Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy. On air from May 5th

In my mid-fifties into my mid-sixties, everything began to shift. After asking for the divorce at the end of my forties, I stepped into a chapter that was no longer about just surviving—it was about finding my way forward, even when I didn’t yet know what that path would look like.

The separation itself was not immediate or easy. He did not leave for two years, and during that time I was still navigating the emotional residue of the marriage while trying to carve out some sense of independence. But something in me had already changed. I had drawn a line. I knew I could not go back to who I had been, or how I had been living.

This became a time of rebuilding—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Fibromyalgia was now firmly part of my life, and I had to learn to live with it rather than fight it. That meant listening to my body, pacing myself, and accepting that my energy was no longer limitless. Some days I could function well, and others I simply had to rest. It was humbling, frustrating at times, but also necessary. It taught me to honour myself in a way I never had before.

At the same time, I began exploring who I was beyond being a wife and mother. For so many years, my identity had been wrapped up in caring for others, holding everything together, and simply surviving. Now I had to ask: who is Sara when she is not defined by those roles? That question led me into courses like True Colours, which had a profound impact on me. They opened doors to deeper self-discovery and helped me reconnect with my own spirit.

I tried many things, not all of them successful, but each one was movement—and movement was something I had been denied for a long time. I began reclaiming my voice, trusting my knowingness, and standing more firmly in myself, even when uncertainty was still present.

My children were growing and stepping into their own lives, and that brought both pride and reflection. I could see how the previous decade had affected them, and I carried both love and regret. But I also understood that we were all now on our own journeys of healing and growth.

During this time, I became immersed in a new relationship—one that awakened my spirituality again and showed me that I was more than I had been led to believe. It was a journey of exploration, but also one of hardship and poverty, and it stayed with me far longer than it should have. Still, it played its role in my awakening, in helping me see more clearly who I was and what I deserved.

This was not an easy chapter, but it was a necessary one. It was the time where I began to come back to life—not all at once, not perfectly, but steadily. I was no longer completely lost. I was finding pieces of myself again, learning how to live within my body, and beginning to step into a life that was mine.

At 57 years old, I became a podcaster, and for that I am deeply grateful. It is my calling and my passion. There was a time when I had lost everything—even my dignity—and I did not know how I would move forward. But podcasting revitalized me. It gave me back my essence, my voice, and a renewed sense of purpose. It showed me that even after losing everything, there is still something within you waiting to rise.

As I moved into my sixties, that purpose became clearer and stronger. Podcasting was no longer just something I did—it became who I am. Through Self Discovery Wisdom, I created a platform not only for myself, but for others to share their journeys, their truths, and their wisdom. In holding space for others, I continued to heal and grow myself.

This chapter of my life has been about returning to self, stepping into purpose, and living with a deeper alignment. I am no longer searching for who I am.

I am living it.

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