In this heart-opening conversation, I’m joined by the radiant Kris Franken — award-winning author, intuitive guide, wild mystic, and facilitator of transformational gatherings — for a multidimensional exploration of the heart as a sacred portal, a living vortex of consciousness, and a direct access point to Soul, Source, and Oneness.

Kris shares her own journey into understanding the heart’s true nature — as both a physical and energetic centre — and how ancient traditions, modern science, and mystical experience converge in its wisdom. We explore how modern life has elevated the mind above the heart, and what becomes possible when we reverse that hierarchy: letting the heart lead and the mind serve.

Her insights touch on:

The heart as a resting place, mystical mirror, and somatic bridge to unseen realms

The scientific mystery of the heart as more than a pump — inspired by Thomas Cowan’s work on the heart as a vortex

Ancient and indigenous teachings that revere the heart as the seat of the Soul

The importance of harmonising heart and mind for deeper clarity, healing, and creativity

How Kris first came to see the heart as a portal to the Soul and stars

What it truly feels like to embody the “meeting place of heaven on earth”

How our lives transform when we let the heart — not the mind — lead

The Sanskrit concept of hrdayam and the deeper meanings it reveals

Simple, gentle ways to open a guarded heart

A heartfelt blessing for all who are ready to walk this path

Throughout the episode, Kris offers practices, reflections, and a final blessing that invite you into deep presence, self-trust, and cosmic intimacy — one breath, one heartbeat at a time.

Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with your truth, dissolve fear through love, or explore the heart’s role as a gateway to Oneness, this conversation is a beautiful invitation to return to the centre of your being.

Kris Franken Bio:

Kris Franken is an award-winning author, intuitive guide, wild mystic, certified herbalist, and facilitator of healing and empowering gatherings. She’s a psychology-trained mentor, Reiki-certified healer, qualified meditation teacher, and holistically-trained writer.

Kris is the author of Wildhearted Purpose: Embrace Your Unique Calling & the Unmapped Path of Authenticity (winner and finalist at the International Book Awards), and The Call of Intuition: How to Recognize & Honor Your Intuition, Instinct & Insight, plus seven sets of oracle cards, including Soul Purpose, Spirit Animal, and Lightworker.

Kris hosts healing circles and retreats, mentors those looking for a deeper purpose, and lives a wild, conscious life with her beloved community. She is originally from Toronto, Canada, and lives on Bundjalung Country, Byron Bay, Australia, where she is gratefully rewilding her body, mind and spirit.

Connect with Kris: https://www.krisfranken.com/

Show Notes:Thomas Cowan’s book ‘Human Heart, Cosmic Heart’
https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/human-heart-cosmic-heart/

Claire’s upcoming event - The Sacred Current
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Episode 142 with Kris Franken - Wild Hearted Purpose
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