The Blueprint
Welcome to The Blueprint Podcast—where we throw out the old blueprint so you can become who you were always meant to be.
The Blueprint Podcast is a Top 1.5% show for a reason. Host Jason Smith, with a unique background in law enforcement and a master’s in Threat and Response Management from the University of Chicago, distills complicated topics into clear, actionable insights, all while providing a sense of humor and real-world perspective.
He helps you heal the relationship you have with yourself—the core foundation for building the relationships you actually desire.
You'll immerse yourself in conversations with top authors, coaches, researchers, and others who share inspiring stories of resilience and growth. Beyond the deep dives, you'll also find a variety of content covering real-time events, Q&As, and yes, maybe even some aliens. There's truly something for everyone in every episode.
This is where you take your personal power back from the places you’ve given it away to so freely. It’s time to become who you were always meant to be.
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The Blueprint
Ep. 106 Living Shamelessly with Annalie Howling, Author of Unapologetic
Living Shamelessly with Annalie Howling | Reclaiming Joy, Power & Presence
In this soul-stirring episode, I walk through Nashville with high-performance coach, EMDR trauma specialist, and author Annalie Howling to explore one of the most powerful, misunderstood forces in our lives: shame.
We dive into what shame actually is, how it gets embedded in our nervous systems, and how it can silently dictate our relationships, our dreams, and our identity. Annalie shares insights from her new book Unapologetic and walks us through concepts like shame stacking, retroactive joy, fawning as a trauma response, and what it really means to live a shameless life.
This episode isn’t just a conversation — it’s an experience of healing, remembering, and returning to your true self.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from your purpose — this one’s for you
Listen if you’re ready to:
Let go of the shame stories holding you back
Reconnect with your inner child and sense of joy
Understand how trauma responses shape your relationships
Learn how to start living shamelessly and unapologetically
Feel witnessed, validated, and inspired to reclaim your life
Key Topics Covered:
The root of shame and how it disconnects us from our dreams
Understanding carried shame vs. internalized shame
Why fawning is often a misunderstood trauma response
How to release shame from the body
The power of witnessing, safe friendship, and being seen
Why joy is a muscle — and how to reclaim it
The trap of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and inner criticism
Attachment styles, retroactive joy, and choosing yourself
How shame is weaponized in divorce, family, and career
Creating an unapologetic life after trauma
Connect with Annalie Howling and get her new book: Unapologetic!
Podcast: The Blueprint Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blueprint/id1640788166
The Self-Discovery Blueprint & The Power of the Pivot 12 Part Series: https://jbirdfit.mykajabi.com/the-self-discovery-blueprint
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