Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia

Hi health and wellness listeners. We continue our discussion on the 4 attachment styles. This episode focuses on the disorganized attachment. The push and pull that comes from experiencing trauma in childhood. Attachment style series: S2. Ep. 17 - Avoidant We appreciate your follow, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast. Let us know which mental health topics you would like us to discuss.   N...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. If you have scrolled social media, then you may have seen videos discussing attachment styles and how they relate to relationships. There are 4 attachment styles: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized. This episode focuses on avoidant attachment behaviors. Follow, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast. Let us know which mental healthtopics you wo...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. ADHD is a popular mental health topic, but some people do not believe it truly exists. The question is are you just absentminded, scattered, fidgety, and disorganized or is it ADHD symptoms? Follow, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast. Let us know which mental healthtopics you would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: 26 Feb   Our contact :...

**** Correction to Claudia's error - The disorder is Seasonal Affect ive Disorder. **** Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year. We are back to discuss the topic of the winter blues. Many of us experience a change in mood due to limited sunlight. Seasonal Affective Disorder can disrupt our lives but there are things we can do to help enjoy the season of giving. Follow, subscr...

Hiatus is over! Welcome back mental health and wellness listeners. Francine and I was caught up in life changes like everyone else. Our topic talks about a few ways to deal with these changes without getting bogged down. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: November 20th   Our contact: C’s emai...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. Ms. April Ogden a Leadership Development Coach joins us to share he personal experience with balancing work, grieving the loss of her mother and managing her mother's affairs. April's contact: https://itsyouroutcome.com/   www.aprilogden.substack.com Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. Dr. Aurus Julius Sanchez, a physical therapist, joins us to talk about ways to start a discussion with children about predators and his children's book Pepito and the Dangerous Cats which was written to provide parents with a way to discus the dangers of "tricky people" who may want to hurt them. ***Claudia and Francine do not endorse any p...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. Ms. Kay Schinzlein joins us to talk about navigating the aging process and the importance of implementing N.E.W.S. (Nutrition, Exercise, Water and Sleep). ***Note: Claudia and Francine do not endorse or recommend any product mentioned on this episode. Consult with your medical provider.*** Kay's website: https://www.masteryourvitality.com/ Follow, subscr...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. We welcome back Lisa Feveck, the menopause dietitian, who joins us to talk about the impact of menopause on our sexual health. We are having the personal and uncomfortable conversations that are seldom discussed. Lisa's contact: https://www.youtube.com/@menomorphosis_dietitian https://instagram.com/menomorphosis_dietitian https://www.facebook.com/men...

Hi health and wellness listeners. We have a fun and lighthearted episode with our former military wives Kaymie and Tacha. In recognition of military spouse day on 9 May, they join us to talk about their experiences being married to active duty and figuring out how to exist in the military structure focused on the active duty member. Kaymie now works in the health field Tacha is a yoga instructor:...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. Francine and Claudia are thrilled to have our guest Lisa Feveck, RD - the menopause dietitian to impart some wisdom and help us discuss menopause and mental health symptoms that are not widely known. This conversation is not just for the ladies. We encourage the men to listen so, they can understand the changes women are facing. This is a two part discus...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. Kyle Toon joins us to discuss his next step journey into social work as his graduation nears and how he implements SOUL (Spirituality, Open heartedness, Unbounded learning and Listen lean-in and discern) in his life and as a future practitioner. Kyle's Podcast: Gracefully Imperfect Book of Poetry: The Depths Below Follow, subscribe, comment and share thi...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. We are back from a short hiatus to talk about current events in the working world. Join Claudia and Francine as they discuss the stress and chaos impact of job loss on mental health to include Claudia's recent fired by email experience. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like us to discuss. Ne...

Welcome back mental health and wellness listeners. Our guest Nick Batchelder, a college student with a bright future ahead, joins us to chat about life stressors from a 20 something perspective. Despite generation gaps, we all struggle with stress and we all need to find ways to address it. Check out Nick Batchelder Book on Amazon: Crush Your 20s Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/nick__batche...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. We hunt for a paycheck and gather our food in the grocery stores. We no longer live in huts but houses and apartments that require money. What happens when money is scarce or non-existent? Financial hardship can take a toll on our mental health. Join us as we talk about this topic and share some resources that may help. Follow, subscribe, comment and share...

Full figure, slim, muscular - no matter the body type, women believe their body shapes and sizes are constantly critiqued and judged. For some women, this can result in negative thoughts about their appearance. Our guest Olivia joins us to chat about our differing experiences about our bodies. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: Two weeks Thursday Email: chare...

Hi Mental health and wellness listeners. Most people have heard of postpartum depression which occur with new mothers. However, tonight we are talking about the lesser known psychological disruption of postpartum anxiety. Our guest Zana, a mum of two, talks about her experience with postpartum anxiety. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: Thursday, 7 Feb Email:...

Happy new year and welcome to 2025 mental health and wellness listeners. Francine and I are back with a new season and more mental heath focused topics. Let’s start the new year with 5 things to keep in mind in order to have a successful mental wellness resolution. Break the new year cycle and try something different. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: Thursd...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. It's the end of the year and many of us celebrate Christmas. If you are one of those who dread this time of year, then take a listen to some ways to survive the Christmas season. Let Christmas Catch You In a Good Mood by The Joe Gibbs Allstars Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: 2025 Season 2 kick off on Jan 9 Email:...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. Francine and I decided to have a part two to our childfree discussion because not everyone wants to or should be parents. Do you ever want to tell certain people 'it's none of your business?' Well, we did it for you in this episode of standing up for the decision of those who choose to be childfree. ****warning: we talk about child homicide**** Follow, subs...

Hi mental health and wellness listeners. We are back with another episode of Balance & Bloom and Francine and I tackle 1 of a 2 part discussion about being childfree - the decision to not have children and how others negatively reactive to that personal choice. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Email: charewrites@chareonline.com Check out: Claudia’s mental health focused websit...

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. On this episode, our guest Zainab Quresh talks about her journey to being a female business owner in a society that frowns on women seeking other interests outside of the caregiver role. Zainab's contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainab-quresh IG: @zainab.quresh.design Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Email: charewrites@char...

Hi Mental Health and Wellness listeners. Our guest, Kyle Toon joins us to chat a little about his military life and the cognitive dissonance that led to him being a conscientious objector. Check out Kyle's Podcast on Spotify: Gracefully Imperfect Book of Poetry: The Depths Below Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: In two weeks on Thursday Email: charewrite...

Let us introduce Mr. Richard Lowenthal, the creator of GoBrunch.com . Richard joins Francine and I as we discuss the ongoing epidemic of loneliness and how many online spaces can exacerbate the problem. No matter who you are, we are all looking to be included in a healthy community. Mental Health Reminder - September is suicide awareness month. We encourage you to reach out to someone or call 988...

Have you ever thought about how art can affect your mental health? Join us and our guest Noni as we talk about her passion for art and the positive impact as a stress relief. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: In two weeks Email: charewrites@chareonline.com Check out: Claudia’s mental health focused website Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ Check out: Francine...