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Ink Speak with Maverick Malone

Maverick L. Malone

Ink Speak: A Podcast for Storytellers, Dreamers & Seekers

Have you ever felt like there’s more to life than what you’re living? I did too, until I set fire to the life I thought I was supposed to have and chose myself instead. Once choice led to another and I crash landed here, to tell the story of the magic that happened along the way.

I’m Maverick Malone (@mavmalone)—author, poet, and spoken word artist—and this podcast is a space for everyone. Most podcasts teach, interview, or perform, but this one just lives. It's a podcast you step into.

Ink Speak is where personal storytelling meets poetry, magic, and the raw human experience. Each episode feels like sitting down together in real time. Sometimes I’m in my backyard, sometimes I’m traveling, sometimes I’m in the middle of something I don’t fully understand yet. But wherever I am, you’re right there with me.

Every episode begins with a poem or spoken word piece that sets the tone, then unfolds into raw, unfiltered storytelling—about love, loss, transformation, spirituality, and the in-between moments most people don’t share. This is a space for thinking differently, seeing your life from a new angle, and feeling a little less alone while you do.

Whether it's navigating change, learning to trust the unknown, finding magic in the mundane or actively creating it, Ink Speak reminds us what it means to be human: messy, poetic, and infinitely powerful.

If you’ve ever wanted something that feels more like connection than content—welcome. Come sit for a while.

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S3 · E61
Saturday · 43 min
61. “Before the Book Release” - On shadow work, the gifts of darkness, and what happened in August before I could reach Aquarius
On the day of my third book launch, I expected to feel AMAZE (no, that's not a typo). Instead, I was hit with anxiety-overload, quaking self-doubt, and an old, familiar belief that said it wasn't safe or ok to take up space and celebrate myself. In this raw and deeply emotional episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own integration process in real time. Instead of shoving the fear down, I pulled out a chair for it and hosted a dialogue between my terrified past selves and my compassionate inner guidance. I read that transcript verbatim in this episode as an example of a lived, completely unedited example of what shadow work actually looks like when you stop trying to outrun your pain and invite it to the table instead. We dive deep into why so many of us struggle to honor our wins, how to safely navigate internal pressure, and why celebration itself might be the best medicine. In this episode, we explore: Real-Time Integration: A live reading of a therapeutic dialogue with my anxious parts on the day of my book release. My personal "Kombucha Theory" of Healing: Why shadow work requires titration—releasing emotional pressure a little at a time instead of blowing off the cap all at once. Reframing Self-Abandonment: How rushing to the "next goal" is often survival armor disguised as productivity, and why we need to stop taming down our joy. Archetypes of the Dark: Navigating the Persephone and Hekate energies of moving between the underworld of our trauma and the light of our expansion. A Corrective Experience: What actually happened at open mic night, how internal magic supersedes external sales, and why you are worthy of celebration simply because you exist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whether you're navigating a big-scary-omg-HUGE-wtf-is-going-on life transition, struggling to step into the bright spotlight of your own life, or looking for practical ways to extend compassion to your hurt parts, this episode is a great reminder that you don't have to white-knuckle your way through growth. You can do this, and I believe in you. If I can make it here, anyone can. Give this one a listen when you're tired of wandering the dark. Press play and borrow my torch. You're not alone. No clue who I am? THAT'S AMAZING!!! So glad you found me. If any of this resonated and you want to Scuba-Steve deeper, check me out around the internet-town in these spaces: Read more about this experiences on my related article, When No One’s Consuming Your Art & Your Subscribers are Nil (with photos!) Follow me on Instagram @mavmalone Subscribe to my (paywall-free!) Substack, Mentally I'm Here Step deeper into the Wild Fantastic of my world at maverickmalone.com
S3 · E60
August 16 · 22 min
60. “Leo's Song” - Animal Familiars and Telepathic Communication, Grief as a Creative Force, & the Birth of Exquisite Spells
All endings are new beginnings. In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of my beloved dog, Leo, whose passing coincided with the clearing energy of the March lunar eclipse. But his departure went beyond loss; it became a spiritual and creative initiation. I open up about the mystical moments that orbited his passing: a dream visitation where we spoke telepathically, giving me the peace and permission I needed to let him go, and the strange, beautiful ways grief can act as an catalyst for transformation. In this episode, we'll explore: Pets vs. Familiars: My thoughts on what differentiates a household pet from a spiritual familiar, why Leo was so deeply tied to my magic and spiritual practice, and how he continues to assist my creative work from the other side. Premonition & Preemptive Grief: The achingly beautiful essay I began writing before he passed, and the mystical experiences that unfolded as I grieved in real-time. The Birth of Exquisite Spells: How Leo’s passing became the ultimate catalyst for a project originally conceived in 2024, fueling the next evolution of my creative and spiritual work. Collaborating Beyond the Veil: Why honoring Leo's spirit through this first release feels like continuing our magical partnership, turning ending into art. Leo’s Message to Humanity: A channeled poem received from Leo’s perspective—his final, loving message for me, and for all of us. I also introduce what Exquisite Spells are, what this new offering represents, and where you can find and download these digital audio and written offerings for your own practice. If you'd like to find out more about Exquisite Spells, you can: Read the full article I mentioned in this episode: "My Dog Died & Something New Was Born" Purchase Vol. 1 of Exquisite Spells: Peace is a Pup at the Lake - On the gifts of grief & loss If you have no idea who I am and want to read more, here are some great places to start! Follow me on Instagram @mavmalone Subscribe to my (paywall-free!) Substack, Mentally I'm Here Step deeper into the Wild Fantastic of my world at maverickmalone.com
S3 · E59
July 25 · 37 min
59. “Andrea Gibson says…” - On Unlearning Survival, Conscious Relationships & the Science & Evolution of Love
In this episode, we’re tearing down the myth that love inevitably loses its luster or that you have to choose between safe, comfortable stability and wild, passionate fire. This episode serves as a companion deep-dive and real-time context for my third book, From August to Aquarius, which chronicles this whole journey as it actually happened. Drawing from my own journey, one of staying in a 14-year codependent, survival-driven relationship to building a deeply secure, sacred partnership today, I share what happens when we step out of surviving and into thriving, by learning to save ourselves first. Relationships are mirrors, and if we want to call in a partner who is regulated, steady, and growth-oriented, we have to first embody those qualities ourselves and become our own safe container. Together, we'll dive into: The Metaphor of the Wild Horse: How healing happens incrementally when we stop running an underlying script of fear and allow a safe partner to stay present without forcing or shaming. The Neurochemistry of Safe Love: What actually happens in the brain and nervous system when hypervigilance turns off, cortisol drops, and oxytocin establishes a true feeling of "home." Growing a Garden, Not Losing Passion: Why time doesn't dull a conscious connection and how we can expand and enrich it. Held vs. Beheld: The spiritual evolution of love, moving from simply being supported to being witnessed with the soul in pure awe and reverence. Messages of Encouragement & Hope: The truth about why love is powerful and how you can tap into that to build a more fulfilling life and connection with yourself. Magic is real, love is real, and it lives within us. Join me as we explore how clearing our internal shadows allows us to step into the radical safety of being fully seen, fully authentic, and deeply beheld. If you'd like to learn more about From August to Aquarius, you can check out these articles, grab a copy, or follow me on my other platforms: Read the companion article here - ⁠Unlearning Survival: How Relationships Evolve from Suspicious to Safe⁠ From August to Aquarius Cover Reveal: Poetry, Memoir, and a Journey of Conscious Love Order a copy of the book here Follow me on Instagram @mavmalone Subscribe to my (paywall-free!) Substack, Mentally I'm Here Step deeper into the Wild Fantastic of my world at maverickmalone.com
S3 · E58
June 11 · 35 min
58. “How Could It Be Meaningless?” - The Science of Belief, the Wonder of Spirituality, and What Real Magic Is
If you’ve ever been told that “your thoughts create your reality,” you’ve probably also felt the toxic underbelly of that phrase. Does an intrusive thought mean you're manifesting a catastrophe? “NOOOOOOO!” (I say with the fierceness of a Michael Scott meme). In this episode, we’re dismantling the sanitized, bypass-heavy narratives of mainstream manifestation to look at what actually happens when our internal world meets our external life. Instead of forcing a choice between cold logic and ungrounded "woo," we’re stepping directly into the gray area where the intersection of mechanism and meaning thrives and where real magic is made. What We Dive Into: Trauma-Informed Manifestation: Why thought alone doesn't create reality, and why your intrusive thoughts aren't punishing you (taking systemic reality into account). Science Meets the Unseen: Where neuroscience and spirituality agree, where they clash, and why human expansion requires integrating both without exiling either. Radical Discernment: The vital importance of remaining your own ultimate authority, even when receiving profound guidance from mysterious sources. The Voice Note from Beyond: A raw look at a literal voice note I recorded months ago, capturing a moment of loving, unexplainable guidance that neuroscience can't fully explain. Redefining Real Magic: The beauty of paradox, living in the gray area, and turning down the absolutes so you can claim your discernment. Links & Resources: Read the referenced Substack article: You are not your Output & You Don’t Owe Substack or Social Media Anything Tune in to Maviverse 311.8FM on Substack: Mentally I'm Here Website: maverickmalone.com Instagram: @mavmalone
S3 · E57
June 2 · 39 min
57. "You are not cringe for being passionate" - The Radical Spiritual Practice of Consuming Your Own Art & Becoming Your Own Audience
Have you ever re-read your old writing or listened to your own audio and felt a big wave of cringe? In a digital culture optimized for fast validation, we are conditioned to believe that loving our own creations is a symptom of a massive ego. But WHAT IF the inverse is true? WHAT IF refusing to witness and appreciate your own expression is the ultimate act of self-fragmentation? In this episode, we break down the difference between Ego Love (performative, hyper-vigilant, and dependent on an external mirror) and Sovereign Love (devotional, self-contained, and internally generated). We explore why a "big ego" is actually a muted radio station and how to finally turn up your own unique soul's frequency. What We Dive Into: The Physics of Sound: How speaking devotional love to yourself operates like a literal tuning fork, physically organizing the 60% of water inside your cells into harmonious, coherent symmetry. The Ego Mirror: Why ego requires validation to sustain identity and how to orient internally so the external mirror becomes like guac: extra! The "Cringe" Reframe: A powerful inner-child visualization technique to neutralize harsh self-critique. The Importance of Being Your Own Audience: What this does on an energetic level and how it can shift your reality. The creative energy that hit you chose you to give it form. It’s time to throw down the welcome mat, serve up the umbrella drinks, and turn the volume all the way up on your own song. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 311.8FM? Follow me on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠⁠⁠⁠ my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maverickmalone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mavmalone⁠⁠⁠⁠.
S3 · E56
May 26 · 15 min
56. "Pep Talk From An Angel" - Listen When…You Feel Disconnected, Unworthy, or Hopeless
Today's episode is a Listen When minisode in a series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches or spoken word pieces set to music for helpful, hopeful reminders. Reach for these episodes when you need them. This one is "Pep Talk From An Angel", something that I wrote in one fell swoop last summer at the beach when I was struggling with self worth, self love, and connection. I felt distant from myself and the way in which I was perceiving myself in that phase of my life was heavily distorted. When I wrote/channeled this, it brought tears to my eyes because it felt like a hug and a pep talk from whoever is on the other side of this life, looking out for me. And I hope it will do the same for you - but I encourage you to listen from the point of view OF YOU. Listen to this as if your OWN spirit, your OWN self, your OWN guardian angel or loved one there on the other side is lifting you to your feet, sheltering you in their wings, and helping you to reminder who you are. It's love, speaking directly to you. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 311.8FM? Follow me on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠⁠⁠⁠ my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maverickmalone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ma
S3 · E55
May 13 · 46 min
55. "Way I See It" - Failure is Success, Part II: How Failure in Publishing Birthed a Growth Mindset and My Top 5 Methods to Help You Build Yours
In this expansion of Episode 54 Failure is Success Part I, I take you with me as I Goldilocks my way through my various publishing experiences, trying and "failing" as I searched for the right fit for my books, and how I discovered that every so-called failure was actually refining me and leading me to sovereignty with Tempest Press & Tempest Studio. We'll explore how setbacks in business can become catalysts for reinvention, the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and why we can never see the full story at the beginning. I share how each “failed” opportunity clarified my needs, sharpened my skills, and ultimately led me to create something fully my own. Plus, I break down the top 5 actionable methods I personally used to build a growth mindset, cultivate resilience, and turn life’s contrast into gold. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by failure, rejection, or things not going according to plan, this episode will help you reframe setbacks as redirection and start using every experience for you instead of against you. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 311.8FM? Follow me on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠⁠⁠ my website ⁠⁠maverickmalone.com⁠⁠ or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠⁠⁠@mavmalone⁠⁠⁠.
S3 · E54
April 21 · 32 min
54. "Master Potter" - Failure is Success, Part I: How to turn losses into wins & the magic of contrast
3What if nothing was ever truly a failure? In this episode, I explore the idea that failure is not something fixed but something we ourselves define. And if we’re the ones defining it...we can also choose to redefine it. I share a personal story of something that happened at a bookstore, something a past version of me would have judged as failure. But instead, it became a growth moment of self compassion and a win by a new definition. This episode is a psychological and reflective deep dive into belief systems, the power of choice, and the stories we’ve inherited about success, failure and worth. We’ll explore what it means to: expand your definition of failure and success see choice itself as a win and get curious about whether your beliefs are truly yours When you bring awareness to what was once unconscious, you gain the power to shift it. This is Part I—Part II will move into business, publishing, and tangible ways to rewrite the beliefs that shape your reality. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 311.8FM? Catch me on Substack at ⁠Mentally I'm Here,⁠ my website maverickmalone.com or on Instagram (for now) - ⁠@mavmalone⁠.
S3 · E53
April 9 · 54 min
53. “Inevitable Magic” - SEASON 3 PREMIERE! // Why I Disappeared & the New Beginning We're In
I ghosted social media for months, but I couldn't stay away forever. In this season 3 premiere, I’m sitting in my backyard with an iced coffee, talking to you the way I would like two friends catching up after months apart. This episode is a laundry list of so many things I haven't said. It's where I've been and what's happened in the in-between, in all its messy, unraveling, void glory. And yet through so many changes, shifts and endings, I found unexpected magic along the way. In this episode, we move through endings and beginnings together, both in my life and in the world around us. I talk about where I’ve been, what the “spiritual void” actually feels like, and why it’s not something to fear, but something that completely reshapes you. We get into perspective, hope, 2026 as the Age of Discernment, and why so many of us have felt unseen or out of place lately. I also share something I’ve been holding onto for years, including a first (cinematic!) glimpse into my third book, From August to Aquarius. This is not a polished episode. It's just me, sitting in my backyard, recording straight from my iPhone (clinking iced coffee & singing birds included). It’s real and raw, and these are my favorite kinds of episodes to record because of what I intend: to invite you into my world and to really connect. If you’ve been moving through change, feeling a little lost, or just missing a place where you can take a beat & breathe for a minute, this is the place, my friend. Welcome. Want to stay tuned to the Maviverse 311.8FM? Catch me on Substack at Mentally I'm Here or on Instagram (for now) - @mavmalone. If you're curious about preordering From August to Aquarius, you can do so here.
S2 · E52
Dec 30, 2025 · 32 min
52. Intermission: “The Art of Standing Still” – on the Attention Economy & Social Media Burnout
I’m still on hiatus but this felt necessary. This intermission episode explores how social media and the attention economy have subtly trained us to equate metrics with meaning, output with worth, and visibility with existence, often without us realizing it. Over time, this conditioning leads to social media burnout, digital fatigue, and a constant pressure to perform. This is a think-piece episode and an invitation to slow down and examine why we create, why we post, and who benefits from our constant production and performance. We’ll question: Why we feel pressured to constantly create and perform How productivity became proof of relevance Who actually profits from our attention and exhaustion As we approach a tipping point in the attention economy and the emergence of a new paradigm, discernment, self-inquiry, and self-awareness are more important than ever. They’re how we protect our energy, reclaim our agency, and choose consciously rather than reactively. This episode invites you to reclaim your attention, step out of fear-based loops, and return to something more intentional, grounded, and human. If you’ve been feeling: Drained by social media but unsure why Tired of being marketed to at every turn Pressure to stay visible just to stay relevant A quiet sense that something about all of this feels off …this episode is for you. You can check out the substack article I referenced here - "You are not your Output & You Don’t Owe Substack or Social Media Anything"
S2 · E51
Sep 2, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
51. SEASON 2 FINALE // "Rocket Boosters" - Manifesting Dreams, Being Delulu, and Beating the Final Boss of Anxiety
Before I take a hiatus from the podcast, I'm closing out Season 2 with my most immersive episode yet, recorded lakeside, like you’re right there having coffee with me. 🌊☕ I’m diving deep into why the world needs dreamers right now, and why you’ve gotta be just a little bit “delulu” to manifest the life you really want. In this finale, I share: Bold predictions for the next 10–20 years Why logic will never get you to your wildest dreams How manifestation goes way beyond “happy thoughts” The raw story of my latest anxiety spiral and how it revealed the final boss I’ve been battling all along: fear of loss and how I time-traveled to heal it The link between rooting out limiting beliefs and finally being able to hold joy and abundance What it takes to keep believing when the external doesn’t match the internal The many examples of my current reality where the external says I'm "failing" and why I'm choosing faith over fear And I wrap it all up with a collective oracle card pull for what’s coming next...because this story is only just beginning. For more content, you can follow me: On Instagram - @mavmalone On Substack - Mentally I'm Here
S2 · E50
Aug 19, 2025 · 43 min
50. “Top Down, Bottoms Up” - The Universe Knows Best: Dropping out of Colossal’s national contest, America’s Favorite Couple
For this milestone 50th episode (!!), I’m sharing why Jake and I chose to step away from the America’s Favorite Couple contest, even after making it to the quarterfinals. What looked like a “loss” turned out to be a bigger win: a chance to honor my integrity, align with who I’m becoming, and trust that the universe always knows best. In this episode, I: 💫 Reflect on the lessons behind our decision and why not every opportunity is meant to be pursued. 💫 Reframe rejection as redirection (and share how you can too). 💫 Read my poem “Top Down, Bottom’s Up”—a reminder to stand firmly in your power. 💫 Launch a new segment reclaiming the acronym AFC, now standing for Amplifying Fierce Community—and highlight Amanda Dzimianski’s stunning new poetry collection Something Hungry Just Woke Up. This conversation is all about integrity, alignment, and celebrating the unexpected wins hidden inside every “no.” If you'd like to dive deeper and read the full Substack article on my experience with Colossal's America's Favorite Couple contest, you can read that here: ⁠America’s Favorite Couple Contest: People’s Choice or Privileged Choice? ⁠ To purchase ⁠Amanda Dzimianski's⁠ book Something Hungry Just Woke Up, you can choose from the below retailer (and we suggest using Bookshop.org to support local bookstores): ⁠Bookshop.org⁠ ⁠Barnes & Noble⁠ ⁠Amazon⁠ (womp womp.)
S2 · E49
Jun 24, 2025 · 36 min
49. "High Tide" - The Magic of the Marsh House: Solo in Vilano Beach & the Wonder of Slowing Down
This episode is a love letter to solitude. While I'm away at sea (literally), I’m taking you back to another coastline, Vilano Beach, Florida, where I recently escaped for a solo retreat. I open with a poem I wrote on that trip, "High Tide," (with calming ocean waves in the background!) and then invite you into the quiet, sun-soaked days that followed full of peaceful sunsets, reflections, journal entries, and the gentle unraveling that happens when we let ourselves be alone. I also share why solo travel has become essential for me and how it holds space for solitude, something I believe all women need more of. Later in the episode, I read a passage from Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh that beautifully echoes this truth. If you'd like to next-level experience this episode (with all the photos, journal entries, and a walk-through video of where I stayed), head to my Substack, Mentally, I'm Here. For even more, you can follow me on Instagram, @mavmalone
S2 · E48
Jun 19, 2025 · 7 min
48. “My Honest Poem, After Rudy Francisco” - Slam Poetry on the Stories We Carry
Inspired by Rudy Francisco’s viral piece, "My Honest Poem," this spoken word episode is Maverick Malone's own version of truth-telling. Vulnerable, narrative-driven, and deeply human, this slam-style poetry piece is a tribute to the power of honesty, connection, and the stories that shape us. Instead of a traditional episode, Maverick offers this performance as a reminder of what unites us all. Listen to the original ⁠Honest Poem by Rudy Francisco here⁠ Follow Maverick on ⁠Instagram @mavmalone⁠ or on her Substack ⁠Mentally, I'm Here⁠
S2 · E46
Jun 5, 2025 · 8 min
46. "Notes to More than Self" - Spoken word from my 2nd book, Hope and Other Beautiful Things
This is for anyone who needs a reminder that they're not alone. This spoken word piece is from my second poetry collection, Hope and Other Beautiful Things, a book about wonder, resilience, and choosing light. This piece was originally written as a note to self, but became a message for all of us: a soft place to land when the world feels heavy. May it offer hope, gentleness, and the reminder that your light is still here. Book readers: this is the audio-only bonus from the end of the book. If you're just discovering me, you can learn more about my work via my Instagram and Substack below. The re-release of Hope will be forthcoming in summer 2025. Instagram: ⁠@mavmalone⁠ Substack: ⁠Mentally, I'm Here⁠
S2 · E47
Jun 5, 2025 · 24 min
47. “In Defense of Bears” - Why Women Are Exhausted & My Response to Viral Misogyny
In this episode, I unpack a viral dumpster fire of a post dripping with misogyny, projection, and unhealed wounds masquerading as “truth” (it's an absolute ridiculous word salad worth the listen). We talk incel culture, emotional labor, spiritual bypassing, and why women are tired of having to translate their pain just to be heard. This is an episode for anyone who has ever felt exhausted trying to explain their pain to someone who refused to understand it (or even hear it); for the women who are tired of carrying the emotional labor and for the men who want to do better but aren’t sure where to start. Ultimately, it's for anyone trying to make sense of why the conversation around relationships feels so broken. For more content, follow me on Instagram ⁠@mavmalone⁠ or on my Substack, ⁠Mentally I'm Here⁠
S2 · E45
May 16, 2025 · 2 min
45. "Airborne" - Spoken Word on Love
No podcast today, just a love poem and a reminder for the challenging days. No matter how dark the clouds, love persists.
S2 · E44
Apr 22, 2025 · 31 min
44. "The Write Time is the Sentinel of Always" - Doing the Scary Thing Was How I Time-Traveled Home
In this introspective episode, I, Maverick Malone, discuss the nature of time—how it changes us, teaches us, and brings healing when we’re open to what it offers. From open mic nights to my first author fair, I reflect on the power of emotional corrective experiences that rewire the nervous system and help us feel safe in spaces that once felt threatening. Through personal stories and hard-won wisdom, I'll unpack how repeating lessons and making new choices gradually shape us into the version of ourselves we’re meant to become. Because sometimes, time isn’t the enemy—it’s the teacher, the portal, and the quiet hand guiding us home. 🎙 I'll touch on: Emotional corrective experiences & nervous system healing Speaking fears and being seen The transformative nature of time Repeating lessons until we evolve Becoming who you're meant to be through new choices A simple practice you can do to honor YOUR growth Follow Maverick Malone - Instagram ⁠⁠@mavmalone⁠⁠ Subscribe to my substack - ⁠⁠Mentally I'm Here⁠ ⁠⁠Find more of my offerings here
S2 · E43
Apr 15, 2025 · 39 min
43. "There is Beauty in the Wicked" - Why Your Voice Matters More Than Your Following
What if your words are the spark someone else needs? In this powerful episode of Ink Speak, I share some of the origin story of Tempest Press, the new women-owned publishing company of mine and Chelsea Chatts amplifying underrepresented voices in a world drowning in sameness. Inspired by a poem from queer Indigenous poet Melachoir, I explore why follower count shouldn’t determine who gets heard, why we desperately need new voices, and how even one poem can ignite a movement. This episode is a rally cry for creators, dreamers, and misfits who feel unseen in traditional spaces—a reminder that beauty can still rise from the wicked, and your voice matters more than you know. 🎙 Topics include: The flaws of the current publishing industry Fighting gatekeeping with authenticity Creating impact beyond social media numbers Amplifying marginalized voices through art Building a future where beauty and truth lead the way How to persist in a wicked world 📣 Because we don’t need more noise—we need your voice. Follow Maverick - Instagram ⁠@mavmalone⁠ Subscribe to my substack - ⁠Mentally I'm Here ⁠Find more of my offerings here
S2 · E42
Apr 8, 2025 · 38 min
42. "The Messenger Sings the Message" - On Nature and Creativity as a Spiritual Practice and Learning to Speak the Unspoken
In this spontaneous, soul-led episode, I take you with me on a wisdom walk—a solo hike by the river where I set the intention to receive messages from nature and spirit. What unfolded was a quiet, powerful communion with the unseen through dandelions, trickling water, and the gentle language of the earth. I reflect on how creativity is a spiritual practice, how novelty opens the channel to divine insight, and why getting out of our routines, whether through travel, hiking, or new experiences, awakens our inner magic. Tune in to learn how to listen differently, speak the unspoken, and use nature as your co-creator to guide you to a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. 🌿✨ 🌊 BONUS: Visit Mentally I'm Here for the exclusive extended content, including photos, poems, and deeper reflections on how you can create your own wisdom walk. Follow Maverick - Instagram ⁠⁠@mavmalone⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Find more of my offerings here

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