Ignite with April Poynter
Welcome to Ignite - a podcast for the in-between.
I’m April Poynter, your Transformation Partner.
I help individuals and organizations move through the fog of transition. From burnout and identity shifts to grief, awakenings, cultural shifts, and leadership evolution (you know, the human stuff) - and move toward clarity, alignment, and grounded forward movement.
This podcast is a home for honest conversations, soulful strategy, and stories from people who have been (or are in) the messy middle.
Whether you’re shedding old roles, healing from burnout, or navigating growth in your life or leadership, I’m here to walk with you.
Let’s slow down, tune in, and ignite what’s next - from a place that’s real, rooted, and fully you.
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Ignite with April Poynter
When Love Isn't The Answer: Noelle Dawson on Love, Loss, and Coming Back to Herself - Part 3
What happens when you think you’ve finally found yourself—
but it turns out you were still searching?
In Part 3 of her story, Noelle Dawson opens up about the quiet years.
Why she pulled back.
What she chased.
And the unexpected relationship that cracked something open.
She shares the ache of longing, the beauty of being seen, and the moment she realized even love couldn’t fill the void she needed to face herself.
This episode is about:
Chasing wholeness through another person
The high of connection—and the crash when it ends
The grief of knowing something was real, even if it was temporary
And the power of coming home to yourself without needing someone else to do it for you
Noelle’s journey continues to remind us: healing isn’t linear.
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen in the most complicated love stories.
And sometimes the love we seek is really a mirror—pointing us back to who we’re becoming.
Catch up on Parts 1 and 2 to walk the full journey—and stay tuned for what’s still unfolding.
Find out more about Noelle at https://www.instagram.com/transforming_noelle