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QS25-37 Jeff Burningham’s “The Last Book Written by a Human”

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Quantum Spirituality with Sara Troy and her guest Jeff Burningham, on air from September 16th

Jeff, a true Phenom, joins me for a thoughtful, energized, and wide-ranging conversation sparked by the idea of “The Last Book Written by a Human”—as AI transforms nearly every aspect of modern life, the question is no longer what’s next for machines, but what’s next for us.

Tech entrepreneur, investor, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham explores that urgent question in his bold new book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI (Forefront Books; August 19, 2025). A high-performing founder turned deep thinker, Jeff went from building billion-dollar companies to confronting burnout, loss, and the limits of chasing success—emerging with a new, human-centered lens on how we must evolve in the face of AI.

Jeff is now on a mission to help others move beyond relentless “doing” to rediscover the power of simply “being”—of choosing meaning, connection, and wisdom in a machine-paced world.

Jeff Burningham brings a deeply human perspective to the age of AI. As a father of four and a grandfather, he reflects on raising human beings in a digital world, teaching his kids to stay emotionally grounded and endlessly curious even while surrounded by smart technology. He argues that the real threat isn’t AI itself, but our tendency to lose touch with what makes us human—and asks whether we can evolve consciously rather than just technologically. After years of relentless achievement, Jeff hit a wall and discovered that stillness, presence, and intuition often outweigh the power of nonstop productivity. He also explores what AI teaches us about ourselves, reminding us that what we feed into machines—our values, priorities, and flaws—shapes the outcomes. And with candor, he shares his own journey from devout Mormon to boundary-pushing explorer, showing how faith, psychedelics, and rewriting the script of success can open new doors to transformation and truth.

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My journey has taken me from boardrooms to political campaigns, and from the highs of entrepreneurial success to the depths of personal transformation. As a former Bishop leading a congregation of over 500 people, I bring the heart of a spiritual leader to every arena I enter—whether in business, politics, or family life as a devoted husband, father of four, and proud grandfather. My book, The Last Book Written by a Human, is a deeply personal exploration of the choices we face in the age of AI, as well as an invitation to embrace wisdom, connection, and real human evolution.

Jeff Burningham is an advocate for a new way forward in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Having built and invested in hundreds of tech companies, he brings firsthand insight into innovation and its impact on society. His run for Governor of Utah showcased his willingness to challenge the political status quo, while his explorations into consciousness, transformation, and the limits of human potential reveal a lifelong commitment to reimagining what it means to live, lead, and thrive in our evolving world.

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25-36. Colour Me Alive

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 9th

My son-in-law recently colorized old photographs of my mother and father, and in doing so, it felt as if he had brought them back to life. Both were just 27 years old in these images, and seeing them this way gave me a deeper glimpse into who they were at that moment in time.

Before meeting my father, my mother had been married and had a daughter, my half-sister. She met my father after her divorce, when my sister was six years old, and he apparently proposed to her on the spot.

My brother arrived first, and I came along five years later. Yet, our parents I knew were not quite the same as the radiant couple in these photos. I want to remember them like this, happy, in love, carefree, and embracing life together.

Sadly, that happiness was not to last. My father, a squadron leader and fighter pilot during the war, carried the heavy burden of trauma with no counsel or support to help him heal. He never did find that healing, and died at the age of 45 years old. My mother, too, endured a difficult path, from a life of luxury in India to one of poverty in London, and as the seventh child, she faced her own hardships. Her first marriage had been dreadful and frightening, leaving scars she never spoke of. They both survived their pasts in silence, but those unspoken wounds inevitably wove themselves into the fabric of their marriage.

We all have a photograph tucked away somewhere that captures a happy moment, a memory that lights us up from within. These are the images we should carry in our hearts, holding onto that feeling, so it’s never lost. At the same time, we must remember not to let the hardships of life turn into unspoken wounds. If pain is never voiced or faced, it can quietly weave itself into our days, shaping our lives in ways we never intended.

For me, it’s the newly colorized images of my parents at twenty-seven, radiant and in love. I choose to carry that memory in my heart, letting it remind me of the beauty they once shared. Life, of course, brought them struggles, as it does for us all. But I’ve learned that if we speak of our pain, face it, and let it go, it doesn’t have to define us. Unspoken wounds can quietly shape our lives, but when we give them voice, we free ourselves to live fully and keep our hearts open to joy.

Here’s to keeping the beauty alive in our hearts, no matter what the years may bring.

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BB25-35. Donna Kunde. The Influencers Formula®

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Building your business with Sara Troy and her guest Donna Kunde, on air from September 1st.

I spent over half a century as the lead role in my own silent film. I was raised to be seen and not heard, and along the way, I attracted some toxic relationships as a result. That experience shaped my mission: to help others break free from silence and step fully into their voice. I believe the world is already searching for you—your voice, your story, and the way only you can tell it. That’s why I help mission-driven podcasters, authors, and creators amplify their message and build sustainable businesses using the power of audio. Through strategic systems like the Podcast Profit System™, Influence Radio™ Network, and The Influencers Formula®, I guide experienced experts to stop hiding and start showing up with clarity, consistency, and confidence. If your voice is the story only you can tell, my mission is to help the right people hear it.

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Donna Kunde is the co-author of the internationally best-selling book The Influencers Formula® and founder of the Influence Radio™ Network. She began her journey as a professional musician in the U.S. Army, where she learned the discipline of performance and the power of connection through sound. For over half a century, she lived as the lead role in her own silent film—raised to be seen and not heard, often attracting toxic relationships as a result. That silence became the catalyst for her life’s work: helping others claim their voice and use it with purpose.

Along the way, Donna became a certified music therapist, integrative healing arts practitioner, and hypnotherapist—adding depth and compassion to her approach. In 2016, she joined the John Maxwell Team as a certified leadership coach, further sharpening her ability to guide others into influence and impact. Today, she helps entrepreneurs and creators turn podcasts into platforms that generate real results. Behind the microphone, she’s a grounded strategist and mentor with a heart for helping others be seen, be heard, and be easy to follow—without the hype or burnout. Off air, you’ll find her reflecting, writing, and living her message with the intention.

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YH25-35. Tara McGee’s Begin with Breath

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Your Health is Your Choice with Sara Troy and her guest Tara McGee, formally known as Tara Rinke on air from September 2nd

Begin with Breath – Healing and Nervous System Health through Breathwork

I know what it feels like to live on edge—always performing, pleasing, and striving, yet secretly running on empty. Even with a background in psychology, I found myself looping through patterns of numbing, escaping, and abandoning myself until I discovered breathwork and nervous system regulation. That’s when I finally began prioritizing my relationship with myself and learned that my system wasn’t broken—it was wise, and it could be recalibrated. Now I help others move from anxious reactivity to steady resilience by showing them that when your system is balanced, you’re no longer governed by the need to survive—you’re free to thrive. Your breath is the remote control to your nervous system, and it’s the bridge back to yourself.

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Tara Rinke is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, breathwork instructor, and co-owner of Eleven Arrows Health in Nanaimo, BC. After years of people-pleasing and over functioning, she discovered the transformative power of nervous system regulation through breath. That awakening inspired her to found WithinBreath, where she now guides individuals and groups through embodied breathwork practices and transformational programs designed to help people address anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect to themselves. Beyond her work, Tara is a mother, partner, daughter, and sister who loves the raw, real moments of human connection—whether through laughter, tears, or breath. Her life’s mission is to help others find the safety and freedom to be and express themselves fully, rooted in self-honour and carried by the breath.

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25-35. Into the Fall

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air NOW

Fall is on its way, though with 30-degree temperatures, you’d never know it. The season whispers of change, yet in the world around us, we’re also witnessing a different kind of fall, the fall of an empire. America isn’t just stumbling; it’s cascading into some of its darkest days, a sobering reminder that not all falls are gentle.

There’s also the heartbreak of watching Gaza’s fall, the devastation of genocide, the horrific loss of life, and the erasure of a people’s hope. It is a fall humanity should never accept, yet one we must witness with open eyes and an open heart if we are to ever rise together again.

But fall can also mean something beautiful: falling into place. It’s when the pieces finally align, when what once felt scattered finds its natural order. That’s the kind of fall I choose to embrace, one of the grounding, harmony, trusting, and coming together.

Finding our pace in life after chaos can be done by falling into a rhythm. We can fall into faith, letting trust replace fear when the future feels uncertain. We can fall into grace, extending compassion to ourselves and others when the world feels harsh.

And then there’s the sweetest fall of all—falling for someone. This October, I’ll be falling head over heels in love with my third grandson, a new life arriving just as the leaves turn and the air shifts. A reminder that even in uncertain times, there are moments that fill our hearts and make every fall worth the journey.

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