Balance & Bloom with Francine and Claudia

Francine Binns and Claudia Clemmings

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

  1. S2. Ep 18 - Disorganized Attachment Style

    Apr 5

    S2. Ep 18 - Disorganized Attachment Style

    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.   Next Episode Available: 30 April   Our contact: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com Connect to C’s webpages, personal podcast, and social media in one placeon Linktree: https://linktr.ee/charewrites Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/  Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    24 min
  2. S2. Ep 17 - Avoidant Attachment

    Feb 28

    S2. Ep 17 - Avoidant Attachment

    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 would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: 30 March 2026   Our contact: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com Connect to C’s webpages, personal podcast, and social media in one place on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/charewrites Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    25 min

  3. Jan 30

    S2. Ep. 16 - Adult ADHD

    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: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com Connect to C’s webpages, personal podcast, and social media in one placeon Linktree: https://linktr.ee/charewrites Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    18 min

  4. 12/25/2025

    S2 Ep. 15 - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    **** 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. Follow, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: Jan 2026   Our Info: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com 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

    14 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    S2. Ep 14 - Adjusting to Life Changing Events

    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 email: charewrites@chareonline.com C’s mental health focused website: Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    15 min

  6. 07/11/2025

    S2. Ep 13 - Managing Grief While Working w/ April

    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 us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: Balance and Bloom will be on a break. You can catch up on our previous episodes until we return.   Our contact: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com C’s mental health focused website: Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    32 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    S2. Ep 12 - Talking to Children About Danger w/Dr. Sanchez

    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 products mentioned in this episode*** Follow, subscribe, comment and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: Two weeks Thursday   Our contact: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com C’s mental health focused website: Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    42 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    S2. Ep 11 - Aging with Gratitude and Purpose

    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, subscribe, comment and share this podcast. Tell us which mental health topics you would like us to discuss.   Next Episode Available: Two weeks Thursday   Our contact: C’s email: charewrites@chareonline.com C’s mental health focused website: Charé @ https://chareonline.com/ Francine’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinebinns/   Music credit: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk

    27 min
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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

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