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 — 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 women who feel everything deeply, who’ve silenced themselves to fit in, and who are ready to live louder without abandoning their 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 — into the fire of who you really are.
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Episodes
38 episodes
You Keep Going. So Will I. Deal?
This is the in-between.The bridge.The space where the old life still feels familiarbut the new life - one I’ve dreamed of, plastered on my vision board, journaled about, done the inner work for - isn’t fully integrated yet.
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21:16
Wear the Lipstick: Stop Holding Back
This isn’t about makeup - it’s about permission.In this episode of Amplify, I share a simple story about red lipstick and the way we talk ourselves out of bold, beautiful things that light us up.Whether it's lipstick, launching ...
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12:24
The Reintroduction: Noelle Dawson - Owning The Past Without Letting it Define Your Future
In this final chapter of her 4-part series, Noelle Dawson brings it all home.She opens up about her relationship with Chris—her former husband—and the deep shame she carried for all he endured. But now, seeing him find peace, love, and ...
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35:41
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 unexpec...
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57:55
When It All Comes Crashing Down: Noelle Dawson on Affairs, Adoption, and Reclaiming Her Story - Part 2
In Part 2, we go deeper. Much deeper.This episode is raw, honest, and incredibly human. Noelle shares the truth about the affair—what she was chasing, the fantasy it created, and the reality it destroyed. We talk about the guilt, the co...
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52:50
The Story Behind The Weight Loss: Noelle Dawson's Real Transformation - Part 1
**Interview starts at 5:41Everyone saw the before-and-after pictures. What they didn’t see was the mental unraveling behind them.In this raw and powerful first episode of our multi-part series, Noelle Dawson (@transforming_noelle...
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33:13
The Role of Suffering: Are you MAD, GLAD, SAD, or SCARED?
Suffering can be a compass to lead you to the next place on your journey. Clearly, we don't want to suffer - I know I don't want to ... but it's part of life. Let's make lemonade out of lemons. Let's catch up. It's been a wh...
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21:42
Rosacea Can Be Healed with Dr. Tara O'Desky
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tara O’Desky (again). She suffered from rosacea for 20 years. After numerous disappointing doctor visits that only addressed the surface issues, she was fed up. She started listening to her body and made i...
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58:56
I Healed My Nervous System – 3 Changes I Didn’t Expect!
When you've done the work to heal yourself and you finally experience the changes you've been working towards! Check out my E-Books: Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia // Understanding Erythrophobia: Refra...
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23:36
Inner Peace Starts HERE.
New year but old baggage has followed you into the New Year? That deep search for inner peace is not about searching. You already have access to it. But it's gonna cost you your comfort.The exchange is temporary discomfort for long-term...
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25:21
Who Cares? Perfectionism, Loss of Identity, Lacking Direction.
Who cares if you might mess it up - JUST SHINE! Do you feel lost in the shadows? Overlooked? Forgotten? Lost on your journey? Stuck in perfectionism and afraid to make a mess? You know you’re supposed to express your g...
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22:05
Anxiety, Depression, Losing Yourself - When You Can't Hear Your Inner Song
Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, Loss, Grief, Postpartum Depression - many factors can leave us in a pit of despair. It can rid you of the song you once sang in your spirit. How do you get out once you find yourself in that dark,...
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25:50
Changes for 2025 - Blushing Phoenix meets Ignite
Happy New Year!!! I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are excited for the year ahead. Speaking of the year ahead - I made this video for you to share some of the changes happening with Blushing Phoenix. If you...
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15:34
Embrace Your Design: How Human Design Can Transform Self-Confidence with Veronica Mezzetti-Draia
In this Ignite interview, we dive into Human Design with Mindset Coach, Human Design Guide, and YouTuber, Veronica Mezzetti-Draia. Veronica shares her expertise on how understanding our unique design can unlock a deeper self-awaren...
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46:45
No Longer Controlled By THIS Insecurity: Part 1.
From work meetings, to speaking in public, to singing karaoke, to warm rooms with lots of people surrounding me, to sit-down dinners and multiple coffee dates with people I don’t know well - I’m present. I belong. I’m not at odds within my body...
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34:45
How to Overcome Your Insecurity with Blushing (or any insecurity): with Collin Clem
In this episode, Collin Clem shares his personal journey with blushing and how he decided to take back his life from blushing. Now he is empowering others through his content and coaching program. Don't miss this conve...
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BLUSHING PHOBIA & NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION: Featuring Alondra Sánchez
You are in for a treat with this video! Alondra Sánchez shares her story about overcoming erythrophobia and navigating blushing as a THERAPIST!Our conversation is packed with BLUSHING topics like:- Alondra's experience with hypn...
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55:59
Can I Have A Kundalini Awakening ... and still be a normal human!?!
Let's deep dive into these shenanigans. Wait until you hear about my most recent experience.
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28:57
Run The Other Way (It's not what you think)
In today's episode, I'm sharing how a simple change in perspective (and outside thinking) can change things for the better! Plus, a little pep talk. Because would this be Ignite if I didn't pep talk you?
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14:33
Don't Help Me!
It's been a bazillion years since I've posted a podcast! I was inspired by my friend Amanda. She just launched her new podcast - (go listen to it
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:02
5 Spiritual Practices That Helped me Overcome The Fear of Blushing
Blushing & Spirituality: In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you how spirituality impacts blushing and sharing 5 Spiritual Practices To Overcome Erythrophobia OR any other insecurity you're dealing with.Feel fre...
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42:26
Healed. Not Healing. Erythrophobia, Chronic Blushing, People-Pleasing, All. The. Things.
I'm unpacking a lot here. Releasing my voice. Core Fears. New Beliefs. Healing Chronic Blushing. Ready for a ride? Buckle up.You won't think the same after hearing this episode.
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56:13
Let's Talk Perfectionism, EXTREME Weight Loss, & Creativity: With Joel Pimentel
I had the honor of talking with Joel Pimentel about his 50-pound weight-loss journey and his struggle with perfectionism. Many blushers suffer from perfectionism (I know I sure did). Although he's not a blusher, his struggles and mental battles...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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