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26-25. Cat Lady Sara

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from June 23rd

Well, I think it’s official—I’ve become that cat woman. The funny thing is, I don’t even own a cat. It all started with one older-looking cat that would wander through my retirement complex. It seemed a little hungry, a little lonely, so I began putting out some food and water. Before long, word spread through the feline grapevine, and suddenly I had neighborhood cats, a young raccoon, squirrels, hummingbirds, and even deer stopping by. What began as a simple act of kindness became a daily reminder of how deeply connected we are to the creatures that share our world.

As I sit and watch these visitors come and go, I’m reminded that caring doesn’t have to be grand or expensive. Sometimes it’s simply a bowl of water during a drought, a handful of food, or taking a moment to notice who or what around us may be struggling. In a world facing climate challenges, wildfires, water shortage, food insecurity, and increasing disconnection, perhaps the greatest gift we can offer is awareness. When we become aware, we care. And when we care, we act.

Today’s show is about compassion in action. It’s about the small things we can do to support the animals, people, and communities around us. Whether it’s helping a stray cat, supporting a local food bank, or donating a few dollars to an animal rescue organization, every act of kindness matters. What may seem small to us can mean everything to someone—or something—in need. So let’s explore what it means to be of service, to share this planet more consciously, and to remember that we all have the power to make a difference.

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C26-25. Bernadette Broderick is Navigating Life After Work

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Bernadette Broderick. On air from June 23rd.

At the heart of my work is the belief that life after work deserves better language than simply “retirement.”


My book, Navigating Life After Work, is for accomplished women who may be leaving a demanding career, approaching retirement sooner than expected, or wondering what comes next after years of being defined by responsibility, achievement, and usefulness. I want to be a guide for women in this transition—not by telling them what to do, but by helping them hear themselves again. This season can bring grief, freedom, confusion, relief, possibility, and reinvention all at once, and I want women to know they are not alone in that complexity.

The message I hope to share is that this chapter is not about disappearing or becoming less relevant. It is about discovering what still matters, what still calls to you, and how you want to live, contribute, and belong on your own terms.

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I started in a non-traditional career in the maritime industry, in a world of ships, systems, technical work, and high expectations. It was practical, demanding, and often intense, and it taught me how to think clearly, solve problems, and pay attention to what others might miss.

Over time, I found myself drawn more toward communication — helping people explain complex ideas, shape their message, and find language that felt true. (I started a side business long before the words “side hustle” existed.)

But the deeper shift happened as I began asking my own questions about life after leaving full-time work.

I realized that many accomplished women reach this stage with experience, intelligence, and energy still intact, yet very little meaningful language for what to call this stage of life, or what comes next. That is what brought me to my current work and to my book, Navigating Life After Work.

Behind the profession, I am a woman in transition too: curious, funny, reflective, sometimes impatient with old rules, a mother of two and a grandmother of two (funny story – I became a mother and a grandmother on the same day, 30 years apart – September 22) and deeply committed to honest conversations that help women hear themselves again.

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My free offer (a webinar) and 2) a paid offer (a two-session (90 minutes each) workshop at $299 USD. It includes 2 workbooks and a plan for the next 60 to 90 days.

I will also offer my book at $0.99 on Amazon (Kindle ebook) on a certain day for your listeners. Email for more info and say Self Discovery Wisdom.

beebroderick@gmail.com

www.navigatinglifeafterwork.com

www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-broderick
https://broderickb.substack.com

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IG26-25. Dr. Colette D. Sinclair, Emotional Posture®

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Ignite your heart and soul with Sara Troy and her guest Dr. Colette D. Sinclair, on air from June 23rd

Dr. Colette D. Sinclair introduces a pioneering and scientifically grounded approach to emotional and spiritual well-being, revealing how our emotional states can rewire the nervous system, restore physiological balance, and accelerate conscious awareness. Backed by clinical research and biofeedback data, her work shows that 87 percent of participants experienced positive increases in consciousness, while 67 percent improved their overall physiological coherence after brief emotional training. Rather than viewing emotions as reactions to suppress or manage, Dr. Sinclair explains that they are powerful electrochemical and electromagnetic forces that influence every cell in the body. Through six intentional emotional postures—gratitude, acceptance, ease, forgiveness, compassion, and love—individuals can retrain the nervous system, regulate emotional responses, access greater coherence, and awaken higher states of awareness. Her work bridges neuroscience, integrative wellness, and applied consciousness, opening a new frontier in understanding how emotional, energetic, and spiritual health can create measurable and lasting transformation.

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Dr. Colette D. Sinclair has practiced for twenty years at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative science. She is the creator of Emotional Posture®, a pioneering methodology for cultivating elevated emotional states that restore nervous system balance, expand consciousness, and build sustainable inner alignment. She is the founder of Integrated Mental Wellness, a collaborative collective offering natural alternatives for mental and physical wellness.

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What if everything you’ve been told about emotions is backwards? They’re not obstacles to overcome or manage, they’re biological organizing fields with measurable electromagnetic signatures. When you cultivate six specific high-coherence emotional states, you don’t just feel better. You measurably change your cellular biology, rewire your nervous system, and shift the electromagnetic field that shapes your reality. This is not metaphor. It’s neuroscience. 

Learn more at Dr. Sinclair | Emotional Posture.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-colette-sinclair

www.instagram.com/dr.colettesinclair

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C26-24. Troy Frostad is Choosing Life in the Face of Cancer.

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Troy Frostad. On air from June 16th

My story is about emotional resilience when life changes without warning and pressure becomes deeply personal.  As a former Executive Vice President, I understood responsibility, leadership and high stakes decisions.  Being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer forced me to learn resilience at a much deeper level.  I had to fight for my life while still choosing how I would live, love, lead and respond to the people depending on me.  That experience became the foundation of my life’s work:  helping leaders and people in difficult seasons stay grounded when fear is loud, protect their decision making under pressure and keep moving forward with courage and purpose.  The message to pass is this:  you may not be able to control what happens to you, but you can build the resilience to face it with clarity, strength and a life that is still fully lived.

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I am originally from Kettle Falls, Washington, and my leadership journey began in the United States Air Force, where I served for six years, including combat roles during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. After the military, I spent much of my career in executive leadership, building teams, coaching leaders, and learning how to lead through pressure, change, and responsibility. Today, my work with Pinnacle Leadership brings together 37 years of leadership experience, my cancer journey, my faith, and my passion for helping people grow. Behind the profession, I am a husband to Kim, a father to Taylor, a man of faith, a cancer survivor, and someone who believes leadership is not just what you do; it is who you become when life tests you.

https://mypinnacleleadership.com/about-us

https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyfrostad

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BB26-24. Marshall Stern, “UnBusiness” Business

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Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Marshall Stern, on air from June 16th

Isn’t it time to CREATE the Business & Life you Truly Desire?

Discover how shifting your mindset can transform the way you work, live, and succeed. Learn how to “UnBusiness” Your Business by moving beyond stress, overwhelm, and outdated models into a more aligned, purposeful, and fulfilling way of building both your business and your life.

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 Marshall is first and foremost a husband and father of 2 young adults. Over the past 35 years he has started and led several small businesses and published his first book 2009 titled “Now is The Time, The Stern Truth on Growing a Business in Any Economy”.  In 2011 he partnered with Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell and become one of his certified Leadership Coaches, Speakers, and Teachers. 

Today, Marshall is the CEO & Founder of Marshall Stern Leadership. As a Business Growth Coach & Mentor, Marshall is passionate about guiding Business Owners to become more confident & more calm so that they can Elevate their Business and Empower Their Life.

In 2009, Marshall wrote and published his book “NOW is The Time: The Stern Truth on Growing a Business in Any Economy” and in 2011, partnered with Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell to become a certified Leadership Coach, Speaker & Teacher.

www.marshallstern.net

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallstern

https://www.facebook.com/businessandlifemastery

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