Unblocked

Jessica Smarro
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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! 
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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! 
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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! 
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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! 
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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! 
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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! 
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Dec 29, 2024 • 47min

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 entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations in achieving high performance. In this conversation, we dive into mindset mastery, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the importance of level-setting expectations en route to your goals. Vincent shares his personal journey, the transformative power of self-reflection, and practical steps for shifting from a limiting to a limitless mindset. There are some powerful questions and prompts in this episode that have the potential to be a real game-changer for you. Tune in for a rich conversation filled with insights, challenges, and practical tools to break through mental blocks and design a life by intention.If you are ready to shift from limited to limitless, let's set up a time to chat.  My signature Freedom Formula used in my 1:1 coaching program can provide you the tools to liberate yourself to live into your potential and settle-proof your life. Click HERE to set up a free consultation call. And, if you haven't already done so 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:Vincent Infante is a Mental Performance coach, blending his hybrid methodology that combines therapy, mentoring and coaching into one high performance service for entrepreneurs, execs, and organizations. Vincent has over 15 years of experience working with individuals helping them create lasting transformations for their lives and businesses. Today he's on a mission to impact 1 billion lives, and change the way we experience mental health and performance. CONNECT WITH VINCENT:Website: https://www.vincentinfante.life/ (grab the free Mission Board resource here)Social Media: @vin.infante
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Dec 15, 2024 • 13min

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 talk about the difference between facts and story and how your brain’s tendency to fill in the gaps with limiting narratives can keep you stuck. I unpack why stories are so powerful, why they often work against us, and how to rewrite the ones that don’t serve you.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will give you actionable tools to separate facts from story, rewrite your internal narrative, and take bold, aligned action toward your goals.Links and Resources:Work with me: Click here to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me.Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @JessicaSmarroShare Your Story: Use the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast to share your rewritten stories and tag Jessica to join the conversation!Feeling stuck? Download my freebie: Figure Out What You Really Want here.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unblocked with Jessica Smarro! If you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message. Let’s rewrite the stories keeping us stuck and step into the lives we’re meant to live. Let's Get Unblocked!
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Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 2min

Ep. 113: Rapid Change Through Integrative Hypnosis with Melissa Tiers

Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis and an internationally renowned trainer, dives deep into the transformative power of hypnosis. She discusses how the unconscious mind can be harnessed for personal growth and lasting change. Key topics include therapeutic memory reconsolidation, the role of curiosity in therapy, and techniques for rewiring ingrained patterns. Melissa humorously addresses perfectionism and procrastination, highlighting how structured procrastination can lead to productivity. Her insights blend neuroscience with practical applications for real-life transformations.
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Nov 17, 2024 • 22min

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 life coaching is, how it works, and how it can be life-changing. So, in this episode, I'm breaking it all down. From uncovering what life coaching really entails to explaining how it differs from therapy, I give an inside look into the benefits of coaching, who it’s for, and how it can help you unlock your potential and transform your life.In this episode I cover:What Is Life Coaching?The Role of a Life CoachWho Can Benefit from Life CoachingThe Transformative Benefits of Life CoachingHow to Know if Life Coaching Is Right for YouTake Action:Curious about life coaching or ready to explore what coaching could look like for you? Reach out to for a consultation or connect with me for more insights and inspiration on living an unblocked life.  Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free call. Quote of the Episode:“Life doesn’t come with a map, but coaching gives you a compass. If you’re ready to find that direction and live with more freedom, joy, and purpose, it might be time to say yes to coaching.”Resources Mentioned:Jessica Smarro Coaching (Link to schedule a consultation or learn more about my coaching services)Connect with me on social media for daily inspiration and tips on mindset and growth. @jessicasmarro on Facebook & InstagramSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue to create content that inspires, empowers, and unblocks you on your journey.Join the Conversation:What resonated most with you about today’s episode? Are there other questions you’d like me to answer about life coaching? Reach out and let me know!Freebies to Help You Get Unblocked:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community 

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