April Poynter: Recent Episodes
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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 hypnosis
- Projecting our thoughts onto others
-Nervous System Regulation
-Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) - Hormones: Perimenopause, Postpartum Depression, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
-Perfectionism
-Parenting - Navigating the fear of blushing as a THERAPIST + tools to help you navigate for yourself!
- Blushing can negatively impact any skin tone, not ONLY fair skin.
- More
If you're interested in learning more about Alondra and her business, Cultura Counseling, LLC., be sure to check out her website!
https://www.culturacounseling.com/
watch om YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV4YDwCUk3Y
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Let's deep dive into these shenanigans. Wait until you hear about my most recent experience.
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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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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 here)!
I wanted to share some updates and thoughts that I've had lately. If you're a person who is evolving and growing in your consciousness - this episode may be helpful for you!
Sometimes we think we're helping and we're not. Sometimes others think they are helping us, but they're not. If you find yourself in a season where you feel you're talking but no one hears you - you're not alone!
Let me know if you can relate to this episode!
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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 free to jump to 13:55 to get straight to the tips. I had to give quite a bit of backdrop so you can understand the context of my spiritual journey.
Get Your Copy of the E-Book: Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
Here: https://payhip.com/BlushingPhoenix
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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.
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 are very similar to those who struggle with erythrophobia.
Joel was able to move through his insecurities and create amazing content, which later led to a video that now has over 300k views and over 5k subscribers to his Youtube channel in just a few short months.
Joel didn't wait until he felt ready, he just moved into action. I hope you find some encouragement from his incredible story and how he was able to lift himself from the pit of perfectionism and into living the life he desired.
Be sure to check out his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@joel.pimentel
And IG here: https://www.instagram.com/joel.apf/
MY NEW BOOK, LEAN IN HAS BEEN RELEASED!! I wrote this book in honor of my dad and his 11-month battle with colon cancer. May we all learn something valuable from the life — and death of William H. Dotson.
You can purchase Lean In here: https://amzn.to/3voySQu
AP Creative: www.aprilpoynter.com
Blushing Phoenix: https://www.youtube.com/@blushingphoenix
Mindfulness Coloring Book created by Tony Poynter: https://amzn.to/3CxjMMC
I'm disappearing for 90 days.
Well.
Kinda.
Have you ever just wanted to shut out the noise, detach from your phone, and hear your own thoughts again?
Yeah, me too.
That's why I'm going on this 90-day journey.
You'll still find me here and at aprilpoynter.com - but I just want to get back to the basics for a little while.
I'm so excited to share this podcast with you! Today's episode is featuring Hank Thurmond. He's the creator of The Viking Mindset Transformational Therapy Podcast.
Hank holds a master's degree in applied psychology from Walden University, as well as certifications in Life Coaching, Clinical Hypnotherapy, & The Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping). Hank wants to help people develop the Viking Mindset and the psychological tools necessary to set and achieve ambitious goals, to face life head on and to live life to the fullest, on your own terms.
All information presented on the Viking Mindset Transformational Therapy podcast or April Poynter Podcast is for educational purposes only. Nothing heard here should be considered as a substitute for professional help if needed. In this episode
Our thoughts can overwhelm us when it comes to creating. Fulfillment comes from creating, not the thinking or the researching. Activity doesn't always equal productivity if you're not doing the things that get you to an outcome.
If analysis paralysis is holding you back this episode is definitely for YOU!
www.aprilpoynter.com/resources if you're interested in checking out any of the things I mentioned in this episode.
"As I shed one self-sense, I no longer identified with the people attached to it." - Jeff Brown
Today we're talking about evolving beyond our friendships when someone hasn't necessarily done anything - but we need to move on from the closeness with them so we can grow.
It's been a hot minute since I recorded a podcast. Today's episode is chalked full of updates, deep thoughts, and encouragement for you!
I wanted to give you an update on what 2022 has been like for me and some new thoughts I'm exploring -
Such as:
- Does believing you're depressed keep you depressed?
- Why do we give so little effort when it comes to our spouse?
- I'm over this whole 'trauma' and 'healing' era of life. I'm not claiming issues that are no longer mine.
- Expressing Creativity vs Suppressing Creativity and the impact it has.
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- LOTS more.
Check out my new book, Lean In!
Madeleine de Hauke's TEDx Talk:
Blushing Phoenix Youtube Channel
Whew. Are you ready for an earful?
Some candid thoughts about relationships, connection, getting shit done and making things happen.
Sharing a bit of insight from trying something new. How this "new" thing challenged my nervous system and my thought process.
Any time you want to make a change, there's gonna be a bit of friction.
I recently quit a project I've been working on for 3 years.
A Youtube channel that I organically grew to 1400 subscribers.
In the past three years, this channel has had 92, 097 views and 6700 hours of watchime.
Who knew that a channel about Erythrophobia (the fear of turning red) and Chronic Blushing & Skin Flushing could gain so much traction?
I was right on the edge of "success" as far as monetizing the channel. You need 1k Subs and 4k watch hours (within 365 days).
I have 1400 subs and 3,935 watch hours.
AND I QUIT.
Why? Well... because my KNOWER knows things that don't always make sense - but I always understand.
If you're seeking help when it comes to red blushing or flushing skin - or other insecurities such as excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), etc. These free resources are out there for you or someone you know who may be struggling.
I'm proud of the work that's been done, the healing that has occurred and the incredible people I have met from LITERALLY all over the world.
The resources will always be there - even if I'm not.
YOUTUBE
www.blushingphoenix.com
What are you resisting that's creating turmoil and more stress than if you were to just go with the flow -
Trusting that you'll end up right where you need to be?
Everything I think I'm Missing
I am struggling. There's who I
believe I ought to be, and who
I really am. It's humbling, isn't
it? This being, this mystery, this
me sits here radiating energy, yet
I'm gripped by a nameless fear
that I'm missing exactly what
I came to experience.
I am suffering, telling myself
stories of what life should look
like. And then I get the message
like a meteor, like the power
coming back on after hours
in a storm.
This life, this extraordinary
imperfection, this moment
just as it is, this is all I'm
here to receive. The infuriating,
limitless simplicity of day-to-
day living holds everything
I think I'm missing.
One Soul: More poems from the heart of yoga, Danna Faulds, pg 33
I haven't shared this story with many because it's deeply personal. But I'm sharing my white feather story today.
Let's talk about some random things I've been contemplating.
A thought-provoking quote by Viktor Frankl: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Seeing Purple and what it means...
And reading my newest piece of writing to you - Good Things.
Enjoy.
Reframing is a way of changing the way you look at something and, thus, changing your experience of it. - verywellmind.com
How are we seeing the world? Does how we view the world have a direct correlation with what we experience?
Some thoughts for today.
"Your dharma is not a career, or a project, or a certain role you play. It’s the unique vibration that your soul carries to everything that you do and every way that you are." —Sahara Rose, Ayurveda expert
In this episode, I'm openly sharing about my current journey with postpartum depression, the reality regarding suicide, and finding joy inside. I've recently started practicing Yoga and have already made some significant discoveries.
I hope you find some words of encouragement for yourself here.