Unblocked

Life happens.  Sometimes it happens in ways we prefer it didn't.  We can choose to resist it, ignore it, or we can be transformed by it. In today's episode, I talk about a few strategies to employ that will allow you to leverage those "bad" experiences into something that serves you and others.   If something in today's episode struck a chord and you're feeling inspir...

Recently there were a handful of quotes and comments brought to my awareness that got me thinking about hustle.  In this episode, I discuss how hustle, at times, gets used as an escape hatch to doing needed inner work.  I also talk through the difference between productive action and hustle.  There *is* a difference.  Take a listen to learn more. If you haven’t already gotten your FREE digital cop...

All-or-nothing, either/or thinking can lead to a limited life experience and interfere with your relationships (with yourself and others).  In this episode, I talk about letting go of the tyranny of “or” and embracing the genius of “and.”  A both/and approach to life allows for freedom, exploration, growth, innovation, and abundance.  Learn to break free from the limited either/or thinking and emb...

Do you find yourself missing out on life because you're caught up in what is "supposed" to be?  This episode explores how we can get caught up in the "ideal" version of what and how everything is supposed to be and how that gets in the way of us enjoying what *is.* Another tool that will help bring awareness to where you get caught up in the ideal is The Unblocked Journal....

Many of us think that we have to say yes to every demand from our family, friends, coworkers (or any human on the planet) or it means we are being selfish, or that asking people to do something for us means *we* are selfish.  In this episode, we take a closer look at what it actually means to be selfish and provides some tools to discern where we fall of the continuum from self-centered to self-sa...

If you've been curious about what thought work and coaching *actually* look like, this is the episode for you. I give you a behind-the-scenes view of one of my recent experiences. Mindset coaching is an opportunity to bring our unconscious into our conscious awareness.  This generates bucket loads of self-awareness and knowledge while also putting us in the driver's seat of our lives.  W...

What comes up when you are asked "Who Are You?"  Is it certainty?  Excitement?  Fear? Panic?  Navigating the truth of who we are can be tricky in a world of socialization and indoctrination.  In this episode, we explore strategies for getting back in alignment with the truth of who you are. If you want support on the journey of self-discovery, head over to jessicasmarro.com Let's Ge...

Raise your hand if you struggle with procrastination.  If putting things off is getting in the way of living your fullest life, then this episode is for you.  Let's get clear on what procrastination is, why we do it, and how to stop.  Our brains are fully capable of being trained to work *for* us.  In this episode, I provide strategies that will help you create freedom from procrastination. I...

If we're not paying attention, we can easily find ourselves living out of alignment.  This can look like filling our days with have-to's and to-do's.  We might find ourselves feeling lackluster and unfulfilled.  If that sounds familiar, then you will want to check out this episode.  Taking aligned action is a process of tapping into our values, priorities, and goals to facilitate cr...

What is getting in the way of going after your dreams and living the life you imagined?  Whatever it is, it's time to break through it.  In this episode, we explore what gets in the way of creating the life of our dreams.  For some it's not knowing what the dream is. For others, it might be waiting for confidence or external approval.  Whatever it might be, the offerings in this episode...

In this episode I talk about two ways guilt shows up in our lives.  The guilt we feel when we have actually done something that violates our moral code, and the guilt we feel when we do something that we think others won't like. Sometimes we trick ourselves into thinking that holding on to guilt, carrying it around like an old backpack, helps prevent us from repeating past mistakes.  For thos...

Self-sabotage can get in the way of achieving our goals, having satisfying relationships, and living the life we want.  In this episode I talk about how and why we self-sabotage and share 6 strategies to get from self-sabotage to self-growth. If you're ready to undo the ways self-sabotage is showing up in your life, contact me at jessicasmarro.com to get on the path to self-growth. Let's...

Moving on can feel painful, confusing, overwhelming, and impossible...but it doesn't have to.  This episode provides four steps to help you move on, move forward, and create growth and confidence through the transition. If you are struggling to move on and need support and guidance, reach out to jessicasmarro.com for coaching through the process. Let's Get Unblocked!  FREEBIES TO HELP YO...

So many of us struggle with enjoying being ourselves because we talk and think about ourselves in ways that sounds like an aggressive drill sergeant breathing down our neck, yelling over our shoulder reminding us constantly  how we are falling short.  If that sounds familiar, then you definitely need to check out this episode.  I will share strategies for how to cultivate a relationship with yours...

How many of you dread conversations where you need to tell someone something you think they don’t want to hear? Maybe you want to tell your family that you don’t want to take over the family business. Maybe you have to tell an employee that they need to change their work performance or they will no longer be employed with your company.  If you are someone who tends to avoid having these types of c...

Many people want to have more self-confidence.  What exactly does that mean and how do we get more of it?  In this episode, I dive into three primary thoughts that fuel self-confidence. I also share a strategy that takes self-confidence to the next level and has the capacity to transform your relationships and how you show up in the world. Let's Get Unblocked! FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCK...

How many of you struggle to follow through with your goals, items on your to-do list,  promises you've made to yourself and others, or fill-in-the-blank on something you've wanted to take from idea to implementation?  If you said yes to any of those, then this episode is for you.  I talk about what it takes to follow through.  I dive into momentum vs motivation, consistency, commitment,...

In this episode we dive into what it takes to live a life you love.  Dusty shares experiences in her own life that have transformed the way she shows up to herself, her work, her relationships, and the world.  Tune in to learn ways that you too can overcome the challenges holding you back from living your best life and how to keep going, even when it feels impossible.  Be sure to check out Dusty&a...

Here's the truth about pain - we all experience it, most of us don't like it, AND it provides an opportunity to learn, grow, and heal...if we are willing to approach it that way!  In this episode I teach you a 6-step process that will change your life.  No hyperbole here.  If you want to learn how to respond to upset, conflict, and pain in a way that results in healing and transformation...

Growth doesn't just happen.  Among other things, growth requires intentionality, awareness, and self-value.  This episode will get you thinking about the gap between where you are and where you want to be.  By the end, you will be equipped with tangible action steps to get started on your plan to grow toward your passion and potential. Lets Get Unblocked! FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED: T...

For all the parents, step parents, bonus parents out there, I'm not telling you anything new when I say parenting is a bit of a beautiful disaster.  It's full of love...and full of opportunities to highlight all of our unhealed things.  In this episode, I reflect on 30 days of full-time bonus parenting and share lessons and growth opportunities.  Tune in to hear about relationship stumbl...

Navigating life and the human experience can be a bit baffling at times.  In this episode, you will receive an abridged survival kit of sorts.  I talk you through the 4 R's of understanding and engaging in the experience of being human.  If you're ready to go from survival to mastery of the human experience, reach out to me at jessicasmarro.com to take a deeper dive into the 4 Rs and tak...

Money is a universal symbol and tool that we all think about or interact with on a daily basis.  Whether or not we are aware of it, we have internalized thoughts and beliefs about money.  And those beliefs dictate our actions around earning, spending, saving, and career choices we make.  Interestingly, how we approach money is how we approach many areas in our life.  In this episode, you are invit...

Who doesn't love a conversation about belonging?! Tune in this week as I talk through what it means to fit in vs what it means to belong.  As humans, we are made for connection.  This episode dives into ways to create connection, acceptance, and belonging in your life. Let's get Unblocked! FREEBIES TO HELP YOU GET UNBLOCKED: The Unblocked Journal  Join My Free Do The Thing Community   If...

In this episode, you will get some truth bombs on where feelings come from and how you can generate them on purpose.  Pretty epic, right?  Right.  If you find yourself trying to arrange people, circumstance, and events in your life so that you can feel "good," then you'll definitely want to check out this episode. And if you're ready to take it to the next level and gain master...