
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. Let's get Unblocked!
Latest episodes

Mar 23, 2025 • 11min
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 buffet mentality. This is that urge to say yes to everything, take on every opportunity, and fill your plate to the brim.While it might feel like you’re being productive, the truth is, spreading yourself too thin often works against your goals. Today, we’ll break down why the buffet mentality feels so appealing (hello, FOMO and restless energy!) and how it might actually be keeping you stuck. Plus, I’ll share actionable strategies to embrace the power of constraint and focus so you can achieve more by doing less.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the buffet mentality is and why it’s so tempting.How curiosity, FOMO, and a restless zest for life contribute to overwhelm.The real reason you’re saying yes to too much, and what you’re actually seeking.Why doing less isn’t about limitation; it’s about amplification.A simple 4-step process to embrace focus, break free from the buffet mindset, and make meaningful progress.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Positive Intelligence Saboteur Quiz (for those restless folks who relate to this struggle!)My coaching programs for mastering focus and mindset. [Link to website]Past podcast episodes for overcoming overwhelm and building intentional habits.Links and Resources:Are you ready to get free from the buffet mentality? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to how fear is impacting your life.Join My Do The Thing Community Click HERE for the Positive Intelligence Saboteur Quiz mentioned in the episode. Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Mar 16, 2025 • 16min
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, how to ask the right questions to uncover its hidden messages, and practical tools like fear-setting to turn fear into your ally. Whether you’re facing a career decision, struggling with self-doubt, or stepping into the unknown, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward, fear and all.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why fear feels so paralyzing and how it’s wired into our brains.How to reframe fear as a guide rather than a stop sign.Practical tools to manage and overcome fear.Why the things that scare us the most are often the things that mean the most to us.The power of taking small, intentional steps to quiet fear and build momentum.Links and Resources:Are you ready to get free from fear? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to how fear is impacting 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!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Mar 9, 2025 • 52min
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 is a veterinarian, international bestselling author, speaker, and coach who has transformed her own challenges into a life of resilience, purpose, and impact. From surviving cancer as a single parent to navigating financial struggles and personal loss, Dr. Beall shares how she rebuilt her life from the inside out.In this powerful conversation, we discuss:🔹 What it means to lead with legacy and create lasting impact🔹 How to shift from survival mode to intentional living🔹 The power of decision-making and why waiting keeps us stuck🔹 How to expand your capacity for success and overcome self-doubt🔹 Why you don’t need to see the whole staircase to take the first stepIf you’re ready to step into your fullest potential and design a life that fuels you, this episode is a must-listen!Links and Resources:Are you ready to get free from fear? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to how fear is impacting 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!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked! Connect with Dr. Lucette Beall:Free 30 day trial to Extraordinary Life Subscription Website: www.drlucette.netInstagram: www.instagram.com/drlucetteYouTube: www.youtube.com/@drlucetteFacebook: www.facebook.com/drlucettebTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lucettebeallLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucette-beall-aa395744/Email: vipteam@drlucette.net

Mar 2, 2025 • 17min
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 reflect, refocus, and reset so you can intentionally create the month you want.In this episode, we’ll cover:✔ How to reflect on the previous month and celebrate your progress✔ How to title your upcoming chapter and set a clear intention✔ Simple actions to make sure the upcoming month is a month you’re proud ofImagine it’s the last day of the month. What would make you say, “Dang, I’m proud of myself”? Let’s make it happen.Links and Resources:Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked JournalJoin 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!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Feb 23, 2025 • 18min
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 critic, where it comes from, and, perhaps most importantly, how to stop letting it hold you back.You’ll learn four powerful tools to rewrite the script in your head and build unstoppable confidence.Whether you’re second-guessing yourself at work, in relationships, or in life, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and actionable strategies to quiet self-doubt and amplify self-trust.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why your inner critic exists—and why it’s not the truth.How to separate yourself from negative thought loops and stop treating them as facts.4 tools to rewire your inner critic and turn self-doubt into self-confidence:Real-life examples of how these tools transformed fear into action and led to success.Links and Resources:Let's work together! Are you ready to get free from the harsh inner critic? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Complimentary Resources: Get your 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!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Feb 16, 2025 • 17min
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?Today’s episode covers how you can overcome fear and build momentum by treating your goals, dreams, and challenges like experiments.I introduce the powerful D.I.L.I. method to help you take manageable, meaningful steps toward growth. Whether you’re navigating relationships, building a skill, or finding your community, this episode will inspire you to ditch perfectionism, embrace curiosity, and finally break free from inaction.If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or unsure how to move forward, this episode is for you. It’s time to go from fear to freedom, one experiment at a time.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why fear of failure keeps us trapped in inaction and how to reframe it.How to use experimentation as a mindset shift to reduce pressure and build confidence.A step-by-step breakdown of the D.I.L.I. processReal-life examples of how to apply the D.I.L.I. process to making friends, starting hobbies, and overcoming fears.Links and Resources:Let's work together! Are you ready to create emotional freedom and clarity in your life? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Complimentary Resources: Download the D.I.L.I. Workbook to guide you through the process. Download here.Get your 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!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Feb 9, 2025 • 15min
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 with Jessica Smarro, we’re exploring the power of reconnecting with your deepest desires and dreams. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just going through the motions, this conversation will guide you back to the part of you that knows exactly what you want.Here’s what we get into:Why so many of us lose touch with our desires.How fear, doubt, and life’s expectations keep us from dreaming big.Practical tools to reconnect with what lights you up and how to start moving toward it.Reconnecting with your desires isn’t just about dreaming. It’s about creating a life that feels aligned and alive. So, if you’re ready to reignite your dreams and take the first step toward them, this episode is for you.Links and Resources:Let's work together! Are you ready to create emotional freedom and clarity in your life? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Free Resources: Download my free guide, Figure Out What You Really Want, to get clear on your goals and take aligned action. Download here.Get your free copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Free Do The Thing Community Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Feb 2, 2025 • 14min
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 it was the perfect choice? You're not alone.In this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro, we get into how overthinking might be sabotaging your dreams and what you can do to stop it.Here’s what we explore:Why we overthink and how it’s your brain’s way of trying to keep you safe.The hidden costs of overthinking, including missed opportunities and drained confidence.A step-by-step approach to break free from overthinking, so you can take action and move closer to your dreams.If you’ve been spinning in circles, stuck in analysis paralysis, or waiting for the perfect moment to start, this episode is your invitation to stop sabotaging with overthinking and start moving forward.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why overthinking feels productive but actually blocks your progress.The connection between overthinking and fear and how to recognize it.How to interrupt the overthinking cycle with small, actionable steps.Tools and strategies to build momentum and trust yourself again.Links and Resources:Let's work together! Are you ready to create emotional freedom and clarity in your life? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Free Resources: Feelings Demo & Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Click HERE to get access. Download my free guide, Figure Out What You Really Want, to get clear on your goals and take aligned action. Download here.Get your free copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Free Do The Thing Community Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Jan 26, 2025 • 17min
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 means, why it matters, and how you can start feeling your feelings without letting them control you.Emotional freedom isn’t about pretending everything is fine or controlling your emotions. It’s about creating space to process them in a healthy way, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:Why avoiding or resisting emotions keeps you stuck.How to process emotions instead of reacting to or numbing them.A simple, 4-step process to create emotional freedom in your daily life.This episode is packed with insights, actionable tools, and empowering reminders to help you navigate your emotions and take back your powerLinks and Resources:Let's work together! Are you ready to create emotional freedom and clarity in your life? Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Free Resources: Feelings Demo & Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Click HERE to get access. Download my free guide, Figure Out What You Really Want, to get clear on your goals and take aligned action. Download here.Get your free copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Free Do The Thing Community Let’s Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Let’s create emotional freedom, one feeling at a time. Let’s Get Unblocked!

Jan 12, 2025 • 22min
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 holding you back.In this episode, we’re diving into the truth about perfectionism:Why it’s rooted in fear, not ambition.How it sneaks into your life disguised as a virtue.The ways it’s sabotaging your progress and keeping you stuck.And, most importantly, practical tools to help you let go of the pressure to be perfect and start making real, meaningful progress.If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the fear of failure or overwhelmed by the need to “get it right,” this episode will help you break free from perfectionism and move forward with clarity, confidence, and freedom.Links and Resources:Work with me: Ready to break free from perfectionism for good? Click here to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me.Free Resources: Download my free guide, Figure Out What You Really Want, to get clear on your goals and take aligned action. Download here.Get your free copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Free Do The Thing Community Connect with Jessica:Follow Jessica on Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your imperfect wins with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag me!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow perfectionist who needs this message. Let's Get Unblocked!