Unlock Your Blocks with Elyssa

Elyssa Smith
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You know you are meant for more, but you keep getting stuck in the same frustrating cycle! I see you. I’ve been there. And I’ve got you! I’m Elyssa Smith, a trauma-informed life strategist and the host of Unlock Your Blocks Podcast. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by triggers, stuck in survival-mode, and cycles of self-sabotage. The great news is that you can overcome all of this! I know firsthand how to follow the roadmap to freedom. You can rewire your survival brain, heal the trauma holding you back, and unlock the next level of success and confidence! On Unlock Your Blocks, I’ll teach you the exact tools and strategies to break free from self-doubt, regulate emotions, and finally be able to follow through with your biggest goals! Subscribe now! Let’s get you the right keys to unlock your blocks and create the life you were made for!

  1. 6D AGO

    Unlocking Your True Self: The Journey of Mapuana Reed

    What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t doing more—but becoming more of who you really are? In this empowering episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith sits down with Mapuana Reed—photographer turned podcast host and founder of Malama Rituals. Mapuana shares her brave journey of pivoting from a successful career in photography to creating a life that honors her intuition, creativity, and emotional well-being. They explore what it truly means to evolve, the subtle ways self-sabotage creeps in, and how daily rituals can help women reconnect with themselves. If you’re in a season of transition or craving more authenticity, this episode will inspire you to listen in, trust your inner voice, and take gentle steps toward the life you actually want. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why becoming your truest self is the real work of growth How to recognize when it’s time to pivot in your career or life Subtle forms of self-sabotage and how to move through them The power of small boundaries to reclaim your time and energy Why authenticity and embracing your age is deeply empowering How tuning into your intuition leads to aligned decision-making The role of daily rituals in cultivating gratitude and inner peace What it means to leave something you love while still honoring it How boundaries teach others how to treat you Ways to create emotional safety through self-care and reflection 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Mapuana Reed 01:37 – The Journey of Becoming 04:15 – Recognizing the Need for Change 07:02 – The Concept of Journey on Becoming 10:14 – Overcoming Self-Sabotage 13:43 – Embracing Age and Authenticity 15:39 – Setting Boundaries and Choosing Happiness 19:29 – Listening to Your Intuition 21:10 – Journey of Self-Discovery 22:46 – The Power of Daily Rituals 25:42 – Gratitude in Everyday Life 29:43 – Setting Boundaries for Self-Care 33:58 – Reparenting the Inner Child 36:12 – Finding Balance and Resetting 🎁 Get a Free Call with Elyssa: Ladies—book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you're stuck playing small and discover your next steps. You’re just 15 minutes away from the clarity that will set you free! 👉 Book here 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    38 min

  2. AUG 18

    Unlocking the Perfectionism Trap

    Do you overthink everything, aim for perfection, and still feel like it's never enough? You’re not broken—you’re protecting yourself. In this episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith (not Alissa 😅) breaks down the perfectionism-overthinking loop that keeps so many high-achieving women stuck. She unpacks how these patterns often originate from childhood environments where safety and love were linked to performance, people-pleasing, or doing everything just right. Elyssa explains how perfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s about emotional safety. And more importantly, she shares how to start breaking the cycle with compassion, curiosity, and small, body-based shifts that rewire your nervous system for peace, not panic. If you’ve been trying to "fix" yourself with more discipline and hustle, this episode is your permission slip to do the opposite. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why perfectionism and overthinking are often trauma responses How childhood environments shaped your relationship with achievement Why overachievers often fall into self-sabotage cycles The role of emotional safety in making meaningful change Why high standards aren't the problem—but fear is How analysis paralysis keeps you stuck in inaction Simple ways to nurture your nervous system and reduce overwhelm How to create internal safety to move forward with confidence The truth about “dysfunctional” families and why it’s not your fault Practical strategies to rewire old patterns for more freedom and peace 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Perfectionism and Overthinking 07:08 – The Impact of High Standards on Life 12:04 – Strategies for Letting Go and Moving Forward 🎁 Get a Free Call with Elyssa: Feeling stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, burnout, or overthinking? Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa and get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck. 👉 Book here 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    16 min

  3. AUG 11

    Unlocking Your Clutter: A Trauma-Informed Approach with Valerie Huard

    Is your clutter more than just “stuff”? It might be a trauma response. In this transformative episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith sits down with Valerie Huard, a trauma-informed decluttering expert and creator of the Do Well method. Valerie opens up about her personal journey with clutter and how unhealed trauma shaped her environment—and her stress. Together, they explore how clutter goes beyond physical objects, touching on emotional overwhelm, mental clutter, and self-sabotaging patterns. Valerie offers powerful, practical tips to help you declutter not just your space, but your mind and nervous system, too. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How trauma affects your ability to manage clutter Why emotional and mental clutter must be addressed first The truth about procrastination and perfectionism in decluttering How the Do Well method reduces stress before organizing Why creating emotional safety is the first step to change How to use gloves to lessen overwhelm when sorting items The importance of celebrating small wins How clutter can serve as a hiding place Transformation stories that show what’s possible when you declutter from the inside out 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Trauma-Informed Decluttering 02:25 – Valerie's Journey to Trauma-Informed Decluttering 07:55 – Understanding Trauma and Clutter 09:29 – Self-Sabotage and Clutter 12:22 – The Impact of Trauma on Home Management 18:15 – The Do Well Method Explained 22:53 – Creating Sustainable Change 27:47 – Transformation Stories 32:26 – First Steps to Decluttering 33:50 – Practical Tips for Decluttering 36:10 – Favorite Pump-Up Songs and Self-Care Connect with Valerie: https://up.dowellht.com/7secrets-es Get a free call with Elyssa: ​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    38 min

  4. AUG 4

    Unlocking Your Capacity: A Path to Productivity

    Ever feel like you're running on empty… even when you're trying your best? In this episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith dives deep into the idea of capacity problems—what they are, where they come from, and how they can quietly sabotage your productivity and motivation. Hint: It's not that you're lazy—it's that your nervous system might be maxed out. Elyssa shares how childhood experiences shape our emotional bandwidth, and introduces her "Three S’s" framework to help you manage overwhelm, make space for peace, and grow gently from the inside out. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why capacity issues, not laziness, are often behind burnout How your nervous system learns what’s “safe” from childhood The connection between emotional overwhelm and productivity How to reprogram your mindset for personal and professional growth Why creating space for yourself is essential The power of the Three S’s framework for managing stress Practical ways to engage your five senses to self-soothe How to take gentle, sustainable steps toward well-being The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Capacity Problems 02:59 – The Roots of Productivity Issues 05:38 – Reprogramming Your Mindset 08:33 – Creating Space for Yourself 11:20 – The Three S's for Overwhelm 13:47 – Taking Gentle Steps Forward   Get a free call with Elyssa: ​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    15 min

  5. JUL 28

    Unlocking Your Visibility: A Journey with Munira Zahabi

    What’s the real reason you’re still playing small? In this empowering episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa sits down with Munira Zahabi—better known as the Niche Navigator—to explore how visibility, storytelling, and self-worth are deeply connected in business and life. Munira shares her personal journey of feeling invisible for years before finally stepping into her power as a marketing strategist and author. Her story is a blueprint for anyone who’s ever struggled with imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, or fear of being seen. Together, Elyssa and Munira unpack what it takes to own your unique value, share your story without shame, and build relationships that actually matter. You’ll walk away with practical steps for identifying your niche, getting visible with confidence, and learning how to rewire the self-sabotaging habits that hold so many women back. If you’ve ever wondered whether your story matters—this episode will answer that with a resounding yes. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How to identify and communicate your unique value The hidden link between self-sabotage and visibility fears Why most women hesitate to “brag” about their accomplishments—and how to reframe it How building real relationships is the key to sustainable success Simple ways to start discovering your niche and voice How music and self-care can shift your mindset instantly Why sharing your story can unlock your next opportunity 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Visibility Challenges 02:16 – The Importance of Niche and Self-Promotion 10:35 – Overcoming Fear and Self-Sabotage 17:03 – Transitioning from Corporate to Coaching 22:46 – Building Genuine Relationships and Impact 24:40 – The Power of Listening and Mentorship 26:36 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 29:59 – Recognizing Your Unique Value 32:49 – Advice for Women Facing Self-Doubt 36:32 – Identifying Your Skills and Talents 41:30 – Finding Motivation Through Music 42:17 – Self-Care and Perspective Shifts   Get a free call with Elyssa: Ladies—book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! 👉 Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    46 min

  6. JUL 21

    Unlocking Self-Sabotage: The Key to Your Success

    What if your procrastination was trying to protect you? In this eye-opening episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith explores the deep roots of self-sabotage, especially for high achievers and perfectionists. She explains how self-doubt, shaped by early life experiences and trauma, fuels cycles of procrastination, overthinking, and burnout. Elyssa introduces self-validation as a powerful tool to build true self-confidence—the kind that doesn’t depend on external approval. If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of trying harder but getting nowhere, this conversation offers a path out rooted in compassion, awareness, and healing. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why self-sabotage isn’t laziness—it’s a protective pattern How childhood experiences shape beliefs about worth and safety Why perfectionism and procrastination often go hand-in-hand The difference between external validation and self-validation How to begin rewiring your brain for emotional safety Why co-regulation and community support matter How self-trust builds real confidence over time Practical mindset shifts to break free from self-defeating cycles 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Self-Sabotage and Its Roots 02:51 – The Role of Self-Doubt in High Achievers 05:40 – The Importance of Self-Validation for Confidence 08:21 – Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination and Perfectionism 📌 Keywords: self-sabotage, self-doubt, perfectionism, self-confidence, validation, trauma, mental health, personal development, procrastination, emotional safety 📲 Follow Elyssa for More Support and Growth: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 👥 Facebook Group: The Stressless Lounge

    14 min

  7. JUL 14

    Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Sabotage

    What if procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing weren’t personal flaws—but trauma responses? In this powerful solo episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith explores the hidden roots of self-sabotage. She breaks down how big T, little t, and what she calls “tiny t” trauma shape our behaviors and belief systems—especially when those emotional needs go unmet in childhood. If you've ever wondered why you keep getting in your own way, this episode will offer clarity, compassion, and tools for healing. Elyssa helps you uncover what your survival brain is trying to protect you from—and how to reclaim your power with rest, support, and rewired beliefs. ✅ What You’ll Learn: The difference between big T, little t, and tiny t trauma How self-sabotage is a protective mechanism of the survival brain Why childhood programming can lead to adult patterns like procrastination and people-pleasing What it means to ask: “What feels unsafe about this?” Why rest is a biological need, not a weakness How to begin rewiring beliefs that no longer serve you The role of professional support in healing and growth Why self-acceptance is a non-negotiable in mental and emotional health   Get a free call with Elyssa: ​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    12 min

  8. JUL 7

    Unlocking Healthy Habits: Your Path to Change

    Struggling to stick with healthy habits? You’re not broken—your nervous system just needs a new approach. In this uplifting solo episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith breaks down what it really takes to create lasting lifestyle changes. From battling perfectionism to finding your deeper “why,” she shares simple, science-backed strategies to help you build habits that actually stick. Whether you’re tired of starting over or just ready to feel better, Elyssa reminds you that progress doesn’t require pressure—it requires compassion. This episode is packed with encouragement and practical tools for anyone on a path of wellness, self-improvement, or personal growth. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why your motivation must be tied to what matters most to you How to make new habits the path of least resistance The importance of removing barriers instead of adding pressure How all-or-nothing thinking sabotages consistency The role of nervous system regulation in habit formation How to use play, joy, and ease to support lasting change Why setbacks are data, not proof of failure How to rewire your brain for long-term success Get a free call with Elyssa: ​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free! Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    9 min
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You know you are meant for more, but you keep getting stuck in the same frustrating cycle! I see you. I’ve been there. And I’ve got you! I’m Elyssa Smith, a trauma-informed life strategist and the host of Unlock Your Blocks Podcast. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by triggers, stuck in survival-mode, and cycles of self-sabotage. The great news is that you can overcome all of this! I know firsthand how to follow the roadmap to freedom. You can rewire your survival brain, heal the trauma holding you back, and unlock the next level of success and confidence! On Unlock Your Blocks, I’ll teach you the exact tools and strategies to break free from self-doubt, regulate emotions, and finally be able to follow through with your biggest goals! Subscribe now! Let’s get you the right keys to unlock your blocks and create the life you were made for!

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