Unblocked

Ep. 156 From Green Beret to M.D: Breaking the Rules of Healing with Dr. Zach Wright

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zach Wright, a former Green Beret turned physician at Framework Wellness, who brings an unconventional yet deeply practical approach to health and healing. We explore how Zach’s experience as a Special Forces medic shaped his philosophy of medicine into one rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and going upstream to find the real cause of suffering. We talk about what happens when we stop chasing “the one right answer,” how black-and-white thinking blocks our healing, and why true health means learning to live in the gray. You’ll hear us unpack everything from protein, sleep, and stress to the mindset shifts that move you from surviving to thriving. Zach shares small, high-impact actions you can start today to reset your nervous system, lower stress, and support your body’s natural ability to heal. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still not feeling your best, this conversation will give you hope, direction, and a few laughs along the way. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/gKbNMy6XnPc] 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. Zach Wright:  * Website: https://frameworkwellness.com [https://frameworkwellness.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] *  Instagram: @zachwrightmd [https://www.instagram.com/zachwrightmd/] *  Facebook: @zachwrightmd-frameworkwellness [https://www.facebook.com/frameworkwellness?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Ep. 155 Letting Go, Leading Yourself, and Discerning Fear vs. Intuition with Katie Pulsifer

Letting go sounds beautiful in theory…until you’re the one standing in the middle of it. Even when we know it’s time for change, transitions can be messy, emotional, and full of uncertainty. In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Katie Pulsifer, Master Certified Coach and mentor to thousands of coaches, for a real, honest, and deeply human conversation about what it takes to move through change without losing yourself in the process. We talk about: * Why transitions are so emotionally charged (even when they’re right for us) * How to tell the difference between fear and intuition * What self-leadership really looks like in everyday life * How to stop letting urgency lead the way * And the power of living as your Whole, Wise, and Worthy self Katie’s wisdom is equal parts grounded and practical. She doesn’t sugarcoat the process. She tells the truth about what it takes to lead yourself with grace, compassion, and courage, even in the in-between. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or scared to let go of something familiar, this episode will remind you that discomfort doesn’t mean you’re off-path. It means you’re evolving. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/W3qRJbNfCVE] 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 Katie:  *  Website: https://katiepulsifercoaching.com *  Substack: https://katiepulsifer.substack.com

Ep. 154 Integrity Pain, Failing Well, and Living in Alignment - A Guide to Deep Health with Courtney Townley

In this episode, I’m joined by health and self-leadership coach Courtney Townley for a conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about consistency, health, and personal growth. Courtney has spent nearly three decades helping women cut through the noise of wellness culture and reconnect to themselves through self-trust, not self-control. Her new book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman’s Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, offers a powerful framework for creating alignment, resilience, and peace from the inside out. We talk about what it means to live in integrity, how to recognize and heal what Courtney calls “integrity pain,” and why the ability to fail well might be one of the most important skills we can ever learn. We also explore how self-awareness and compassion can coexist with discipline and devotion, and how that blend of grace and grit is the key to true, lasting change. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/jqQY-7ko4RI] 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 Courtney:   Website: graceandgrit.com  Instagram: @gracegrit  Get her new book The Consistency Code wherever books are sold!

Ep. 153 Reprogram Your Mind: Hypnotherapy, the Subconscious, and Manifestation with Lynnsey Robinson

In this episode, I sit down with Certified Hypnotherapist and Intuitive Guide, Lynnsey Robinson, to explore the power of the subconscious mind and how it shapes every thought, emotion, and action we take. Lynnsey helps ambitious women all over the world clear subconscious blocks so they can embody their highest potential and manifest their deepest desires. We talk about what the subconscious actually is, how hypnotherapy works, and why “self-sabotage” is really just misguided protection from an outdated program. Lynnsey breaks down how to align your conscious goals with your subconscious beliefs, why unknown success can feel as scary as failure, and how to teach your subconscious that growth and abundance are safe. If you’ve ever wondered why you get stuck repeating patterns or why some goals feel out of reach no matter how hard you try, this episode will help you see what’s really happening beneath the surface and how to reprogram your mind for the life you want. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/ki857m9Zrzw] 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]   Referenced Books: * Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton Let’s Connect: * Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarro * Share your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro! Connect with Lynnsey:  * Website: www.lynnseyrobinson.com [http://www.lynnseyrobinson.com] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/lynnseyrobinson [http://www.instagram.com/lynnseyrobinson] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lynnseyrobinson [http://www.tiktok.com/@lynnseyrobinson] * App: Align Your Mind – available on the App Store

Ep. 152 How You Got Here Is Less Important Than What You Do Next with Jeremy Stalnecker

How you got here is less important than what you do next. That single sentence captures the heart of this week’s conversation with Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy is a former Marine Corps Infantry Officer, author, speaker, and the Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation - a nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and families heal from trauma and rediscover purpose. In this episode, Jeremy and I talk about what happens when your identity is built around what you do and that chapter suddenly ends. He shares openly about his own spiral after leaving the Marine Corps, losing his sense of self, and how he found his way back through faith, humility, and the people who were willing to tell him the hard truth. We unpack what it means to take radical responsibility for your life, how to begin again after failure or loss, and why leadership is never about control. We also explore the difference between purpose and profession, what it really means to forgive and surrender, and how to stay the course when transformation takes longer than expected. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this conversation will remind you that the next step is always available. Click HERE [https://youtu.be/25bXEs7qnMo] 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 Jeremy:  Instagram: @jeremystalnecker Mighty Oaks Foundation: www.mightyoaksprograms.org