C25-16. Chiara Barbera & The Italian Experience.


Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Chaiara Barbera, on air from April 22nd

Join Chiara Barbera as she shares her journey from Australia to the heart of Calabria, where a deep connection to her Italian roots sparked a mission to preserve disappearing traditions. Through her project Vera Italia, Chiara invites travellers to become active participants in sustaining culture—connecting with artisans, farmers, and families whose way of life tells the story of the real Italy. This episode is for anyone seeking more than a postcard-perfect trip—for those who crave meaning, connection, and a chance to help keep Italy’s soul alive, one experience at a time.

Chiara Barbera is the founder of Vera Italia, a mission-driven platform connecting travellers with the true spirit of Italy through cultural and culinary experiences. Born in Brisbane to four Italian grandparents, Chiara grew up surrounded by stories, recipes, and values deeply rooted in her heritage. Her grandparents’ courage to leave Italy in search of a better life laid the foundation for her own journey—a return to the homeland they once left, with the hope of giving something back.



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Now dividing her time between Italy and Australia, Chiara begins this journey in Calabria, Italy’s hidden gem, to connect with the Culture Creators—artisans, farmers, cooks, and families—who keep the spirit of Italy alive. Through Vera Italia, she helps others discover the beauty of these traditions, not only to experience them but to ensure they continue for generations to come.

Her work is a love letter to her roots, a calling she believes was guided by faith, and a legacy that she is determined to honour, preserve, and pass on.


PART TWO OF OUR SHOW, KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE.

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C25-16.Laura Munson “The Wild Why”


Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Laura Munson, on air from April 29th

International bestselling author and acclaimed writing workshop leader Laura Munson for her new book, THE WILD WHY: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder

Why is the sky blue? Why do only birds get to fly? Is there a God? And if so, why does God let bad things happen? Why do people die? It’s natural for children to ask questions, big and small. But too often, adults brush off such questions as an annoyance, or scold kids for being rude, or even respond to their asking with punishment. When that happens, many children stop asking and grow up to become adults who believe it’s safer to stay quiet and squelch their inherent, and essential, sense of wonder.

THE WILD WHY is a deeply personal memoir and an empowering guide that blends Laura Munson’s life stories, awakenings, and hard-earned lessons with thoughtful teachings, reflective exercises, and heartfelt calls to action—inviting readers to uncover their own “wild why.” At its core is the magic of wonder—that universal mix of curiosity and awe we all feel when encountering something beautiful and mysterious, like a rainbow. Through her journey as a writer and seeker, navigating the highs of success and the heartbreak of divorce, Munson takes us from the quiet woods of Montana to a hammam in Morocco, the hill towns of Mexico and Tuscany, and an ancient stone circle in Ireland. In each place, she discovers profound truths about surrender, kindness, and the richness of life’s mysteries—ultimately guiding us toward deeper empathy, connection, and self-love.



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LAURA MUNSON is the New York TimesUSA Today, and international bestselling author of the novel Willa’s Grove and the memoir This Is Not The Story You Think It Is. Founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats, she has been featured or published in Vanity FairElleRedbook, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times “Modern Love” column, The New York Times Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, and many others. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Early Show, WGN, NPR, London’s This Morning, Australia’s Sunrise, and other global media outlets. She lives in Whitefish, Montana.

THE WILD WHY affirms a universal truth – as Laura Munson attests: “We’re all creative! Every act of living is creative. Every step we take, every choice we make, every word that comes out of our mouth—it’s all an act of creation!” What could be more wonderful than that?  


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C25-13. Sara Jane on “I Didn’t Become Selfish”


Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Sara Jane, on air from April 1st

Coming This April 1st: A Powerful eBook & Audio Experience ?
“I Didn’t Become Selfish, I Became Harder to Manipulate”

Too many of us know the sting of manipulation…
The subtle control, the emotional coercion, and the bullying are masked as love or care.

This isn’t just a book—it’s a movement of truth-telling.
In this compelling multi-author eBook and Audio, 27 courageous souls—both men and women from across the globe—have come together to bare their stories.
Stories of reclaiming power.
Of saying “no more.”
Of finding their way back to self-worth and soul-sovereignty.

Each chapter is a doorway into personal transformation—raw, real, and resonant. And it doesn’t stop on the page…
This book is paired with an audio version where each author reads their own chapter aloud so you can feel the truth, the emotion, and the breakthroughs in their own voice.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in someone else’s narrative, this book is for you.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or “not enough,”
If choosing yourself has been mistaken for selfishness.

You are not alone.
These stories are here to remind you:
You are worthy. You are powerful. And you deserve to live free from manipulation.

? Release Date: Tuesday, April 1st
Share it with your community, and get ready to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

The authors are Sara Jane, Angela Orora Medway-Smith, Anne Klint, Dr. Anthony E. Wilson, Bina Di Livio, Bradford W. Tilden, C. S. Roberts, David D McLeod, Dianna Leeder, Dirk Albrodt, Dorian A. Des Lauriers, Elizabeth McPherson, Heather Prince, Ilene Dillon, Jean Voice Dart, Jos Smeets, Kate Babetin, Laurie Mornin, Linda Binns, Dr. Linda Marsanico, Lorree Appleby, Mahalia Michael, Michol Mae, Nicole Perterhans, Peiming Sun, R. Scott Holmes, and your host Sara Troy.



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Sara Jane is the sum of all her experiences, from the accident as a baby, through to working in her parents’ hotel as a teen, plus doing paper rounds.

Sara worked in retail to area manager level as a consumer services manager for two toy manufacturers, managing pubs/bars, insurance, and working with both children and adults with learning difficulties.

A “LifeQuake” in 1996 helped Sara to wake up and let go of her people-pleasing way of living. Learning to say yes to herself and No to others. Her own healing journey is reflected in the work she does today

She is now a complementary health therapist, mainly working with energy techniques such as Reiki and Sound. Sara is the creator of Vocal Reiki, a technique that supports individuals to connect with and heal the hurt, pain, and trauma experienced by their younger selves.

In 2014, Sara founded Gift of Healing TV and is the main presenter. She is an international speaker and author, including the No#1 best seller Gifts of Wisdom: Practices for Healing and Empowerment, and she channels Light Language. FOUND HERE

The book came about because of an article she wrote and then recorded for YouTube, “You Didn’t Become Selfish, You Became Harder to Manipulate”, posted on 1st April 2024, which to date has had 99,000 views and over 600 comments posted beneath it.





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C25-11. Jerry Giordano’s 7-word Philosophy


Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Jerry Giordano, on air from March 18th

With personal insights and a lot of humor, Jerry talks about why we do what we do and how it’s sabotaging our relationships and ourselves. Jerry has put his 7-word philosophy into practice by interviewing over 200 people from the ages of thirteen to ninety-four.

He had tried everything—every form of therapy, seminar, retreat, life coach, past-life regression, psychic reading, and self-help book available—but no matter how much he learned or how many breakthroughs he thought he had, the same emptiness remained. It wasn’t until he hit rock bottom, losing his mother to cancer and watching his fiancée walk away in the span of weeks, that he realized something profound: everything he had been doing was a left-brained approach—logic trying to fix an emotional wound. No amount of analysis could resolve what was buried deep in his unconscious. It was through mindfulness and meditation that he finally saw the truth—his easygoing, people-pleasing persona wasn’t who he really was; it was a mask, one he had worn for so long that even he had mistaken it for his true self. That’s when he discovered the 7 Words approach, a method that led him to uncover the unconscious story running his life. For the first time, he wasn’t just treating symptoms—he was rewriting the script that had been controlling him all along.



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Jerry Giordano is an award-winning advertising and branding copywriter as well as a creative director who has lived and worked in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, and Dallas. He has worked for some of the largest advertising agencies in the world, including Ogilvy and J. Walter Thompson. He was also the in-house Creative Director for the National Football League (NFL) and has helped propel an impressive array of powerhouse brands including Duracell, Kraft Foods, American Express, Maxwell House Coffee, Philip Morris Corporate, Fox Studios, Food & Wine Magazine, International Paper, the United Way, Hardees, the British Tourism Authority, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and countless others.

Being a polymath with an unquenchable curiosity has led Jerry to become a keen observer of the human psyche and the ensuing behaviors. Typically, his work starts with the notion that “he knows nothing,” which allows him to consider everything—sifting through content to find the gem. Jerry is a collector, inspector, and connector of dots, which he credits to much of his success as an advertising creative and the author of Your 7 Words to a Happier You. Jerry was a co-producer of one of the world’s first TEDx events, has penned four screenplays—including a top 10 finalist at the SLAMDANCE film festival—studied sketch comedy professionally at Second City in Chicago, and has performed sketch comedy in NYC and regularly on the main stage at the Comic Strip in LA. 

He collects quotes and old cameras, photographs manhole covers (street art) from around the world, and is obsessed with the JFK assassination (which he will gladly discuss ad nauseam over a scotch or coffee). Jerry also meditates regularly. Though originally from New Jersey, he now lives in the moment.

“As a psychotherapist, introducing a number of clients to their 7 Words has been an effective tool for uncovering their unconscious stories and circumventing their sabotaging lifelong patterns. The discovery of my own words was the breakthrough I was unknowingly in search of for decades! Jerry’s writing exudes an uncommon vulnerability, clarity and authenticity, and this book takes self-help/self-discovery to a transcendent level.”— Melissa D. Borski, MRC, CFRC, LPC



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C25-10. Sunshower Rose Transformative Art


Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest, Sunshower Rose, on air from March 11th

The Transformative Power of Art

Art is more than just a visual expression—it is a language of the soul, a bridge between the seen and the unseen. Whether through watercolor, digital mediums, or performance, art captures the essence of human experience, reflecting our emotions, stories, and intuitive wisdom. It is a tool for self-discovery, a means of connection, and a legacy that transcends time.

Like the work of Sunshower Rose, who has immortalized faces, moments, and messages through her artistry, creativity is a gift that speaks beyond words. It is a reminder that art is not just what we create but how we bring our essence into the world.



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Sunshower Rose, a professional artist since the early 1980s, is best known for designing the City of Sedona, Arizona logo in 1988. Specializing in watercolor, she later incorporated digital techniques using Photoshop. A respected art tutor in Verde Valley, Arizona, she has also performed in art concerts, comedy, and mime.

Her legacy includes collaborative digital artworks and a deep connection to intuitive creativity, receiving ‘Writings’ from her art. Her book, Sunshower’s Art Speaks, is set for release in March 2025.

With a focus on the human face and figure, she has drawn and painted approximately 200,000 faces, earning global recognition for her caricature work at events and online. Since 2001, she has also been active in the wellness industry, becoming a field leader and trainer in alternative health and network marketing.


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