The Way Home to Yourself Podcast
A Podcast for Women in Midlife
Hosted by Françoise, founder of The Way Apothecary, this podcast is a space for honest conversations about what it means to grow, evolve, and care for ourselves—mind, body, and spirit.
We talk openly about the real experiences that come with this phase of life: hormonal shifts, emotional healing, physical change, spiritual growth, and the quiet power of becoming who we truly are.
Whether you're navigating perimenopause, reevaluating your life, or simply craving more calm and connection, The Way Home to Yourself offers thoughtful guidance, personal stories, and holistic wisdom to support you on your path.
In this personal and powerful episode, Françoise shares how she’s approaching her 50th birthday not as a celebration—but as a reclamation. A soulful exploration of ritual, reflection, and becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to meet.
Françoise shares a deeply honest and heartfelt reflection on real-time change in midlife—personally and professionally. This episode marks a subtle but important shift in tone, embracing transformation as a sacred, ongoing journey.
In this personal episode, Françoise shares her raw and real journey through perimenopause. From overwhelm to empowerment, this is a story of healing, growth, and coming home to yourself.
Françoise shares why PMS feels more intense during perimenopause—and how to work with it, not against it.
In this episode, Françoise guides women through practices for connecting with the heightened intuition that often arises during perimenopause and menopause.
This episode explores how intuition deepens during perimenopause and menopause, blending science and traditional wisdom to help you trust your inner knowing.
In this short episode of The Way Home to Yourself, Françoise reflects on the importance of letting ourselves be held—by people, nature, or simple moments of care—especially during perimenopause. She shares a gentle reminder to soften control and receive support.
In our last episode, we focused on those quiet moments before your feet touch the floor. Today is all about what comes next—simple ways to bring mindfulness and ease into the early hours of your day.
This episode explores how a mindful morning routine can ease hormonal shifts, regulate cortisol, and foster emotional balance. I’ll guide you through simple practices to start your day with calm and intention.
In this trailer for The Way Home to Yourself, Francoise Decatrel shares her journey and the inspiration behind The Way Apothecary. She invites listeners to step away from societal pressures and embrace menopause as a time of empowerment, self-care, and deep nourishment. This episode sets the foundation for a more grounded and easeful transition into midlife.