RG26-44. Dimitri Moraitis, Light Beams

November 2, 2026November 5, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast Leave a comment

RAISING OUR GIFTED CHILDREN with Sara Troy and her guest Dimitri Moraitis. On air from November 3rd

His latest book, Martin & the Light Beams of Amalius, is a middle-grade fantasy about finding hope when life feels overwhelming and discovering that even the smallest spark can make a difference.
Dimitri is the co-author of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, The Healing Power of Your Aura and Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution.

Award-Winning Author and Spiritual Teacher Dimitri Moraitis pens an enchanting middle-grade adventure that celebrates hope, imagination, and discovering the light within.

Martin & the Light Beams of Amalius is an engaging read for children who love fantasy while offering families meaningful opportunities to talk about resilience, kindness, courage, and navigating difficult emotions.

Martin loves looking at the planets and stars, finding wonder in the vastness of the universe. But at home, his parents’ constant arguing has left him anxious, isolated, and ready to run away. Then Amalius—a remarkable beam of light—appears and offers Martin the chance to transform into a beam of light himself. Martin enters a dazzling cosmic world filled with extraordinary characters, including fearless General Romaine, radiant Diva, and mischievous Rag-a-Muffin. But the adventure takes an unexpected turn when Martin learns that Amalius’s home planet is facing a crisis that could destroy it. Suddenly, the boy who thought he had no power to change his own circumstances must find the courage to help save an entire world.

Through friendship, imagination, compassion, and courage, Martin discovers that the greatest source of light isn’t somewhere out in the universe—it is within him.

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How children can find inner light during difficult family times: Martin uses cosmic wonder to cope with his parents’ constant arguments and overwhelming isolation.

The healing power of creative imagination: How transforming into a beam of light serves as a beautiful metaphor for a child finding courage, healing, and hope.

Simple, time-tested meditation with color: A practice called reflective meditation is a way to release anxiety and build confidence that parents can do with their children, or children can practice on their own.

The process of creating the unique characters of Amalius: The colorful, unforgettable cast of light beams like the fearless General Romaine, the radiant Diva, and the mischievous Rag-a-Muffin, and the character-building qualities they represent.

How personal difficulties can turn into a vital mission to help others: Martin discovers that the light beams on Amalius’s home planet face a crisis that threatens their very existence.

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Dimitri Moraitis is an award-winning author and internationally respected spiritual teacher whose work has inspired readers and students around the world. Through his writing and teaching, he explores the transformative power of spiritual awareness, personal growth, and the unseen dimensions of life. With Martin & the Light Beams of Amalius, Moraitis brings these timeless themes to a younger audience through a magical adventure filled with imagination, wonder, and heart.

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MH26-44. Teri Roche Drobnick, Our Long Goodbye.

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast Leave a comment

Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Teri Roche Drobnick. On air November 3rd

Teri Roche Drobnick, Author of Our Long Goodbye: A Daughter, a Father, a Best Friend and the Journey Through Alzheimer’s.

After experiencing the arduous journey of Alzheimer’s with my father, I am eager to help others. My goal is to inform, instill hope, and to let people know they are not alone.

Teri worked in the medical field as a licensed clinical social worker and now writes full time. Since losing her father to Alzheimer’s, she has worked as a volunteer community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association. In her memoir, OUR LONG GOODBYE: A Daughter, a Father, a Best Friend, and the Journey Through Alzheimer’s, Teri writes about how important her father’s friendships are for him as he declines. In a poignant twist, his friends matter to Teri as well – her dad’s best friend of eighty years tells her dad’s stories for him, and Teri reconnects with her father through those stories. And then the best friend and Teri become friends in their own right. She can address the following topics:

Friendship is a lifeline for those living with dementia and for those caring for them. As memories fade and communication changes, friendship becomes less about words and more about presence, patience, compassion, and connection. Caregivers also need friendship, understanding, and support as they navigate this emotional journey. A gentle touch, a familiar voice, a smile, or simply being there can speak volumes. Dementia may change how we connect, but it never takes away our need to feel loved, valued, and understood.

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TERI ROCHE DROBNICK worked in the medical field as a licensed clinical social worker and now writes full time. Since losing her father to Alzheimer’s, she has worked as a volunteer community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

She is the author of a children’s book, Moving Day, which Publishers Weekly called “charming, entertaining, and full of heart.” You can learn more about Moving Day on her website, where she also shares resources for teachers and information about school visits.

Kirkus Reviews called her memoir, OUR LONG GOODBYE: A Daughter, a Father, a Best Friend, and the Journey Through Alzheimer’s, “a thoughtful and universal meditation on the life and death of a loved one.”

When Teri’s not writing, she can be found hiking or rowing on the Petaluma River. Raised in Lafayette, CA, she has two grown daughters and currently resides in Petaluma, CA, with her husband and her best friend, Hobie, a Goldendoodle.

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26-43. More Human Connection

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from October 27th

Sometimes, the simplest words can make the greatest difference in someone’s life: You are enough. You matter. I see you.

After watching a moving video about a young girl visiting her incarcerated brother, I found myself reflecting on how many people in our world feel forgotten, abandoned, judged, or simply invisible. Whether someone is behind prison walls, living on the streets, struggling with their past, or just trying to get through another difficult day, we all need to feel that we matter.

In this episode of Sara’s View of Life, I explore how disconnected we have become from one another. I reflect on the communities we once knew, where neighbours looked out for each other, children played freely, and people understood the value of belonging. Somewhere along the way, fear, judgment, greed, and the pursuit of power have overshadowed much of that human connection.

We also look at corruption, injustice, the treatment of vulnerable people, and the responsibility we each have to stop feeding the very things that divide and diminish us.

But this conversation is not simply about what is wrong with our world. It is about what we can do to make it better.

A smile, a kind word, a helping hand, an acknowledgement of someone’s existence, or simply taking the time to listen can change someone’s day, perhaps even their life.

We cannot heal our society through anger and blame alone. We must rediscover our compassion, reclaim our sense of community, and recognize the humanity in one another.

We all want to be seen, heard, valued, and loved. And sometimes, reminding someone that they are enough is the greatest gift we can give.

Join me as we explore how we can move from isolation to connection, from judgment to understanding, and from division to a more compassionate and caring world.

Because humanity begins with us, and every one of us has the power to make a difference.

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TSM26-43. Robin Rosenbluth Living with Strangers

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Robin Rosenbluth. On air from October 27th

At nineteen, after more than five years in the NY foster care system, I spent nine months teaching in a remote village in Northern Kenya as a student at Friends World College, an international college. As the only white, Jewish foreigner living with the Samburu and Rendille tribes, I found, over time, more connection with people there than I had with my foster parents. It is important to understand that we share a common humanity with people from vastly different cultures and nationalities.

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While my childhood was difficult, I learned that allowing myself to be vulnerable (something I learned in Kenya) makes lasting relationships possible: to love and be loved. I wrote Living with Strangers: Healing a Wounded Heart in a Distant Land to encourage older foster youth that a happy adulthood is possible after care. I also want readers to understand from my experience living in Kenya how people from other cultures can be teachers, and that people from other nations, races, and religions share a common humanity.

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RG26-43. Michelle Grace & I’m Right Here

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Raising Our Gifted Children with Sara Troy and her guest Michelle Grace. On air from October 27th

As the world continues to become more digital, screen-time often replaces real, meaningful human connection. It’s easy to feel disconnected, even from our own children.
Michelle Grace, who was inspired to write I’m Right Here when she had her daughter via surrogacy, will talk about how she found a connection to her daughter through play and imagination. The book is a letter to her daughter and is a tool for all parents navigating connection with their children.

Becoming a mother awakened something deep within Michelle, helping her rediscover parts of herself she thought were lost. After years of feeling disconnected from her creativity, motherhood reawakened her imagination and opened a new chapter of self-discovery. Her journey through surrogacy led her to explore how parents and children build attachment, trust, and connection, with imaginative play becoming a bridge between her and her daughter. Her book, I’m Right Here, is both a love letter to her daughter and a tribute to her own mother. Having lost her mother to cancer at nineteen, Michelle found that becoming a mother deepened her understanding of her own mother’s love and the enduring legacy of maternal love across generations.

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Michelle Grace is the author of I’m Right Here and My Wild Imagination, illustrated children’s books that invite families into a world where curiosity, connection, and creativity lead the way. Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Grace writes stories that celebrate emotional connection, imaginative play, and the wonder of childhood. Raised in Brooklyn and now living in Manhattan with her daughter, Michelle draws inspiration from New York City’s creative energy, cultural diversity, and everyday magic. Her debut book, I’m Right Here, is a deeply personal love letter to her daughter. Through her work, Grace encourages parents and children to nurture imagination, build meaningful connections, and rediscover the joy of seeing the world through a child’s eyes.