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26-40. A Life Blessed Birthday

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from October 6th

As I celebrate turning 72, I find myself looking back at a life filled with twists and turns, challenges and adventures, heartache and joy. Every chapter has taught me something, shaped who I am, and ultimately led me to the meaningful purpose I live today through Self Discovery Wisdom, my books, advocacy, and the extraordinary people whose stories I have the honour of sharing.

But some of my greatest blessings are much closer to home. I am a proud mother and grandmother to three beautiful little boys, and being actively involved in their lives reminds me that legacy is not simply what we accomplish—it is the love, wisdom, encouragement, memories, and values we leave in the hearts of those who follow us.

At 72, I may move a little slower, but I am certainly not finished. Aging should not be about focusing on what we have lost, but recognizing everything we have gained: experience, perspective, resilience, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of what truly matters. We still have something to contribute, something to discover, and something to share.

My next chapter will continue to include podcasting, books, advocacy, family, and sharing the wisdom of those who have lived and learned. I want to see my grandsons grow, continue building this library of wisdom, and keep encouraging others to discover what they are capable of.

Life is not over because we reach a certain number. There are always new chapters waiting to unfold. So, at 72 years young, I remain grateful, curious, purposeful, and ready for whatever comes next.

Listen, learn, and apply—and keep the happiness alive. Here’s to the next chapter.

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YH26-40. Dr. Ricky Arenson. Why Couples Drive Each Other Crazy.

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Your Health is Your Choice with Sara Troy and her guest Dr Ricky Arenson. On air from October 6th

Dr. Ricky Arenson is a physician, husband of more than 30 years, father of four, and author of
Why Couples Drive Each Other Crazy. He brings humor, medical insight, and real-life
experience to the challenges couples face while raising a family. His approach explores why
partners communicate, react, and handle stress differently—and how understanding those
differences can reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. For PedsDocTalk listeners
navigating the pressures of parenting, Dr. Arenson can offer practical strategies for maintaining
connection, communicating more effectively, and protecting the couple relationship amid the
demands of children, work, and everyday life. His message complements PedsDocTalk’s focus
on helping parents build healthier, happier families.

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Dr. Ricky Arenson is a physician, Amazon bestselling author, award-winning medical educator,
husband, father of four, and occasional stand-up comedian who brings science and humor to
the realities of relationships and family life.
A dual specialist in endocrinology and geriatric medicine with more than 30 years of experience,
Dr. Ricky has spent his career exploring not only how our bodies work, but why we behave,
communicate, parent, love, and drive each other crazy. His career has included roles as a
hospital director and department head, and he was named Western Australian Clinical Educator
of the Year in 2015.
He is the author of Spaceship Parenting, Why Couples Drive Each Other Crazy, and Cracking
the God Code. His books blend evidence-based research, practical wisdom, candid
observations, and humor to help people raise resilient kids, strengthen relationships, navigate
life’s biggest questions, and build happier, more connecT.

Credentials
Dr. Ricky Arenson, MBChB, AMC, FRACP (Endocrinology), FRACP (Geriatrics) — dual
specialist in Endocrinology and Geriatric Medicine, father, husband, stand-up comedian.

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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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