In this powerful and heartfelt episode, host Mark Talukdar sits down with Francis Jones who is a therapist, speaker, and author of Heal and Grow. Francis shares his journey from radio and television to becoming a therapist, and how one life-changing moment led him to his true calling: helping people heal from the inside out.
This episode is all about healing, mental strength, and being your best self. Francis tells us that healing and growing never stop. It’s not a race or a finish line it’s a daily choice. Whether it’s healing your mind, your body, your emotions, or your spirit, there’s always anew step to take. Francis reminds us: when we grow, we help everyone around us grow too our families, our friends, even our communities.
Mark and Francis talk about how hard life can feel sometimes. We all face struggles. But instead of giving up, we can learn to push through. Francis shares stories from his work and his own life to show us how the struggle makes us stronger.
Francis also shares the difference between true healing and just covering things up. If you still feel uneasy or unhappy when you think about something painful, the healing isn’t done. But when you feel peace inside, that’s when healing is real.
He talks about how people expect healing to be quick or easy. But real healing takes time just like a broken arm needs time to mend. It might leave a scar, and that’s okay. Scars are signs that we’ve made it through.
The episode closes with Francis’s biggest message: keep growing. Even if life is hard, even if you feel stuck, even if you think you’re not broken there is always room to heal and grow. It’s not about being broken. It’s about being better.
Bio:
F. Francis Jones is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Georgia who has helped clients overcome a variety of personal issues, diagnoses, and individual challenges for more than twenty years. He has provided therapy services to individual children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families and couples, while striving to help them navigate a path toward healing and becoming the best possible versions of themselves. Prior to becoming a clinician, Jones worked in radio and television for fourteen years, during which time he gained valuable experience interacting with people from all walks of life. He currently works in private practice and serves as an adjunct instructor teaching psychology at a local community college. His life mission has always been to make a positive difference in the lives of others in the hope of making the world a better place for all.
Connect with Him:
Website: ffrancisjones.com (where merchandise is also available)
Instagram: ffrancisjones4healing