Love with Francesca

When we look at happy, healthy relationships, it’s easy to assume they’ve always been that way. We see the connection, the ease, the affection, and the partnership, but we rarely see the years of difficult conversations, misunderstandings, growth, and repair that happened behind the scenes. In this solo episode, I share a more personal side of my own relationship journey and talk about something I...

Motherhood is often described as one of the most beautiful seasons of life, but for many women, it can also be one of the most overwhelming. In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Bridges, mental health advocate, speaker, and coach, to have an honest conversation about postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, and the emotional realities that so many women experience after becoming mothers. Brooke sha...

What do you do when you’ve been waiting for your partner to change… and they still don’t? When they don’t show up for the conversations, the connection, the emotional support, or the relationship the way you’ve been hoping they would, it’s easy to get stuck in the painful loop of asking: Should I stay or should I leave? In this solo episode, I explore a shift that completely changed my life and my...

Breakups are painful, but often, what hurts most isn’t just losing the person. It’s grieving the future you imagined with them, the routines you built together, and the version of yourself that existed inside the relationship. In this episode, I sit down with Tisha Monee, relationship coach and author, to explore what healing after a breakup actually looks like beyond the surface-level advice. Thi...

“It’s not that bad.” “I’m probably just being too sensitive.” “It’s fine.” For many women, minimizing becomes a survival strategy in relationships, a way to avoid conflict, keep the peace, and protect connection. But over time, constantly silencing your feelings comes at a cost. In this solo episode, I unpack what minimizing actually looks like in real life, why so many women unconsciously do it,...

Intimacy isn’t just about physical connection. It’s about trust, safety, and the ability to fully show up as yourself in a relationship. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tabitha, psychotherapist and intimacy expert, to explore why intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, and what it actually takes to rebuild it. We dive into how many women slowly disconnect from themselves through over...

Feeling like a burden isn’t always something someone explicitly told you. It’s often a quiet, internalized belief shaped over time, through subtle messages, expectations, and the roles you learned to play in relationships. In this solo episode, I unpack what it really means to carry the belief that you are “too much,” and how that shows up in your relationships, especially in long-term partnership...

I sat down to record a completely different episode — and perfectionism took over. So instead of waiting until it felt polished or “ready,” I hit record anyway. In this solo episode, I talk honestly about what perfectionism really looks like in real life: the fear of judgment, the pressure to perform, and the ways it shows up in our relationships and self-criticism — even when we’ve done a lot of...

For many women, entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a successful business, it’s about honoring a deeper calling while navigating the realities of family, faith, and personal identity. In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Mitera, founder of Eden and Empire, a membership community that supports Christian women entrepreneurs in building businesses aligned with their faith, purpose, and imp...

Non-monogamy is often misunderstood as being about sex, freedom, or avoiding commitment, but in this conversation, we unpack why it’s actually about radical honesty, emotional regulation, and personal autonomy. In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Williams, LCSW, a therapist who specializes in consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, to explore how discussions around non-monogamy often reveal de...

Do we really know what we’re signing up for when we say “yes” to a marriage? In this episode of Love with Francesca, I sit down with premarital counselor, Kory McBride, to talk about why premarital counseling isn’t just for engaged couples, it’s one of the most powerful tools for women already in long-term relationships who want clarity, emotional fairness, and a healthier way forward. In this epi...

How do you know when it’s time to stay in a relationship…and when it’s time to walk away? In this solo episode of Love with Francesca, I reflect on the lessons 2025 taught me, both personally and professionally, about long-term relationships, self-trust, and one of the most loaded questions women ask themselves: “Do I stay, or do I leave?” This episode isn’t about quick answers or external advice....

What if the pain you’ve been through wasn’t meant to break you—but to realign you? In this episode of Love with Francesca, I sit down with holistic healer and former ER/ICU nurse Jesseca Banchy to explore what healing looks like when we go beyond coping and into true alignment. Drawing from both science and spirituality, Jesseca shares how emotional trauma, infidelity, and unprocessed pain live in...

What if the hardest breakup you’re going through is actually the biggest blessing in your life?  I know that may sound like a huge contradiction, and it is, but it also can be your truth.  In this episode of Love with Francesca, I sit down with Tisha Moneè to explore how emotional endings, whether after a breakup or inside a long-term relationship, can become powerful invitations back to self-conn...

What do you do in the very first moments after discovering betrayal? How do you cope with the shock, the grief, the anger, and the storm of triggers that follow? In this follow-up conversation with Mr. Jay—Certified Betrayal Trauma Practitioner, Intrapersonal Relationship Coach, and author of From Tears to Transformation—we go deeper into the immediate aftermath of infidelity and the nuanced path...

What if betrayal in your long-term relationship didn’t have to be the end of your story — but the beginning of a new one? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mr. Jay—Certified Betrayal Trauma Practitioner, Intrapersonal Relationship Coach, and author of From Tears to Transformation. A former teacher and stay-at-home dad turned trauma recovery expert, Mr. Jay shares his journey and the profou...

What if success didn’t mean choosing between your business and your loved ones? What if ambition could feel spacious, supportive, and sustainable—without burning out or missing out on the people who matter most? In this episode, I sit down with Anna Rapp—former therapist, business coach, and founder of the Heart Centered Entrepreneur—to talk about building a business that supports your life instea...

 What if dating didn’t have to feel like a full-time job? What if finding love could be less about luck—and more about strategy, intention, and self-awareness? In this episode, I sit down with April Davis—luxury matchmaker, dating coach, and founder of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking—to explore what it really means to be selective in your love life without being "too picky." We explore: ✨ How April built...

 Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of misunderstandings, miscommunications, or feeling caught between conflicting dynamics in your relationships? In this episode, I chat with Pamela—a relationship expert who helps people navigate the tricky patterns of triangulation and relational roles like persecutor, rescuer, and victim. Together, we dive into: ✨ The power of setting clear boundari...

So many women enter midlife feeling invisible, unfulfilled, or uncertain about what’s next—navigating grief, change, and questions of identity all at once. But what if midlife isn’t a breakdown… Is it a breakthrough? In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Younts—speaker, educator, and “Midlife Catalyst”—to explore how midlife can be a powerful season of reconnection, purpose, and personal leaders...

In this episode, I sit down with Sade Kelly, Time Management Coach, speaker, entrepreneur, wife, and mom, to explore how reclaiming your time is the first step to reclaiming your power. We explore: The hidden ways women give away their time without realizing it. How Sade helps clients move from burnout to balance (without shame or hustle culture). Why intentional time management builds self-trust—...

Money isn’t just dollars and cents—it’s identity, power, safety, and love. In this conversation, I sit down with Marni Levy—Certified Financial Planner turned Wealth & Mindset Coach—to unpack the money stories and power dynamics that shape our partnerships. We talk about how beliefs formed in childhood show up as scarcity, over-independence, secrecy, or control—and how couples can move from fr...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angeline Constantinou, an empowerment coach, speaker, and founder of Let’s Break the Silence. Angeline shares her deeply personal journey of escaping an abusive relationship, how she found healing through mind-body-soul practices like yoga, meditation, and journaling, and how she transformed her pain into a mission to help other women do the same. We talk...

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Daughters, award-winning author and keynote speaker, to talk about the power of handwritten letters—and how one unexpected note led her on a journey of healing, reconnection, and transformation. We explore: How one handwritten letter rekindled a friendship and sparked a movement. Why letters offer something digital communication can’t. The role of letter writin...

In this episode, I’m joined by Prudence Leung, a registered psychotherapist and dating coach who specializes in trauma and relationships, to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface. We talk about the intersection of power, emotional wounds, and dating—especially for women who are driven, self-aware, and done with settling. We cover: The unique struggles high-achieving women face in love...