Unblocked

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...

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 tip...

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 suf...

***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...

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 Unblock...

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 sp...

***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 fra...

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 t...

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 h...

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 br...

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 exp...

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...

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...

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?  W...

***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 give...

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...

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 ou...

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 di...

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 tel...

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...

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 rea...

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...

Overwhelm, imposter syndrome, indecision, and time management struggles can take us out.  Tune into this episode where Beth Krajewski covers tips and tricks for overcoming these challenges that can interfere with your ability to love your job and yourself. Beth is a self-empowerment coach who helps corporate women change their relationship to themselves and to their job.  With over 20 years of exp...

Relationships can be challenging, or (ahem, and ) they can be an opportunity to grow and evolve.  Join me and guest Kristin Lindell for a conversation on the importance of support, validation, and normalization in relationships. In this episode we normalize feelings of dread, resentment, and even hatred that come up in relationships.  Having big emotions inside a relationship doesn't necessar...

This episode might break your brain, in the BEST WAY possible when it comes to desire.   We talk about what desire is, why it matters, what gets in the way, and how to go after it. Tune in for a refreshing conversation on owning your desires, from an angle that supports and empowers you to go after the things you genuinely want. Now is the time to honor the voice of desire within and develop a rel...