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.

Nkem dives into an open discussion about “creative practice” from both the pragmatic and spiritual perspectives. This episode is an opportunity for learning, immersion, reflection, and creative inspiration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This meditation intends to be a loving dose of energy medicine, fortifying the energetic alignment with your inner world and the outer world.

Enjoy this episode full of intuitive expression, updates and recaps on our nourishing offerings, and an exclusive offer for podcast listeners at the end.

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.

Where once the experience of sensitivity may have been destabilizing and overwhelming, Nkem explores how discernment and honoring our intuitive knowing can allow us to harness the power of our sensitivities and use them as a tool for living a happy, aligned, and integrous life.

Nkem has a conversation with Care, a trauma-informed care practitioner, artist + doula. They jump right into practice as part of healing, and how social and political structures impact our access to feeling holistically well, especially when it comes to our somatic experiences.

Welcome and welcome back to season 4 of Wellspringwords: The Podcast! Nkem hopes this season will support listeners near and far in their practice of living creatively aligned, joy-filled, wisdom-centered lives.

In this episode, Nkem closes out a beautiful season 3 with a discussion on feeling the intensity of our own personal essence.

Today’s conversation is all about writing, but of course, the practice of writing is intertwined with spirituality and wellness.

Sprouted from an idea from one of our writing fellows, Surabhi Raj, we asked you all for questions about sharing your heart with the world, cultivating your experience as a writer, and authentic self-expression. Nkem shares her insights from her own lived experience as well as what she’s observed as a writing coach and spiritual guide. Grab a hot drink and settle in!