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Authority can be one of the biggest triggers for blushing, freezing, or shrinking. In this video, I’m breaking down why authority figures activate your fight-or-flight response, the beliefs underneath that reaction, and how exposure work can retrain your nervous system so you stop feeling powerless in those moments.

You’ll learn where these beliefs come from, how they shape your behavior today, and practical tools you can use to pivot out of that panic response in real time. This is about reclaiming your voice, your agency, and your own inner authority – without disrespecting anyone.

If you’ve ever blushed, frozen, or lost your words around someone “above” you… this one is for you.

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Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia //and the FREE DOWNLOAD -  Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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Have you ever noticed your face flushing, breaking out in hives, or turning red right before your period? It might not just be stress or anxiety — your hormones could be involved.

In this video, I’m sharing what I recently learned about Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis (APD) — a rare but fascinating condition where the body becomes sensitive to its own hormone, progesterone. We’ll explore what it is, why it happens, and how it connects to symptoms like blushing, redness, and hives.

You’ll learn:

What progesterone dermatitis actually is

How hormones can trigger redness, hives, or flushing

Why it might flare before your period

What to track and discuss with your doctor

Possible treatment options and next steps

If you’ve ever wondered why your skin reacts in cycles or why your redness feels out of your control, this video will give you a new perspective to explore with your healthcare provider.

Have you noticed your skin flares up at the same time every month? Share your experience in the comments — your story might help someone else feel less alone.

Check out my E-Books: Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia // FREE DOWNLOAD: Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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Have you ever known you were made for more — to speak, to shine, to be seen — but still found yourself shrinking the moment attention turned your way because of blushing?

That tug-of-war inside you is called cognitive dissonance.

In this video, I’m sharing how cognitive dissonance showed up in my own journey with blushing, hiding, and silencing my voice, and why that internal discomfort was actually the push I needed to start healing.

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Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia //and the FREE DOWNLOAD -  Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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Six years ago, I was thriving in my corporate career—but secretly battling erythrophobia, the fear of blushing. My husband knew. No one else did. The first time I ever told someone was on an airplane, mid-flight, when I finally opened up to a co-worker I trusted. I expected judgment. Instead, she shrugged and said she’d noticed it before but never thought anything about it. That moment changed everything.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how that simple conversation became the start of my healing—how it led to creating Blushing Phoenix, sharing my story publicly, and eventually learning that safety isn’t about never blushing—it’s about knowing you’re okay when it happens.

If you’ve ever hidden parts of yourself because you were afraid of how people would perceive you, this is my story of finding freedom on the other side of shame.

Check out my E-Books: Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia // Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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Have you ever felt that sudden rush of heat in your face — like your body is betraying you?

In this episode, I'm breaking down what’s actually happening when you blush, why it’s connected to your adrenal response, and how to return to a calm state quickly.

You’ll learn:

*What triggers blushing (and why it’s often emotional, not physical)

*The science behind your body’s redness and heat response

*How the adrenal glands and fight-or-flight system play a role

*Practical ways to regulate your nervous system in real time

*How to reframe your relationship with blushing so it no longer controls you

This isn’t about hiding who you are — it’s about understanding your body, calming your mind, and building self-trust.


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It’s been six years since I started Blushing Phoenix — a channel that began with my desperate search for answers about chronic blushing and erythrophobia (the fear of blushing or turning red in front of others). 

Back in November 2019, I thought my blushing was hormonal. I experimented with birth control, learned about progesterone, tried propranolol, and spent years untangling how my body, emotions, and beliefs were all connected.

In this video, I’m sharing what’s changed.

How I went from completely unraveling when someone pointed out my blushing - to calmly explaining it to a stranger at the hair salon without spiraling. 
How propranolol helped me bridge the gap while rebuilding confidence. 

And how I eventually stopped letting blushing define who I am.

Blushing Phoenix has evolved with me. I’ve talked about mindset, confidence, and growth - but I wanted to come back to the root of why this channel exists: to help others navigating erythrophobia feel seen, supported, and inspired by what’s possible.

Because the truth is, people really don’t care as much as we think they do.

And the moment we stop caring, we start to heal.

If you’re struggling with blushing, anxiety, or the fear of being seen, this video is for you.

You can build confidence, have relationships, speak publicly, and live freely - even if you blush.

Subscribe for more real conversations on healing, confidence, and inner growth.

Share your story in the comments - you never know who it might help.

Check out my E-Books: Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia // Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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Check out my book Pressing Forward, Pushing Through Fear and Anxiety to Find My Truest Self - HERE: https://amzn.to/43HQHJL

Check out my book Lean In: 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. 

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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” isn’t always enough, and how we can accept apologies without pretending things are fine. Sometimes the healing isn’t in the words — it’s in the actions that follow.

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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 done her job… and it’s time to evolve. To thank her, release her, and consciously become who you’re meant to be next.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overly cautious, or disconnected from your natural rhythm - maybe you’re just outgrowing your pandemic self.

It’s time to say goodbye to pandemic you. 

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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 got us here won’t get us there.
To step into the life we desire, we have to become someone new.

Receive. Release. Become. 

If you’ve ever felt like you keep hitting the same wall no matter how hard you try to change – this message is for you.

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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 will come? 
Only you know the answer.

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