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Strive to Thrive
by Elise Smith
Welcome to Strive. Rise. Thrive Rising from the storm I am your host Elise Smith, author of "The New Zealand Dream" trilogy. Welcome to a space where transformation isn't just a goal- it's a way of life. At "Survive to Thrive," we believe in rewriting your story, not with perfection but with purpose. Whether you are navigating personal growth, shifting mindset, or building a business rooted in authenticity, we're here to guide you through the process. Are you, feeling disconnected from your true self? Do you have a desire for balance and wellbeing? Are you lacking self-worth and confidence? Are you frustrated with your current life or career? Do you feel lonely and isolated? Are you on a healing journey? Do you have fear of change or uncertainty? Are you struggling with self-doubt and mind set? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Do you lack clarity and purpose? Throug
Episodes
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Episode 7: Tales Of Awakening, The In-between
Send us Fan Mail The Beauty of the In-Between | Tales of Awakening What happens when one chapter of your life has ended, but the next one hasn't quite begun? In this episode of Tales of Awakening, we explore the often-overlooked season of the in-between. The waiting, uncertainty and quiet spaces...
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Episode 6: Tales of Awakening; Keys
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of the podcast, you'll discover another bite-sized dose of hope, inspiration, and encouragement designed to meet you right where you are. As downloads continue to climb and listeners join us from near and far, this growing community is proof that even the shortest...
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Episode 5: Lost in the shadows of your story
Send us Fan Mail Lost in the shadows of your story Let's find the light together, one brave step at a time.
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Episode 4: Tales of Awakening; Energy
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of Tales of Awakening, Elise shares two powerful dreams that uncovered a profound message about creativity, self-expression, and reclaiming personal energy. From mysterious pink capital letters spelling “ENERGY,” to a rockstar-like figure embodying...
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Episode 3 Tales Of Awakening, Logos
Send us Fan Mail Some awakenings don't arrive with lightening. They arrive as a quiet knowing in the body. A tightening, a softening, a sense that there's more happening beneath the surface than we were ever taught to name. This episode explores the subtle body, energetic anatomy and the ancient...
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Episode 2, Tales Of Awakening; Integration
Send us Fan Mail Episode 2: Integration | When the Past Knocks Softly In this quiet, reflective episode of the Awakening Series, Elise guides you through the gentle practice of integration—the art of witnessing your past without judgment. Through a tender meditation, she invites you to…
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Episode 1, Tales Of Awakening; Intro
Send us Fan Mail This series is for those standing at the quiet crossroads of change. The moment after survival, when something within begins to stir. Through honest reflections, lived stories, and gentle guidance, Tales of Awakening explores what it means to wake up to yourself again after loss,...
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Episode 9: Trying to Save an Addict—The Fight That Breaks You
Send us Fan Mail "Loving an addict is like standing in the ocean during a storm—no matter how hard you fight the waves, they just keep pulling you under. You want to save them, but what if saving them means losing yourself? Let’s talk about the reality of addiction, the heartbreak of trying to...
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Episode 8: Growing up in the hood vs Growing up in the good neighborhood
Send us Fan Mail Growing Up in the Hood vs. Growing Up in the ‘Good’ Neighborhood—How Your Roots Shape You "Where you grow up can define your early experiences, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Whether you come from the hood or an ideal neighborhood, the real question is—how do you rise...
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Episode 7: When Someone You Love Is in a Gang—The Hidden Cost of Association
Send us Fan Mail "Sometimes, you don’t have to be the one in the gang for it to change your life. Sometimes, just knowing the wrong person is enough to pull you into a world you never asked to be in." Maybe you’re listening to this right now because you’re in that situation. Maybe you feel…
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Episode 6; “Grit, Guts, Grace: Business Skills You Can’t Learn in School”
Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into a powerful conversation: the real-world business skills that you can’t learn in school. This one’s personal, raw, and full of heart — because it’s rooted in my own story, the one I shared in The New Zealand Dream: The Healing. I call this one: Grit, Guts,...
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Episode 5: Healing Is not perfection
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Listen In As We Explore: “Healing isn’t a straight path—and it was never meant to be. But you were never meant to walk it alone, either.” In this raw and hope-filled episode, Elise shares the truth about healing—it’s not a linear journey, and that’s okay. Drawing from her own...
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Back to Basics with Chayne Walker shares her story
Send us Fan Mail Chayne is a 31-year-old solo mum to three beautiful kids, living in rural New Zealand. She's built a massive, supportive community by teaching the lost art of getting back to basics — from growing your own fruit and veggies, to clever money-saving tips, personal growth insights,...
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Episode 3: The cracks that let the light in, thriving beyond heart break
Send us Fan Mail Heartbreak isn't just an ending - it's a fracture in the life we thought we'd have, a deep wound that leaves us wondering if we'll ever feel whole again. When my world shattered, I thought I was broken beyond repair. But looking back, I see now that it was through those cracks…
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Episode 2: "What if the Pieces of Your Greatest Loss Are the Foundation of the Life You Were Meant to Build?
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, life doesn’t just knock us down—it shatters us. The dreams we built, the person we thought we were, the future we imagined—it all crumbles in ways we never expected. But what if those broken pieces aren’t the end of your story? What if they’re the beginning of…
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Episode 1: I lost myself piece by piece, until I decided to rebuild my life
Send us Fan Mail This is how I found me again- and you can too. How I rebuilt my identity after everything seemed to fall apart. I take you through my journey living in toxicity, facing unimaginable challenges, and choosing freedom and healing. By the end of this episode, I hope you'll feel...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Strive. Rise. Thrive
Rising from the storm
I am your host Elise Smith, author of "The New Zealand Dream" trilogy.
Welcome to a space where transformation isn't just a goal- it's a way of life. At "Survive to Thrive," we believe in rewriting your story, not with perfection but with purpose. Whether you are navigating personal growth, shifting mindset, or building a business rooted in authenticity, we're here to guide you through the process.
Are you, feeling disconnected from your true self?
Do you have a desire for balance and wellbeing?
Are you lacking self-worth and confidence?
Are you frustrated with your current life or career?
Do you feel lonely and isolated?
Are you on a healing journey?
Do you have fear of change or uncertainty?
Are you struggling with self-doubt and mind set?
Are you overwhelmed and stressed?
Do you lack clarity and purpose?
Throug
HOSTED BY
Elise Smith
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Welcome to Strive. Rise. Thrive Rising from the storm I am your host Elise Smith, author of "The New Zealand Dream" trilogy. Welcome to a space where transformation isn't just a goal- it's a way of life. At "Survive to Thrive," we believe in rewriting your story, not with perfection but with...
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