Unblocked
Welcome to the Unblocked podcast with Jessica Smarro! This podcast explores the blocks that get in the way of living your best life and serves as a catalyst to self-exploration and self-realization. We discuss how to remove the mental, emotional, and behavioral barriers that get in the way of knowing your inner truth and living fully in and from that place. We also explore the steps required to free oneself from these blocks. Doing so allows you to show up in the world as fully alive, integrated, creative, whole humans.
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Episodes
136 episodes
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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Ep. 125: Achieve More by Doing Less - The Power of Focus and Constraint
Are you trying to do all the things but feeling like you’re spinning your wheels and running 100 miles an hour in different directions? In this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro, we’re tackling the buf...
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Episode 125
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Ep. 124: Fear is So Paralyzing...But It Doesn't Have to Be!
Fear is something we all experience, but it doesn’t have to stop us. In this episode I cover some powerful ways we can reframe fear and use it as a compass to guide us toward what really matters.You’ll learn why fear feels so paralyzing,...
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Episode 124
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15:37
Ep. 123: The Path to Extraordinary Living with Dr. Lucette Beall
In this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro, we’re diving into what it really takes to break through fear, redefine success, and build a life that feels truly extraordinary.Joining me is Dr. Lucette Beall. She i...
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Episode 123
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Ep. 122: Monthly Reset Guide: Reflect, Refocus, & Reset for a More Intentional Life
Your year is a book. Are you writing each chapter with intention?March is here, which means we’re turning the page to Chapter 3 of 12 in our year-long story. Instead of letting life happen to you, this episode will help you...
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Episode 122
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16:44
Ep. 121: Silence Your Inner Critic - 4 Powerful Tools to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence
Do you ever feel like there’s a voice in your head constantly whispering, “You’re not good enough”? That’s your inner critic, and it’s time to silence it.In this episode of Unblocked, I talk about why we all have an inner...
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Episode 121
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18:07
Ep. 120: From Fear to Freedom - Harnessing Experimentation to Break Free from Inaction and Build Momentum
Fear of failure can paralyze us, keeping us stuck in inaction and disconnected from our potential. But what if you didn’t need to have it all figured out before starting? What if the secret to success wasn’t perfection but experimentation
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Episode 120
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16:57
Ep. 119: How to Discover What You Really Want - Reconnect with Your Dreams and Purpose
When was the last time you paused to ask yourself: What do I really want?Not what you think you should want. Not what others expect of you. But what you truly desire. Just for yourself.In this episode of Unblocked wit...
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Episode 119
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14:41
Ep. 118: Break Free from Overthinking and Start Chasing Your Dreams
Overthinking feels like you're solving problems, but more often than not, it's keeping you stuck. Have you ever replayed decisions over and over in your mind, weighed every possible "what if," or delayed taking action because you weren’t sure i...
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Ep. 117: How to Feel Your Feelings Without Letting Them Control You
Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Maybe you avoid them, resist them, or try to numb them out but deep down, you know they’re not going anywhere.In today's episode, we’re diving into emotional freedom - what it mea...
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Episode 117
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17:09
Ep. 116: How to Break Free from Perfectionism and Start Taking Action
How often do you catch yourself saying, “I’m such a perfectionist,” but not as a complaint, more like a humblebrag? It’s time to get real: perfectionism is not a badge of honor. It’s not helping you strive for excellence. It’s h...
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Episode 116
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21:37
Ep. 115: From Limiting to Limitless - A Mindset Shift with Vincent Infante
In today's episode, I welcome Vincent Infante to the podcast. Vincent is a dynamic mental performance coach with over 15 years of experience. He shares his hybrid approach that combines therapy, mentoring, and coaching to empower entrepre...
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Episode 114
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47:22
Ep. 114: Facts vs Story - The Truth About What's Holding You Back
Have you ever felt paralyzed by overthinking, unsure why you can’t seem to move forward? Chances are, it’s not the facts of your life holding you back, it’s the story you’re telling yourself about those facts.In this episode, I ta...
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Episode 114
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13:15
Ep. 113: Rapid Change Through Integrative Hypnosis with Melissa Tiers
Today’s episode is a game-changer! I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City and co-founder of the Ethical Coaching Collective. Melissa is a multi-award-winning au...
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Episode 113
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Ep. 112: From Stuck to Unstoppable: How Life Coaching Helps You Achieve Your Dreams
In today’s episode of the Unblocked Podcast, I dive into a question I'm often asked: “What exactly is a life coach?” After a surprising encounter with a sales associate, I realized that many people don’t fully understand what ...
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Episode 112
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21:56
Ep. 111: Stop People Pleasing with Sara Fisk
Do you spend hours agonizing over what people will think of you? Or find yourself walking on eggshells trying to protect other people's peace? If this sounds like you, then tune in to the pod asap. Today’s guest is an expert on ov...
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Episode 111
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