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Ep. 150 Breathe Right, Live Better: How Functional Breathing Transforms Your Health and Mindset with Margaret Stoch

What if the way you breathe is holding you back from feeling your best? In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Margaret Stoch, speech-language pathologist and founder of Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center, P.C., to explore how something as simple as breathing can shape every part of our health, mindset, and potential. Margaret shares how mouth breathing, tongue posture, and even the way we sleep can impact everything from energy and mood to hormones, focus, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn what “functional breathing” actually looks like, why poor breathing patterns lead to chronic stress and poor sleep, and simple ways to retrain your body for better vitality and calm. We talk about:  • The surprising consequences of chronic mouth breathing  • Why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity  • How breathing affects hormones, inflammation, and emotional well-being  • A simple “water test” you can try today to check your nasal breathing  • The one thing you can do right now to start improving your breath and your life This conversation is a masterclass in how our bodies are designed for healing and how tuning into your breath might be the key to unlocking the energy, clarity, and peace you’ve been missing. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/RZeUzE4wX4w] to watch this episode on YouTube. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.  Links and Resources: * Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit [https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-After-Alive-Aligned-Fully-ebook/dp/B0FR2QK8XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9SOXI5PJOXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xv5hTCXuQkLmRPIxWEu-EA.Uj6CH7EVsb2TXJj0WoYr4FoLedMK5hfWWIl29RHdvcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=in+pursuit+jessica+smarro&qid=1758646954&sprefix=jessica+smarro%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] * If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE [https://jessicasmarro.com/#contact]to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me! * Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal  [https://jessicasmarrocoaching.com/unblocked-journal]to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life. * Join My Do The Thing Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getunblocked]   Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Connect with Margaret:  * Website: www.mytherapywellness.com [http://www.mytherapywellness.com] * Social media: @advanced_therapy_wellness  * Email: margaret@mytherapywellness.com Let's Get Unblocked!

Ep. 149 Nervous System Regulation & Awakened Leadership with Allie Stark

In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Allie Stark - wellness entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Allie Stark Wellness - to explore the power of nervous system regulation and the rise of awakened leadership. Allie shares her personal journey from navigating autoimmune illness and burnout to creating a life and business rooted in integration, resilience, and soul-aligned leadership. Together, we unpack: * What it really means to regulate your nervous system and why it’s the foundation of true freedom. * The shift from performance-driven leadership to regenerative, relational models of success. * Reimagining leadership in the feminine economy. * The role of community in building sustainable, awakened leadership. If you’ve ever felt stuck in urgency, perfectionism, or self-abandonment, this conversation will inspire you to lead in a way that sustains both your well-being and your ambition. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/l3p-Ovlq_qc] to watch this episode on YouTube. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.  Links and Resources: * Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit [https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-After-Alive-Aligned-Fully-ebook/dp/B0FR2QK8XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9SOXI5PJOXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xv5hTCXuQkLmRPIxWEu-EA.Uj6CH7EVsb2TXJj0WoYr4FoLedMK5hfWWIl29RHdvcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=in+pursuit+jessica+smarro&qid=1758646954&sprefix=jessica+smarro%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] * If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE [https://jessicasmarro.com/#contact]to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me! * Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal  [https://jessicasmarrocoaching.com/unblocked-journal]to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life. * Join My Do The Thing Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getunblocked]   Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Connect with Allie Stark: *  Website: alliestarkwellness.com *  Residency Network: hellonoria.com/the-residency Let's Get Unblocked!

Ep. 148 Brain Breakthroughs: Dr. Teresa Anderson on Healing & Hope

In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Dr. Teresa M. Anderson, founder of The Anderson Clinic, to explore PrTMS (Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) - a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment that is changing the landscape of mental health. Dr. Anderson shares the story that sparked her journey into pioneering brain health work, the incredible transformations she’s witnessed in her clinic, and why she believes healing our brains can help us live with sharper minds and freer hearts. We cover: * What makes PrTMS different from traditional TMS * Stories of patients who went from hopeless to healed * The ripple effects of brain health on families, relationships, and careers * Practical steps to start living with more presence, clarity, and freedom today Whether you’ve struggled with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or just want to optimize your brain health, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/7E5ASdqSClk] to watch this episode on YouTube. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.  Links and Resources: * Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit [https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-After-Alive-Aligned-Fully-ebook/dp/B0FR2QK8XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9SOXI5PJOXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xv5hTCXuQkLmRPIxWEu-EA.Uj6CH7EVsb2TXJj0WoYr4FoLedMK5hfWWIl29RHdvcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=in+pursuit+jessica+smarro&qid=1758646954&sprefix=jessica+smarro%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] * If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE [https://jessicasmarro.com/#contact]to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me! * Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal  [https://jessicasmarrocoaching.com/unblocked-journal]to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life. * Join My Do The Thing Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getunblocked]   Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Connect with Dr. Teresa Anderson & The Anderson Clinic * Website: www.andersonclinic.net [http://www.andersonclinic.net] * TikTok: @andersoncliniccincy * Facebook: Anderson Clinic Cincy [https://www.facebook.com/AndersonClinicCincy] * Podcast: Psych Waves (available on Apple & Spotify) * Phone: 513-321-1753 * Learn more about PrTMS: www.prtms.com [http://www.prtms.com] Let's Get Unblocked!

Ep. 147 Breaking the Mold in Mental Health: Courage, Ketamine, and Creating Space with Dagny Michel

What if the very thing that makes you different is exactly what makes you powerful? In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Dagny Michel, dual board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Occult Mental Health. Dagny shares how she built a practice that refuses to fit the traditional mold of mental health care, and why that’s exactly what so many people need. We dive into: * Why the mental health system is failing too many people and what it looks like to do it differently. * How treatments like TMS and ketamine therapy are offering hope to people who’ve been written off by the system. * The courage it takes to run a business that doesn’t try to be for everyone, and why that’s the real key to living. * What it means to embrace the “dark and weird” parts of ourselves as a pathway to healing and belonging. * Why failure, discomfort, and even a little weirdness can actually be your greatest assets. If you’ve ever felt too different, too unconventional, or too “much,” this conversation will remind you that your boldness and courage may be the exact medicine the world needs. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/bzE2wozlbcM] to watch this episode on YouTube. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.  Links and Resources: * Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit [https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-After-Alive-Aligned-Fully-ebook/dp/B0FR2QK8XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9SOXI5PJOXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xv5hTCXuQkLmRPIxWEu-EA.Uj6CH7EVsb2TXJj0WoYr4FoLedMK5hfWWIl29RHdvcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=in+pursuit+jessica+smarro&qid=1758646954&sprefix=jessica+smarro%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] * If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE [https://jessicasmarro.com/#contact]to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me! * Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal  [https://jessicasmarrocoaching.com/unblocked-journal]to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life. * Join My Do The Thing Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getunblocked]   Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Connect with Dagney: * On Facebook and Instagram @OccultMentalHealth * Website: occultmentalhealth.com Let's Get Unblocked!

Ep. 146 Think Bigger: How Debbi-Jo Horton Is Revolutionizing Work, Mindset, and Abundance

What if you stopped putting limits on yourself and your dreams? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Debbi-Jo Horton, owner of DJ Horton & Associates and the visionary behind Advantages to Aging. With over 50 years in the accounting world, Debbi-Jo has seen firsthand how outdated systems and burnout steal possibility from people. And she’s determined to change it. We talk about: * Why mindset isn’t optional. It’s the air you breathe for achieving your goals * How to build support systems, people, and cultures that make abundance inevitable * The difference between “busy” and “abundant” (and why you should never call yourself busy again) * Debbi-Jo’s bold mission to revolutionize the accounting industry and create a culture that actually supports human thriving * Why “thinking 10X” opens up possibilities that doubling your goals never will * Simple practices you can use to catch limiting beliefs, redirect your brain, and expand what you believe is possible This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to settle for life in a box. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to align more deeply with what you were made for, Debbi-Jo’s story will help you believe bigger and step into a future you didn’t even know was possible. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/e8o4Qdz4Lp4] to watch this episode on YouTube. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.  Links and Resources: * Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit [https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-After-Alive-Aligned-Fully-ebook/dp/B0FR2QK8XP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9SOXI5PJOXM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xv5hTCXuQkLmRPIxWEu-EA.Uj6CH7EVsb2TXJj0WoYr4FoLedMK5hfWWIl29RHdvcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=in+pursuit+jessica+smarro&qid=1758646954&sprefix=jessica+smarro%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] * If you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE [https://jessicasmarro.com/#contact]to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me! * Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal [https://jessicasmarrocoaching.com/unblocked-journal]to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life. * Join My Do The Thing Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/getunblocked]   Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Resources Mentioned: * The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Connect with Debbie Jo: * Website: https://djhortonandassociates.com/ [https://djhortonandassociates.com/] * LinkedIn: @DJHorton Let's Get Unblocked!!