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!
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 (https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/). 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” (https://www.wellspringwords.love/issue-4-love-surrendered)
Submit to Issue 5 of our Literary Anthology! (https://www.wellspringwords.love/submissions)
My novel, Neptune Skies (https://www.bynkem.co/neptune-skies)
Neptune Skies Book Reading & Author Discussion on 3/14 (https://www.bynkem.co/neptune-skies-book-reading)
Living Poetry Writing & Creative Embodiment Retreat for Women this June 2026! (https://www.wellspringwords.love/living-poetry)
Find Wellspringwords® here:
www.wellspringwords.love/ (https://www.wellspringwords.love/)
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Find Nkem here:
www.bynkem.co/ (https://www.bynkem.co/)
@bynkemstudio (https://www.instagram.com/bynkemstudio/)
@a.more.nuanced.way (https://www.instagram.com/a.more.nuanced.way/)
@nourishandembody (https://www.instagram.com/nourishandembody/)
Nkem's personal newsletter (https://www.bynkem.co/in-practice)
Nkem's books (https://www.bynkem.co/books)
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20 Aug 2025
Writing as a Journey of Self-Discovery
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 (https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/), or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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 (https://www.wellspringwords.love/podcast-shownotes/words-as-witness-a-conversation-on-connection-community-with-courtney-and-brittany) podcast episode
Courtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital Anthology (https://www.wellspringwords.love/narratives?author=63ace2d6d8b33371c3e27628#show-archive)
Resna’s writing for Issue 3 of Wellspringwords’ Literary Anthology, “The Sensualist…” (https://www.wellspringwords.love/the-sensualist?author=681295148989f309daba0feb)
Heart Translation™ 8-week embodied creative writing course this Autumn (https://www.wellspringwords.love/heart-translation)
Wellspringwords® Creative Enrichment Studio (https://www.wellspringwords.love/about-the-studio)
The Art of Creative Practice (https://www.wellspringwords.love/podcast-shownotes/the-art-of-creative-practice) podcast episode
Find Wellspringwords® here:
www.wellspringwords.love/ (https://www.wellspringwords.love/)
@wellspringwords (https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/)
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Find Nkem here:
www.bynkem.co/ (https://www.bynkem.co/)
@bynkemstudio (https://www.instagram.com/bynkemstudio/)
@a.more.nuanced.way (https://www.instagram.com/a.more.nuanced.way/)
@nourishandembody (https://www.instagram.com/nourishandembody/)
Nkem's personal newsletter (https://www.bynkem.co/in-practice)
Nkem's poetry collections (https://www.bynkem.co/books)
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15 Jul 2025
Empowering Our Inner Storyteller: A Conversation on Immigration, Creative Discipline, and Emotional Healing with Oriana Mata
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 (https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/), or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. 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!
Deepen your soulful writing and self-discovery journey through our on-demand creative wellness platform, "A Writer's Paradise" (https://www.wellspringwords.love/a-writers-paradise-on-demand).
And nourish your creative ritual with SIIKA Herb + Honey Co.’s candles and self-nourishment products (https://siikaherbandhoney.com/products/honey-candle) using code WELLSPRINGWORDS for 15% off your purchase.
Check out this episode from season 3, where we answer questions from the community: Cultivating Your Experience as a Writer + Trusting Your Authentic Self (https://www.wellspringwords.love/podcast-shownotes/cultivating-your-experience-as-a-writer-trusting-your-authentic-self).
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Find Oriana here:
@orianamatavalerii (https://www.instagram.com/orianamatavalerii/)
Find Wellspringwords® here:
www.wellspringwords.love/ (https://www.wellspringwords.love/)
@wellspringwords (https://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/)
Wellspringwords newsletter (https://www.wellspringwords.love/subscribe)
Find Nkem here:
www.bynkem.co/ (https://www.bynkem.co/)
@bynkemstudio (https://www.instagram.com/bynkemstudio/)
@a.more.nuanced.way (https://www.instagram.com/a.more.nuanced.way/)
@nourishandembody (https://www.instagram.com/nourishandembody/)
Nkem's personal newsletter (https://www.bynkem.co/in-practice)
Nkem's poetry collections (https://www.bynkem.co/books)
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