Wellspringwords: The Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWelcome 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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Episodes
The Façade of Personal Timelines and Reclaiming Your Identity with Yolee
March 19, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem speaks with Yolee about self-generating personal identity outside of roles, responsibilities, and even interests. What would that look like? They also discuss the 'expectation versus reality' of personal timelines we set in life and how life sometimes has other plans. Oh how fun...! Settle in and enjoy this casual conversation that seems to act as a time capsule for the two women journeying through life. Let us know in a review or on IG i...
Raising Your Vibrations, Parenting + Re-parenting, and Holistic Wellness with Ayan
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has a conversation with Ayan, someone who she considers a God-sent friend. They talk about living with intention, raising your vibrations and how that plays out practically, loving your inner child/re-parenting yourself, and more. Join the two in this safe and dynamic space. Let us know in a review or on IG if the discussion brought anything to mind or heart for you. Be well! ------------ Resources mentioned in this episode: Inner Seed ...
Communicating Your Needs in Relationships + Having Grace in Breakups with Tasya
March 07, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with an old friend, Tasya, about relationships. They touch on the health of self in relationships, the health of relationships themselves, aspects of codependency, and having grace during breakups - among more! Enjoy this open-hearted conversation as the two women listen to and learn from each other. Resources mentioned in this episode: Shan Boody YouTube Channel Self-Summary Workbook ------------ Find Taysa here: https://www.in...
Pushing Your Personal Limits + Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with Jenn
February 27, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem shares a conversation with Jenn on inner exploration, pushing past your own personal limits, and journaling as a spiritual practice. There are so many inherent analogies to be made between the process of life and that of labor, which Jenn actively facilitates as a birth and postpartum doula. Enjoy this conversation and feel free to share your thoughts with us in a review or on IG! ------------ Find Jenn's birth + postpartum doula info h...
Mental Health, Intentional Living, and (not) Forcing Relationships with Mbiko
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem "sits" with Mbiko as they share their personal spiritual and mental wellness journeys. They discuss approaching relationships differently as well as the idea of living intentionally. Tune into the flow of this conversation and enjoy any points that make you perk up. Feel free to share your thoughts with us in a review or on IG! ------------ Find Mbiko's mental health page here: https://www.instagram.com/ba.chifundo/ Read the pieces Mbi...
Identifying As a Writer + Life As Fiction with Isaiah
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has an enlivened conversation with Isaiah about his identity as a "natural" writer and the view that everything is fiction. Enjoy this chat between two strangers from the internet as they share personal stories and learn from each other. Maybe you'll learn something, too! ------------ Find Isaiah here: https://www.instagram.com/theprinceisy/ ------------ Find Nkem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyfree123/ Visit Nkem's ...
Aligning with the Inner Self with Keyonna
February 06, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with Keyonna about her return to spirituality, following intuitive calls, and the nuances around alignment. Enjoy this raw and candid conversation as the two women meet virtually for the first time and dive right into the deep embrace that is this interaction. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment 21 Days of Abundance by Deepak Chopra Conscious Living: Finding Joy in the Real Worl...
The Journey of Self-Love with Adeeba
January 30, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem chats with Adeeba, a self-care and personal development blogger. Beyond the importance of caring for oneself, they discuss the individuality of self-care practices and give practical tips to those on a self-love journey. Enjoy the realness of this natural conversation. Find Adeeba here: https://www.instagram.com/adeebaaqeel/ https://www.facebook.com/adeebablog Read the piece Adeeba wrote for Wellspringwords here: https://www.wellspri...
Boundaries, Self-Awareness, and Discipline with Maria
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem has an open and energetic conversation with her good friend Maria. They discuss their experiences with setting boundaries and how that bit of "selfishness" can contribute to overall wellness. They also touch on the role of discipline in maintaining holistic wellness. Enjoy and be well! -------------- Find Nkem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyfree123/ Visit Nkem's website: https://www.bynkem.co/ Visit our website: https://...
Introduction to This Space + Living From a Place of Love
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem introduces the podcast along with her hopes and goals for the upcoming conversations this space will facilitate. She sets the tone for a vulnerable and authentic environment by sharing her journey from living from fear to living from love. Enjoy, and be well! Resources mentioned in this episode: Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chödrön ------------ Find Nkem on Instagram: http...