The Radical Obedience® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith. Helping entrepreneurs eliminate chronic stress through complete surrender

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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.

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September 7, 202651 min

144 | Stop Calling Fear “Waiting for the Right Time”

In this episode, Lisa challenges the myth of the right time and calls out the habit of waiting for everything to calm down before making a move. Using her own decisions to write a book, return to school, relocate, and make room for relationships, Lisa explains that the space never magically appeared. Life did not slow down. Her responsibilities did not disappear. She had to decide what mattered and make room for the decision she made. Tune in as Lisa breaks down the difference between being interruptive and being disruptive. An interruption creates a temporary break in the flow. A disruption changes the flow. If you keep waiting for the right time to improve your health, change your career, address your marriage, manage your money, or obey what God told you to do, you may be trying to interrupt life when the change you want requires disruption. She also gives two decision-making questions to help us know when now really is the right time. This episode is for anyone who keeps saying, “not right now,” while secretly knowing something needs to change. Lisa reminds us that life is not going to hand us permission. We have to make a decision, make room for it, and be willing to disrupt the flow. 💫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.

August 31, 20261 hr 33 min

143 | The Top 5 Consequences of Disobedience and How to Avoid Them

What does it truly mean to embrace radical obedience® in your life, and how can it change your path? In this episode, Lisa shares her personal experience of radical obedience®. She recounts the turning point when she left her 9 to 5 job to pursue an internship at the United States Embassy in Rome. This bold move marked the beginning of a deep shift toward career bliss, optimal health, and healed relationships. Lisa expands on the concept of radical obedience®, explaining how it differs from average obedience and why it is essential for personal growth. She outlines the consequences of disobedience, emphasizing the importance of taking action immediately rather than eventually, and how expectations can hinder progress. You will learn about the five key consequences of disobedience and the four foundational principles of radical obedience® that can lead to a more fulfilling life. If you're ready to take bold action and embrace the life you were meant to live, this episode will inspire you to take control and make radical changes. In This Episode: The significance of radical obedience® in personal growth Consequences of disobedience and why they matter The importance of taking immediate action How to approach your goals with joy and innocence Practical steps to start living a radically obedient life Are you ready to stop settling and start living? Tune in to discover how radical obedience® can change 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/ 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.

August 24, 202658 min

142 | The Silent Killer: Unpacking the Impact of Chronic Stress on Your Health

In this episode, Lisa breaks down what can happen when chronic stress is ignored for too long. She explains how stress can affect the body, the mind, relationships, decision-making, and even the ability to show up fully in your purpose. Lisa makes it clear that many health challenges are not only connected to food, exercise, or lifestyle habits. Chronic stress can also sit at the root of weight gain, high blood pressure, aches and pains, insomnia, emotional eating, poor decision-making, and loss of self-control. This episode is a direct reminder that chronic stress is not something to normalize. If you have been overwhelmed, emotionally eating, reacting instead of reasoning, or trying to hold everything together while your body keeps sounding the alarm, this conversation will help you look at stress differently and begin asking what needs to be eliminated, not just managed. 💫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.

August 17, 20261 hr 7 min

141 | The Science of Staying Calm: How to Manage Stress by Asking the Right Questions

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. MENTIONED 76 Here's how I disowned average and adopted a spirit of excellence! (5 Super Practical tips) 💫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.

August 10, 20261 hr 9 min

140 | Your Self-Sabotage Has Nothing To Do With Lack of Discipline

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 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.

August 3, 20261 hr 9 min

139 | The Art of Delegation: The Hidden Reason Why Delegation Isn't Giving You More Freedom

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 — 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.

July 27, 20261 hr 21 min

138 | The Science of Stillness: The Daily Practice That Helps Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure

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/ 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.

July 20, 20261 hr 10 min

137 | The Hidden Beliefs Fueling Entrepreneur Stress and Overwhelm

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 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.

July 13, 20261 hr 2 min

136 | The Real Reason Six Figure Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed

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 — 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.

July 6, 20261 hr 15 min

135 | When People Show You Who YOU Are… Believe Them

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 — 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.