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Are you who you want to be?  It’s a powerful question to consider.  For many people, it brings up a related question - who are you?Join me and guest Damian Gerke for a thoughtful, insightful, and sometimes brain-melting (for me!) conversation exploring identity and purpose. We discuss where people go to answer the questions posed here and explore the role that trust plays in owning your identity and being who you were designed to be.  If you ready to explore your identity and purpose more deeply, let's talk about working together.  In my 1:1 coaching program, I help you answer questions like who am I, what is my purpose, how do I want to spend this one wild and precious life...I also help you create and live into answers that you love.  Head over to jessicasmarro.com to schedule a free consultation call to get started!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.Damian's Details:Damian is a leadership coach, an author and a learning and development professional. He's the author of four books, including Are You Who You Want to Be. Damian partners with the Houston-based coaching firm EntreResults, and has coached business startups, leaders at Fortune 500 companies and everywhere in between. He’s also a leader at a church in FL, and is a relevant voice to ministry leaders everywhere. Damian is a credentialed member of multiple talent management organizations as well as the International Coaching Federation.  Damian also contributes thoughtful content regularly on LinkedIn and on his website: DamianGerke.com.  Damian lives in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife Cheryl, and enjoys cycling and writing as a hobby.Connect with Damian on Linkedin @damiangerke or on his website at damiangerke.com.  While you're on his website, you can grab your copy of the book Are You Who You Want to Be.Let’s Get Unblocked!FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED:The Unblocked Journal Join My Free Do The Thing Community 

When we don't feel fully, we hide, limit and restrict, not just the emotional experience, but our entire lives. Practicing the skill of FEELING MORE allows you to add more living into your life.  When you feel the full spectrum of human emotions, you start doing those things you put off because of you were afraid of what you would feel if you did them.  What emotion are you most afraid of?  What emotion are you least skilled at feeling?  Whatever your answers are to those questions, this episode will support you in moving forward. Feelings work isn't always easy.  But the good news it, you don’t have to try it alone.  I got you.  This is exactly the work I do with clients in my 1:1 coaching program.  We work on the skill of feeling emotions.  Go to  jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult call and we can see if my 1:1 coaching program is the right fit to help you on your journey.Also, if you want the replay of the Find Yourself webinar that I mentioned, click HERE.  I packed A LOT into 30 minutes and leave you with practical, applicable tools to support you on your self-relationship journey.To submit your questions for the Ask Me Anything podcast episode, email me at jessica@jessicasmarro.com.  Be sure it let me know if you'd like to remain anonymous or if you're comfortable with me sharing your name.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 

***Content Warning***This is not an episode to listen to with your babies.  We get into the juicy details of prioritizing pleasure in this one, including sexual pleasure. Join me for a conversation with Ana Lopez, doctoral level sexologist and certified life and sex coach.  We unpack the socialization and body image blocks that interfere with experiencing satisfaction and pleasure.  Ana also gives us an epic acronym for the sex education basics you never got.  We cover the power and importance of pleasure and offer some mindset tips to prime your biggest sex organ, the brain.For some of you, this episode is going to feel very uncomfortable.  For others, you're going to be laughing and raising your hand saying "I need more of this."  Wherever you are on that spectrum, let's work together to create the relationship with pleasure you genuinely desire.  I currently have 1:1 spots available.  Creating the sex life you want, is absolutely a goal we can work on in my 12-session 1:1 package.  Head to jessicasmarro.com and let me know you're ready. 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 leave a review.  Constructive 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 CommunityABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:Ana is a proud Latina, doctoral level sexologist, and Certified Sex & Life Coach. Her mission is to help women shed the shame they have around sex and teach them to have guilt free pleasure. Ana utilizes her background in therapy, cutting edge research, and coaching techniques to aid women in getting to the root of their sexual frustrations while teaching them to utilize the only pleasure tool they will ever need: the mind.Connect with Ana:Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook @sexinspanglishPodcast: Sex In Spanglish 

Love can feel blissful, inviting, and safe.  Love can also feel hard, messy, and scary.  Give yourself permission to do it messily.In today's episode, I talk about the "skill" of loving and give you some pointers on how to strengthen and grow your love skillset. If you are ready to say YES to working on your love skills, go to  jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult call and we can see if my 1:1 coaching program is the right fit to help you on your journey. Also, if you want the replay of the Find Yourself webinar that I mentioned, click HERE.  I packed A LOT into 30 minutes and leave you with practical, applicable tools to support you on your self-relationship journey. To submit your questions for the Ask Me Anything podcast episode, email me at jessica@jessicasmarro.com.  Be sure it let me know if you'd like to remain anonymous or if you're comfortable with me sharing your name. 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 

Three words that pack a punch: You Are Enough.  In today's episode I am joined by Eric Brooker who has penned a book with this very title.  His debut book, You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness, empowers readers to overcome self-doubt and recognize their worth.  AND, it comes out today! Tune in for a conversation where we wade through stories of shame and doubt and call out the building blocks that support us all in remembering that we are indeed enough.Eric is an author, keynote speaker, and business leader who works to leave a positive imprint wherever he goes.  He's held pivotal leadership roles in the tech industry and hosts the nationally ranked podcast, Counsel Culture, focusing on culture and leadership. Through his book, speeches, and podcast, he continues to inspire individuals across the globe. Connect with Eric: Linkedin: @ericbrookerText: 480-296-9777Website: www.ericbrooker.comIf you love what you hear on the Unblocked podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review.For some of you, shame and stories of worthiness are getting in the way of you knowing that you are enough.  I can help.  These are the things we work on inside my 3-month 1:1 program.  Go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult to explore what what is getting in the way of you knowing that You Are Enough. I look forward to working together.Also, 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 

Brene Brown reminds us that perfectionism is not the path that leads to courage, but rather the straightjacket that keeps us small and stuck.Tune into this episode to embrace the power of "good enough" to free yourself from the prison of perfection.  Learn some tips and tricks that get you closer to what you really want (HINT: acceptance, belonging, connection). Imagine what would be different if you turned down the perfection even 5%.  This is the kind of work I do with my 1:1 clients.  If you’re ready to release the grip on perfectionism and delight in the land of good enough, I’m here for you.  Stop by jessicasmarro.com to set up a free consult to explore what your life would be like with even a little LESS perfectionism.  I look forward to working together. 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 

In this episode, I am talking about my very favorite thing.  My job. Life Coaching. Getting to work with people like you!I get into the nitty gritty of the work I do with people and provide a glimpse into what the process entails.As a general life coach, I work with a variety of people on a variety of issues and goals BUT the solution in the same: BYOB.  Be Your Own Bestie.In this episode I tell you what exactly that means and why it will change your life in the best ways.If you are ready to be your own bestie, go to jessicasmarro.com to set up your consult call so we can discuss working together! 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 

Success shame leads to feeling guilty, embarrassed, or unworthy of your achievements, accomplishments, or success.  It can interfere with going all out and all in on your career, relationships, and goals. Today's episode covers what success shame is, how it shows up in your life, and tips on how to free yourself from success shame and stop playing small in your life. Overcoming success shame requires a combination of self-reflection, mindset shifts, and intentional actions. The process isn’t for the faint of heart.  It requires challenging some beliefs that may be long-held or even out of your conscious awareness.  It also requires allowing uncomfortable emotions to surface.  Remember, you don’t have to go it alone.  I’m here.  You can send me a DM on social media or go to jessicasmarro.com to set up a time to chat and discuss how we can work together to get you free from success shame. 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 

My guest today has managed to take something as banal as scheduling and time management and turn it into a self-discovery practice. In this episode, we talk about developing a relationship with time and scheduling that infuses your life with more of you, rather than forcing yourself into someone else's mold and filling your life with "shoulds" and supposed-to's. If you are ready to fill your time, calendar, and life with more of YOU, go to jessicasmarro.com to schedule a free call to get started.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 leave a review.  Constructive 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:Chris is a certified coach instructor, master dance educator, and host of the podcast You Need A Coach B*tch. Chris helps queer creatives own their authority so that they can put their most unapologetic version of themselves and their work into the world.  For More of Chris's Work:Get your copy of the free Intuitive Scheduling Workbook at  https://www.theonlychrishale.com/Connect with Chris on Instagram: @theonlychrishale.comCheck out the You Need A Coach B*tch Podcast

The topic of boundaries came up in a recent group chat with my besties.  This episode covers all the things I would offer up to my girlfriends on the topic.In my experience, there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to boundaries.  In this episode, I get into the nitty gritty of what a boundary is, why it is kind and necessary, and I do some myth busting.Boundaries are the key to building healthy and satisfying relationships (and a healthy, satisfying life), so tune in for all the deets.If you want support in the areas of boundaries, then let's work together!  Go to jessicasmarro.com to schedule your free consult call.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.  Constructive 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