Nikki Weaver teaches writing, yoga, and self-expression to women in prisons. She is the founder of On The Inside, an organization that builds a creative connection for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, by telling stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. They aim to spread creative connections for women on the inside and outside by breaking down the walls that keep us apart.

In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of creativity and poetry, the importance of community and connection, and the need for rehabilitation over punishment in the prison system. Nikki shares her personal journey, the impact of her work on her parenting, and the lessons learned from the women she teaches. The conversation emphasizes the humanity of incarcerated individuals and the potential for healing through storytelling and creative expression.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-inside2/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Creative Healing in Prisons

05:41 The Evolution of Nikki's Work

08:29 Transformative Power of Poetry and Movement

11:26 Personal Growth Through Incarceration

14:30 Understanding Incarcerated Individuals

17:21 Building Community and Connection

20:21 The Importance of Forgiveness and Healing

23:30 Navigating the Prison System

26:23 The Role of Choice and Agency

29:34 Creating a Culture of Care

32:29 The Power of Play in Healing

35:34 Logistics of Teaching in Prisons

38:39 The Impact of Consistency and Reliability

41:35 Empowerment Through Shared Stories

43:12 Empowering Women Through Lived Experience

45:44 The Somatic Experience of Healing

50:37 Finding Voice Through Movement

56:23 Parenting Through Trauma and Healing

01:03:47 The Need for Rehabilitation in Prisons

01:07:19 Stories of Transformation and Healing

01:13:59 Exploring Truth and Survival

01:14:58 Compassion and Connection in Challenging Environments

KEYWORDS: prison education, creativity, healing, poetry, yoga, rehabilitation, women's rights, storytelling, community building

Blake Kasemeier tells stories, mostly with words, and also makes videos you've probably watched on your phone before. He is a multifaceted content creator, writer, and poet, and in this chat, we dive into authenticity in art, the journey of content creation, and the importance of perspective. Blake shares his experiences navigating vulnerability in his work, the pressures of audience expectations, and the evolution of his creative expression. The discussion also touches on the shifting mindsets around success and the value of ordinary experiences in storytelling.

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Keywords: content creation, art, authenticity, vulnerability, storytelling, social media, personal development, creativity, fatherhood

In this conversation, we share our intimate journey through pregnancy and childbirth, discussing the emotional and physical challenges we faced and reflecting on the support from family, the decisions made during labor, and the transition from a home birth to a hospital setting.

Kendra Adachi⁠⁠ is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembrance of the divinity within while encouraging connection with the divinity around us. She practices reverence for the body through emotional, physical, and spiritual modalities and feels our consumption is a choice that creates expansion or depletion.

As a certified health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36Ctqhr⁠⁠⁠⁠), having completed the four levels of personal development through Integrity Seminars (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/39A3HrJ⁠⁠⁠⁠), and having the gift of experiencing depression and mental illness, she has chosen to love her unique story and utilize its lessons to support others on their journey.

She holds space for women and men as a conduit to reconnect with their erotic truth through ⁠⁠1-1 mentorship⁠⁠ and group containers. She believes the body is a sacred guide and that as we choose to worship it with acceptance, approval, and permission, we become unwavering in our agency and sovereignty. Kendra believes in honoring our true appetite and savoring life, that food is an extension of our divine experience. She's leading a movement where women are coming together to dismantle the narratives that have starved us and reclaim our innate hunger and satiation with our bodies, expression, and primal power. Email Kendra at ⁠⁠hello@adachikendra.com⁠⁠ to learn more.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction to the Journey of Parenthood

2:24 Preparing for Birth: Insights and Experiences

5:14 The Anticipation of Labor Begins

8:01 The Early Stages of Labor

10:56 Navigating the Challenges of Contractions

13:30 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Labor

16:09 The Transition to the Hospital

19:11 Facing the Unknown: Decisions in Labor

21:42 The Hospital Experience Begins

Keywords: birth, labor, home birth, hospital, parenting, family support, emotional journey, childbirth, pregnancy, decision making