Dr Francis Valloor on the roots of awareness

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Francis Valloor, a clinical psychologist and international speaker who brings over 40 years of experience into a powerful conversation about awareness, healing, and inner freedom. He shares the early influences that shaped his path, including the profound impact of Anthony DeMello and J. Krishnamurti. These mentors taught him the core message that personal transformation begins with awareness, not ideology or dogma.

The path Francis Valloor walked

Dr Valloor reflects on his own healing journey, emphasizing that no one can guide others without first doing the work on themselves. He dives into how he was inspired to pursue clinical psychology in the United States and how early personal experiences of trauma helped him develop true compassion for those he serves. The link between inner healing and helping others is a recurring theme, brought to life with real examples from his practice.

Understanding awareness with Dr Valloor

We explore the difference between mindfulness and awareness and why Dr Valloor sees awareness as the more complete path. Mindfulness is active. Awareness goes deeper and connects us to love, compassion, and the heart. This conversation breaks down how awareness, presence, and self-compassion are interlinked, and why self-love is the foundation for helping others.

Why Dr Francis Valloor avoids labels

He discusses why he avoids using terms like "spirituality" or diagnostic labels in his work. Instead, he focuses on resonance, frequency, and coherence—concepts that transcend clinical categories. This makes healing more accessible for people who resist traditional psychological or spiritual language.

Francis Valloor on the healing power of love

Dr Valloor shares the importance of self-compassion and how real healing doesn’t always come from understanding our past, but from shifting our energy. Love, not technique, is what truly heals. He explains how clients often feel that love during sessions, which creates the safety and connection needed for transformation.

EMDR and embodied practices in Valloor’s work

We also dive into practical methods including EMDR and body-based modalities that he uses to address trauma stored in the nervous system. Dr Valloor explains how trauma lives in the body and how releasing it can lead to deep and lasting changes. He’s trained in many methods but chooses the right one based on each person’s needs.

Inside-out transformation with Dr Valloor

We discuss what happens when people resist healing and how often the breakthrough comes when they simply start to believe they deserve love. Once people begin to imagine themselves as free and happy, change becomes possible. He emphasizes that healing doesn’t have to take forever and sometimes can be fast, deep, and permanent.

Heart-brain coherence and internal shifts

Dr Valloor explains heart-brain coherence and how aligning internal states can rapidly transform how we feel and live. He references research from the HeartMath Institute and shares how this ancient principle now has modern scientific backing. Coherence connects awareness with physiological balance and emotional healing.

Making awareness part of everyday life

We close the conversation with practical ideas for living awareness each day. Dr Valloor reminds us that meditation is not the goal. Life is. He challenges listeners to bring awareness into relationships, work, and everyday interactions. That’s where the real practice begins. Healing starts when we stop trying to fix ourselves and begin to see clearly who we already are.

More From Dr Francis Valloor

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Email: francis@sadhana.ie

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Breaking the Good Girl Pattern

In this episode, we explore how Myrto Mangrioti went from burnout and overwork to finding a grounded, authentic way of living. Myrto shares how decades of people pleasing, perfectionism, and chasing external validation led her to a panic attack that changed her life. At 49, she asked the question that sparked her awakening. From there, she began rebuilding her life from the inside out.

How Myrto Mangrioti Learned to Say No

Myrto opens up about how she started reclaiming her identity. She explains the deep fear many people pleasers face around setting boundaries and being judged. For her, it wasn’t just about feeling selfish. It was about feeling unworthy and invisible. She shares how learning to say no, step by step, helped her gain confidence and build trust in herself.

Facing the Cost of Inauthentic Relationships

We also talk about what happens when you start standing up for yourself and others don’t like it. Myrto reflects on relationships that changed or ended as she chose herself. While some of these moments were painful, they also revealed which connections were truly rooted in love and understanding.

Burnout, Presence, and Rediscovering Joy

Myrto explains how burnout often stems from losing touch with ourselves. She breaks down how societal and personal expectations push women into chronic stress and overwhelm. We discuss the connection between authenticity and energy, and how denying your true self slowly drains your vitality.

Myrto Mangrioti’s Rituals for Reconnection

From morning coffee in silence to mirror exercises and daily gratitude, Myrto walks us through small but powerful rituals that helped her rewire her habits. She emphasizes progress through conscious, consistent action rather than quick fixes. Her story proves that small shifts lead to real transformation over time.

Inner Critics, Negative Thinking, and Letting Go

We dive into tools for managing negative thoughts without judgment. Myrto shares how naming her inner critic helped her see unhelpful patterns without identifying with them. She highlights the power of observation, curiosity, and self-compassion in moving forward.

Tools and Frameworks Myrto Mangrioti Uses

Myrto explains how she integrates the Canfield Success Principles and RIM Essentials into her coaching. She breaks down how these methods help people release past blocks, clarify what they want, and move toward it step by step. Her work focuses on teaching people how to access joy and alignment through presence.

The Heart Behind As I Am

Myrto’s upcoming book As I Am offers personal stories, reflective exercises, and practical tools for anyone trying to stop overthinking and start living more fully. She makes it clear that she doesn’t claim to have it all figured out. Instead, she invites readers to walk beside her and explore what it really means to live in alignment.

More From Myrto Mangrioti

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https://myrtomangrioti.com

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