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Blushing Phoenix
April Poynter
52 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text When my daughter was little, she watched a cartoon called Wonder Pets. In the Christmas episode, Ming-Ming breaks Tuck’s snow globe and says she’s sorry — but Tuck’s response stuck with me: “Sorry won’t fix it.” That line hit deeper than I expected. Because while I believe in heartfelt apologies, sometimes sorry just doesn’t fix it. Words can soothe, but they can’t always repair what’s been broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking what real accountability looks like, why “sorry...
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Send us a text When my daughter was little, she watched a cartoon called Wonder Pets. In the Christmas episode, Ming-Ming breaks Tuck’s snow globe and says she’s sorry — but Tuck’s response stuck with me: “Sorry won’t fix it.” That line hit deeper than I expected. Because while I believe in heartfelt apologies, sometimes sorry just doesn’t fix it. Words can soothe, but they can’t always repair what’s been broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking what real accountability looks like, why “sorry...
Show more...
Self-Improvement
Education,
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/52)
Blushing Phoenix
When Sorry Isn't Enough
Send us a text When my daughter was little, she watched a cartoon called Wonder Pets. In the Christmas episode, Ming-Ming breaks Tuck’s snow globe and says she’s sorry — but Tuck’s response stuck with me: “Sorry won’t fix it.” That line hit deeper than I expected. Because while I believe in heartfelt apologies, sometimes sorry just doesn’t fix it. Words can soothe, but they can’t always repair what’s been broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking what real accountability looks like, why “sorry...
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Pandemic You
Send us a text What if the version of you that’s been holding you back isn’t your “inner child” - but an older version that learned to survive a certain season? For me, it wasn’t 8-year-old April… it was 35-year-old pandemic April. She helped me cope, create safety, and find meaning during one of the hardest collective moments we’ve lived through. But now, she can’t come with me. This video is about recognizing when an old version of you - your habits, your beliefs, your comfort zones has d...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
What Got You Here - Won't Get You There
Send us a text Sometimes the resistance we feel isn’t about the circumstances around us – it’s about the version of ourselves we’re still living from. In this video, I share how I realized that parts of me – 8-year-old April, 35-year-old April – were still trying to protect me. Their intentions were good, but their rules and fears were actually keeping me stuck. By recognizing and lovingly releasing those old versions, I’m learning to step fully into who I am now at 40. The truth is, what g...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Most People Won't Do It ... But Maybe You Will.
Send us a text Sometimes the dream feels heavy. You’re doing the work, but nobody’s clapping, nobody’s noticing. Or you haven't even started. You're plagued with ideas and vision and you feel the pressure of running out of time. Other times, the dream is real but the timing isn’t right - and peace comes when you stop forcing it. This video is about knowing the difference. Do you keep going, even when no one’s cheering, or do you let yourself rest and trust that your time w...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Friend-Ventory: Outgrowing People Without the Guilt
Send us a text 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 T...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Stop Shrinking for Authority - Reclaim Your Power
Send us a text We’ve all been taught to shrink in the presence of authority - at the doctor’s office, at work, or around leaders - without even realizing it. In this video, I explore how conditioning shaped these patterns, why our nervous system defaults to compliance, and how we can rise above it. This isn’t about shaming the inner child who kept us safe - it’s about honoring that part of us and choosing a new way forward. If you’re ready to reclaim your power and step f...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
The Hidden Power of Environment on Your Behavior & Your Energy
Send us a text Sometimes it’s not you - it’s the environment you’re in. I just watched my son Ax move from one classroom to another, and instantly his entire attitude about school shifted. No more fights, no resistance… he actually wanted to go. This video is for you if you’ve been wondering why you feel stuck, heavy, or unmotivated. The space you’re in matters. The people, the energy, the setup - it all shapes how you show up. Support the show
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
When ‘Perfect’ Becomes a Problem: Breaking Free from Performance-Based Worth
Send us a text We’re conditioned from childhood to believe our worth is tied to how perfectly we perform - at the doctor, at work, or in life. In this video, I share how a simple blood pressure reading in 2011 sent me spiraling, and what I’ve learned since about separating who we are from what we do. Whether it’s blushing, getting feedback at work, or chasing “perfect,” this is your reminder that your value is not up for debate. Support the show
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2 months ago
9 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Fawning 101: Recognizing It & Breaking Free
Send us a text For years, my go-to trauma response wasn’t fight, flight, or freeze - it was fawning. I said yes when I wanted to say no, over-apologized, and put everyone’s comfort before my own. In this video, I share how I recognized my fawning patterns, the physical signs in my body, how I catch it in real time, and how I’ve learned to respond without living on edge. Support the show
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Red Hair Realizations: The Exhausting Upkeep **This is not about hair** Kinda. Sorta.
Send us a text Red hair is high-maintenance - and honestly, so is trying to be someone you’re not. In this video, I share a moment of clarity while deciding to let go of my bold hair color and realizing how much energy I’ve been putting into appearances, approval, and survival patterns. From navigating new friendships to teaching my grown-up nervous system that it’s safe now - this one’s about being real, being enough, and finally feeling at home in your own skin. Support the ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Scared Is a Starting Point, Not a Stop Sign
Send us a text You won’t think your way out of fear. You have to move your way through it. In this episode of Amplify with April, I talk about how your nervous system builds resilience through repetition. You won’t feel confident at first - you’ll feel shaky, unsure, and exposed. But every time you do the thing while afraid, you teach your body that you’re safe. That you can handle it. That fear isn’t the enemy - it’s just unfamiliar. Support the show
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
From Healing to Living: The Collective Shift That’s Happening Now
Send us a text What if the healing season isn’t meant to last forever? In this episode, I explore the collective shift I’m sensing - where many of us are moving out of deep internal work and into actually living. We’re landing in our bodies, trusting our growth, and giving ourselves permission to just be. This is what it looks like to integrate the healing and finally enjoy the life you’ve built. Support the show
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3 months ago
13 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
You’re Not Behind: Trust Your Timing
Send us a text This is your permission to stop performing, stay present, and trust that your path is unfolding exactly as it should. Support the show
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
BLUSHING UPDATE - I Healed Myself From Blushing Fear (ERYTHROPHOBIA) & You can TOO!
Send us a text It’s been a while since I've talked about blushing or erythrophobia... so here’s an update. In this video, I share how I overcame erythrophobia (fear of blushing), how I experience blushing today, and what healing has looked like since moving to South Carolina. Spoiler: the title is a little clickbait-y on purpose. Because the truth is - it’s not really about stopping blushing. It’s about releasing the fear and obsession that used to control so much of my life. If you're sti...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
You Keep Going. So Will I. Deal?
Send us a text This is the in-between. The bridge. The space where the old life still feels familiar but 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. This part? It’s the shaky wood-and-rope bridge hanging over a canyon. It creaks. It sways. Some planks are missing. But I can see the other side. And I’ve already come too far to turn back. No one’s coming to save me. No one’s going to walk it for m...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Wear the Lipstick: Stop Holding Back
Send us a text 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 something new, or finally speaking your mind, this is your reminder to stop waiting for permission. It might feel weird at first. It might surprise people. Do it anyway. Live louder. Start now. Wear the lipstick. Support the show
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4 months ago
12 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
The Reintroduction: Noelle Dawson - Owning The Past Without Letting it Define Your Future
Send us a text 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 fulfillment has freed something inside her. It’s shown her that even when things fall apart, beauty can still rise from the ashes. This episode is about redemption. It’s about honoring the pain and the growth. It’s about owning your past witho...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
When Love Isn't The Answer: Noelle Dawson on Love, Loss, and Coming Back to Herself - Part 3
Send us a text 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 per...
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6 months ago
57 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
When It All Comes Crashing Down: Noelle Dawson on Affairs, Adoption, and Reclaiming Her Story - Part 2
Send us a text 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 counseling, and the unraveling of a marriage she desperately tried to save. But this is also a story of rebuilding. Noelle opens up about: Her adoption and infertility journey Going from zero to four children The complexities of parenting ch...
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6 months ago
52 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
The Story Behind The Weight Loss: Noelle Dawson's Real Transformation - Part 1
Send us a text **Interview starts at 5:41 Everyone 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) opens up about the moments that led her to post her first weight loss photo on Instagram, how she became an influencer (even though she doesn't like this term), and what happened when the comments and likes started to feel empty. She lost over 260...
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6 months ago
33 minutes

Blushing Phoenix
Send us a text When my daughter was little, she watched a cartoon called Wonder Pets. In the Christmas episode, Ming-Ming breaks Tuck’s snow globe and says she’s sorry — but Tuck’s response stuck with me: “Sorry won’t fix it.” That line hit deeper than I expected. Because while I believe in heartfelt apologies, sometimes sorry just doesn’t fix it. Words can soothe, but they can’t always repair what’s been broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking what real accountability looks like, why “sorry...