Today on the pod I have former University of Texas at San Antonio quarterback, Frank Harris. We talk about his impressive career as a college football player, notable not just for the achievement but perhaps even more so by the mental and physical resiliency demonstrated by this young man. Tune in for some incredible inspiration, wisdom, and perspective. Frank drops some truth bombs on how to stay aligned with your personal truth outside of external achievements, the key ingredients for great su...
Aug 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 105
Y'all are in for a treat today with this one. Prepare your hearts and minds for the profound truth bombs coming your way. I am joined by JB Bethea, widely know as the Wizard (tune in to find out why!), for a conversation about getting aligned, removing mental blocks, and tapping into your atomic core. If the content of today's episode stirred something in you and got you excited to align with your atomic core, then you're gonna love my 1:1 coaching program. I have a couple spots opening up. Let'...
Jul 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 104
Friends! I have had so much fun with this 3-part series. We are exploring the Enneagram based on the 3 "centers of intelligence" - heart, head, and body. Today is the 3rd and final episode in this series and we are covering the Body Center (enneagram types 8, 9, & 1). To discuss the Body Center, I am joined by Enneagram expert Wendy Montgomery. We cover the following topics: · What the body center is and how it influences behavior · The general motivations, core fears, and primary defenses o...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 103
I am so excited for this 3-part series! We are exploring the Enneagram based on the 3 "centers of intelligence" - heart, head, and body. Today is the 2nd episode in this series and we are covering the Head Center (enneagram types 5,6, & 7). I am joined by Enneagram expert Kristin Messegee. We cover the following topics: What the head center is and how it influences behavior The core fears and compulsions of the head center The strengths of each type How to work with the core fears of each ty...
Jun 30, 2024•52 min
I am so excited for this 3-part series! We are exploring the Enneagram based on the 3 "centers of intelligence" - heart, head, and body. We start the series today with the Heart Center, and I am joined by Enneagram expert Mariah Wickham (you may remember her from episode 93!). Mariah covers fascinating details of the Heart Center including (but not limited to!): What the Heart Center is and how it influences behavior The main desires and fears of the different types within the Heart Center Copin...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 101
My friends!!! Please join me in celebrating 100 episodes of the Unblocked podcast!!! As I was reflecting on this milestone and celebrating all the value, content, connection, creativity, and transformation that has happened over these 100 episodes I was reminded of the value and importance of CELEBRATING PROGRESS. Doing a look back on how far we've come is an excellent tool for helping us get unstuck and build belief that what we want is possible. It reminds us that there were other times in our...
Jun 02, 2024•21 min•Ep. 100
Who were you before you lost your wild self? That's the question today's guests help you answer. We get into all kinds of juicy topics like: Who/what your wild self is, and what it is NOT (spoiler: it's not out of control or girls gone wild) How to journey back to your true essence How to hear your inner voice and knowing The importance of the wild woman archetype and feminine energy And what the Dalai Lama has to say about the role of the Western Woman Tune in for an episode that is informative...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 99
On today's episode I have with me a guest who is no stranger to stripping down to the bare naked truth, literally and figuratively, to gain greater access to self and belonging. Tune in for a conversation on challenging societal "norms," the power of mutual vulnerability, and engaging in novel activities as a means of self-exploration and community building. If you are ready to explore your "bare naked" truths, lean into vulnerability, and gain greater access to yourself, let's talk. Go to jessi...
May 05, 2024•56 min•Ep. 98
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...
Apr 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 97
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 ...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 96
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 def...
Mar 24, 2024•56 min•Ep. 95
***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 ...
Mar 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 94
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/...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 93
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...
Feb 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 92
***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). Tu...
Jan 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 91
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 ...
Jan 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 89
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 w...
Dec 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 88
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.co...
Dec 17, 2023•17 min•Ep. 89
I have my first repeat podcast guest today! Tune in for a deep and transformative conversation with Mary Haun. Mary is a compassion and wellness advocate at Living Prayer Ministries with 10 years of experience facilitating classes, podcasts, workshops, and guiding others along their spiritual journey. Specializing in A Course in Miracles, 12 Step Recover, and Applied Compassion, Mary uses her experience to help others achieve a sense of peace and acceptance, regardless of their history or circum...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 87
A dysregulated nervous system is no joke. It can lead to heightened anxiety, digestive problems, numbing and avoiding behaviors, relationship issues and so on. In today's episode I cover the 4 Fs of the sympathetic nervous system response (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn), and teach you how to understand your nervous system, work with it, and learn to regulate it. Tune in for a simple 3-step process to get you on your way to an effectively managed and regulated nervous system. If you find yourse...
Nov 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 86
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, ...
Nov 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 83
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 wil...
Oct 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 84
***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 p...
Oct 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 83
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 ...
Sep 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 82
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, keyno...
Sep 12, 2023•54 min•Ep. 81
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...
Sep 03, 2023•15 min•Ep. 80
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 b...
Aug 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 79
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 ...
Aug 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 78
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...
Jul 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 77
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...
Jul 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 76
