Creating Flow

Joni Francisco

At 26, Joni Francisco was faced with endometriosis and the daunting prospect of a hysterectomy. Rather than follow the advice of mainstream medicine, she embarked on a quest for alternative healing. This led her to acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Paleo diet. She embraced a life rich in natural foods and healing practices and now she’s here to help you do the same. Joni, armed with a doctorate in physical therapy and expertise as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Reiki Master, dives deep into the realms of natural medicine, holistic healing, and personal transformation. This podcast is a sanctuary for helpers and healers who find themselves drained by their physical and spiritual struggles.

  1. APR 28

    34: 7 Nervous System Practices to Feel Safe Instantly

    Find the Fear to FLOW Quiz and guide in The Abundance & FLOW Community for helpers and healers. In this episode, you'll learn what nervous system dysregulation really looks like, how it blocks healing and creativity, why many high-achieving women stay stuck in survival mode, and how to use a “sensory diet” to return to ease and flow. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:50] Why helpers often sacrifice their well-being [01:35] Your nervous system is the key to thriving [02:15] What dysregulation means and how to spot it [03:28] Why helpers often come from pain and burnout [04:10] Building your work on a dysregulated foundation [04:52] The power of curiosity and presence [05:40] How the body keeps the score [06:05] What causes nervous system dysregulation [06:38] Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn explained [07:10] Getting stuck in sympathetic mode [08:00] Chronic stress and overgiving as triggers [08:40] How screen time impacts your nervous system [09:10] Signs of being stuck in survival mode [10:00] How dysregulation affects creativity [10:32] From symptoms to system failure [11:26] Impact on relationships and business [12:40] What happens when you regulate your system [13:20] Creating from inspiration instead of push [13:55] Blocking miracles by staying in fear [14:30] Four types of dysregulation [15:05] Signs you’re in fight or flight [15:50] Light sleep and constant tension [16:20] Signs you’re in freeze [17:05] Functional freeze in high achievers [18:00] Freeze patterns like binge-watching and scrolling [18:40] Bursts of energy followed by shutdown [19:10] Procrastination and disconnection in freeze [19:35] Signs you’re in fawn [20:10] People pleasing and lack of boundaries [20:38] Overcommitting and fear of rejection [21:05] How dysregulation disrupts flow [21:45] Goal of flexible nervous system response [22:10] Why a sensory diet matters [22:35] Structure and intention in nervous system healing [23:00] Grounding and nature as regulation tools [23:40] Other sensory tools for healing [24:20] Using scent to signal safety [24:55] Music and sound baths for regulation [25:20] Movement and cross-body practices [26:00] Why walking soothes the nervous system [26:35] Stillness and peace in everyday life [27:20] Yoga, dance, and somatic work [27:50] Breathwork and slow breathing [28:50] Reiki and energy work for downregulation [30:20] Mirroring and self-awareness in healing [30:50] Achievement as a mask for dysregulation [31:20] Returning to ease and joy [31:55] Choosing healing without self-judgment Resources Mentioned: A Course in Miracles | Program More From Joni Francisco: Joni Francisco | Instagram Joni Francisco | Facebook Joni Francisco | LinkedIn Joni Francisco | Website

    33 min
  2. APR 14

    33: This Ancient System Explains Your Modern Problems

    Find the Unlocking the Energetic Codes meditation and guide in The Abundance & FLOW Community for helpers and healers. In this episode, you'll learn how chakra imbalances can impact your health, relationships, business, and energy levels, how each energy center is connected to physical and emotional symptoms, and how to start decoding those messages through a practical meditation and the RISE method. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:00] How chakras impact health, business, and relationships [02:00] Unexplained symptoms that doctors can't fix [04:00] What chakra means and where they're located [05:00] Chakras as 360-degree energy centers [06:00] Chakras and the nervous and endocrine systems [07:00] Root chakra themes of safety and nervous system regulation [09:00] Financial insecurity and root chakra healing practices [10:00] Physical symptoms of a blocked root chakra [14:00] Root chakra patterns in relationships [15:00] Signs of jumpiness and fear-based life approach [17:00] Sacral chakra and reproductive system [19:00] Emotional disassociation and creative blocks [20:00] Expressing emotions and receiving pleasure [21:00] Shame and emotional repression [22:00] Creativity and pleasure as healing tools [25:00] Creative force vs forced productivity [26:00] Mental avoidance through distraction [28:00] Business burnout and lack of creative spark [29:00] Emotional codependency in relationships [31:00] Dance and movement as sacral healing [33:00] Solar plexus chakra and digestive system [34:00] Developmental stage of self-identity and autonomy [36:00] Imposter syndrome and self-doubt [40:00] Heart chakra and nervous regulation [41:00] Immune system and heart rate connection [42:00] Grief, love, and emotional intimacy [43:00] Physical symptoms like upper back pain [44:00] Mental self-judgment and lack of self-love [45:00] Heart as the bridge between physical and spiritual [46:00] Fear of receiving love despite giving it [48:00] Letting go of past pain and judgment [49:00] Love languages and survival strategies [51:00] Throat chakra and communication [52:00] Vagus nerve connection to expression [53:00] Speaking your truth and fear of judgment [54:00] Over-talking and validation-seeking [55:00] Authentic expression and repression [56:00] Thyroid issues and speaking blocks [58:00] Repression of truth and fear of visibility [59:00] Struggling with clear content creation [60:00] Saying yes when you mean no [62:00] Third eye chakra and the brain-body connection [63:00] Pituitary gland and nervous system regulation [64:00] Intuition and trust of inner wisdom [65:00] Insomnia and hormonal disruption [66:00] Seeing through fear and illusion [67:00] Reclaiming clarity and spiritual vision [68:00] Physical symptoms like headaches and confusion [69:00] Emotional overwhelm and paranoia [71:00] Disconnection from spiritual intuition [72:00] Strategy hopping and lack of trust in instincts [74:00] Crown chakra and connection to a higher source [75:00] Brain as the central processing system [76:00] Spiritual disconnection and lack of purpose [77:00] Existential dread and spiritual bypassing [78:00] Trusting in divine timing and guidance [79:00] Sensitivity to sound, light, and sleep issues [80:00] Hopelessness, apathy, and loneliness [82:00] Losing meaning and questioning your path More From Joni Francisco: Joni Francisco | Instagram Joni Francisco | Facebook Joni Francisco | LinkedIn Joni Francisco | Website

    1h 36m
  3. MAR 25

    32: Suppressing Your Feelings Keeps You Stuck in a Loop (Break Free NOW)

    Find out more in this FREE Universal Law Cheat Sheet in The Abundance and Flow Community in Skool. In this episode, you'll learn how hiding parts of yourself drains your energy, how fear of judgment keeps you stuck, how suppressed emotions impact your well-being, and how to reclaim your power by embracing your authentic self. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:50] The hidden cost of hiding yourself [02:10] Why exhaustion isn't just from overdoing [03:45] The weight of suppressed emotions [05:00] How fear of being seen keeps you small [06:20] The masks we wear and why we hide [07:45] The truth about fear of judgment [09:10] Why high achievers struggle with admitting desires [10:40] The subconscious beliefs keeping you stuck [12:05] Avoidance and how it drains energy [13:30] The role of limiting beliefs in your daily life [14:55] How hiding your actions leads to guilt and shame [16:20] Suppressing emotions and the energy cost [17:45] The connection between emotions and past experiences [19:10] Why other people’s reactions aren’t your responsibility [20:35] How past generational patterns affect your emotions [22:00] The impact of fear on personal growth [23:25] Why resisting emotions makes them stronger [24:50] How small fears turn into major energy blocks [26:15] Why hiding your desires limits your potential [27:40] The power of self-acceptance and reframing beliefs [29:05] Why letting go of self-judgment is freeing [30:30] How to uncover what you’re hiding from yourself [31:55] The importance of speaking your truth [33:20] How to break free from limiting narratives [34:45] Why admitting your fears reduces their power [36:10] The connection between showing up authentically and attracting abundance [37:35] How self-expression increases energy and flow [39:00] The mindset shift that leads to deeper fulfillment [40:25] Practical steps to stop hiding and start thriving Resources Mentioned: A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson | Book More From Joni Francisco: Joni Francisco | Instagram Joni Francisco | Facebook Joni Francisco | LinkedIn Joni Francisco | Website

    43 min
  4. MAR 11

    31: Which of the 4 Ego Archetypes Is Secretly Running Your Life?

    Join our A Course in Miracles Book Study course in The Abundance and Flow Community in Skool.  In this episode, you’ll learn how the ego keeps you stuck in fear, overthinking, and burnout and how shifting into your higher self can bring ease and abundance. Discover the four ego archetypes, how they show up in your life, and simple ways to break free from limiting patterns. Timestamps: [0:00] Introduction [00:45] Why you feel stuck in patterns of fear and self-doubt [01:22] Your ego is running the show—here’s why [01:48] The journey from ego to flow [02:10] Four ego archetypes that keep you trapped [02:38] How shifting into your higher self creates ease and abundance [03:36] The desire to serve from overflow instead of exhaustion [04:27] The ego’s role in survival mode [05:15] How childhood beliefs shape your work ethic [05:43] The turning point: Recognizing the critical parent voice [06:39] How to identify where ego is running your life [07:28] Resistance and struggle as indicators of ego [08:13] Why we cannot resist or eliminate the ego [09:01] The four ego archetypes explained [09:56] Adolescent: Resists structure and avoids commitment [10:21] Critical parent: Perfectionist, rigid, and burnout-prone [10:47] Mature adult: Logical but overthinks and fears flow [11:42] Inner child traits in business and relationships [12:36] The fear of abandonment and people-pleasing [13:55] The adolescent archetype in business [14:45] The adolescent’s resistance to leadership [15:37] The adolescent’s impact on health and wellness [16:28] Perfectionism and the pressure to “do it all” [17:18] The struggle to delegate and release control [18:06] Overworking and guilt around rest [18:32] The toll of stress on health and energy [19:49] Recognizing the ego’s grip on your life [20:39] How to let go of your pain story [21:28] Why the ego believes in separation [22:20] The scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset shift [23:11] Defending pain stories and living in illusion [24:01] How ego clings to struggle while spirit flows with ease [24:52] How intuition leads to better decision-making [25:18] Experiencing effortless abundance [26:07] A guided meditation to connect with unconditional love [26:58] Expanding the feeling of love throughout your body [27:48] How to use this awareness to navigate ego moments [28:38] How to lovingly observe your ego without judgment [29:28] How to shift from fear-based decisions to love-based choices [30:42] Building trust in yourself and divine guidance [31:31] Setting alarms to reset your mindset throughout the day [33:12] Burnout, scarcity, and disconnection from intuition [34:26] Experiencing more joy, flow, and ease in life [35:39] How to integrate this transformation into daily life [36:26] Trusting in divine timing and flow Resources Mentioned: A Course in Miracles | Website More From Joni Francisco: Joni Francisco | Instagram Joni Francisco | Facebook Joni Francisco | LinkedIn Joni Francisco | Website

    45 min
  5. JAN 20

    29: Universal Law Secrets to Navigating Grief

    Find out more in this FREE Universal Law Cheat Sheet in The Abundance and Flow Community in Skool. Jan Reed is a certified Life Mastery coach specializing in helping individuals navigate grief, loss, and life transitions. In this episode, you're going to learn how Jan reframed her grief after losing her husband and mother in quick succession, strategies to recognize and move through different stages of grief, how connecting to universal laws and reframing beliefs can shift your perspective on loss, actionable tips to identify and overcome emotional blocks caused by grief, and how to choose daily thoughts and actions that foster joy and healing. As a Certified Life Mastery Coach, Jan Reed can help you design and manifest a life that’s in harmony with your purpose. She is a Certified Life Mastery Consultant and was trained at the Brave Thinking Institute In Los Angeles, California instructed by Mary Morrissey and her team. As a life coach and speaker, she offers inspiring workshops as well as transformational in-depth coaching programs that help clients achieve new heights of success, meaning, and spiritual aliveness, including helping people, who, after a big loss, get stuck in emotional overwhelm. Her DreamBuilder coaching program helps them release the pain of the past so they can welcome a future of joy and happiness. For the past seven years, Jan has worked with people, helping them build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives, living a life they would love. Jan is a recently retired educator of 30 years with a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Jan currently lives in Byron, MN. She has two grown children and three amazing grandchildren and enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new places. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [04:26] How coaching helped Jan navigate grief [05:39] The shock and denial of unexpected loss [06:59] Grieving small and big losses every day [08:23] The emotional weight of lost hopes and dreams [09:11] Viewing grief as a journey instead of a negative [10:24] Befriending sadness and finding moments of joy [11:56] Feeling the presence of loved ones after loss [13:21] The impact of emotional codependency in grief [14:41] Recognizing signs of being stuck in grief [15:28] The challenges of letting go and guilt in grief [17:50] Accepting loss as a way to find peace [20:59] Designing a new life after loss [22:31] Permission to grieve in your own way [25:26] Using universal laws to shift beliefs in grief [26:56] Reconnecting with self and others to heal [28:02] Maintaining connection with loved ones through rituals [30:13] Avoiding the victim mindset after loss [31:57] Taking 100% responsibility for your life [33:37] Choosing joy and fun during difficult times [35:13] The importance of feeling emotions fully [37:08] Reflecting on grief as a personal growth journey [39:01] Recognizing how thinking impacts feelings [41:16] Interrupting subconscious thoughts to shift results [43:01] Observing thoughts without judgment [45:30] Using coaching to uncover hidden beliefs [47:49] How fear and control affect the grief process [49:31] Balancing laughter and despair during grief Are you seeking to find joy and purpose amidst life’s ups and downs? Book a complimentary Dream-Builder Discovery Call with Jan. Learn more about Jan's work through her Website. More From Joni Francisco: Joni Francisco | Instagram Joni Francisco | Facebook Joni Francisco | LinkedIn Joni Francisco | Website

    54 min

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About

At 26, Joni Francisco was faced with endometriosis and the daunting prospect of a hysterectomy. Rather than follow the advice of mainstream medicine, she embarked on a quest for alternative healing. This led her to acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Paleo diet. She embraced a life rich in natural foods and healing practices and now she’s here to help you do the same. Joni, armed with a doctorate in physical therapy and expertise as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Reiki Master, dives deep into the realms of natural medicine, holistic healing, and personal transformation. This podcast is a sanctuary for helpers and healers who find themselves drained by their physical and spiritual struggles.