Wellspringwords: The Podcast Nkem Chukwumerije
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- Istruzione
Welcome to open conversations about wellness, spirituality, writing, and creative expression between fellow spiritual beings journeying through life. In this space, we explore creative embodiment through the lenses of collective liberation, authentic living, and authentic creative expression. This podcast is an extension of Wellspringwords the online platform, that hosts a literary anthology and creative enrichment studio that serve to enhance the holistic wellbeing of women of color, first, through intuitive writing, storytelling, creative embodiment, and authentic expression. Join the conversation and community!
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The Humanity in Our Divinity: A Conversation on Mental Illness & Wellness with Somi Nwandu
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: ...
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Experiencing Yourself Through the Art of Fiction Writing
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 w...
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Creating Your Peace Compass: Authenticity, Radical Honesty, and Embodiment
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 w...
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Moment to meditate: “Breathing in your essence…”
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.Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, o...
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Sinking into Self-Trust
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.&...
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Words as a Vehicle for Healing
On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem closes out an insightful season 4 with reflections on expression, healing, and creativity. She touches on words as a modality of healing and self-understanding, and even has a few special invitations for all listeners in the Wellspringwords community. Enjoy this final episode of the season, and let us know what it brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!View t...