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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 2M

117 | The Real Reason High Achievers Struggle With Chronic Stress and Burnout

from The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet · host Lisa A. Smith

Burnout is NOT a right of passage to success. Entrepreneurs, leaders, and high-achievers often struggle with chronic stress, getting trapped in a cycle of overwork and overwhelm.  In today’s episode, Lisa shares the antidote to burnout and chronic stress: Radical Obedience™. She outlines the top four reasons why we end up chronically stressed and burned out. She explains the difference between working hard and overworking, and the drastic change that happens when you swap living in chronic stress for living in Radical Obedience™. Lisa details her 4-part framework for Radical Obedience™. This is a recipe for how not to fail on a goal you are currently pursuing. It is possible to eliminate chronic stress from your life, and Radical Obedience™ is how you do it.  Tune in to hear Lisa’s personal experience with burnout and how Radical Obedience™ led her to pivot and rebrand from a plant-based coach to a business and entrepreneurship coach. If you are driven to succeed but are tired of being chronically stressed, this episode is for you. Get the solution you need to achieve what you are called to do.    📢CLARITY™ Lab: 5-DAY IMMERSIVE STRESS FOCUS GROUP  If you're curious about how to eliminate stress at its root and want to experiment with real tools, uncover hidden stress triggers, and walk away with a personalized plan for building a life you don’t need a vacation from, click here and get registered for this five-day stress focus group where stress meets strategy.   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

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