Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia

Hello mental health and wellness listeners. Our topic turns to Positive Psychology with our guest Mr. Stanley Greene, President & CEO of PowerThinking Corp. Stan uses positive psychology to focus on the wellbeing of employees which directly contributes to the success of a business. Check out Stan Greene @https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyhgreene/ Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podc...

Welcome back mental and health wellness listeners. This episode Francine and I have a special guest, Ms. Katie Corlis - a business woman and all around confident, kick butt entrepreneur who joins us to discuss women in business, leadership, 'lady bosses' and the mental health pressures that come with the working world. Check out Katie's linked profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcorl...

It's more than a feeling - that thing we call love. As science finally catches up with what we already know that the feeling of love has a positive impact on our mental and physical health. Join us and our guest host Ms. Margaret Martinez as we discuss what love is and what it's not. Margaret host LinkedIn audio rooms. Check her out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretnmartinez/ Follow,...

Can you spot the toxic friend in your life? Is it you or someone else or both? Friendships are very important relationships unless they are contaminated with mentally poisonous words and behaviors. Listen as we discuss our experiences and roles in toxic friendships and how to deal with them. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: In two weeks Check out: Claudia’s...

We have all been rejected whether from a job, romantic interest etc. It can be crushing but for some it can be so devastating that rejection become a significant fear. Tune in as Francine and I talk about dealing with rejection. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode Available: Wed, 26 June Check out: Claudia’s mental health focused website Charé @ https://chareonline.com/...

Episode 9 was inspired by a conversation with a married mother. She echoes the complaints of many women in relationships whose partners expect on-demand sexual performances but their relationships lack intimacy. Join Francine and I as we talk intimacy and its effects on having a satisfying sexual relationship. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode: Wed, 12 June Check out:...

In this episode, we talk about the fear and worry that come with anxiety. We all experience anxiety but for some, it's more life altering and pervasive which can becomes a disorder. How do you know when your anxiety is average or a disorder? ****Anxiety meds: Some anti-anxiety meds can be habit forming. Please discuss medications with your medical provider*** Follow, subscribe, comment and sha...

Welcome back our mental health and wellness listeners. Ep. 7 welcomes our special guest host Mark Tuggle . We talk about his experience seeking treatment, managing his mental health and the struggles of fighting the stigma of being a black male in therapy. Mark Tuggle's book on Amazon: Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: Black Men Speak About Mental Health Mark's Talk Radio Show: The Menta...

Welcome, our mental health and wellness listeners. In this episode we talk about evidence based treatment vs. supportive therapy. How can you tell if you are on a healing journey. What to ask or be aware of when working with a mental health provider. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode: Tues, 24 April Check out: Claudia’s mental health focused website Charé @chareonline....

In this episode, Francine and I discuss the topic of sexual abuse of both males and females and the impact of staying silent on the victims and their mental health. Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast Next Episode: Tues, 9 April Check out: Claudia’s mental health focused website Charé@chareonline.com Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

Ep. 4 of Balance and Bloom delves into discussing the choice that some people make to commit suicide, the struggles, and signs of distress. Suicide is a worldwide tragedy and we need to talk about these sensitive topics because it just may save someone's life. We encourage you to start the conversation. Subscribe and follow our podcast for more mental health topics. We appreciate you listening...

In this episode, we talk about one taboo topics in world of mental and sexual health - sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior disorder. It is our goal to have open discusses about a subject that affects both men and women. However, the shame prevents many for seeking help. ***Additional info from the podcast. An example of the African tribe that Francine referred to is the Bemba people of Zam...

Welcome mental health and wellness listeners. This episode talks about single women refusing to accept shame for their single status. Join us as we talk about the negative stigma of being single. Next Episode: Tues, Feb 27 Follow, like and comment. We would love to hear your views.

Hi Mental Wellness Listeners. Hooray for our first episode of Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia in which we talk about what to expect when starting therapy. We did a role play to answer a few questions you may have about expectations for therapy and medication monitoring. Mental wellness is an important topic and we have to warn you, there is a little bit of humorous banter, so don&#39...

Hi I am Claudia and I one half of the dynamic duo who will be hosting the upcoming podcast Balance & Bloom with Francine & Claudia. My cohost Francine and I are excited to talk mental health and wellness. Francine is a mental health advocate and I have spent over 13 years working in the field. We have so much to share and discuss in order to bring awareness and to let you know that you are...