25-43. Let Life Live

October 27, 2025October 26, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of life with Sara Troy, on air from Octopber 28th

Last week, I became a grandmother. I had done a show about the waiting and the anticipation, and finally, the little one arrived—fast, intense, and beautiful—a healthy baby boy. There’s something profoundly different about being a grandmother. When you hold your grandchild, the feeling isn’t about responsibility, as it was with your own children. It’s about wonderment, nurturing, sparking the imagination, and sharing the love from a place of pure presence.

It’s also a reminder to slow down. We’ve become so expectational, so one-dimensional in our chase for what we think life should be, that we forget how to simply be. Holding this little boy reminded me of balance—of equilibrium and common sense. Life isn’t about being swept away by the noise of the outside world; it’s about grounding ourselves in what truly matters.

When I held him, I felt his energy—his strength, wisdom, and intuitive nature. He reminded me that simplicity is the gateway to truth. We don’t need to complicate life with endless chasing and comparison. What we truly need is presence, imagination, and gratitude for the small things.

The world around us feels shaken—by greed, anger, and disconnection. But when we reconnect with nature, with one another, and with our hearts, we rediscover the meaning of life itself. Holding a baby, hugging a tree, laughing with loved ones—these are the real treasures.

As I cradle this new life, I pray he grows up in a world of compassion, higher consciousness, and unity. A world where success is measured by kindness and love, not status or wealth. I am grateful for my family, my children, and my grandchildren, for they are my greatest blessings.

So, pause. Breathe. Feel. Ask yourself what truly brings you joy, and do more of it. Because in the end, life’s greatest gift is simply to be present, to love, to laugh, and to live authentically from the heart.

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BB25.43. Robert Butwin & Street Smart Success

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Robert Butwin, on air from October 28th

As a best-selling author, speaker, and elite Networker, he is known for his expertise in turning entrepreneurial visions into reality. As the author of Street Smart Networking and an educational content creator, his insights have appeared in professional trade journals. With a proven record as a top income earner committed to helping others succeed, Robert’s influence reaches across Europe and Asia, where he mentors entrepreneurs in building meaningful connections and speeding up their success. In 2009, he was inducted into the MLMIA Hall of Fame for his contributions to the industry. Robert’s strategic guidance focuses on virtual networking, the 8 Ps of a prosperous life, and 13 keys for Business Success for entrepreneurs navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.

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25-42. The Waiting Game

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 21st

The waiting game is a tender teacher. We can’t rush a bloom; we seed with intention, water with care, and trust the universe for timing. I’m living that trust now—phone beside me, heart on tenterhooks—waiting for my 3rd grandson to arrive. That same rhythm guides my work: I used to sprint like the hare, chasing visions faster than steps could hold. Now I’m a wiser plodder, listening, connecting, planting what matters and letting growth be earned. The journey, not the finish line, is where the meaning lives. I interview those who lead with heart, who turn knowingness into service, because why we do a thing is the root of everything it becomes.

Real abundance isn’t in the noise of “six figures”; it’s in the quiet change we spark in one life, then another. When soul-wisdom downloads, it stirs the heart, and the spirit carries it to the mind to shape with clarity. We watch for the signs, pivot when paths get rocky, and choose companions, human and divine, who steady our steps. Some dreams, like Our Forgotten Children’s book, take years to ripen; others arrive as invitations to speak, write, and share. Either way, we move by core truth: listen, learn, apply. Let go of old expectations, return to your essence, and let that inner compass lead. I’m 71, grateful, healing, wholeness, and still planting. And just as a new child is about to draw first breath, we, too, can give birth to ourselves again, rooted, ready, and quietly radiant for what’s next.

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Marlon arrived October 15th

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25-41. Thanks for the Wishes

October 13, 2025October 11, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 14th

Well, I’ve just come off a wonderful Monday–Tuesday weekend that really began on Sunday. My daughter came over from the mainland to Vancouver Island, where we both live, and we shared a lovely evening together. I made vegan bobotie—a Malaysian-inspired South African dish—and we savored every bite. The next day, my son and his wife arrived, and we surprised my daughter with an impromptu baby shower. Her dear friend joined us, and we pampered her with a face mask, a hand and foot massage, and even I got a foot massage, since it was my birthday! The evening flowed into laughter, feasting, and the simple joy of being together.

The following day, my daughter and friend headed home while the rest of us took the little ones to the park. Later, we enjoyed another delicious meal and gathered around a campfire, watching my two-and-a-half-year-old grandson delight in the flames. It was the perfect ending to a birthday weekend filled with love, warmth, and gratitude. We celebrated my birthday on October 6th, my daughter’s baby shower—she’s due any day now—and my son’s upcoming birthday at the end of the month. We even tried to squeeze in Thanksgiving!

Moments like these remind me that the greatest gift of all is family. Though my children live busy lives—one in Vancouver, one in Maple Ridge, and one here on the island—it was such a gift to have everyone under one roof. My son cooked up a storm: lasagna, shepherd’s pie, a hearty mushroom soup, and a batch of freezer meals for his sister as she prepares for the new baby. I came home with leftovers myself, all made with love.

I know not everyone has the opportunity to be close to family, and that makes me even more grateful. We shared stories, laughter, and memories, cherishing every moment. Add to that the nearly 300 birthday wishes I received from my online community—thank you all for the love! My heart is full.

Turning 71 feels like an honor. I’m well into my seventies now, and I see this as a season to keep creating, learning, and giving. I plan to release Our Forgotten Children as an audiobook before Christmas, continue hosting incredible guests, and, of course, welcome my new grandson into the world. Perhaps a little puppy will join my life in the new year too.

I believe birthdays are sacred reminders that life itself is a gift. Each new year invites us to plant seeds, nourish the day, and live in gratitude. We never know how many days we have, but we can choose to make each one meaningful. Share your wisdom, volunteer, create, and bring your light to others—the return will be tenfold.

So here’s to another year of life, love, and purpose. Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special. By the time you hear this, I hope I’ll be holding my new grandson in my arms. Until then, remember to listen, learn, and apply, for wisdom is always ready to blossom when you are.

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TSM25-41. Deadpan by Richard Walter

October 13, 2025October 11, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Richard Walter, on air from Ocotber 14th

Screenwriter and bestselling author Richard Walter for his new book, Deadpan which is a funny novel about an unfunny subject: hate speech and bigotry. Providing gobs of entertainment, the satirical narrative delivers a body blow to prejudice. Deadpan follows the misadventures of a vaguely anti-Semitic West Virginia Buick dealer who wakes up one day to find himself transformed into the world’s most popular Jewish comedian. Steeped in magical realism, the narrative confronts the incandescent issue of our day: Identity, intolerance, and the value of free speech.

Deadpan‘s unfettered comical sensibility is a vivid testament to Mark Twain’s dictum “against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” Set during the world-wide oil crises of the 1970s, the narrative alternates between locations in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai, featuring characters as diverse as Sarah Palin, Mel Brooks, and the Shah of Iran. Walter’s phantasmagorical tour-de-force is not only a satirical takedown of antisemitism (and bigotry in general) but also a dazzling celebration of
human dignity, resilience, and humor.

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Richard Walter is a published author of bestselling fiction and nonfiction, and a screenwriter. As a professor at UCLA, he led the graduate program in screenwriting for decades. His titles for Penguin/Random House on screenwriting are in print now for thirty-five years and have sold over a hundred thousand copies. His most recent novel Escape From Film School (St. Martin’s Press) was a Los Angeles Times bestseller and saw multiple printings in cloth and trade paper. His blog posts and podcasts on Medium, Substack, Spotify and Apple Media have tens of thousands of followers, and his videos on YouTube have received over a million visits.