TSM26-31. David Kaye & Ella Coonen, Hearing Life Before Silence Falls

August 3, 2026August 1, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guests David Kaye and Elle. On air from August 4th

“Did you know wind makes sound?”

After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a rare genetic variation, Ella Coonen learned that she would eventually lose her hearing completely. In early 2025, she received her first hearing aids and, for the first time, heard the world as others do. Knowing time was limited, Ella created a bucket list of sounds she wished to experience for the first—and perhaps last—time. This film follows her moving journey to fill her heart with the beauty of sound while she still has the chance.

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Ella Coonen is a recent high school graduate living life with profound hearing loss and hypermobile
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. She has spent the last year going on a journey of sound discovery.
David Kaye is a filmmaker and longtime family friend of Ella and her mother. He has had films in
festivals throughout the United States, as well as in Canada and Australia. The Sound of a Bucket
List is his first feature.

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26-30. Is Your Heart In It?

July 27, 2026July 18, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from July 28th

We often ask ourselves if we’re busy enough, successful enough, or doing enough. But perhaps the more important question is, “Is your heart in it?”

When your heart is truly engaged, your passion has purpose, your energy has direction, and your work becomes an authentic expression of who you are. Whether it’s your career, relationships, creativity, or the way you live each day, if your heart isn’t in it, something is calling for your attention.

Finding that one thing that ignites your heart, awakens your soul, and inspires your spirit is one of life’s greatest gifts. It becomes something you are compelled to do, not because you have to, but because it gives your life meaning, purpose, and joy.

The heart doesn’t chase success; it creates significance. When your heart finds what it is meant to do, you’ll discover every experience you’ve gathered has been preparing you for that moment. Nothing was ever wasted.

Are you truly living from your heart, or are you simply going through the motions? There is a profound difference between living with passion and living out of obligation. Success without fulfillment can leave us feeling empty, no matter how much we achieve. Our hearts are always communicating with us through joy, resistance, and intuition, gently guiding us toward what is right for us. The challenge is having the courage to listen to that knowingness before our hearts grow weary, to recognize when it’s time to change direction, and to say yes to what genuinely lights us up. When we stop performing for others and begin living authentically, we reconnect with our purpose. And when your heart is truly in it, your energy, passion, and spirit naturally follow.

Join me as we explore what it means to live, work, and love from the heart, where purpose replaces obligation, fulfillment replaces routine, and knowingness guides the way.

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IG26-30. Patrick Marando, Waking Up To Your Self’

July 27, 2026July 24, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Ignite your heart and soul with Sara Troy and her guest Patrick Marando, on air from July 28th

I am a psychologist, spiritual teacher, and author passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic selves and cultivate greater peace, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on both my professional expertise and my own journey of inner growth and transformation, I combine evidence-based psychology with timeless spiritual wisdom to share practical tools that help people navigate anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and the challenges of everyday life. Through my books, teachings, and healing work, my aim is to inspire people to move beyond limiting beliefs, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and live with greater purpose, freedom, and authenticity. My message is that lasting fulfilment comes not from trying to become someone else, but from awakening to the truth of who you already are.

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My path to this work has been shaped by both professional training and a lifelong search to better understand the human mind, the nature of suffering, and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life. Along the way, my own experiences challenged me to look beyond conventional approaches and explore the deeper connection between psychology, spirituality, and self-awareness. Those experiences continue to inform the way I teach, write, and work with others today. Beyond my professional roles, I am someone who has always been driven by a desire to discover and express my own truth. This search for authenticity has flowed into every part of my life, from acting and screenwriting to writing, storytelling, and creating meaningful connections with others. Through creativity and human connection, I continue to explore what it means to be fully present, to embrace who we truly are, and to inspire others to discover and express their own unique truth.

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C26-30. Laura Doman & Self Reinvention

July 27, 2026July 26, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Laura Doman. On air from July 28th

For years, I thought success meant climbing the corporate ladder and checking all the right boxes. Although I had a successful career, something inside me kept whispering that there was more I was meant to do. In my fifties, I made the terrifying decision to reinvent myself, becoming a professional actor, voice actor, and eventually a communication coach. What I discovered wasn’t just a new career. It was my authentic voice and the confidence to finally become the person I was always meant to be. Today, I help others communicate with greater trust, confidence, and authenticity because I’ve learned that reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about having the courage to become who you’ve been all along. My hope is that anyone listening who feels “too old,” “too late,” or “too comfortable” will realize that their next chapter may be their most meaningful one yet.

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Laura Doman knows firsthand that life doesn’t always unfold according to plan — and that’s often where the best stories begin. After building a successful career in corporate sales and leadership, she made the bold decision to pursue acting, eventually becoming a professional film, television, commercial, and voice actor. Along the way, she discovered that the skills actors use to build genuine human connection could transform the way professionals communicate. Today, Laura helps executives, entrepreneurs, speakers, and business leaders become more believable, trustworthy, and influential, both on camera and in person. Her work is built on one simple belief: it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, and the life you’re meant to live often begins just beyond the one you’ve outgrown.

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AK26-30. Sam Hawksmoor & Saving Shannon

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

An Authors Kiss with Sara Troy and her guest Sam Hawksmoor. On air from July 28th

A dying town. A falling star. A secret that could change everything .Sixteen-year-old Shannon has spent most of her life on a remote mountain, surrounded by forests, animals, and the endless mystery of the night sky.

When a mysterious object crashes into a remote mountain during a devastating blizzard, sixteen-year-old Shannon becomes the only known survivor. As her hometown is sealed off by the military amid rumours of alien contamination, an insurance investigator uncovers a web of deception surrounding the disaster. Pursued by powerful forces and searching for the truth, Shannon, Mika, and Lola must unravel the mystery of what really fell from the sky before it destroys them all.

Then the sky breaks.

Saving Shannon is a gripping science-fiction thriller packed with mystery, suspense, heart, and unforgettable characters.

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Sam Hawksmoor has been a storyteller for as long as he can remember, transforming a lifelong passion for writing into captivating tales of mystery, adventure, and imagination. Through richly crafted characters and immersive worlds, he invites readers to explore the unknown, uncover hidden truths, and experience stories that entertain, inspire, and ignite the imagination. Every book reflects his love of storytelling and his commitment to taking readers on unforgettable journeys.