MEDIA
“Alchemy is not abstract. It’s a deeply human process. I help people transform emotional pain and trauma into spiritual strength, self-worth, and purpose.
I believe in turning suffering into service, wounds into wisdom,
and anguish into offerings of light.”
Sydney Francis is a best-selling author, spiritual educator, energy healer, and ordained Reverend who helps women in midlife reconnect with their intuition, heal emotional wounds, and reclaim their inner power. Through moon classes, transformative retreats, and sacred mentorship, she guides others to awaken their spiritual gifts and live in alignment with nature's cycles.
With over 30 years of experience in trauma healing, spiritual psychology, and esoteric studies, Sydney brings rare depth to her work. She has studied under esteemed teachers like Reverend Rosalyn Bruyere and holds three master’s degrees that bridge science, art, and spirituality. Her published work includes the co-authored book The Ultimate Retreat Effect and the lunar guide Activating Lunar Alchemy.
What makes Sydney unique is her synthesis of mystical tradition with grounded healing practice. Drawing from the Lakota medicine wheel, sacred ritual, and lunar gardening,
she teaches a system of personal alchemy that transforms emotional pain into
purpose, intuition, and joy.
Beyond the titles, Sydney is a survivor, mystic, and cosmic gardener. Her journey — from childhood trauma and chronic illness to spiritual awakening — infuses her work with empathy and power. When not teaching, she can be found barefoot in her garden, sketching in her journal, or building her next sacred offering: the Soul Garden Mystery School.
TALKING POINTS
• The Spiritual Awakening of Midlife: How Women Can Reclaim Power, Purpose, and Intuition
• Alchemy of the Soul: Turning Emotional Pain into Strength and Sacred Service
• Moon Cycles, Nature Rhythms, and the Return to Embodied Spirituality
• From Trauma to Transformation: The True Meaning of Post-Traumatic Growth
• Why Mysticism Matters: A Modern Wounded Healer’s Guide to Self-Love and Purpose
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS
• Can you share the spiritual awakening that led
you to this path?
• What is emotional alchemy — and how can
people begin that transformation?
• You teach moon-based rituals and soul gardening. What are those, and how do they help?
• What does post-traumatic growth look like in
your work with women?
• What does post-traumatic growth look like in
your work with women?
• How can someone tell if they’re following
intuition or reacting from fear?
• What does it mean to you to be a wounded healer — and why is that important today?
What are a few accessible practices people can use right now to feel more grounded and connected?
• How do you blend mysticism, psychology, and
embodiment in your teachings?
• What core truth do you feel you were born to
share in this lifetime?
PUBLISHED WORKS
Activating Lunar Alchemy: The Mystical Art of Transmuting Your Emotional Pain into Spiritual Abundance
Are you navigating a major life transition or seeking deeper purpose? Activating Lunar Alchemy offers a powerful four-step process for aligning with the Moon’s rhythm to transform emotional pain into clarity, self-love, and spiritual abundance.
Blending ancient wisdom with practical tools, this guide helps readers release limiting patterns, tap into intuition, and create a life rooted in authenticity and purpose. With rituals, reflective practices, and emotional healing techniques, Sydney Francis empowers you to turn your inner “lead” into gold— and become the most resilient, radiant version of yourself.
Ultimate Retreat Effect
What happens when 13 authors stop trying to “push through” and start listening to what’s underneath the noise? The Ultimate Retreat Effect
is a collection of stories — it’s a blueprint for what becomes possible when you give yourself full permission to pause. Born out of a transformational retreat in Bintan, Indonesia, this book explores how clarity, creativity, and aligned action often show up only after we step away from routine and expectation.
Sydney Francis shares her personal experience from the retreat and offers insights into how intentional stillness can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.
Key Insight from “Beyond Metamorphosis” in the Ultimate Retreat Effect
Healing is not a one-time event—it’s an unfolding path. Even after achieving so much, we continue to meet new layers of ourselves. The chapter invites readers to recognize that rest, retreat, and sacred community are not luxuries—they’re essential containers for real breakthrough and deep transformation.
