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C26-38. Andrew Rae & Transcendence

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Choose Positive Livine with Sara Troy and her guest Andrew Rae. On air form September 22nd

Cambridge quantum physicist, mathematician and author of Transcendence, the debut poetry book he penned at the age of 85.

In Transcendence, Andrew Rae delves into the moments that awaken a deep sense of connection with something beyond the physical realm. His poetry takes readers from the sunlit landscapes of Wiltshire to the shadowed forests of Africa. Each piece carries a powerful sense of wonder, urging readers to see the world not just as it appears, but as it exists on a deeper, more spiritual level. His work is infused with a deep reverence for life, an appreciation of beauty, and a yearning for understanding beyond the tangible world. 

“Many people feel a sense of transcendence in front of the wonders of nature, the beauties of music and art, the miracles of birth and the tragedy of death,” says Rae.

“These poems chart my own journey, starting from such experiences and connecting with my early religious education by Anglican monks of the Community of the Resurrection. Sadly, in early manhood, I lost my faith. Later, worn down by life’s struggles, I came back to religion in the form of Zen Buddhism and now, in old age, have found a spiritual home in the ancient rituals of the Anglican Church.”

This remarkable collection of poetry takes readers on an introspective journey into the mystical, the sublime, and the spiritual. Rae captures the essence of transcendence in the natural world, ancient traditions, and personal reflection, evoking both a sense of peace and a challenge to embrace life’s mysteries with an open heart.

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Andrew Rae, 85, is the author of a book of inspirational religious poetry, Transcendence. He was born in wartime England, into the austerity of Birmingham and the joy of weekends at his grandparents’ Staffordshire farm. At age eight, the family moved to South Africa and after attending university in Johannesburg, he spent 10 years at Cambridge, studying quantum physics and mathematics, and became interested in Zen Buddhism.

After a career as an academic at various British universities, he took early retirement and trained as an actor. After some success with a short film, he performed in numerous productions on the fringe in London and on tour. Having spent 20 years restoring an old farmhouse in Normandy, he now divides his life between the Highlands of Scotland, Wiltshire and South Africa. He has recently set up a charity supporting ecological education and research in South Africa. Some of his poetry has been published in Areopagus Magazine. Rae resides with his wife, Patricia, in the United Kingdom. 

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TSM 26-38. Flight Unknown Pt2

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Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Giselle Roeder . On air from September 22nd

Giselle Roeder is the author of several books, including ‘We Don’t Talk About That,‘ a memoir about her idyllic childhood and the horrific experiences during the Russian invasion, rape and murder family’s survival after WWII. She describes three decades of her “life in three Germanys”: First as a child under Nazi rule, then as a teenager growing up in Communist East Germany, and, following her daring escape, life in the West where she had to start all over again.
In “Flight Into The Unknown,” the sequel to the first book, she tells us the story of her marriage to an (unknown) penfriend from Canada, her immigration, her life as a wife and mother to two stepdaughters and later on a son. Her trials and tribulations, the ups and downs of an immigrant with only a rudimentary knowledge of the English language, and her success in overcoming all obstacles are nothing short of inspiring. Despite all odds and never giving up, Giselle became a successful businesswoman and international speaker. Her husband started an affair, which led to their divorce. She lost everything she had built up in twenty years of marriage. Another beginning and for the reader, another book, the final of her memoirs: “Set Sail for Life After 50”
These three books form a ‘trilogy,’ “The Nine Lives of Gila:”
1. We Don’t Talk About That, surviving WWII and its aftermath.
2. Flight Into the Unknown – Dreaming of Life and Love in Canada. An immigrant’s story.
3. Set Sail for Life After 50 – Another new beginning after a divorce, lots of travel and ending with retirement. Coming soon.

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Giselle Roeder is the author of four books: two about healthy living, followed by “Forget Me Not,” A Bouquet of Stories, Thoughts, and Memories about people who influenced her life, and last but not least, the memoir that went around the world:

“We Don’t Talk About That” – covering the riveting story of surviving WW II during her first thirty years.

Giselle is now working on the sequel, writing about her life in Canada.

 Following her emigration to Canada in 1963, Giselle succeeded in business, was interviewed on radio stations across the country, hosted her own Television Show for 9 years, and became well-known as an international public speaker in the developing field of alternative health.

Today, she will tell us about her life under different political systems:

Ten years as a child under Nazi rule – 

Ten years as a teenager growing up in Communist East Germany –

Her life as a young adult in Capitalist West Germany after she escaped from East Germany.

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26-38. Poverty Power:

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from September 22nd

Poverty, Power, and What Money Cannot Buy

I explore financial poverty, poverty of the heart, the illusion of power through wealth, and the truth that real abundance comes through compassion, purpose, family, service, and empowering others.

Poverty is not always measured by the amount of money in our bank account. Sometimes, the deepest poverty lives within an empty heart—a life ruled by fear, greed, insecurity, entitlement, or the need to control others.

Financial hardship can push people into survival mode, where fear and desperation lead them to make choices they might never otherwise make. Yet great wealth can also create a dangerous illusion that money grants permission, superiority, and power without consequences. Money may buy comfort, opportunity, influence, and possessions, but it cannot buy integrity, compassion, wisdom, joy, or inner peace.

In this show, I explore the difference between having money and being truly enriched. I share some of my own experiences with financial hardship, bankruptcy, living out of my car, and rebuilding my life. Today, I may live on a pension, but I feel abundantly rich in family, purpose, love, and the meaningful work I do.

True power is not found in controlling others—it is found in empowering them. Real abundance grows when we use what we have to plant seeds of possibility, support another person’s dream, strengthen our communities, and pay forward the help we once received.

Let us stop chasing titles, status, likes, and self-importance, and rediscover the importance of self—the wholeness of our mind, heart, body, spirit, and soul. That is where true wealth lives, and that is something money can never buy.

Your next podcast explores the two faces of poverty: the desperation caused by having too little and the emptiness that can remain when someone has more than enough.

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Giselle Roeder, Surviving War

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Giselle Roeder is the author of several books, including ‘We Don’t Talk About That,‘ a memoir about her idyllic childhood and the horrific experiences during the Russian invasion, rape and murder family’s survival after WWII. She describes three decades of her “life in three Germanys”: First as a child under Nazi rule, then as a teenager growing up in Communist East Germany, and, following her daring escape, life in the West where she had to start all over again.
In “Flight Into The Unknown,” the sequel to the first book, she tells us the story of her marriage to an (unknown) penfriend from Canada, her immigration, her life as a wife and mother to two stepdaughters and later on a son. Her trials and tribulations, the ups and downs of an immigrant with only a rudimentary knowledge of the English language, and her success in overcoming all obstacles are nothing short of inspiring. Despite all odds and never giving up, Giselle became a successful businesswoman and international speaker. Her husband started an affair, which led to their divorce. She lost everything she had built up in twenty years of marriage. Another beginning and for the reader, another book, the final of her memoirs: “Set Sail for Life After 50”
These three books form a ‘trilogy,’ “The Nine Lives of Gila:”
1. We Don’t Talk About That, surviving WWII and its aftermath.
2. Flight Into the Unknown – Dreaming of Life and Love in Canada. An immigrant’s story. (two shows)
3. Set Sail for Life After 50 – Another new beginning after a divorce, lots of travel and ending with retirement. Coming soon.

Giselle’s Mother and sisters.

Please be advised that this conversationin the first show contains difficult and graphic accounts of war, torture, rape, murder, starvation and violence against adults and children. Please listen with care and discretion.

I have found Giselle’s storytelling to be not only informative about the horrors of World War II, but also a remarkable journey of courage, strength, resilience, and adaptability. She is an extraordinary woman who shows us that we can overcome almost anything with the right attitude and truly discover what we are capable of when we choose to rise above our circumstances. Sara Troy, podcast host.

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SHOW ONE. EAST GERMANY AND RUSSIAN INVASSION.

SHOW TWO. ESCAPING TO WEST GERMANY

SHOW THREE. IMAGRATING TO CANADA, MARRIAGE OF CONVENIANCE.

LIVE SEPTEMBER 22ND.

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26-37. Young Fire, Timeless Wisdom

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from September 15th

Youth brings curiosity, fresh thinking, enthusiasm and the courage to challenge what has always been done. Maturity brings experience, patience, perspective and wisdom gained through both success and failure. When we combine the energy of youth with the lived wisdom of older generations, we become stronger and better equipped to create meaningful change.

Young people can inspire older generations to dream again, while mature people can help the young avoid unnecessary mistakes. Wisdom should guide enthusiasm without controlling it, and experience should be shared rather than imposed. We can tell you what worked, what failed and what we learned along the way, but how you use that wisdom must remain your choice. Every generation wants to feel heard, valued and respected.

Technology may sometimes divide the generations, but a shared purpose can unite us. Artificial intelligence is not going away, so we must learn to use it wisely, consciously and with healthy boundaries. I use AI as a helpful assistant to organize my thoughts and offer different perspectives, but the voice, opinions, heart, soul and spirit remain mine. Technology should serve humanity without replacing our humanity and earned wisdom.

Some people assume that as we age, we forget what being young was like or have little left to contribute. I remember my youth very well. Although illness has placed limitations before me throughout my life, I have always found the energy to do what I love. My body may slow me down, but it does not have to slow down my mind, heart, spirit or purpose.

I recently interviewed Giselle Roeder, an extraordinary woman in her nineties who survived Nazi and Russian rule, endured tremendous hardship, wrote three books and continues sharing her story. She may have physical aches and pains, but her memory, courage and spirit remain powerful. Her life reminds us that we are not defined by age or by what happened to us. We can discover our courage, strength and resilience and choose to grow from our experiences.

Mentorship should be a two-way exchange. Older people have something to teach, but young people also have something to teach us. Youth may move quickly, while maturity understands timing. The future becomes stronger when youthful imagination is supported by lived wisdom. You do not need to repeat every mistake we made; you can learn from our experience while still creating your own path.

We need great minds, mature minds and youthful, energetic minds to come together. We must look beyond power, greed and division and choose empathy, compassion, collaboration and love. Our differences are not weaknesses; they are the many flavours that make humanity interesting and whole.

What becomes possible when we stop dividing generations and begin combining their gifts? Young fire can become timeless wisdom. Let us look to one another, talk to one another and truly hear one another, because it is only when we come together that we become truly strong.

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