Blushing Phoenix
Blushing Phoenix is where vulnerability meets power — and shame becomes your turning point.
Hosted by April Poynter, this podcast and YouTube channel exists at the intersection of deep sensitivity and unshakable strength.
It was born from April’s own journey with chronic blushing and erythrophobia (the fear of turning red in front of others), a physical response that once felt like a curse, but became the gateway to healing, growth, and radical self-trust.
The blush symbolizes the quiet pain of self-betrayal - the years spent hiding, people-pleasing, and shrinking in relationships, work, and identity.
The phoenix represents what happens when you stop running from yourself and begin to rise - bolder, freer, louder, and more aligned.
Blushing Phoenix is for the woman who feels everything deeply, who has silenced herself to fit in, and who is now ready to live louder without abandoning her softness.
Through raw stories, spiritual insights, and real conversations, April guides you to reclaim your voice, reconnect with your body, and rise from the ashes of who you were told to be.
Alchemize fear into fire.
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Blushing Phoenix
Friend-Ventory: Outgrowing People Without the Guilt
Are your friendships helping you grow — or holding you back?
In this video, I share what I call a “Friendventory” — an honest look at the people in your circle and whether they truly support the life you’re building. We’ll talk about:
Friends (and even family) who resist your growth because it challenges their role in your life
Energy vampires and the toll they take on your goals
Why seasons of loneliness are sometimes necessary to find yourself and reset your boundaries
The fear of disappointing others when you outgrow relationships
My own deal breakers, like overcomplicated plans or lack of commitment
Your circle impacts your confidence, your energy, and your future. If your life and goals have evolved, your friendships should too.
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Take what you need, reflect on what’s no longer serving you, and let yourself rise.