Exceeding Survival Mode. Real Talks, Real Tools, Real Transformation
Glen Smith Jr.
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About This Podcast
Are you done just getting by? Welcome to Exceeding Survival Mode — the podcast for high-achieving men and women who look like they have it all together, but secretly feel stuck, exhausted, or like they’re just surviving life.
In 30-minute power-packed episodes, coach and mindset strategist Glen Smith Jr and Co Host Ryan Roberts offers practical teachings, soul-deep encouragement, and real conversations with people who’ve broken free from burnout, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to create lives of purpose, peace, and personal power.
Whether it’s a solo episode guiding you through breakthrough tools or a raw, honest interview with someone who’s walked the journey — every episode is here to help you shift from survival to significance.
It’s time to stop settling. You weren’t made to survive — you were made to soar.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and let’s break the cycle, together.
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S1E14 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep14: The Invisible Grief of Outgrowing Who You Used to Be
On todays episode we dive into that feeling of "grief" we feel as we out grow who we used to be in order to become a new whole-loving self.
S1E1002 Exceeding Survival with Special Guest Chris on Becoming Fit by 50
Welcome to Exceeding Survival Mode. Today, we’re talking with Chris about his weight loss journey and the moment he decided to stop standing in his own way. By the age of 50, Chris chose to overcome…
S1E13 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep13: The Fear of Being to Much and the Pain of Feeling Not Enough
Welcome to Exceeding Survival Mode, the podcast where we break through the barriers of the subconscious mind. Today, we dive into the fear of being too much and the pain of feeling not…
S1E12 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep12: Self- Sabotage Isn't a Character Flaw- It's a Survival Pattern
Welcome to Exceeding Survival Mode, the podcast where we dive deep into the patterns that shape how we live, respond, and grow. Today we’re talking about a truth that can change everything:…
S1E10 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep 10 : Angela's Story
Join us as we hear Angela's heartbreakingly beautiful experience, and her strength as she moves forward with her life. Thank you for your Strength Angela
S1E9 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep 9: When You've Outgrown The Old You, But Haven't Met The New You Yet
You’re not who you used to be… but you’re not quite who you’re becoming either. This episode explores that messy middle space of growth—the identity shift that feels like losing yourself before…
S1E8 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep 8: You're Not Lazy. You are emotionally exhausted.
If you’ve been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or stuck, this episode will help you see the truth: you’re likely carrying invisible emotional weight. We explore how emotional exhaustion mimics…
S1E7 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep7: Stop Apologizing For Your Standards
Show Notes: Have you ever felt guilty for having high standards or been told you're "too much" for expecting more? This episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking your expectations to make…
S1E6 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep6: The Real Reason You Keep Shrinking (Even Though You Know Better)
You’ve done the work. You’ve read the books. You know your patterns. So why do you still shrink in rooms where you’re meant to rise? In this episode, we break down the real reason high performers…
S1E5 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep5: Why Healing Isn't A Destination-And What To Focus On Instead
Join us as we break down, and discover, why healing is part of the process, but not the destination. Why we have to go beyond just "checking-the-boxes".
S1E4 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep4: Success Without Burnout - How to Have Both
Join us as we dive in on what it means to have success without burnout, and how to recognize the difference!!
S1E3 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep3:From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: How to Finally Trust Yourself
This episode helps high functioning men and women understand how self-doubt silently shapes their lives- and shows them a path to developing deep, internal trust that doesn't depend on external…
S1E2 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep2: The Invisible Wall: Why Smart, Successful Men and Women Still Feel Stuck
If you've ever felt like you're pushing against an invisible wall - you've achieved so much but fulfillment feels just out of reach - this episode will hit home. Coach Glen is breaking down the…
S1E1 Exceeding Survival Mode Ep1: When Therapy Isn't Enough: Why You're Still Stuck
You've done the therapy. You've journaled, meditated, and read all the books. So why do you still feel stuck? In this episode we unpack the reason smart, successful men and woman stay trapped in…
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Exceeding Survival Mode. Real Talks, Real Tools, Real Transformation has published 14 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.
Exceeding Survival Mode. Real Talks, Real Tools, Real Transformation is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.
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