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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?
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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
Strive to Thrive
Episode 4: Energy
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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 unapologetic creative force, to standing at the top of a long country road facing rows of police cars, this episode explores what happens when we stop policing our own light.
Through storytelling, symbolism, and reflection, Elise unpacks themes of:
• Creative awakening
• Energetic sovereignty
• Self-expression without permission
• Outgrowing old systems and expectations
• The tension between softness and power
This is an episode for anyone who has ever dimmed themselves to fit in, softened their truth to be accepted, or felt the call to rise into a bolder, more authentic version of themselves.
Sometimes awakening doesn’t arrive quietly.
Sometimes it arrives as a dream that refuses to let you look away.