In this episode of Finding Home, I speak to a familiar pain many women carry: the feeling of not being enough. It shows up in the moments we stay silent, tolerate dynamics that diminish us, or slowly forget our own worth.

This episode is part of the Dear Love Chronicles, a series of letters written from Love’s perspective. Through this letter, Love offers a reminder for those moments when self-doubt takes over: your worth has never been up for debate. You don’t need to earn it, prove it, or measure yourself against anyone else.

If you’ve been questioning your value, feeling behind, or struggling to see yourself clearly, may this letter from Love meet you gently and remind you of what has always been true: you are already enough, just as you are.

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In this episode, Frances shares a spoken poem exploring what love has meant for her across a lifetime.

A meditation on loving deeply, letting go, and discovering that even after all we’ve lived through, love remains a mystery we are always learning.

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This episode is part of the Dear Love Chronicles, a series of short letters I’m writing from Love’s perspective.

This episode was born from my own tendency to worry, to think ahead, to hold responsibility for the people I love, and to feel the weight of what might come next. If you’re someone who cares deeply, who overthinks because your heart is wide open, this letter is for you.

It’s a reminder to trust a little more and to come back to this moment.

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A spoken reading of I Come From, a poem about lineage, land, faith, longing, and the invisible stories we carry in our bodies.

An invitation to listen, remember, and come home to yourself.

Read the poem here: https://franceslacuesta.substack.com/p/i-come-from

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When someone dear asked me, “Why do we have to go through such hard things?”, it opened the door to a quiet reflection — one I hope brings you comfort too.

I share four gentle anchors to hold onto when life feels overwhelming:

• You can do hard things
• Suffering is part of being human
• The obstacle is the way
• Meaning emerges slowly

💛 Take what you need. Leave what doesn’t serve. And may this episode offer a bit of light for your journey.

If it resonated, share it with someone who might need it too.

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In a world filled with noise, negativity, and constant overwhelm, how do we make space for joy, wonder, and the quiet goodness still around us?

In this episode, I explore the deeply human experience of forgetting and remembering the beauty of being alive. From our innate negativity bias to the transformative power of awe, we reflect on how to stay open-hearted even when the world feels heavy.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected or dulled by life’s demands, this is an invitation to return to what matters.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why our brains are wired to notice what’s wrong and how to shift toward what’s right
• How nature can help rekindle creativity, calm, and connection
• What aesthetic chills are and how awe can expand your sense of the sacred
• Why celebrating small daily victories can actually build resilience
• a lovingkindness practice to stay inspired and soften your view of others (and yourself).

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A reflection on nervous system care, creative grounding, and daily hope.

In this episode of Notes from the Tenderverse, Frances invites us to gently slow down and take a breath in the midst of a chaotic world. With everything happening around us, from global crises to personal challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and helpless.

But there are ways to stay rooted, to tend to our inner world, and to stay resilient without falling apart.

This episode offers four compassionate, research-informed anchors to help you reclaim your calm, creativity, and sense of connection even when the world feels like too much.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening and welcome
01:05 – When the world feels overwhelming
03:40 – Guiding Anchor 1: Create More Than You Consume
08:10 – Guiding Anchor 2: Learn to Self-Regulate
14:25 – Guiding Anchor 3: Move Your Body
18:36 – Guiding Anchor 4: Stay Close to Life-Giving Communities
24:00 – Recap of all 4 anchors
25:45 – Guided Practice: How to Self-Soothe
28:45 – Closing invitation & reflection

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A reflection on transitions, inner seasons, and learning to soften into change.

In this episode, Frances speaks to the ever-moving nature of life and on how change can feel both disorienting and full of wisdom. Whether you're in the middle of a shift, an ending, or a beginning, this episode invites you to meet it with curiosity and care.

Timestamps: (10.5 minute listen)

00:00 – Opening & warm welcome
00:40 – Reflecting on change as life’s constant
01:25 – Personal transitions: witnessing life’s seasons
02:45 – Three Guiding Anchors:
02:45 – 1. Savor the Ordinary
05:50 – 2. Acceptance is Key
07:05 – 3. Letting Go is a Sacred Act
08:30 – A quiet reminder: you are allowed to evolve
09:45 – Closing reflection & invitation to trust your unfolding

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