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refined ink.

by makhela inez

welcome back to refined ink. previously known as 'my mind’s playground.' refined ink. is both an outlet and an invitation. makhela inez shares personal stories, lessons learned, and poetry pieces.

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Episodes

  1. gentle working

    i’m trying something a little new this week, this is a podcast episode that has been released on spotify, apple podcasts and substack. you can find the written version at substack.com/@refinedink enjoy! m.

  2. last time on...

    TW: suicidal idealizations i love a good life update episode, we've got a lot to catch up on friends. i will be live on IG @makhelainez reading winnie the pooh on sunday november 11 @8p(est)! thank you so much for listening, please don't forget to review and subscribe on spotify, apple podcasts…

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  3. remember who you are

    'scooping' is the new pep talk...i'm in the middle of a major life transition and there's no time like the present to practice scooping myself. thank you so much for listening to 'remember who are you' on refined ink. please don't forget to review and subscribe on spotify, apple podcasts and...

  4. mindful truths

    thank you so much for listening to 'mindful truths' on refined ink. please don't forget to review and subscribe on spotify, apple podcasts and substack! https://refinedink.substack.com/

  5. welcome back.

    refined ink, formerly known as my mind's playground *insert excitement noises here* i was never gone, just hibernating a bit. season three is here, along with a rebrand and a few other things! here's to returning to the things that light us up and the bravery of doing things even when we're…

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  6. poetry edition ep. 15 - i dreamed a dream

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 15! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcast and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes on tik tok! - m.

  7. poetry edition ep. 14 - a little tenderness

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 14! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcast and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes on tik tok! - m.

  8. poetry edition ep. 13 - second chances

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 13! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! After listening please go listen to...

  9. poetry edition ep. 12 - welcome mat.

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 12! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  10. poetry edition ep. 11 - atypical

    Unhinged + mad, think Hemmingway stumbling along the streets of Paris with a bottle in his hand...Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 11! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on…

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  11. poetry edition ep. 10 - chapter 15

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 10! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  12. poetry edition ep. 09 - regret

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 9! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  13. poetry edition ep. 08 - cornered

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 8! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  14. poetry edition ep. 07 - mourning

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 7! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  15. poetry edition ep. 06 - peek a boo

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 6! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  16. poetry edition ep. 05 - me, myself, and i

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 5! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  17. poetry edition ep. 04 - time capsule

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 4! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  18. poetry edition ep. 03 - beowulf

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 3! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  19. poetry edition ep. 02 - chrysalis

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 2! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  20. poetry edition ep. 01 - i affirm

    Welcome to the poetry edition, this is day 1! Please don’t forget to subscribe and follow the podcast here on spotify and apple podcasts and if you feel so inclined please also leave a review on apple podcasts. Check out the behind the scenes clips on tik tok! - m.

  21. my mind's playground: poetry edition trailer

    I'm doing something new and I'm scared out of my mind. This trailer is talking about what's next for the podcast, listen in while I tell my fear to eat rocks :) New episodes resume next Monday, July 12!

  22. ep. 2.7 just be

    It's the season finale folks! May this one inspire you to rest, physically + mentally.

  23. ep. 2.6 new car smell

    In this one, I talk about trying to hold on to the nostalgia of being a young adult, wish me luck. New episodes release on Monday, welcome to the Playground.

  24. ep. 2.5 fairytale

    In this one, I'm throwing more things in the trash...join me? New episodes release on Monday, welcome to the Playground.

  25. intermission: soul care

    It's time for this season's intermission, this one is expected to be a doozy. New episodes release on Monday, welcome to the Playground.

  26. ep. 2.4 reckless

    In this episode, I talk about the ticking time bombs we're all walking around with, and I call myself out on moments of irresponsibility...this should be fun. New episodes release on Monday, welcome to the Playground.

  27. ep. 2.3 mindful wings

    In this episode, I pat myself on the back a little, because I can. And because words are important, and I needed to hear them. Feel free to join me and gas yourself up at the end, because words are important, and you need to hear them...

  28. ep 2.2 once upon a time

    In this episode, I call out my ego and myself, for trying to find a shortcut to growth.

  29. ep 2.1 throw it in the trash

    The first episode back, and in this one, I say a lot of things that I need to hear out loud. Trash days on Tuesday and Friday...

  30. season 2 trailer

    It feels so so good to be back. Please make sure you have subscribed because season two starts next Monday, Jan 18!

  31. ep. 10 Jen pt 2 | Season Finale

    In this episode, I talk about what they don't tell you about losing your best friend. Have a comment or question? Leave a voice message here!

  32. ep. 09 temporary

    In this episode, I highlight temporary friendships, and move into a space where I can let life change, the way it's supposed to. How do you move through the temporary, on both sides of the aisle? Leave a voice message here!

  33. ep. 08 i know you

    In this episode, I expose the things they didn't tell you about getting to know yourself. How are you learning about you? + How are you adding to the person that you are? Leave a voice message here!

  34. ep. 07 choose me

    In this episode, I put a bow on some inner child insecurity and talk about the power organic relationships have had in my life. What lessons have you learned about yourself from your previous friendships? Leave a voice message here! https://anchor.fm/makhela

  35. ep. 06 Jen pt 1

    This episode, is a prequel. Have a comment or question? Leave a voice message here!

  36. ep. 05 intermission

    Thought I'd take a break in the season to introduce myself!

  37. ep. 04 Billy Chapata

    In this episode, I discuss Billy Chapata's latest piece of work and how it resonated with me and influenced my personal growth. Have a comment or question? Leave a voice message here! https://anchor.fm/makhela

  38. ep. 03 Sean

    In this episode, I talk about reevaluating the relationships in my life. How do you carefully consider the quality of a relationship? Leave a voice message here! https://anchor.fm/makhela

  39. ep. 02 vegetables

    In this episode, I talk about rejection and how I was forced to make that idea evolve. What are your thoughts on rejection + what do you do to get yourself through it? Leave a voice message here! https://anchor.fm/makhela

  40. ep. 01 finding the breath

    In this episode, I talk about learning how to breathe. How do you make sure your mental and emotional IQ doesn’t stay stagnant? Leave a voice message here!

  41. ep. 00 trailer

    my mind’s playground podcast is both an outlet and an invitation. Makhela Inez discusses real life experiences, self-parenting and reflecting on all of the things “they” didn’t tell us. season 1 starts March 30, don’t forget to follow!

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welcome back to refined ink. previously known as 'my mind’s playground.' refined ink. is both an outlet and an invitation. makhela inez shares personal stories, lessons learned, and poetry pieces.

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