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QS25-28. Kelly O’Hearn’s Arcanum & Tarot

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Quantum Spirituality with Sara Troy and her guest Kelly O”Hearn, on air from July 15th

O’Hearn explores love, power, freedom, spirituality, and self-discovery through the lens of past lives, inspired by her own past-life readings and personal transformation. 

Known for elevating people’s frequency and vibration, Kelly O’Hearn helps others unlock their potential and align their present life with their desired one through reinvention, energy work, and storytelling. Born in New York City, O’Hearn first put her sensory gifts to work as a professional wine taster and sommelier. After raising two children and overcoming a personal health crisis, she discovered the Tarot and became, as far as she knows, the first author to channel an entire novel series through it. 

The Arcanum series dives deep into themes of love, power, freedom, spirituality, and self-discovery, all through the lens of past lives. Drawing on her own experiences channeling eight past lifetimes, Kelly weaves these insights into her storytelling and teachings. She explores how soul connections evolve across time, with soulmates often appearing in non-romantic roles to help catalyze growth. Kelly also sheds light on soul contracts—agreements made across lifetimes that foster mutual evolution, even through pain. Tarot, central to her journey, is presented not as fortune-telling but as a transformative tool to uncover energetic blockages and realign with our highest potential. By encouraging curiosity over certainty, she welcomes skeptics and invites personal engagement with the Tarot experience. Kelly also redefines midlife as a time of rebirth rather than crisis, especially empowering women over 40 to embrace their ageless relevance, creativity, and purpose. At the heart of it all is her philosophy of “pulling it back to self”—tapping into inner wisdom, intuition, and energy to create meaningful transformation from within.

The Unique Journey of Writing Arcanum: Kelly’s use of Tarot to channel her series makes Arcanum distinct, blending divination with storytelling.

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Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her own past-life readings, O’Hearn weaves together multiple storylines of a powerful woman persevering across lifetimes in the quest for love, destiny, and self-discovery.

O’Hearn believes the tarot is not about fortune-telling but rather a language of energy—a narrative tool that reveals deeper truths. Known for elevating people’s frequency and vibration, she helps them unlock their potential and align their current life with their desired one through reinvention, intuition, and personal transformation.

Born in New York City, O’Hearn first put her intuitive skills to work as a professional wine taster, instructor, and sommelier. After raising two children and overcoming a personal health crisis, she discovered the tarot, building a global clientele spanning every continent except Antarctica. Follow O’Hearn’s popular tarot readings on Instagram and TikTok and learn more at ArcanumTheSeries.com.

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25.17.The One Drop RIPPLES

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from April 29th

In a world constantly seeking the grand finale, the big bang, the dramatic pivot, the life-altering moment, we often miss the quiet miracles that live in the in-between. The truth is, it’s not always a thunderous event that changes everything. More often, it’s one small drop a single moment of insight, a gentle word, a quiet act of kindness—that sets a new path in motion. One drop becomes another, and then another, rippling out into something much larger than we could have ever predicted.

The ripple effect begins the moment we choose to be present. It could be a smile shared with a stranger, a pause before reacting harshly, or a thoughtful message to someone who’s hurting. These simple acts, small as they may seem, hold immense power. They shift energies, soften walls, and open doors to connection. They create a rhythm of change, one that moves through hearts, homes, and communities without needing applause.

We look to the world for transformation, hoping institutions, governments, or movements will change everything overnight. But real, sustainable change is personal first. It is born in the whisper of a thought, the weight of a feeling, and the intention behind our actions. Our thoughts are the first drops. Our words carry them outward. Our actions plant them into the soil of the world around us.

It is in the subtleties where the greatest impact lives. Like water shaping stone, consistency in small, mindful choices leaves a lasting mark. Speak to others in the tone you would want to receive. Let your words be an invitation to joy, comfort, or clarity. Think before you speak, not just to avoid harm, but to ensure your voice becomes a balm rather than a blow.

We are all seeking something: peace, meaning, a better way to live. But we don’t find it waiting for someone else to do the work. We find it by becoming the ripple. By embodying the change. We are at the beginning of the wave that can rise and carry others with us.

This is the heart of what I speak to on my shows: the magic of the everyday, the extraordinary within the ordinary. Through the stories of others and reflections of self, we explore how each of us can create meaningful change, not by waiting for the world to shift, but by choosing to drop love, kindness, and purpose into the waters of life.

Join me. Let’s ripple together.

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MH24-46. Julie Fingersh, “What happened to Danny”

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Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Julie Fingersh, on air from November 12th

“Julie Fingersh’s Stay is so rich, wise, funny, and beautifully written. It’s hard to put down once you start.”
—Anne Lamott, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Called “Profound, funny, and masterfully told by” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, Stay: A Story of Family, Love, and Other Traumas is a riveting debut that captures the joyous and painful complexity of family love and loyalty, the cost of family secrets, and the quest to help the people we love most without losing our own way. It’s also a rare window into two of the biggest epidemics gripping society today: mental illness and chronic illness and the ways in which they affect relationships, personal identity, and the blueprint of our lives.

Told through the eyes of the author as both a young sibling and a mid-life parent, Julie Fingersh seamlessly weaves together present and past, unlocking the puzzle of her early adulthood with her struggling brother from the vantage point of a mid-life parent on the verge of an empty nest and her next chapter, just as her college-bound daughter’s life suddenly careens off track. 

Sparkling with warmth, wit, and lyrical prose, Fingersh provides insight and sustenance for everyone wrestling with mid-life’s ghosts, parenting adult children, and the twin pillagers of fear and the inner critic. Above all, Stay is for readers who want to think, feel, laugh, cry, and perhaps see their own life’s trajectory and path forward with new eyes.

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Julie Fingersh is a writer, journalist and, most recently, the author of Stay: A Story of Family, Love & Other Traumas (Rowman & Littlefield; 2024) Julie’s personal essays, editorials, and reporting cover wellness, parenting adult children, cooking, and how to lead a more sane and meaningful life. Julie’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, The Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, Businessweek, Grown and Flown and more. Her Substack newsletter, Take My Advice. I’m Not Using It, is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in New York City in her twenties for Billboard Publications. Julie has two adult children and lives with her husband in Marin County, California. Stay is her first book. 

“Profound, funny, and masterfully told. I can’t stop thinking about it.”

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24-46. Be the Peace

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from November 12th

I recently had a wonderful conversation on my podcast with David Wick, a dedicated peace advocate who’s been with the UN and involved in global peace efforts for over 40 years. It’s a conversation on peace—its possibility and its necessity in today’s world. So often, people think of peace as a distant ideal, something that may never be achieved. But I believe peace is not just an idea; it’s a way of being, a state we cultivate within ourselves and share with others.

True peace starts within each of us. When we cultivate peace, love, and purpose inside, that energy naturally radiates outward, creating a ripple effect that touches everyone we encounter. This doesn’t mean ignoring the world’s challenges; rather, it’s about seeing the issues clearly so that we can address them from a place of compassion and conviction. In our world today, we’re often sold illusions, particularly in areas like healthcare, where profit sometimes overshadows true wellness. It’s vital that we hold these systems accountable, advocating for practices that honor holistic health and well-being. Restrictions on healthcare choices, especially those that impact women’s health, call for our attention and action.

Living peacefully isn’t about having everyone agree. It’s about approaching each other with openness, compassion, and understanding. Life will always bring challenges—unexpected twists and hardships. But when we’re grounded and centered in peace, we see through the fog. Instead of reacting with fear or anxiety, we can move forward with purpose, finding creative solutions and choosing a balanced, harmonious way to live.

If we’re serious about giving peace a chance, we must start within ourselves and allow it to expand outward. Together, we can shape a world where peace is more than just a vision; it’s a way of life.

Today brought me unexpected news—not the kind I wanted. America has taken a turn not for the better, and, on top of it all, I now face a hefty bill for a new heating pump. So, how do we move forward? We’ll need to look at options, explore costs, and check payment plans. Many of us are facing financial strain, and fortunately, businesses now offer more flexible payment options to help ease the burden.

Life throws unexpected challenges our way, and while we can’t control everything that happens, we can control our response. When something goes wrong—like losing a heating system—it’s natural to feel worried. But instead, I take a moment to pause, breathe, and think it through. Yes, it’s an expense I hadn’t planned for, but approaching it calmly allows me to focus on solutions, not stress. The peace we bring to each situation shapes the outcome, helping us see possibilities rather than limits.

From health scares to financial hurdles, life will always bring obstacles. We can’t avoid every hardship, but we can choose how we respond. Sometimes, we need support; other times, we might just need a breather. The journey can be tough, but it also teaches us resilience. When we choose to meet challenges calmly, anger and stress don’t consume us. Instead, we find clarity and strength, which is where true peace lies.

Here’s the choice we all face: we can dwell on what’s wrong, or we can focus on our options and move forward with peace. True peace doesn’t come from avoiding life’s challenges but from staying centered and open to solutions. In that calm, we often find the answers we need.

Peace isn’t just a lofty idea—it’s a choice we make to step into calm, clarity, and centeredness no matter what storm we face. When life throws curveballs—financial struggles, health diagnoses, unexpected twists—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even angry. But here lies our power: in our ability to pause and find that inner sanctuary, that core of calm that supports us through anything.

This calmness isn’t passive; it’s a foundation, a conscious decision we return to whenever we feel overwhelmed. In that calm, we see solutions we might miss in a panicked state. This core of peace lets us respond wisely and act from strength.

We each play a role in creating peace in the world. When we choose calm, compassion, love, and patience over anger and resentment, we lift not only ourselves but those around us. It’s not about ignoring our emotions but about choosing not to meet anger with anger, or hate with hate. When we do, we avoid getting lost in the chaos.

Instead, let’s be the peace we seek. Let’s live it, breathe it, share it, embody it. We are the creators of the love, kindness, and calmness we want to see. It’s up to each of us to be that higher frequency, that example that helps elevate ourselves and others.

When you walk in this divine calm, you become a beacon for others. You’re living proof that life can be filled with compassion, joy, and connection. You’re inviting others to rise, to find their balance, and, together, to build a world built on peace and love.

I invite you: take this journey. Embrace the peace, live the love, and let’s transform the world one calm, compassionate choice at a time. Because that’s what living truly means.

When anger arises, let it out. Feel it fully, then let it go. Take a deep breath and ask, “What can I do about this?” If there’s something you can change, take action. If not, sometimes the best choice is to simply walk away.

Peace is a choice we carry within us. It’s a state of being that we each have the power to access. This peace and love isn’t external; it’s within. Tap into it, let it flow, and share it. When you do, you create a ripple effect, an invitation for others to step into that calm alongside you.

By being this light, this vibration of peace, we become the solutions this world so urgently needs. Let’s approach life with calm strength, becoming the peace we wish to see.

Until next time, I wish you a beautifully peaceful journey.

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Trust in Faith

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Having been a person of ill health, depression, and loss, I know from my own experience that staying in spirituality is the only thing that will get you through. When despair knocks at your door, and you feel all is lost, the belief that you will make it through, even though you do not know how keeps you moving forward inch by inch.


Embracing the journey of life with its myriad of challenges requires a perspective rooted in faith and acceptance. It’s natural to find oneself questioning the fairness of our struggles, pondering, “Why me?” Yet, such questions often lead us down a path of isolation and despair, blinding us to the shared nature of human suffering. Each of us carries our own burden of pain, unique in its intensity and impact, yet universal in its existence. It’s crucial, therefore, to resist the urge to compare our hardships, to measure our pain against that of others, as if it were a contest in which the most afflicted is somehow granted a morose victory.

Instead, we are called to lean into our faith, whatever form that may take, allowing it to guide us through the tumultuous waters of adversity. Faith serves not only as a beacon of hope but as a reminder that our journey, with all its trials and tribulations, holds purpose. This perspective encourages us to open our hearts to the lessons embedded within our struggles, to embrace the growth that comes from enduring and overcoming.

We are here for a reason, a purpose that transcends our immediate understanding and discomfort. It is through faith and an open heart that we begin to unravel the tapestry of our lives, each thread interwoven with moments of joy and sorrow, pain and healing. Our journey is not a solitary trek but a shared voyage, enriched by the connections we forge and the support we offer one another.

In the grand scheme, it’s not the magnitude of our suffering that defines us, but our response to it. By choosing faith and openness, we step into the flow of life, ready to face whatever comes our way with grace and resilience. We are travelers on a path laid out with purpose, each step an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to contribute to the world around us. It is in this journey that we find our true calling, our reason for being.

When you can overcome the deep, dark depths of despair and start to see the light, you have to keep that light burning bright, as it will guide you on, where you will find that peace that reason that trust in life again. Everything that is given to us is for a reason. Still, sometimes, that reason is to make us stronger, believe deeper, trust more, and live in our divine spirituality in that pure belief, for there is the truth, the purpose, and the purity of the clarity of life.

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