Own Your Essence
Welcome to Own Your Essence, the podcast where healing meets empowerment!
I'm your host, April DeMille—a psychic medium and life coach specializing in grief, trauma, and toxic relationship recovery. This is a space for deep conversations, powerful transformations, and raw healing.
Each week, we’ll dive into soul-centered topics like psychic mediumship, the supernatural, metaphysical wisdom, emotional grief, addiction, mental health, spiritual wellness, and self-discovery. Through inspiring interviews and personal insights, this podcast is here to spread awareness, spark connection, and support your healing journey.
If you're ready to set boundaries, reclaim your confidence, and step into your true power—you're in the right place.
Let’s Own Your Essence together!
Episodes
49 episodes
Beyond Intuition: Jim Marshall's Mathematical Approach To Human Development
Host April DeMille interviews Jim Marshall, author of “Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena,” about Septemics, a philosophical science he says is based on newly discovered natural phenomena showing many human experiences occur in seven-lev...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:19
Navigating Change: Ayahuasca, Ego, And Adventure With Sara Roccisano
Host April DeMille interviews Sarah Roccisano, a world-traveling author, motivational speaker, and founder of Emboldened Adventures, about her shift from a 20+ year New York City corporate career (investment banking through the 2008 crisis, ren...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:23
Embracing Flow: Money And Energy Insights With Lynn Mull
Host April DeMille interviews Lynn Mull, a former Wall Street professional turned holistic career coach, Reiki/energy healer, author, and facilitator, about redefining abundance beyond money as flow, receptivity, and energetic alignment. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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40:33
Breaking Taboos: A Deep Dive Into Women's Sexuality And Self-Discovery
Host April DeMille interviews Victoria Icenhower, who calls herself the “self-love scientist,” a public speaker on women’s sexual health and wellness, pleasure, intimacy, and relationships, as well as the host of the Love and Lattes podcast and...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:47
Real Talk: Navigating Triggers And Staying True To Yourself
Host April DeMille is joined by co-host Lee Walczak and returning guest Stephanie Webb on the Own Your Essence podcast for an unscripted conversation about authenticity, language, and the difference between healthy compromise and “sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:08:58
The Art Of Coming Home To Yourself With Rachel Baldock
Host April DeMille interviews Rachel Baldock, a breathwork and intuitive coach, medium, former nurse, and owner of Restorative Rach. Rachel shares how 16 years in nursing—including working in Melbourne, Australia, during intense COVID lockdowns...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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41:45
Survival Mode Disrupted: Leticia Francis On Healing And Transformation
In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, hosted by April DeMille, guest Leticia Francis, a trauma recovery mentor and survival mode disruptor, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma and abuse. Leticia talks about her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:46
From The Bar To Breakthrough: Jacki Fleniken's Story Of Sobriety
In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille engages in a deep, transformational conversation with Jacki Fleniken, an alcohol freedom and transformation coach from Los Angeles. Jacki shares her profound journey from bei...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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57:59
Intuitive Depths: Melissa Corter On Shadow, Psychology, And Compassion
In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille and co-host Lee Walczak engage in a deep conversation with shadow worker Melissa Kim Corter. Melissa shares her fascination with the shadow dynamics within the human psyche, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:03
Forensic Mediumship Unveiled: The Insights Of Sheila Marie
In this episode of 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille, joined by guest co-host Lee Walczack, converses with Sheila Marie, a renowned forensic consultant and psychic medium. Sheila narrates her unique journey from being a police offi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:39
Farewell Season 1
A Heart Filled With Gratitude As I share some of my favorite moments from Season 1, my heart is so full. To every listener who tuned in, every guest who bravely shared their truth, every friend who cheered us on, and eve...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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5:40
Healing Isn't Linear: Exploring Life's Unexpected Journeys With Stephanie Webb
In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille is joined by her friend and colleague, Stephanie Webb. They recap Stephanie's earlier appearance on episode seven and dive into a candid discussion about the complexities of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:05:13
Navigating The Path Of Conscious Living: Tatjana Genys Story
In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille delves into an inspiring conversation with Tatjana Genys, a conscious entrepreneur, author of four books, and founder of 'The Art and Science of Choosing You.' Tatjana shares...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:38
From Corporate To Soul: Kristine Genovese On Embracing Spiritual Gifts
In this episode of Own Your Essence podcast, host April DeMille interviews Kristine Genovese, creator of the Soul Intelligence Method. Kristine explains how her method uses a book of charts and a pendulum to shift energy stuck in one's physical...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:54
Finding Strength: Lucille Barkman's Journey Through Faith, Loss, And Mentorship
Lucille Barkman is a former single mother who is now navigating life as an empty-nest mother after experiencing divorce, a faith transition, and the loss of a daughter. Through profound grief and personal transformation, she has discovered resi...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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55:27
Embracing The Unseen: April's Journey To Self-Acceptance
In this solo episode of the Own Your Essence podcast, host April DeMille delves into her personal journey of transformation and self-discovery. April shares her experience of practicing celibacy for six years, the challenges she faced, and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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24:00
Balancing Gratitude And Grief: A Holiday Special With Lee And April
Navigating Grief, Boundaries, and Holiday Joy: A Candid ConversationIn this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille is joined by her guest co-host Lee Walczak. They engage in a lively and deep discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:00:47
The Art Of The Pivot With Dr. Letitia Wright
Dr. Letitia Wright is the Executive Producer and Host of Wright Place TV, which has run on cable for over 22 years. A Former Chiropractor, Dr. Wright transitioned into the Media World. Wright Place TV is in its 23rd season with a bandwidth span...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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54:32
Voices Unheard: Exploring The Spirit World With April And Laura
Laura West is a Registered Nurse, energy healer, psychic medium, author, podcast host, and TV host dedicated to both the sciences and spirituality. She has taken part in multiple international spiritual summits, has taught about intuition on se...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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52:23
Unmasking Narcissism: Insight And Healing With Kyle Miller
Kyle Miller is a personal empowerment coach. He specializes in helping people heal from narcissistic abuse. He has studied personal development for 20 years. He also spent 14 years in an abusive relationship and had to work his way through the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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53:56
The Power Of Living Without Compromise: Insights From Anik Malenfant
Anik Malenfant empowers soul-led individuals to live with purpose, create prosperity, and make a deeply satisfying impact—without compromise. Through deep inner work, intuitive development, and sound strategy, she helps conscious leaders achiev...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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45:23
Hands Tell All: A Transformational Conversation With Pamelah Landers
Pamelah Landers began reading hands in 1991 (34 years ago) and has read over 50,000 hands. She is the world's #1 best-selling author of hand analysis products. People tell her they feel relief and permission to be seen through their hand markin...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:08:26
Say Yes To Life: Pearl's Journey Through Grief And Self-Discovery
Pearl Chiarenza is a Say Yes to Your Life™ Coach, author, speaker, and retreat facilitator helping women break free from the midnight worry cycle, set boundaries guiltlessly, and finally put themselves first.A recovering people-pleaser, she...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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52:26
Aging With Grace: Insights With Mary-Beth Newell
Mary-Beth Newell is a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in science who has decades of experience experimenting with a variety of skin care regimens, exercise routines, hair care, make-up, nutrition plans, and self-care that has led to her...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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58:25
From Culinary Mastery to Spiritual Awakening: Judson Lionheart's Story
Judson Lionheart, known as The Shamanic Chef, blends his unique path of culinary artistry with deep spiritual healing. After years as a chef, Judson stepped away from the industry to follow a higher calling—supporting others through ps...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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53:24