Blushing Phoenix
Blushing Phoenix is a podcast about learning to trust yourself.
Think about the moments where you edit yourself to stay safe. You hold back. Play small. Don’t set a boundary. Say less. Leave. Hide. Cancel.
Why?
What’s the consequence of being seen?
Of being you?
These voice memos and conversations challenge you to notice where you’re abandoning yourself - and choose differently.
Not later. In the moment.
Change the story by changing the behavior.
Notice. Interrupt. Choose. Change.
Blushing (or whatever you fear) is the invitation.
Phoenix is choosing the discomfort that comes with being fully you.
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Blushing Phoenix
16: Let's Talk Perfectionism, EXTREME Weight Loss, & Creativity: With Joel Pimentel
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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