Finding Home With Frances

Have you ever noticed how some individuals uplift and motivate you, while others make you feel uneasy and down? This is all connected to the energy we emit. In this episode, I delve into the influence of human energy, specifically the vibes or presence that we project to those around us. Mentioned in the podcast: Jill Bolte-Taylor Ted Talk Music: Empyreal Glow- Leaves Thank you for listening to th...

Do you want to know how to build inclusive environments and understand the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging? Are you interested in becoming an inclusive leader but don't know where to start? In this episode, I spoke with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging expert Cecilia Mzvondiwa. We explored the topic of inclusive leadership and how we can foster a sense of belongi...

How many times have you held yourself back from pursuing your dreams because you felt you weren't good enough? How often have you battled the relentless voice in your head that constantly tells you it's never perfect, never worthy? In this episode, we'll discover how we can break free from the grips of perfectionism, embrace our flaws, and confidently present ourselves to the world. Music: We Will...

Finding a balance between living in the present moment and pursuing your dreams can be a challenge. How can you manage to do both without sacrificing one for the other? In this episode, I explored the difference between striving and surrendering and what it’s like to strive with intention. Music: Morning Flight- Brentwood Thank you for listening to the Imaginal Life podcast!   Don’t miss an episod...

I share my own struggles as an introvert, but most of all, this is an invitation for you to look at what you consider as flaws and turn them into strengths. Thank you for listening to the Imaginal Life podcast!   Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. We appreciate you. Your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods on the show! Connect with Frances: Website...

I've adopted a valuable philosophy from one of my all-time favorite movies, Begin Again, directed by John Carney. This simple phrase, This Moment is a Pearl, has profoundly transformed my perspective on life's ordinary, messy, and imperfect moments. I now apply it in my daily life, and I invite you to join me on this journey of appreciating life's little pearls. Thank you for listening to the Imag...

Learn about the motivation behind the podcast rebrand. I'll be discussing the importance of unlocking our full potential and acknowledging our innate brilliance. While transformation can be challenging, finding happiness in each step of the journey is essential. Thank you for listening to the Imaginal Life podcast!   Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. We appreci...

Erin brings us deep within our bodies in this short but powerful meditation. She provides us with a safe container to hold space for the parts of us that need our love and attention. This meditation is part of the episode, “Listening to the Wisdom of the Body.” Listen to the conversation here . Erin Pace is a somatic therapist, embodiment guide, intuitive body reader, soul coach, and meditation fa...

Taking a conscious journey through intentional breath, movement, energy, and sound can be a powerful way to foster personal growth. This full-bodied experience can help you become more present and mindful of your environment, enabling you to make the most of each moment. By intuiting and using these tools, we can create an intentional adventure that helps open up space for self-reflection and pres...

“A Meditation on Emotional Connection” is a poem written and read by Cherise Adjodha. This poem is from her book, Things I Would Have Told My Children If I Had Them. This is also featured in the episode, How to Build Authentic Connections . Cherise Adjodha is a Human Development practitioner for 24 years. She has worked with the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations Entity for Gen...

How do we live in authentic relationships with each other? Everything begins from within, and whether it’s love, connection, authenticity, or trust, we have to start with ourselves. Connecting with ourselves first, being non-judgmental, respecting ourselves and others, and identifying our imbalances will help us pay attention to how we connect and disconnect with people. Our inner world, that whol...

In this episode, Frances and Reverend Jennifer Cormier talked about how to navigate through grief and loss in life.  Jennifer believes that when we shift our perspective, include our bodies in our grieving process, and see grief as a creative collaborator in our lives, we open the door to healing and peace. Show Notes: Grief in Perspective: Grief as woven in with the celebration. It's like li...

In this episode, Frances and  Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon talked about the Gift of Resilience.  QUOTES: "We all want to just belong. We want to be fulfilled, we want to find joy as we are and for who we are." (00:53) "Our life is what inspires us to lean into the service that we give." (02:48)  "When your child is holding on to life by a thread, the energy has to go into...

In this episode, Frances and Colleen Robinson talked about fostering a relationship with Nature. Colleen shares in this conversation that if we want to truly bring ourselves into harmony with the natural world, we must return to seeing humans as part of it.  SHOW NOTES: "The expansion of compassion is natural and automatic." (00:48) Colleen recalls the first memory she had with nature th...

In this episode, Frances and Christine talk about the “heart space", a concept of following your heart's path with a mission to be a living example and creating a nurturing space for others on their journey of self-discovery and transition. Christine also articulates that living in the heart space means realizing that relational things do not depend too much on the rational and logical s...