Unblocked

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, Josh has translated his discipline and leadership into building businesses alongside his wife, including their current venture where P.R.I.M.E. values are the foundation.Josh shares candidly about:The lessons he carried from the military into entrepreneurshipWhy mistakes can be some of our greatest teachersHow attention to detail and values-driven leadership fuel long-term successHis upcoming book on the 10 lessons that shaped his life and businessIf you’re looking for inspiration on how to lead with clarity, resilience, and excellence, this episode is for you.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Josh Culp on LinkedIn  Let's Get Unblocked! 

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 world. Phil pulls back the curtain on the quiet force behind exponential business growth: strategic partnerships built on trust, not tactics.We talk about:·       Why partnerships—not funnels—are the real growth hack·       How to recognize when you’re chasing the wrong lever·       The “IDEAL” framework for evaluating partnerships·       What makes a great partner in both business and lifeThis isn’t just business strategy. It’s human strategy.Phil’s insights are as practical as they are profound, whether you're leading a company, building a coaching practice, or simply rethinking how you show up in relationships. This one’s packed with gems (including a surprise cameo from PJ The Goldendoodle, if you're watching on YouTube.)If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Phil: Website: philhsc.comLinkedIn: Phil Hayes-St ClairLet's Get Unblocked! 

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 that includes eight years in a silent Zen monastery and the creation of the nation’s first for-credit mindfulness program in public high schools, Caverly brings profound wisdom to the conversation on awakening, belonging, and liberation.Together, Jessica and Caverly explore:How Caverly’s SNAP framework helps us notice and disidentify from the stories that keep us stuckWhat she learned from eight years of monastic life and how those lessons translate into everyday modern livingThe power of neti neti (“not this, not this”) and the realization that we are more than our thoughts, emotions, or identitiesWhy true freedom isn’t something to achieve but something you can never lose... your very beingThis conversation is a grounding, soul-expanding reminder that you are not separate from life, love, or truth. You’ve never left home.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Caverly's work: caverlymorgan.orgLet's Get Unblocked! 

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 to do with the market, pricing, or product.In this episode, we explore how your mindset as a leader is often the greatest factor in whether your business scales or stalls. Laura brings her signature blend of straight forward strategy and deep human insight to help you identify how you might be holding yourself back and what to do about it.Whether you're a founder, solopreneur, or executive leader, this episode offers the hard truths and loving nudges to help you grow your business without losing yourself in the process.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Laura:LinkedInInstagram

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 daily. It's the constant pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more. But rarely do we stop to question whether it's actually working. Dana shares how to get way more done in way less time, without sacrificing your health, freedom, or personal life.We explore:Why the “I don’t have time” mindset is a trap and how to escape itHow Dana’s Career Control Framework helps you define success on your termsThe surprising truth about freedom, productivity, and schedulingWhy reflection, experimentation, and values alignment are the real productivity hacksHow to stop letting your calendar control you and start reclaiming your powerWhether you’re a leader, a high-achiever, or someone feeling stuck in the grind, this episode is packed with practical tools and powerful shifts to help you design a career and life that actually fits you.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Dana Zellers:Grab Dana’s Better Week Blueprint (free resource): danazellers.com/betterweekConnect with Dana on Instagram and LinkedInLet’s Get Unblocked! 

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 drain them instead of freeing them. For 15 years, Joe has been coaching leaders in financial services to scale smarter, delegate with clarity, and build teams that align with their values, not just their bottom line.If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying your entire business on your back, or you’re stuck in “do more, be more” mode, this conversation is your wake-up call. Joe shares how the STAR Method helps business owners shift from solo-grinding to strategic scaling, without losing control of what matters most. Joe drops powerful insights on leadership, scalability, and unlearning outdated success strategies that are keeping you stuck.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Joe Patneaude:Website: jpcoachingnow.com Book: Follow the STAR (Available now) LinkedIn: Joe PatneaudeLet’s Get Unblocked! 

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’re talking about Fear of Moving On.That job you’ve outgrown. That relationship you keep justifying. That version of you that no longer fits.Let’s talk about why you’re still holding on and how to let go without unraveling.Inside this episode you'll learn: ✅ A mindset reframe that finally gives you permission to release ✅ A step-by-step breakdown of the thoughts making it harder, and the ones that make it easier ✅ A new way to live: fully engaged, but lightly held ✅ An invitation to live like you’re just visitingIf you’ve been gripping something that’s already trying to leave, this episode is the nudge you didn’t know you needed.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:Are you ready to move on from something that's no longer serving you? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Let’s Get Unblocked! 

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 discomfort signals danger in our relationships. From friendships to romantic partnerships to family ties, many of us tiptoe through our connections silencing ourselves, shape-shifting, and people-pleasing to avoid conflict. But at what cost?Inside this episode you'll learn:Why love doesn’t need defendingHow your thoughts about a relationship shape your entire experience of itA simple reframe to move from guilt to curiosity when someone’s upsetWhat to say when you’re afraid honesty might cause disconnectionHow to take 100% responsibility for your 50% of the relationshipThis episode is for anyone who’s been walking on eggshells, craving connection but afraid of rocking the boat. If you’ve ever asked, “What if I’m too much?” or “What if this ruins everything?” this one’s for you.Links and Resources:Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal that was mentioned in today's episode. Are you ready to revolutionize your relationships? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Join My Do The Thing Community Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Let’s Get Unblocked! 

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 Counseling, and former Survivor 45 contestant — to explore when walking away is the bravest, most self-honoring move you can make.Hannah is no stranger to bold pivots. On national TV, she stood up at Tribal Council and chose to leave the game, a decision that unleashed a flood of public judgment and shame, but it also sparked profound personal growth.In this conversation, we talk about: ✨ How to know when quitting is an act of self-trust, not self-betrayal ✨ The difference between quitting on yourself vs. quitting for yourself ✨ Why shame keeps us stuck and how to break free from it ✨ The sneaky trap of "gratitude shaming" ✨ Why she believes "serial quitting" can actually be a superpower ✨ How mindfulness, boundaries, and radical self-ownership shape her decisions ✨ The one question to ask yourself when you're on the edge of a big decisionHannah brings fierce honesty and hard-won wisdom to this conversation and reminds us that quitting can be one of the most liberating, aligned choices we ever make.If you’ve been told to stick it out, muscle through, or never quit, this episode is your permission slip to reframe what it really means to choose yourself.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Hannah Rose:Website: rosewellnesscounseling.comYouTube | LinkedIn | Goodreads:  @hannahroselcpc Let's Get Unblocked! 

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 consulting, Kevin helps high-impact individuals strengthen their leadership from the inside out.And that’s exactly what this conversation is about.Too many people are trained to manage what’s happening "out there," the deadlines, the clients, the optics, the performance. But they never learned how to manage what’s happening "in here," their thoughts, their patterns, their internal experience.Dr. Mays brings deep wisdom, grounded strategy, and lived experience to these questions. Together, we explore:Why leadership starts with self-awarenessThe root of burnout and how to dissolve it through presenceHow perfectionism, people-pleasing, and performance can become traps for leadersThe difference between cognitive awareness and embodied awareness (and why both matter)You’ll also hear about Dr. Kevin’s personal breaking point and how it shaped the way he now teaches leaders to access their full humanity.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Send it to the leader who’s always on but rarely off. To the executive who knows how to hit the goals but struggles to feel peace. To the person who’s great at managing everything except their own mind.Links and Resources:Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Dr. Kevin Mays:www.maysleadership.com Subscribe to his daily leadership email for powerful mindset + business insights Coming soon: Lead Yourself First - Kevin’s new book on conscious leadershipLet’s Get Unblocked!