Unblocked
Welcome to Unblocked with Jessica Smarro, the podcast for bold conversations, deep shifts, and real freedom. We go beyond surface-level hacks and dive straight into the real work of unlearning the conditioning, rewiring the patterns, and reclaiming the parts of you that were never broken, just buried.
Each episode is a bold invitation to challenge your programming, expand your inner freedom, and lead a life that actually feels like yours. This is where insight meets integration, where success meets soul, and where high performers come to feel more fully alive.
You are already whole. Now let’s live like it.
Let's get Unblocked!
Episodes
151 episodes
Ep. 149 Nervous System Regulation & Awakened Leadership with Allie Stark
In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Allie Stark - wellness entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Allie Stark Wellness - to explore the power of nervous system regulation and the rise of awakened leadership.
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Episode 149
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59:31
Ep. 148 Brain Breakthroughs: Dr. Teresa Anderson on Healing & Hope
In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Dr. Teresa M. Anderson, founder of The Anderson Clinic, to explore PrTMS (Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) - a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment that is chang...
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Episode 148
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Ep. 147 Breaking the Mold in Mental Health: Courage, Ketamine, and Creating Space with Dagny Michel
What if the very thing that makes you different is exactly what makes you powerful?In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Dagny Michel, dual board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Occult Mental Health. Dagny sh...
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Episode 147
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49:42
Ep. 146 Think Bigger: How Debbi-Jo Horton Is Revolutionizing Work, Mindset, and Abundance
What if you stopped putting limits on yourself and your dreams?In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Debbi-Jo Horton, owner of DJ Horton & Associates and the visionary behind Advantages to Aging. With over 50 years in the a...
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Episode 146
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Ep. 145 The Power of Risk, Resilience, and “Yes or No” with Kurt Karjalainen
In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with entrepreneur Kurt Karjalainen, owner of Premier Merchants Group, LLC. What started as a college side hustle with a single ATM has grown into a thriving business with more than...
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Episode 145
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BONUS - In Pursuit: Break Free from Perfection, People-Pleasing, and the Prison of Proving
It’s here!!!My new book In Pursuit is officially out in the world, and in this bonus episode I’m giving you a taste of what’s inside.So many of us are living in what I call the Prison - chasing approval, checking t...
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Ep. 144 Safe and Stretched: The Keys to Transformation with Mireia Mugica
In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Mireia Mugica, founder of Bare & Brave, to explore what it really takes to lead with courage, clarity, and consciousness. Mireia brings a unique perspective to leadership, blending deep...
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Episode 144
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Ep. 143 Leading with P.R.I.M.E. Values with Joshua Culp
What does it look like to lead a business, and a life, rooted in purpose and integrity? In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Josh Culp, retired military officer, entrepreneur, and owner of Hammerdubs. After 26 years of service...
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Episode 143
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39:08
Ep. 142 The Silent Power of Partnerships with Phil Hayes-St Clair
What if the next big leap in your business isn’t about more leads but better partners?In this episode of Unblocked, I’m joined by Phil Hayes-St Clair, founder of PHILHSC and trusted advisor to growth-minded leaders around the wo...
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Episode 142
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Ep. 141 Collective Liberation, True Freedom, and Coming Home to Yourself with Caverly Morgan
What does it really mean to be free?In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Caverly Morgan—spiritual teacher, author, nonprofit founder, and one of 2025’s most powerful women in the mindfulness movement. With a background ...
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Episode 141
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Ep. 140 The Inner Work Behind Growth with Laura Bokobza
On today's episode I’m joined by Laura Bokobza, strategic consultant and founder of LBK Consulting. Laura is known for helping bold founders uncover the real reason their business isn’t growing, and more often than not, it has nothing ...
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Episode 140
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33:45
Ep. 139 Reclaim Your Time and Redefine Success with Dana Zellers
On today's episode, I’m joined by Dana Zellers. She's an executive coach, founder of Dana Zellers Coaching, and creator of the Career Control Framework. In this conversation, Dana and I explore something we both witness dai...
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Episode 139
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37:56
Ep. 138 Stop Being the Bottleneck: Joe Patneaude on Scaling Your Life & Business Without Burnout
Are you the bottleneck in your own business or life?In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Joe Patneaude, creator of the STAR Scalability Method, to unpack why so many high-performers unknowingly build businesses that dra...
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Episode 138
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Ep. 137 F.O.M.O. - The Fear Of Moving On
What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t fear of what you’ll miss but fear of what you’ll have to leave behind?In this episode of Unblocked, we’re flipping the script on F.O.M.O. We’re not talking about Fear of Missing Out. We’...
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Episode 137
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Ep. 136 Hard Feelings, Real Connection: Stop Mistaking Discomfort for Danger
What if someone else having a hard feeling didn’t mean you did something wrong, and what if connection didn’t require perfection but honesty?In this episode of Unblocked, I unpack the deeply ingrained belief that emotional disco...
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Episode 135
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Ep. 135 When Quitting Can Be Healthy with Hannah Rose
Sometimes the most courageous act isn’t holding on, it’s letting go.In this powerful episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Hannah Rose — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, speaker, consultant, founder of Rose Wellness Cou...
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Episode 135
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Ep. 134 Leading Yourself First: Conscious Leadership, Self-Awareness, & Living On Purpose with Dr. Kevin Mays
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Mays - executive coach, founder of Mays Leadership, and a trusted guide to some of the nation’s top leaders. With a background in behavioral science, leadership development, and organizational consulti...
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Episode 134
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58:28
Ep. 133 Permission to Speak: Reclaiming Your Voice & Redefining Power with Samara Bay
When was the last time you held back what you really wanted to say because you didn’t like how you sounded? Worried you’d be “too much”? Not enough? Too emotional, too aggressive, too soft?In this firecracker of a conversation, ...
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Episode 133
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Ep. 132 The Five Archetypes: Break Free from Stress Patterns and Reclaim Your Power with Carey Davidson
In this episode, I’m joined by Carey Davidson, founder of Harmin Labs and author of The Five Archetypes. Carey brings a transformative lens to understanding yourself and others by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, neuroscience,...
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Episode 132
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53:49
Ep. 131: Letting Go - Why It's So Hard and the 8-Step Map to Finally Do It
Are you gripping tightly to beliefs, behaviors, or identities that are holding you back from becoming who you were designed to be?In this episode of Unblocked, we're diving deep into the real reasons why letting go feel...
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Episode 131
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25:30
Ep. 130: Revive & Thrive with Dr. Mecca Nelson
On this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro, we are joined by the radiant and resilient Dr. Mecca Nelson—a Gold Star spouse, wellness entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mecca’s City of Wholeness.After losing her husband, ...
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Episode 130
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49:06
Ep. 129: When to Walk Away - The Courage to Change Your Mind and Trust Yourself
Have you ever made a decision, stood by it, committed to it, only to later question if it was the right one? Have you ever worried that changing your mind would make you seem flaky, unreliable, or like you failed?In this episode of U...
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Episode 129
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16:01
Ep. 128: Thought Alchemy - Mastering the Art of Mindset Transformation
The biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances but, rather, the way you think about them. In this episode of Unblocked, I'm introducing you to what I call Thought Alchemy. This is the process of tr...
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Episode 128
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12:46
Ep. 127: Why It's Hard to Accept Praise (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever felt awkward, guilty, or even unworthy when someone compliments you? Do you instinctively deflect praise or feel like agreeing with it makes you arrogant? If so, you're not alone. Many high achievers, perfectionists, and ...
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Episode 127
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14:50
Ep. 126: The Truth About B- work (A follow up to Ep. 116 on Perfectionism)
In today’s episode, I’m addressing a listener’s reaction to my discussion on B-minus work and why this concept is so misunderstood. If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism or felt like you couldn’t put something out into the world un...
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Episode 126
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