What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I talk with April Little, a coach, author, and deep-soul thinker, for a conversation that dives into identity, healing, and self-connection. April shared how a painful season of gaslighting and burnout cracked her wide open and guided her toward radical self-responsibility, embodiment, and the kind of self-care that transforms you from the inside out. We explored what happens when women define themselves by their roles, why self-care is about so much more than skincare and bubble baths, and how learning to embody peace changes everything. She also opened up about her new book The Me First Paradox, a coaching-on-paper guide that helps women rediscover who they are beyond the labels. This one is equal parts healing, awakening, and a permission slip to put yourself back at the top of your own list. As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh. Bio: April is a transformational coach, author, speaker, and lifelong teacher. With over 10 years of experience helping women step into their most powerful selves, she guides leaders, coaches, and visionaries back to radical alignment. April is known for her witty truth-telling, deep insight, and fierce compassion. She leads with lived experience, blending psychology, spirituality, and straight talk. Her book, The Me First Paradox: an invitation to live, love, and lead as your Self, released June 2025. Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals. Connect with April Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_me_first_paradox/ , https://www.instagram.com/vitavividalife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/april.little.965/ , https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561433800777 Where else can you find me? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudios What if health wasn’t about rules or restriction? What if it felt more like trust, ease, and actually liking the person in the mirror? I help people rebuild their relationship with food, movement, and themselves, so health becomes something you live, not something you chase. Ready for a different kind of conversation? Let’s talk. No pressure. https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/exploration-chat-scheduling Affiliate Links Breakthrough Coaching Certification: If you feel called to help others heal or grow, Sean Smith’s Breakthrough Coaching Certification is where that calling becomes real. https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43 Opus Clip: I use Opus Clip mostly for captions, and it’s a game-changer for turning long videos into usable clips. If you use my link, it supports the show, and I appreciate you big time! https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2 Mary Kay: Listen… I’ve been using Mary Kay since I was 17. I’m 40 now and people still ask me what college I go to. Not really, but you get the idea. Grab your faves here: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelle Beastly Merch: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/merch Unveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU! Zoom Background: By Behr