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 resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose. Today, she channels that journey into building an online mentoring business, guiding women toward healing, courage, and direction in their own lives.

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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 it helped her heal and find herself. Additionally, she discusses embracing her psychic mediumship abilities, a significant shift that occurred after the traumatic loss of her youngest daughter in 2012. April candidly recounts her path from grappling with grief and homelessness to reclaiming her identity and setting boundaries in romantic relationships. This deeply personal episode lays out April's journey of embracing her authentic self and the pivotal moments that shaped her growth.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:19 Reflecting on a Transformative Conversation

02:37 Personal Journey: Embracing Psychic Mediumship

04:12 Dark Night of the Soul and Turning Points

05:29 The Path to Sobriety and Self-Discovery

16:12 Embracing Celibacy for Healing

18:10 Transitioning Back to Dating

21:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Navigating Grief, Boundaries, and Holiday Joy: A Candid Conversation

In 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 about life transitions, family dynamics, and the challenges and joys of the holiday season. Key topics include April's daughter's wedding, the grief and transformation that accompany such milestones, the concept of seasonal sadness, as well as the importance of maintaining boundaries in their practices as healers. They also discuss their holiday traditions, favorite Christmas memories, and inject humor into their conversation by imagining how their spirit guides would decorate their Christmas trees. The episode concludes with reflections on the necessity of laughter in dealing with life's challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

01:02 Thanksgiving Reflections

04:33 Navigating Seasonal Sadness

09:16 The Importance of Boundaries in Healing Work

32:37 Understanding Safety and Boundaries

33:29 Firing Clients: Personal Experiences

38:08 The Importance of Saying No

39:54 Holiday Traditions and Preferences

46:44 Fun Holiday Questions

54:05 Gifts for Spirit Guides

58:09 Wrapping Up with Laughter

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