Strive to Thrive
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?
Through trainings, immersive workshops, holistic retreats, and powerful digital resources - like ebooks, workbooks and guided practices - we help you peel back the layers and reonnect with your trueset self. As the author of The New Zealand Dream and 12 other inspiring books, I have walked this path of transformation, rising from life's storms to find clarity, courage, and hope.
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Elise Smith
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 4: Energy
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 spe...
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Episode 3 Tales Of Awakening, Logos
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...
Tales Of Awakening Episode 2 Integration
Episode 2: Integration | When the Past Knocks SoftlyIn this quiet, reflective episode of the Awakening Series, Elise guides you through the gentle practice of integration—the art of witnessing your past without jud...
Tales Of Awakening 1.
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 wha...
Trying to Save an Addict—The Fight That Breaks You
"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 o...
Growing up in the hood vs Growing up in the good neighborhood
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 th...
When Someone You Love Is in a Gang—The Hidden Cost of Association
"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 ...
Episode 6; “Grit, Guts, Grace: Business Skills You Can’t Learn in School”
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...
Episode 5: Healing Is not perfection
🎧 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—i...
Back to Basics with Chayne Walker shares her story
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-...
Episode 3: The cracks that let the light in, thriving beyond heart break
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 bac...
Episode 2: "What if the Pieces of Your Greatest Loss Are the Foundation of the Life You Were Meant to Build?
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? W...
Episode One: I lost myself piece by piece, until I decided to rebuild my life
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 healin...