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25-37. Healing Beyond Hate

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 16th

With the shooting of Charlie Kirk this week, along with other assassinations that have already scarred this year, we must ask ourselves: what path are we truly traveling? Our society has become steeped in hate, where violence is used as an excuse to silence or punish those we disagree with. The film Civil War (on Netflix) starkly illustrates how quickly America could unravel under such escalation, and how hate, even in rhetoric—burns everything in its path.

How does turning on one another ever help us heal the pain or address the weight of injustice?
How does fueling hate, rhetoric, and division create bridges or invite real solutions?

When those in power spread discord and hate, they stir people into a frenzy. And in that frenzy, reason is lost, logic is twisted, and empathy and compassion vanish, replaced by fear and rage. Division has never healed a wound; it only makes the scar deeper.

We must pause and create space to reassess our accountability, our choices, our words, and our interactions. We need to own them, hold ourselves responsible, and from that place, ignite self-love that naturally radiates outward, touching everyone in our world. That self-love, and the love of life itself, becomes a force that works for all, healing wounds, softening divisions, and opening the door to true solutions.

True strength comes not from silencing others, but from listening even when it is hard. We can choose to rise above the noise, to be the voice of calm in a storm of chaos. Every act of love, no matter how small, is a ripple that pushes back against hate.

Take stock of your inner dialogue, where is it truly coming from? Is it rooted in trauma, fear, loss, a sense of unworthiness, or anger? We must heal those wounds, find ways to release that inner pain, and move forward into the light of illumination, wisdom, and self-love.

Because when we tend to our own hearts, we weaken the grip of hate. When we choose compassion over retaliation, we build bridges instead of walls. And when we honor our shared humanity, we become the antidote to the chaos.

The path forward isn’t found in louder arguments or deeper divides. It is found in each of us choosing to rise, to love, and to lead with the quiet strength of understanding. That is how we heal, not just ourselves, but the world around us.

Lack-itude versus Gratitude
When we dwell on what we lack, we feed the pain, the fear, and the sense of being less than. But when we choose gratitude, no matter how small the blessing, we shift the energy. Gratitude nourishes hope, strengthens resilience, and reminds us of the abundance already present in our lives. What we feed will grow; let it be gratitude, not lack.

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QS25-37 Jeff Burningham’s “The Last Book Written by a Human”

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Quantum Spirituality with Sara Troy and her guest Jeff Burningham, on air from September 16th

Jeff, a true Phenom, joins me for a thoughtful, energized, and wide-ranging conversation sparked by the idea of “The Last Book Written by a Human”—as AI transforms nearly every aspect of modern life, the question is no longer what’s next for machines, but what’s next for us.

Tech entrepreneur, investor, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham explores that urgent question in his bold new book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI (Forefront Books; August 19, 2025). A high-performing founder turned deep thinker, Jeff went from building billion-dollar companies to confronting burnout, loss, and the limits of chasing success—emerging with a new, human-centered lens on how we must evolve in the face of AI.

Jeff is now on a mission to help others move beyond relentless “doing” to rediscover the power of simply “being”—of choosing meaning, connection, and wisdom in a machine-paced world.

Jeff Burningham brings a deeply human perspective to the age of AI. As a father of four and a grandfather, he reflects on raising human beings in a digital world, teaching his kids to stay emotionally grounded and endlessly curious even while surrounded by smart technology. He argues that the real threat isn’t AI itself, but our tendency to lose touch with what makes us human—and asks whether we can evolve consciously rather than just technologically. After years of relentless achievement, Jeff hit a wall and discovered that stillness, presence, and intuition often outweigh the power of nonstop productivity. He also explores what AI teaches us about ourselves, reminding us that what we feed into machines—our values, priorities, and flaws—shapes the outcomes. And with candor, he shares his own journey from devout Mormon to boundary-pushing explorer, showing how faith, psychedelics, and rewriting the script of success can open new doors to transformation and truth.

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My journey has taken me from boardrooms to political campaigns, and from the highs of entrepreneurial success to the depths of personal transformation. As a former Bishop leading a congregation of over 500 people, I bring the heart of a spiritual leader to every arena I enter—whether in business, politics, or family life as a devoted husband, father of four, and proud grandfather. My book, The Last Book Written by a Human, is a deeply personal exploration of the choices we face in the age of AI, as well as an invitation to embrace wisdom, connection, and real human evolution.

Jeff Burningham is an advocate for a new way forward in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Having built and invested in hundreds of tech companies, he brings firsthand insight into innovation and its impact on society. His run for Governor of Utah showcased his willingness to challenge the political status quo, while his explorations into consciousness, transformation, and the limits of human potential reveal a lifelong commitment to reimagining what it means to live, lead, and thrive in our evolving world.

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25-36. Colour Me Alive

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from September 9th

My son-in-law recently colorized old photographs of my mother and father, and in doing so, it felt as if he had brought them back to life. Both were just 27 years old in these images, and seeing them this way gave me a deeper glimpse into who they were at that moment in time.

Before meeting my father, my mother had been married and had a daughter, my half-sister. She met my father after her divorce, when my sister was six years old, and he apparently proposed to her on the spot.

My brother arrived first, and I came along five years later. Yet, our parents I knew were not quite the same as the radiant couple in these photos. I want to remember them like this, happy, in love, carefree, and embracing life together.

Sadly, that happiness was not to last. My father, a squadron leader and fighter pilot during the war, carried the heavy burden of trauma with no counsel or support to help him heal. He never did find that healing, and died at the age of 45 years old. My mother, too, endured a difficult path, from a life of luxury in India to one of poverty in London, and as the seventh child, she faced her own hardships. Her first marriage had been dreadful and frightening, leaving scars she never spoke of. They both survived their pasts in silence, but those unspoken wounds inevitably wove themselves into the fabric of their marriage.

We all have a photograph tucked away somewhere that captures a happy moment, a memory that lights us up from within. These are the images we should carry in our hearts, holding onto that feeling, so it’s never lost. At the same time, we must remember not to let the hardships of life turn into unspoken wounds. If pain is never voiced or faced, it can quietly weave itself into our days, shaping our lives in ways we never intended.

For me, it’s the newly colorized images of my parents at twenty-seven, radiant and in love. I choose to carry that memory in my heart, letting it remind me of the beauty they once shared. Life, of course, brought them struggles, as it does for us all. But I’ve learned that if we speak of our pain, face it, and let it go, it doesn’t have to define us. Unspoken wounds can quietly shape our lives, but when we give them voice, we free ourselves to live fully and keep our hearts open to joy.

Here’s to keeping the beauty alive in our hearts, no matter what the years may bring.

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SE25-35. Sue William Silverman’s Mercy of the Reader

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Sensual Expression with Sara Troy and her guest Sue William Silverman, on air from September 2nd

The award-winning voice behind Love Sick:  One Woman’s Journey Through Sexual Addiction (which was adapted into a Lifetime movie) and How to Survive Death and Other Inconvenience now new book Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader, Sue Williams Silverman.

A master of metaphor and a longtime teacher of creative nonfiction, Silverman uses each essay in Selected Misdemeanors to reveal a kind of emotional misdemeanor—a misstep, a moment of contradiction, a wound we give ourselves while yearning for something more.

In this collection of flash nonfiction “misdemeanors,” she explores small yet shimmering moments where home and belonging weave themselves through life’s contradictions. The brevity of the flash form allows her to capture meaning with precision—each piece a distillation of memory, metaphor, and subtle irony. She chose this form for its ability to hold something so short yet resonant, a space where metaphor deepens the emotional truth and irony reveals the complexity of human experience. These stories often pivot on contradictions—those universal tensions we all contain—and invite readers to see themselves within them. As she says, “I never wanted to drink crème de menthe, I just wanted to admire it. Some things are better left imagined,” a line that reflects both the restraint and the richness at the heart of her storytelling.

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Silverman is best known for Love Sick: One Woman’s Journey Through Sexual Addiction, which was adapted into a Lifetime movie, and Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You, winner of the AWP Award for Creative Nonfiction. Her previous book, How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences, won the gold Foreword INDIE Book of the Year Award and the Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature. She is also the author of the craft book Acetylene Torch Songs: Writing True Stories to Ignite the Soul, which won the IPPY Silver Award and was a finalist for two Foreword INDIE Awards. 

Sue William Silverman is an award-winning author known for her fearless explorations of trauma, identity, and personal transformation. Her latest book, Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader, showcases her signature blend of lyricism, insight, and unflinching honesty. She co-chairs the MFA in Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts and has appeared on The View, Anderson Cooper 360, and PBS Books.

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YH25-35. Tara McGee’s Begin with Breath

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Your Health is Your Choice with Sara Troy and her guest Tara McGee, formally known as Tara Rinke on air from September 2nd

Begin with Breath – Healing and Nervous System Health through Breathwork

I know what it feels like to live on edge—always performing, pleasing, and striving, yet secretly running on empty. Even with a background in psychology, I found myself looping through patterns of numbing, escaping, and abandoning myself until I discovered breathwork and nervous system regulation. That’s when I finally began prioritizing my relationship with myself and learned that my system wasn’t broken—it was wise, and it could be recalibrated. Now I help others move from anxious reactivity to steady resilience by showing them that when your system is balanced, you’re no longer governed by the need to survive—you’re free to thrive. Your breath is the remote control to your nervous system, and it’s the bridge back to yourself.

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Tara Rinke is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, breathwork instructor, and co-owner of Eleven Arrows Health in Nanaimo, BC. After years of people-pleasing and over functioning, she discovered the transformative power of nervous system regulation through breath. That awakening inspired her to found WithinBreath, where she now guides individuals and groups through embodied breathwork practices and transformational programs designed to help people address anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect to themselves. Beyond her work, Tara is a mother, partner, daughter, and sister who loves the raw, real moments of human connection—whether through laughter, tears, or breath. Her life’s mission is to help others find the safety and freedom to be and express themselves fully, rooted in self-honour and carried by the breath.

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