The Radical Obedience® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith. Helping entrepreneurs eliminate chronic stress through complete surrender
In a world obsessed with control, performance, and productivity, many high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the life they worked so hard to build.
Hosted by Lisa A. Smith, MBA, The Radical Obedience® Podcast challenges the belief that success requires sacrifice, stress, or self-abandonment. Through powerful conversations, practical wisdom, personal stories, and transformational insights, you'll learn how chronic stress is often the result of resisting what you already know you need to do.
Each episode will help you develop the courage to trust yourself, honor your convictions, and embrace complete surrender—not as weakness, but as a strategy for peace, purpose, and sustainable success.
If you're tired of managing burnout and chronic stress and ready to eliminate it at the root, you're in the right place.
Because sometimes the breakthrough you're seeking isn't found in doing more.
It's found in surrendering completely.
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
1hr 7 min
Feeling stuck in a job that drains you, stretched thin by responsibilities, or caught in relationships that leave you exhausted?
In this episode, Lisa names the pressure that builds when you feel trapped and start believing you have no real options. She explains how chronic stress often grows when we feel backed into a corner by work, family, money, caregiving, relationships, or the fear of making the wrong move.
Lisa introduces the Law of Requisite Variety from the science of systems and control. The principle says that the person with the most flexibility and options has the greatest ability to influence outcomes. In real life, that means if you are facing ten challenges but only have one way of responding, the stress will keep having more power than you do.
Tune in to start moving from feeling stuck to asking the questions that can open a new path forward.
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💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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
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Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
1hr 9 min
In this episode, Lisa gets to the root of why so many people struggle to stay consistent with their health goals. Through coaching stories, she names a hard truth: the issue is often not discipline. It is peace.
Lisa explains that when your peace is disrupted by work stress, relationship tension, unresolved grief, emotional wounds, or fear, it becomes much harder to maintain healthy habits. You may know what to do, but your nervous system is overwhelmed, your capacity is low, and your body is operating in survival mode.
Throughout the episode, Lisa pushes back on the belief that you are undisciplined or incapable of following through. Instead, she shows how disrupted peace can lead to emotional eating, avoidance, inconsistency, and self-sabotage. She encourages listeners to identify where their peace is being compromised and become more demanding about protecting it.
Lisa also reminds us that every area of life is connected. Your career, relationships, finances, emotional healing, and spiritual alignment can all affect your ability to care for your body. If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by starting over again and again, this episode offers a different way to see the pattern and begin restoring the peace needed to move forward.
📢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 happening August 10–14, 2026, 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
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Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/
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Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
1hr 9 min
Most business owners think delegation is the answer to overwhelm. So why do so many still feel stressed, overworked, and frustrated after hiring help?
In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that simply handing off tasks creates freedom. She shares a hard-earned lesson from her own leadership journey and reveals why delegation often fails, not because of the people you've hired, but because of what leadership actually requires.
You'll learn the difference between task managers and decision makers, why many entrepreneurs delegate too soon, and the mindset shifts necessary to build a team that truly supports your growth.
If you've ever thought, "Nobody can do it as well as I can," or "I tried delegating and it didn't work," this conversation may change how you think about leadership, responsibility, and what it really takes to get your time back.
In This Episode:
The hidden reason delegation often creates more work instead of more freedom
Four common beliefs that keep leaders stuck doing everything themselves
Why hiring help and leading people are two very different skills
The difference between task managers and decision makers
How immature delegation sabotages growth
What strong leaders understand about training, standards, and accountability
Freedom doesn't come from handing off tasks. It comes from building the leadership capacity to let go of them.
📢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 happening August 10–14, 2026, 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 —
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Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie
LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith
Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/
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Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
1hr 21 min
What if the key to performing better isn't doing more, but learning how to be still?
In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that productivity comes from constant motion. Drawing from her own experience and years of studying stress, behavior change, and nervous system regulation, she reveals why many high achievers stay stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and poor decision-making.
You'll learn what chronic stress is actually doing to your brain, why emotional regulation matters more than willpower, and how a simple daily practice can help you think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and lead from a healthier place.
If you've been feeling exhausted, reactive, or stretched too thin, this conversation offers a different approach, one that starts with slowing down.
In This Episode:
Why chronic stress compromises decision-making
The connection between stillness and emotional regulation
How mindfulness affects the brain and nervous system
Why self-prioritization improves performance
The difference between managing stress and eliminating it
A simple practice to help you respond instead of react
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause.
📢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 happening August 10–14, 2026, 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/
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Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
1hr 10 min
Successful entrepreneurs aren't always stressed because they're doing too much. Sometimes they're stressed because of what they believe success requires.
In this episode, Lisa unpacks three common perceptions that keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed, overextended, and operating from an overactive nervous system. She challenges us to rethink complexity, responsibility, and what it truly means to feel safe and successful.
If you're working harder than ever but still feeling stuck, this conversation may reveal what's really driving the stress.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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
Part 1: EP. 136 The Real Reason Six Figure Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed
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Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
1hr 2 min
Most entrepreneurs can list dozens of reasons they feel overwhelmed—clients, deadlines, team management, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep everything moving forward.
But what if the real problem isn't your workload?
In this episode, Lisa challenges a belief many high achievers have accepted as normal: that burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress are simply the price of success. She explains how an overactive nervous system can quietly affect decision-making, creativity, focus, and business performance long before it shows up as a health diagnosis.
Lisa breaks down the difference between acute and chronic stress, why "healthy enough" may not be enough for ambitious goals, and how stress can become the hidden bottleneck keeping entrepreneurs stuck.
You'll also hear why she believes optimal health is a competitive advantage and the two foundational practices she recommends for regulating the nervous system and improving performance.
If you've been pushing through exhaustion, struggling to focus, or wondering why success feels harder than it should, this conversation offers a different lens to consider.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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 —
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Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie
LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith
Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/
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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
1hr 15 min
When Maya Angelou said, “When people show you who they are, believe them,” she was encouraging us to pay attention to the evidence right in front of us.
In this episode, Lisa offers a different perspective:
When people show you who YOU are, believe them.
Join Lisa and Coach Kiwi as they reflect on the lessons, conversations, and unexpected moments that revealed something deeper than community. This conversation is about leadership, healing, identity, and what the people around you may be reflecting back to you.
Lisa shares why your community often reveals the work you have done on yourself, what it means to become “the top of the bottom,” and how honoring the sacrifices others made for you requires more than gratitude. It requires obedience.
If you have ever questioned your purpose, underestimated your influence, or forgotten how far others went to help you get here, this episode will challenge you to see yourself differently and move accordingly.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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 —
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Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie
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Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/
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Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
1hr 10 min
In this episode, Lisa shares why service-based business owners need to focus on building real relationships, even if they're introverts.
If your business is built on a mission or a personal story, making these genuine connections is often the secret to steady revenue and loyal clients. Lisa shares her journey from feeling drained to embracing these connections as her strength. She stresses that business success isn’t just about the work itself or fancy marketing; it’s about connecting with your audience. Many entrepreneurs avoid sharing their stories because of fear or shame, which halts growth.
Press play to learn why personal connection is rare and vital, plus get actionable advice on spending quality time with clients and transform your business.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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 —
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Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie
LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith
Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/
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Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1hr 53 sec
Making a drastic life change can often come from a moment of inspiration rather than months of planning. In this episode, Lisa explores how overthinking can stall your progress and keep you from pursuing your dreams. She breaks down the reasons behind overthinking and offers practical solutions to help you move forward. With insights gained from the 1% conference in Chicago, she addresses common challenges like indecisiveness, being stuck in past disappointments, and the limitations of a middle-class mindset.
If you find yourself in constant hesitation, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn to trust your instincts, navigate uncertainty, and activate Radical Obedience ™ in your life.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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/
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Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
1hr 29 min
How do you keep your head when everything is falling apart?
Most of us may think that staying calm is just about willpower, but the reality is that true control doesn't come from managing the chaos, it comes from a level of internal discernment most people never develop.
In this episode, Lisa breaks down the mental habits that keep us reactive instead of intentional. She also shares her three core strategies for maintaining emotional control, including the specific meditation practices she uses to stay calm in the thick of a crisis.
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re just "stressed," this is your reality check. Hit play to learn how to stop reacting to the noise and start making decisions with clarity.
📢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.
💫GOLD HANDLE CLUB: Imperfect Founders Edition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or avoiding what you know needs to happen, this is your next step. The Gold Handle Club is a simple 5–10 minute daily ritual with coaching and community designed to help you eliminate chronic stress—not manage it—so you can finally move with clarity and Radical Obedience®. Join the Imperfect Founders Edition, get your first 30 days free (just cover shipping), and start making the shifts you’ve been putting off.
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.