Wellspringwords: The Podcast

Nkem Chukwumerije
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Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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, a Literary Anthology, Podcast, and Creative Enrichment Studio that supports humans with Sacred inner-world cultivation through the magic and power of words and embodiment. Join the conversation and community!

  1. The Yin Approach to Creative Expression & Embodiment

    MAR 24

    The Yin Approach to Creative Expression & Embodiment

    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 bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! *** 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. And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s Sweet Orange & Amber Beeswax Candle and other self-nourishment products using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase. *** 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! *** References mentioned in the episode: The Art of Creative Practice podcast episode Nkem's travel blog Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠ ⁠@wellspringwords⁠ on Instagram ⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠ ⁠@bynkemstudio⁠ @nourishandembody ⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠ ⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces

    34 min
  2. Life as an Intimate Experience: Freedom, Sensuality, and Conscious Creativity

    FEB 17

    Life as an Intimate Experience: Freedom, Sensuality, and Conscious Creativity

    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! *** 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!*** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! 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. 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. ------------References/resources: Submit to Issue 3 of the Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology! Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany Find Wellspringwords here:www.wellspringwords.love/ @wellspringwords on Instagram Wellspringwords newsletter ------------Find Nkem here:⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces------------Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? Leave us a tip to support this growing platform. :)

    53 min
  3. Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Writing, Self-Love, and Seeking Beauty

    12/17/2024

    Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Writing, Self-Love, and Seeking Beauty

    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! ***  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 Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

    47 min
  4. Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany

    11/05/2024

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

    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!  *** The writing prompts mentioned at the end of the episode I feel most myself when... 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.*** 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! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? 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. *** Find Courtney here: https://courtneyng.substack.com/ @seresdesancristobal Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology Find Brittany here: @Un2rewB patreon.com/Un2RewB Brittany’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

    1h 2m
  5. The Art of Creative Practice

    10/03/2024

    The Art of Creative Practice

    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: Grounding yourself in your craft Cultivating creative practice as defining success for oneself Embodying our creative essence by way of creative practice 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! *** 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! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? 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. *** 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 Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe!Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

    1h 7m
  6. Honoring the Longing of the Heart through Self-Care, Spiritual Care, and Creative Practice with Darsheel Kaur

    09/01/2024

    Honoring the Longing of the Heart through Self-Care, Spiritual Care, and Creative Practice with Darsheel Kaur

    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! *** Timestamps: 00:04 - Introduction to the podcast and our guest, Darsheel 01:50 - Darsheel shares insights on the poetry of her life 06:53 - The role of a facilitator in a community 10:49 - Darsheel’s inspiring work as a heart-led cultural practitioner 16:30 - It’s important to be able to see the larger picture through our community work 18:12 - How Darsheel defines and embodies stewardship 23:00 - Invitation to deepen your creative practice and follow the longing of your heart 25:35 - The complexities of stewardship and passionate leadership 32:05 - Inherited trauma and “collective identities of solidarity” 36:16 - Nkem’s musings on inner wisdom, personal evolution, and being disconnected from our inner truths 39:39 - The calling of the time is about guiding the collective back to the heart 41:25 - Moving from fear back to love is a continuous choice and practice 49:00 - The power of cultivating rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness 55:39 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? 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. References mentioned in the episode: The Humanity in Our Divinity: A Conversation on Mental Illness & Wellness with Somi Nwandu Find Darsheel here: @darsheelkaur https://circleofroots.org/ Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

    58 min
  7. Coming Back to Life: A Resurgence of Self-Worth after Divorce with Laura Kopinski

    08/06/2024

    Coming Back to Life: A Resurgence of Self-Worth after Divorce with Laura Kopinski

    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! *** Timestamps: 00:09 - Introduction to the podcast 01:09 - Intro to Laura and her passionate existence 03:14 - Laura’s wellness and healing journey through cancer and divorce 06:29 - Divorce taught Laura what self-love really is 08:12 - Your life is yours - what do you want? 11:43 - The power of honest storytelling from the Soul 12:42 - Rising from the ashes and making wisdom from your experiences 14:54 - Women’s sacred rites of passage! Maiden, Mother, Maga, Crone 19:13 - Laura’s changing views on her creative feminine nature and purpose 23:30 - Insight on the physical body and its intuitive power 25:24 - Desire, pleasure, freedom, and healing through dance 30:09 - What dance has taught Laura about relationships 33:03 - The journey of the alchemist and creating light in the darkness 34:36 - Can we align with the learning life and relationships offer? 36:05 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! Interested in diving into your own internal journey of self-discovery? Learn more about our Intuitive Writing for Self-Discovery self-paced course, available for you anytime, anywhere. *** Find Laura here: @lauritakopinski @innerseed Previous podcast episode - Following the Soul Call, Befriending the Ego, and the Journey Through Cancer with LauraFind Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

    41 min
  8. Cultivating Your Authentic Expression Through an Intentional Writing Practice with Price Maccarthy

    07/07/2024

    Cultivating Your Authentic Expression Through an Intentional Writing Practice with Price Maccarthy

    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. *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 3:56 - What this conversation is about 5:54 - Price’s journey with her writing & writing mentorship in the past 5 years 13:41 - Cultivating a devotional practice of writing 16:25 - Releasing self-restriction and welcoming being a beginner again 17:59 - Price’s journey in the Wellspringwords Writing Fellowship 23:19 - Being intentional about the creative process through this fellowship program 28:28 - Invitation to journey deeper into the devotional practice of writing 34:27 - Retaining your authenticity while on your writing journey 40:26 - Nkem’s experience with retaining her authenticity in her artistic process 49:45 - Releasing stress means releasing fear when it comes to our creative expression 52:43 - What does “Wellspringwords” signify?? 56:36 - This conversation is an opportunity to create a portal for change 100:21 - Price’s transition from writing prose to exploring poetry 1:04:38 - Stay connected + dive into more! *** Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!*** Find Price here: Connect with Price on Instagram Connect with Price on LinkedIn Price's writing for Wellspringwords pre-2024 - digital anthology Price's poetry for the 2024 Literary Anthology - literary anthology issue 1 Find Wellspringwords here: ⁠⁠www.wellspringwords.love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@wellspringwords⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Wellspringwords newsletter⁠⁠ Find Nkem here: ⁠⁠www.bynkem.co/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bynkemstudio⁠⁠ ⁠@nourishandembody⁠ ⁠⁠Nkem's personal newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Poetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaces *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? ⁠Leave us a tip⁠ to support this growing platform. :)

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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, a Literary Anthology, Podcast, and Creative Enrichment Studio that supports humans with Sacred inner-world cultivation through the magic and power of words and embodiment. Join the conversation and community!

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  • Creator
    Nkem Chukwumerije
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
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    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nkem Chukwumerije
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    Wellspringwords: The Podcast

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