

Unblocked
Jessica Smarro
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!
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Apr 21, 2024 • 25min
Ep. 97: Is This Anxiety or My Intuition?
How many times have you found yourself spinning in indecision wondering if your questions, concerns, and doubts are coming from fear or from your wise inner knowing? If your response was "too often," then this episode is for you.Today's episode offers actionable strategies to explore where the questions and concerns are coming from, how you can empower yourself to move forward in your decision-making, and how you can show up for yourself in the process.If you want support in discerning between your anxiety and intuition so that you can show up more boldly in your life, let's talk. The skills I discuss in today's episode are ones that can be learned and developed. Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult call and we can see if my coaching program is the right fit to help you on your journey.Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Feel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep. 96: Get Real with Angela Chytracek
The word “authenticity” gets thrown around a lot lately, but what does it actually mean?!?In today’s episode we talk about being your real, raw, honest, and authentic self. We explore what those words even mean and how they impact (and deepen!) our relationships and how we show up in the world. This is a conversation oozing with love, connection, intimacy and permission as well as practical tips for accessing the truest version of you and sharing it in the world.If you are ready to get on the imperfect, iterative path of self-exploration and self-expression, lets chat! Go to jessicasmarro.com to schedule a free conversation about how my 1:1 coaching will help you do just that.Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. This is a great self-awareness tool to help identify the, sometimes hidden, truth within you. Feel free to share this podcast widely, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Angela Chytracek is a certified Life Coach and Integrative Changeworker and is a member of the Ethical Coaching Collective. She is passionate about helping people uncover their most authentic selves and design a life that reflects who they truly are. CONNECT WITH ANGELA (and sign up for her weekly newsletter!): Instagram and Facebook @angelachytracek

Mar 24, 2024 • 56min
Ep. 95: Emotional Wealth with Saren Eads
Friends! This is a do-not-miss episode. Today I am joined by Emotional Wealth Coach Saren Eads for a conversation on creating more abundance, freedom, and ZEST in your life. We talk about how to create a life that feels unleashed, unrestrained, free from self-critique, full of more of what you WANT in life, and full of more LIVING in life.We explore ways to feel alive in the hard rather than suffering and how to feel your way through having unwanted experiences.After today's episode you're definitely going to desire more emotional wealth in your life and I'm here to support you in getting that desire met. Go to jessicasmarro.com to schedule a free conversation about how my 1:1 coaching will help you do just that.Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. This is a great self-awareness tool to help identify what is keeping you stuck in healthy patterns. Feel free to share this podcast widely, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:Saren is The Emotional Wealth Coach who helps women bring their biggest dreams into reality by LOVING and LIVING their life.She believes creating an emotionally wealthy life is what unlocks financial and time freedom as a byproduct. It all starts in your brain and nervous system first. Saren has a unique, amazing story, and the work she’s done in her own life is a brilliant example of being a product of your own transformation. While working less than 20 hours a week, Saren built a multiple 6 figure business that she took full time on maternity leave in 2021, built her dream home in Hawaii, and has created beautiful time freedom to do what she loves. Life is rich! She enjoys nature, and you can often find her at the beach with her little family. She loves witnessing an imagination turn into reality. Whether that’s a gorgeous retreat for her clients, stunning table setting and charcuterie, her clients’ dreams, or her own, she loves the process of a vision becoming real. CONNECT WITH SAREN on Instagram @sareneads

Mar 10, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 94: A Recovery Journey with Clay Hodges
***CONTENT WARNING***This episode includes explicit conversation about substance use and addiction topics.Today's episode shares one man's journey with addiction, recovery, and transformation that traverses mind, body, and spirit. Clay openly shares his experience with addiction, relapse, and how he navigated the road to recovery.Today's conversation hits on compulsive behaviors that provide a *temporary* pleasure but result in net-negative consequences.If you are struggling to make changes in your life, to STOP habitual behaviors that get you further from your goals or START behaviors that actively put you on the path toward your goals, let's talk. You don't have to do this alone. Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult call and explore how my coaching program can help you on your journey.Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. This is a great self-awareness tool to help identify what is keeping you stuck in healthy patterns. Feel free to share this podcast widely, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community About Our GuestTurning your life around is no easy feat. In 2012, Clay began battling heroin and opiates. In 2016, he turned to yoga, fitness, and spirituality to fight addiction and depression. Now as a co-founder of Top One Trader, Clay has a heartfelt mission. He shares his journey not just to help traders develop their mindset and acquire capital but to empower everyday peole to find financial success and overcome destructive behaviors. Clay, funded with over 7 figures, ranked in the top 10 among trading coaches and has now coached hundreds to market success - proof that transformation is possible. Connect with Clay Instagram: @clay.b.hodgesWebsite: www.toponetrader.com

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 93: Exploring the Enneagram with Mariah Wickham
This week we are diving into the Enneagram!Tune in for a fascinating conversation with Enneagram expert Mariah Wickham as we explore the 9 personality types of the Enneagram, the motivations behind each type, subtypes, and how to use the awareness for your growth. Check out the resource below for more on what we discussed.Let's Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community Resources:FREE Enneagram test https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-testAnother FREE Enneagram test https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test$12 Enneagram test https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/$60-120 Enneagram test ntegrative9.com/enneagram/test/individual/?cid=12320931811&m=b&key=free%20enneagram&gclid=CjwKCAjwq4imBhBQEiwA9Nx1Bqjd235t55vy7oT25yFXMAoFG2aDZiiQvi7ylZm27A3zyhuAvGlBOBoCCIgQAvD_BwE#compare-reportsBook a First Call With Me Here (bring your type and all your questions): https://mariahwickhamcoaching.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=7588861A few book recommendations for those new to the Enneagram:The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan CronThe Journey Toward Wholeness by Suzanne StabileThe Honest Enneagram by Sarajane CaseMariah Wickham is a Certified Life Coach and specialist in the Enneagram. She helps people understand themselves so they bring more compassion and life to their relationships, goals, and choices. She is also currently pursuing a Master's degree to understand how adults learn and how to get the best out of the people they lead. She resides in the state of Kansas with her husband of 21 years and has 2 teenage boys. Connect with MariahInstagram: @mariah.wickhamWebsite: mariahwickham.com

Feb 11, 2024 • 56min
Ep 92: Demystifying Manifestation with Jamie Berman
You may have read The Secret or heard of Law of Attraction, but do you really know what manifestation is?In today's episode we get into manifestation basics, clarify some common misconceptions, and give you tips and guidance on how to start creating what you want...with permission and ease. I am joined by Jamie Berman, a certified master coach with a background in Spiritual Psychology who specializes in manifestation and specifically, the energetics of money. Her unique perspective on money and business helps people to stop overworking, hustling, and trying to force results to happen. She’s on a mission to help her clients bring more joy, ease, soul, and abundance into their lives and businesses. Grab her free manifestation workbook using the link HERE and check out her work at:Website: jamieberman.comIG: @jamiebermanPodcast: Money, Manifestation, and Business with Jamie BermanIf you're reading to start take aligned action and create exactly what you want in your life, your career, and your relationships, let's talk. This is what I help clients with in my 1:1 coaching programs. Click HERE to set up a free consult call. Feel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.AND, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Let's Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community

Jan 28, 2024 • 37min
Ep 91: Finding Ease, Flow, & Freedom with Kim Guillory
***CONTENT WARNING***Friends, before diving into today's episode, please note that there is reference to suicide in the first 10 minutes of the episode. Please take care of yourself and skip the first part of the episode if needed and/or be sure to reach out to available resources such as the National Crisis Hotline. Dial "988" to contact.Today's guest shares her 5-part frame work for facilitating conscious success. Extra bonus: it's an acronym! (y'all know how I feel about a good acronym). Tune in to access the wisdom of the P.U.N.C.H. Line Approach.I am joined by MindBody Coach and Business Mentor Kim Guillory. She masterfully combines 27 years of entrepreneurship, self-healing modalities, proven success strategies, principles of prosperity, and Universal Laws to help others create generational impact. Connect with Kim's work at kimguillory.com and on youtube @kimguilloryFeel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.AND, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community

Jan 14, 2024 • 53min
Ep 90: Playing with Possibility with Marsha Nieland
Friends, Marsha Nieland is a human you WANT to be around. She is a self-described Possibilitarian, an intuitive artist, a visionary thinker and a longtime teacher of yoga and meditation. She offers a playful and soulful approach to creative experiences by blending art, yoga and meditation in her weekly classes, special play-shops (not workshops!) and destination retreats.Marsha has worked in the health and wellness field for over 30 years and owned Fusion Yoga Studio in Cedar Rapids, IA for 20 years. She is certified in meditation through the Chopra Center and McLean Meditation Academy and is also the co-founder of the “Brain Train,” a program for dementia prevention. In 2017 Marsha was named one of The Corridor Business Journal's "Women of Influence." In this episode we talk about transitions, connection, truth, creating, and playing with possibility.Connect with Marsha: Website: https://marshanieland.com/Instagram @MarshaNielandFacebook @marshanielandcreationsYouTube @marshanielandCheck out her meditations on Insight TimerIf you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Feel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community

Dec 31, 2023 • 52min
Ep 89: Imposter Syndrome with Amber Deibert
Imposter Syndrome is a phrase that gets thrown around not infrequently these days. But how many of you actually know what it is?In today's episode, I am joined by performance coach Amber Deibert. We dive into what imposter syndrome is , why it occurs (sneak peak: it's something that only shows up when you're *not* being complacent), and what to do about it.For those of you who have experienced thoughts that sound like "I'm a fraud...I'm going to be found out...," this is an episode you won't want to miss.If you experience a healthy dose of imposer syndrome in your life and don't want to let it stop you from going after your goals, dreams, and the life you want, let's talk. Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consultation call. Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Feel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:Amber is a Performance Coach for Elite Enterprise and Strategic Account Executives. She helps her clients upgrade their mindsets and their routines, which has supported some of her clients in reaching their very first 7-figure commission years.Stay in touch with AmberWebsite: https://mentalmastery.com/Linkedin: @amberdeibert

Dec 17, 2023 • 17min
Ep 88: A Gold Mine For Growth
Family gatherings and/or the holiday season can bring out the extremes in us. For some, it's the best of times. For others, it's the worst of times. If you fall into the latter category, then this episode is for you. This episode offers up an invitation to use those activating moments with family as a roadmap to your growth. Take a listen to learn more.Relationships have a way of bringing up all our stuff for healing! I help people do just that in my 1:1 coaching program. Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult call and we can see if my coaching program is the right fit to help you on your journey.Also, if you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital copy of The Unblocked Journal, click HERE to grab one. Feel free to share this podcast widely if you think it might be useful to someone, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode.Also, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Tell me what you loved. Feedback, ideas, and praise are welcome.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community