practice podcast episode

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In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with friend, wedding videographer, and sound producer Oriana Mata on the journey of “self-creation” through conscious storytelling. This conversation is on the personal and intimate work of self-evolution through living our creative desires, choosing our lives, and reconciling the past with the present with compassion.

We hope this conversation inspires you and offers timely insights on your journey of creation. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit!

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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Timestamps:

00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Oriana Mata

3:02 - The story of how Nkem and Oriana met in Oaxaca, Mexico

6:41 - Oriana’s immigration and journey of self-creation

11:09 - What has been the role of storytelling in Oriana’s life journey?

17:48 - Invitation to greater presence with SIIKA Herb and Honey Co.’s Warm Vanilla and Coconut Candle

19:51 - Developing ambition, maturity, and evolution with your creative craft

24:46 - Oriana’s year of creative self-motivation through film

28:50 - Devotion to one’s self-belief through consistency and somatic healing

30:58 - Creating the full picture of your life with each intentional step

33:17 - How are we healing and transmuting our hurt to create a better life?

35:31 - Invitation to cultivate your creative embodiment through “A Writer’s Paradise”

37:52 - Using the energy of emotional pain constructively through storytelling

42:55 - Pleasure, pain, and purpose

44:01 - The role of “time” in our healing journeys

51:14 - Healing from religious & colonial guilt and trauma

55:29 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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Check out this episode from season 3, where we answer questions from the community: Cultivating Your Experience as a Writer + Trusting Your Authentic Self.

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In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Mystic and Writer Tania Hart on the journey of remembering who we are as true creative beings. The conversation weaves through cycles of creativity; the importance of death in the creative cycle; surrendering back into the body; and mysticism, self-acceptance, and self-sovereignty.

This episode is a rich reflection of two women devoted to the journey of embodied sovereignty and embodied Divinity. We hope you experience your reflection in this conversation, too. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit!

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!***

Timestamps:

00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Tania Hart

04:17 - What’s been Tania’s journey of self-discovery?

08:00 - The writing journey as a personal process of self-knowing

12:22 - Our mysticism, self-acceptance, and self-sovereignty

17:53 - Enjoy an embodied care ritual with SIIKA Herb and Honey Co.’s Body Nectar

20:18 - Returning to the deep knowing

21:27 - The role of the body & cycles in the creative expression journey

33:30 - A Writer’s Paradise on-demand creative wellness platform!

35:29 - The dance of the Masculine and Feminine forces in our creative evolution

40:55 - Living through the body and staying home in the body

46:27 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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⁠@iamtaniahart⁠

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In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with author Diandra Ford-Wing about her debut memoir Red Bird, “a heartfelt exploration of loss and resilience.” Framed by thoughtful questions from the Wellspringwords® community, Nkem and Diandra discuss writing truth from the heart, the complexity of writing about family members and family dynamics, practical tips on long writing projects and self-publishing, and the importance of self-care and self-nurturing.

This episode is a deep dive into the life and mind of a writer-turned-author and contains wisdom for all who resonate on a path of self-discovery. Please enjoy fully and share it with another being who would benefit!

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!***

Timestamps:

00:05 - Content disclaimer

00:32 - Introduction to episode and our guest, author Diandra Ford-Wing

04:00 - What was Diandra’s writing life like before publishing her writing? 

06:38 - Diandra talks about her novel Red Bird

09:37 - What is the symbolism of the Red Bird in Diandra’s book?

11:40 - Invitation to enjoy sweet and nourishing rituals with SIIKA Herb and Honey

13:35 - How did Diandra handle her emotions of pain and grief while writing Red Bird?

15:59 - Using charts or diagrams to see the vision of your longer writing project

18:29 - Did Diandra ever feel conflicted about how much of her family’s story to include in her book?

22:27 - What is the consequence of bearing a truth and telling a truth?

23:07 - How did Diandra honor the memory of those who have passed while still claiming her own voice?

28:21 - Everything we say and write and publish matters!

29:22 - Invitation to deepen your self-discovery through our Creative Enrichment Studio

31:15 - Diandra speaks about her mental health struggles and healing through introspection

35:08 - What advice does Diandra have for her 24-year-old version, on the verge of suicide?

40:33 - How Diandra’s writing style and approach to writing have changed through the decades

41:15 - Non-writing practices and rituals that can enhance our writing experience

43:42 - How did Diandra navigate the self-publishing process?

48:00 - Self-publishing and creative authority

50:22 - A note on the purpose of each literary project

51:23 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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References mentioned in the episode:

⁠Wellspringwords® Creative Enrichment Studio

Find Diandra here:

booksbydiandra.com

@diandrafordwing

linkedin.com/in/diandrafordwing

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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!

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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Enroll in Heart Translation this Spring! We journey from April 27 - June 15, 2025.

Interested in more potent intuitive awareness through writing? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off the course.

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Timestamps:

00:10 - Introduction to the episode

00:56 - My journey with energy healing in Yoga and Qigong

5:28 - Our work with interoception

7:55 - Defining “Creative Expression” and “Creative Embodiment”

8:41 - The Yin (vs Yang) approach to creative expression and embodiment

11:15 - Yin and Yang, our nervous system, and creating energetic harmony

13:56 - From an authentic Yin state rising into Yang expression in right timing

14:49 - The womb space and the creational experience

16:08 - Excitement as stress, overexcitement as ungroundedness, and my experience

17:45 - The benefit of being grounded and embodied, a look through a trauma lens

19:45 - An invitation to create harmony in your creative space with SIIKA Herb and Honey

21:55 - Practical approach to our creative expression and embodiment from a Yin place

24:34 - “Yin”ifying your creative expression and embody

25:57 - Heart Translation 8-week Embodied Creative Writing course is open for enrollment!

28:08 - Honoring the organic and raw flow of the Sacred Feminine

30:12 - Wellspringwords® is a place of self-seeing and self-healing, and gentle rebirth and transformation

31:48 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!

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References mentioned in the episode:

The Art of Creative Practice podcast episode

Nkem's travel blog

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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!

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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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And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s raw honey and self-nourishment products using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase.

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References/resources:

Submit to Issue 3 of the Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology!

Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany

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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:

Issue 1 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “The Descent…”

Issue 2 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “Patience”

Mondays | Yin Yoga to Attune to Your Creative Essence 

Fridays | The Power of Poetic Form

1-1 Writing Coaching

December 21st | Cultivating Inner Wisdom: A Memoir-Writing Workshop

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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.

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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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@seresdesancristobal

Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology

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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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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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References mentioned in the episode:

Experiencing Yourself Through the Art of Fiction Writing

Practice as Part of Healing with Care

Nkem's initial explorative writing

Wellspringwords Literary Anthology

Wellspringwords newsletter

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

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