C26-21. Sara Fernandes, Reinvention in Midlife.

May 25, 2026June 2, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast Leave a comment

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Sara Fernandes, on air from May 26th

Reinvention in Midlife: From Overwhelm to Clarity

I help midlife women who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or unfulfilled reconnect with themselves and create a life that feels aligned with who they are. My work is rooted in the belief that clarity doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from making decisions and honoring where you are. Through my own journey of navigating debt, uncertainty, reinvention, and starting over in a new country, I learned that growth isn’t about becoming someone new, but about returning to yourself. Today, through my work as a Clarity and Growth Coach, the Life Mastery Magazine, and the Life Mastery Circle, I support women in moving from confusion to clarity, from pressure to self-trust, and from simply coping to consciously creating a life that truly fits who they are now.

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Sara Fernandes is a Clarity & Growth Coach, mentor, and the founder of Life Mastery Magazine, a digital publication created for midlife women who are ready to reconnect with themselves and create a more intentional life. After experiencing financial struggle, major life transitions, and rebuilding her life from the ground up in a new country, Sara developed a grounded and compassionate approach to personal growth, one that blends mindset with practical structure. She is also the creator of the Life Mastery Circle, a supportive community where women come together for guidance, accountability, and connection. Through her work, Sara helps women simplify their lives, organize their thoughts, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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26-20. “The Exhaustion of Pretending to Be Fine”

May 18, 2026June 1, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from May 18th

An honest talk around emotional fatigue, masking pain, burnout, and the liberation that comes from authenticity.

May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, and after living with fibromyalgia for over thirty years, I felt it was important to speak openly about the wearyness of living with a debilitating disease that so often goes unseen, misunderstood, or dismissed.

Fibromyalgia is not simply about pain. It is an exhaustion that settles deep into the bones, the muscles, the mind, and the spirit. It is waking up tired no matter how much sleep you have had. It is trying to function through brain fog, chronic fatigue, hypersensitivity, emotional depletion, digestive issues, and a body that can change from one moment to the next without warning. Some days, even the smallest tasks can feel like climbing a mountain carrying invisible weight.

What makes it even harder is that many people living with fibromyalgia become experts at masking it. We smile, show up, continue caring for others, continue working where we can, and continue trying to participate in life while silently calculating energy, pain levels, recovery time, and limitations. People often see the face we present, not the internal battle we fight every single day.

Living with a long-term illness also carries grief. Grief for the life you thought you would have, the energy you once had, the spontaneity lost, the misunderstandings from others, and sometimes even the isolation that comes from people not fully comprehending what chronic illness does to the body, mind, emotions, and identity.

But within that wearyness, there is also resilience. There is adaptation. There is courage in continuing on when your body constantly asks you to stop. There is wisdom learned through pacing, listening, adjusting, and discovering what truly matters. Living with fibromyalgia teaches compassion in ways many cannot understand unless they too have walked this path.

This conversation is not about seeking pity. It is about awareness, understanding, and giving voice to the millions of people who live daily with invisible illnesses. It is about acknowledging that behind many smiles are people carrying extraordinary burdens quietly and bravely.

And perhaps most importantly, it is about reminding those who live with fibromyalgia that they are not weak, not lazy, not imagining it, and not alone and you are so much more than the desease.

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BB26-20. Nikki Mahy, Loss to Empowerment

May 18, 2026May 13, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Nikki Mahy, on air from May 19th

I became a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) because I wanted to help people improve their financial health. At the young age of 16, I experienced a loss that forever changed my family. I watched my mum step into the role of head of our household, and in that moment, I knew I needed to have the tools to navigate life independently. As women, we often put our own needs on the back burner while focusing on solving or fixing everyone else’s. As a financial planner, I have the privilege of listening closely to what truly matters to my clients and helping them develop a plan that builds financial confidence so they can direct their time, energy, and resources toward the areas of life that matter most to them.

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Nikki began her career in financial services in 2003, working in a variety of roles that gave her a well-rounded understanding of the many challenges clients face throughout their financial journeys. It was when she moved into the wealth management division that she discovered her true calling. Nikki is deeply committed to taking the time to truly listen to and understand each client, recognizing that every person’s financial goals, needs, and life circumstances are unique. Working alongside a comprehensive team of professionals, she strives to provide objective, holistic, and client-focused solutions in areas such as investment management, retirement and tax planning, business succession, estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies.

In addition to holding the Certified Financial Planner designation, Nikki is also a Responsible Investment Specialist, reflecting her commitment to thoughtful and sustainable financial planning. Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about giving back to her community, volunteering her time with the Nanaimo & District Lacrosse Association and actively participating in the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

Born and raised in the beautiful Comox Valley, Nikki later relocated to Nanaimo to support her son’s dream of excelling in the sport of lacrosse. When she is not working with clients or cheering from the lacrosse field, Nikki enjoys staying active with her dog, exploring the city and the surrounding areas she is proud to now call home.

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C26-20. Liz Goll Lerner. Action to Calling

May 18, 2026May 22, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Liz Goll Lerner, on air from May 19th

The Journey of Becoming: From Inner Saboteurs to Soulful Strength

There are several ways that I came to the realm of healing and helping. I have long believed that whatever has been a struggle in my life, that I have been able to overcome, has within it some knowledge or experience that can help another find their own way through their difficulty or transformation.

The keys I have uncovered that I believe are the most significant in any life journey are: Being present to the WHEN we are living; Integrating the head and the heart; Learning how to have healthy boundaries; and Learning how to communicate that which is our truth.

I could speak for hours about parts of self, the archetypes that are our saboteurs or champions, and the specialness of finding the true spark that makes us know without a doubt that we are meant to be here. And that, the spark, although it sounds the hardest to people, is really the simplest, because we were born with it. The rest is taught.

For me, seeking, knowing there was more than the obvious, more than the physical world, made me a seeker – going deep early on. My own trials and tribulations, insecurities, and struggles were abundant- as was my strength. Life, specifically early trauma, taught me strength, fear, survival, self-preservation, and the ways to move on and eventually heal. That has made me the clinician I have been. Add wisdom and a great education to that, and the tools I have to help are immense.

Early stories of my work and the inspiration it brought are many, but later expanding the work by recognizing that I could integrate my knowledge of energy, medicine, mind/body, and an individual’s strengths as healing tools led to a more exciting and full methodology. I love to help people think outside the box, understand their early conditioning, and create the life they want to live and explore the work they are meant to do in the world.

I began as a teenage seeker. Majored in Anthropology, Art History, and Studio Art in College. I chose to go to graduate school in Art Therapy and become a licensed and board-certified art therapist because of one little boy, whom I met doing field work, who was afraid to go home because he lived on a dangerous street.

I’ve been working as a transformational coach and psychotherapist for over 40 years. I’ve worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I have a private coaching practice and a separate clinical private practice. Over the years, I created multiple psycho educational courses for men, women, involving readings, meditations, conversation- an exciting experience for all, including me. I work extensively with couples as well as all relationships. How we communicate is key as is how we feel about ourselves and couples. I’ve studied theosophy, multiple spiritual teachings, energy modalities, and neuroscience. I have come now to be working and playing in the sacred. Because all of this work we do with each other is simply sacred.

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I began as a teenage seeker. Majored in Anthropology, Art History, and Studio Art in College. I ended up going to graduate school in Art Therapy and becoming a licensed and board-certified art therapist because of one little boy, whom I met doing field work, who was afraid to go home because he lived on a dangerous street.

I’ve been working as a transformational coach and psychotherapist for over 40 years. I’ve worked in patient outpatient, private practice, and created multiple psycho educational courses for men, women, and couples. I’ve studied theosophy, multiple spiritual teachings, energy modalities, and neuroscience. With all that I have come to be working and playing in the sacred. Because all of this work we do with each other is simply sacred.

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C26-19. Tammy J. Cohen, “Text Messages To My Sons”

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Tammy J. Cohen, on air from May 12th

At the heart of it, what led to discovering my mission: Back on 3/20/20, when the world shut down, I had time to pause, reflect, and think, and I realized I was not ok and I knew I had to act. I immersed myself in programs and coursework to understand why I felt unworthy, resentful, and disengaged. To understand why I self-sabotaged and was reactive and judgmental. I went on a journey of discovery and realized that everything I was learning was simply not taught in school. So I decided to start sharing all this incredible wisdom I was learning from thought leaders across generations with my sons, because I wanted it to be different for them than it was for me growing up.

I realized that if I wanted to deepen my connection with my sons and change the relationship, I had to change the conversation and reach them where they are and where their generation is: on their cell phones. This was the AHA moment for me to use technology differently and to commit to an unconditional practice of texting my sons a meaningful, intentional message daily. No texting agendas, commands, reprimands, or reminders, no unsolicited advice, just an intentional message with no expectations of a response. I knew I had to show up differently. What I did not know was the ripple effect this practice would have on me over time. I did not just deepen my connection with my sons; I deepened my connection to myself, and it changed me. And this change rippled out to my family, friends, colleagues, and community. My text messaging practice led to the publication of my book, “Text Messages To My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids.

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Tammy J. Cohen is a messaging strategist, author, speaker, sometimes podcaster, and branding consultant focused on human connection in an increasingly AI-driven and tech-driven world. For over 20 years, she has led TC Brand Consulting, helping executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations clarify their mission, vision, and messaging to achieve strong, authentic impact. Tammy is the award-winning author of Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids and a frequent speaker and media contributor on connection, leadership, and modern communication.

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