Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia
Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia
Podcast Description
We are your dynamic duo hosts Francine and Claudia. We are here to have some very unedited discussions about mental health and wellness. Physical, mental, spiritual, social, emotional and sexual struggles impact our lives in so many ways but many people keep it all behind closed doors. It's time to break down those doors of shame and chat openly about the many issues that impede our holistic wellness.
Claudia's website Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ and on Facebook at Charé
Connect with Francine's on linkedin.com/in/francinebinns
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show explores various themes related to holistic wellness, touching on personal struggles such as anxiety, postpartum anxiety, job loss, financial hardship, body image, intimacy, and toxic friendships; for example, episodes like 'Job Loss Effect on Mental Health' and 'The Ugly Body Image' highlight personal experiences and societal pressures.

We are your dynamic duo hosts Francine and Claudia. We are here to have some very unedited discussions about mental health and wellness. Physical, mental, spiritual, social, emotional and sexual struggles impact our lives in so many ways but many people keep it all behind closed doors. It’s time to break down those doors of shame and chat openly about the many issues that impede our holistic wellness.
Claudia’s website Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ and on Facebook at Charé
Connect with Francine’s on linkedin.com/in/francinebinns
**** Correction to Claudia's error – The disorder is Seasonal Affective 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.
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Next Episode Available: Jan 2026
Our Info:
C’s email: [email protected]
C’s mental health focused website: Charé @ https://chareonline.com/
C's Short stories and poems page: https://charewrites.wordpress.com/
C's other podcast: The Greatest is Love
Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/
Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

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