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. 1일 전

    Survival Mode vs. Self-Care: What’s Really Going On?

    Not all “self-care” is actually caring for yourself. Sometimes it’s survival mode in disguise. In this episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith breaks down the subtle differences between restorative self-care and sneaky self-sabotage. She reveals how childhood messages shape the way we treat ourselves as adults, especially when it comes to productivity, fear, and avoidance. If you’ve ever wondered why your “breaks” sometimes leave you feeling worse, this conversation will help you recognize what’s really happening and how to shift into true, supportive self-care. Elyssa shares calming techniques, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you rewire limiting beliefs and create a safe environment where growth can actually flourish. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How survival mode can masquerade as self-care The impact of childhood messages on adult behaviors Why your nervous system triggers self-sabotage when it perceives threats How to tell the difference between a needed break and avoidance Why unintentional “self-care” can actually stall your growth How to spot patterns of exhaustion before they sabotage progress Simple calming techniques to reset your system in the moment How uncovering the root of your fears helps overcome self-sabotage Why creating safety is essential for lasting personal growth 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Survival Mode vs. Self-Care 02:45 – The Impact of Childhood Messages on Adult Behavior 05:48 – Recognizing Self-Sabotage in the Name of Self-Care 08:35 – Strategies for Overcoming Self-Sabotage 11:41 – Creating a Safe Environment for Growth 🎁 Get a Free Call with Elyssa: If self-sabotage keeps showing up in your “self-care,” let’s uncover what’s really going on. Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa and learn how to create a safe, growth-focused reset. 👉 Book here 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    15분

  2. 9월 8일

    Unlocking Holistic Wellness for High-Achieving Women with Lauren Prasek

    Can high-achieving women actually slow down, heal, and thrive—without burning out or giving up their ambition? In this transformative episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith interviews Lauren Prasek, an integrative psychiatry expert and women’s wellness educator who went from finance to functional medicine. Together, they explore the powerful link between trauma, chronic health issues, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare—especially for women who are used to pushing through pain to perform. Lauren shares why traditional medicine often falls short for women, how the gut-brain connection affects your mood and motivation, and why small changes (not big overhauls) are the key to long-term wellness. If you’re feeling dismissed, depleted, or disconnected from your health, this episode will help you reclaim your power—and trust your body again. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why so many women feel unheard or misdiagnosed in traditional healthcare The gut-brain connection and how it impacts mood, focus, and stress How trauma can manifest as chronic health issues What integrative psychiatry is and how it supports the whole person Why medication is a tool—not the full solution—for healing The hidden cost of performance-based self-worth How to build sustainable self-care habits (even with a busy life) Why high achievers need data and intuition to track their healing How to advocate for yourself with doctors and health providers Why your 30s, 40s, and beyond are still prime time to thrive 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Holistic Wellness 01:44 – Lauren's Unconventional Journey 04:09 – The Need for Holistic Approaches 06:44 – Understanding Trauma and Illness 11:18 – Integrative Psychiatry Explained 15:26 – The Challenge of Impatience in Healing 19:38 – Building Small Habits for Big Change 23:16 – Performance-Based Self-Worth and Motivation 25:17 – The Challenge of Small Changes 28:14 – Tracking Progress and Celebrating Wins 30:58 – Understanding the Brain-Gut Connection 32:56 – Empowering Self-Advocacy in Health 36:21 – Self-Care Practices for Busy Lives 🎁 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

    37분

  3. 9월 1일

    Breaking the Cycle of Stagnation

    If you’ve been working so hard for your next breakthrough but it feels like it never comes, your nervous system may be holding the brakes. In this episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith unpacks the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck—especially the “hero daughter” identity. This role, often formed in childhood, teaches you to earn love, safety, and worth through constant productivity and managing others’ needs. The problem? That same programming can make rest, ease, and abundance feel unsafe. Elyssa shares how to spot these deep-rooted patterns, how to gently rewire your nervous system for safety, and why even a 1% upgrade in your daily life can trigger massive change over time. If you’ve been waiting for “the other shoe to drop,” this conversation will show you how to finally put both feet on steady ground. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why your next breakthrough may feel “stuck” despite hard work The hero daughter identity and how it shapes your adult life How childhood programming impacts procrastination and perfectionism Why rest and ease can feel unsafe for high achievers How your nervous system rejects abundance without realizing it Why survival mode gets triggered even when things are going well How to create a track record of safety with small daily changes What a “1% upgrade” is and how it rewires your patterns How to care for yourself in ways your younger self never saw modeled 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Breaking the Cycle of Stagnation 03:09 – The Hero Daughter Identity 05:57 – The Impact of Childhood Programming 08:50 – Navigating Adult Life with Old Programming 11:52 – Creating a Track Record of Safety 🎁 Get a Free Call with Elyssa: Feeling stuck in a loop of hard work without progress? Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa and uncover the nervous system patterns that are keeping you from your next breakthrough. 👉 Book here 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge

    16분

  4. 8월 25일

    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

    38분

  5. 8월 18일

    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

    16분

  6. 8월 11일

    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

    38분

  7. 8월 4일

    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

    15분

  8. 7월 28일

    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

    46분
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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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