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Returning Inward: Poetry, Presence & the Sacred Unfolding of Life | Nadege Laure

May 25, 2026

There comes a moment in many women’s lives where the noise of the outside world no longer feels sustainable.

The expectations.
The pressure to keep achieving.
The constant search for answers somewhere beyond ourselves.

And underneath it all… a quiet whisper begins asking for something deeper.

In this soulful conversation on the Soul-led Creative Women podcast, Sam Horton speaks with soul mentor, poet, and meditation teacher Nadege Laure about the sacred inner journey of reconnecting with ourselves through creativity, stillness, mindfulness, and nature.

Nadege shares how her path began through meditation and spiritual seeking after the loss of her mother at a young age, leading her to travel the world in search of meaning and truth. But eventually, she realised that the answers she had been searching for externally could only truly be found within.

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Summary:

One of the most powerful themes woven throughout this conversation is the idea that creativity is not simply about productivity or performance. It is a deeply personal and spiritual practice of listening.

Listening to what wants to emerge.
Listening to what needs to be expressed.
Listening to the quiet inner voice beneath the conditioning and noise.

Together, Sam and Nadege explore how poetry, journaling, yin yoga, forest bathing, and time in nature can all become pathways back to inner truth and authentic self connection. They also reflect on the importance of honouring life’s seasons, recognising that just like nature, we too move through cycles of retreat, growth, reflection, expansion, and renewal.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that soulful living does not need to be another overwhelming practice added to an already full life.

Sometimes it begins with a single deep breath at a red light.
A slow walk outside.
A moment of stillness.
A journal entry.
A quiet creative whisper asking to be honoured.

And perhaps most importantly, this episode reminds us that our inner voice has never truly left us.

It is still there.
Waiting patiently beneath the noise.
Guiding us home to ourselves.

If you’ve been craving a deeper connection with yourself, your creativity, or your inner truth, this conversation offers a beautiful invitation to slow down and listen inward again.

^{Nadege Laure}_{Nadege Laure is a Soul Mentor, Poet, Forest Bathing Guide, and Meditation & Yin Yoga Teacher who supports women navigating big life transitions. She is the author of Poems for Soulful Living and helps the soul-led creatives reconnect with their inner truth, access deeper clarity, and express themselves with authenticity and peace. With a gentle yet powerful presence, her work is an invitation to receive the wisdom that unfolds when we slow down and listen within. Nadege is a compassionate leader in the realms of inner transformation and the sacred unfolding of life.}

_{Website: https://nadegelaure.com/}

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