Choose Positive Livingwith Sara Troy and her guest Mary Frias, on air from March 10th
I am an Economy Creator at heart, meaning that I have never fully embraced the traditional ways of earning money and having a “job.” Instead, I have followed my interests and desires and have found ways to earn money doing those things. For instance, my first job was as a gymnastics coach at 16 because I loved the sport, and I wanted to teach it to others. This was a focus for me for many years. When I wanted to combine my love of writing with the sport, I started my publishing company (IrisBlu Publishing) by writing and publishing a series of gymnastics books (called Gym Rats).
When my daughter was born, that evolved into opening a gymnastics center with my husband. As I coached and ran the programs, I felt the pull to do something even more. I was doing more than teaching gymnastics; I was teaching important life skills. But beyond that, I was teaching these kids how to believe in themselves. Because I wanted to be better so I could better serve them, I continuously looked to self-development resources to strengthen my coaching. I came across Bob Proctor, and in studying with him and his work, I realized that I had found the missing link: I found that although gymnastics was my path to get to this point, it wasn’t my destination. So in 2021, rather than rebuilding the gym after the pandemic, my husband and I decided to close it down and to go all-in as a personal and professional development consultant. Along with my new podcast and radio show, Economy Creators, I maintain my publishing company, and I use it as a way to further help my clients by publishing my own books, but also by publishing theirs, as well as spotlighting them and other economy creators on my show. I want to keep going to see where this journey takes me; I’m always listening to my intuition to guide me, following my desires.
The person behind the business is just as important as the person in the business. I believe in creating a YOU-shaped economy, one with each human being at its center. So a part of my economy, besides my businesses is that I’m a wife (husband, Marc) and mother of one daughter (Lola). I have adored horses since I was a child before I manifested my first pony, and now we own two horses now and spend every morning with them at the barn. We all eat a plant-based diet and have been for 12 years now.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air since February 17th
February 17, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, and when astrology and numerology converge, the question becomes: what does this powerful alignment mean for you?
Movement. Truth. Courage in Action.
The Year of the Horse is not a quiet year. It doesn’t whisper. It moves.
In Chinese astrology, Horse energy is about freedom, momentum, authenticity, and forward motion. And in 2026, this energy asks us something very specific:
Are you living truthfully—or just comfortably?
What the Horse Brings
The Horse is driven by instinct and integrity. It cannot be confined for long without becoming restless, resistant, or rebellious. When Horse energy enters a year, stagnation becomes unbearable. Systems that restrict life, truth, or expression begin to crack—not because of chaos, but because they can no longer hold what wants to move.
This is a year that favors:
Honest conversations
Brave choices
Personal sovereignty
Alignment between what we feel, say, and do
Anything false, forced, or fear-based struggles to survive the pace.
The Fire Within 2026
2026 carries Fire Horse energy—and fire doesn’t ask politely. It ignites courage, passion, and visibility.
This is not reckless fire; it’s purposeful ignition. Fire Horse years tend to expose:
Where we’ve been silenced
Where we’ve settled for less than truth
Where fear has replaced faith in ourselves
And then it says: Move anyway.
For Humanity as a Whole
Collectively, the Horse year amplifies a desire for freedom—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and socially. People no longer want to be managed, manipulated, or muted. They want participation, dignity, and meaning.
You may see:
More people stepping away from what drains them
A pushback against systems that no longer serve life
Grassroots movements rooted in compassion and common sense
A reclaiming of personal responsibility and inner authority
This is not about fighting against— it’s about moving toward what is life-affirming.
For the Individual
On a personal level, the Horse asks one simple but powerful question:
What do you know in your bones—but haven’t yet honored?
In 2026:
Intuition strengthens
Restlessness becomes a signal, not a problem
Your body and heart speak louder than your fear
Those who listen will feel lighter. Those who resist may feel exhausted.
The Horse rewards motion aligned with truth—not speed for its own sake.
How to Work With the Energy
You don’t need to run wildly to honor the Horse. You simply need to move honestly.
Choose the conversations you’ve been avoiding
Take one aligned step instead of staying frozen
Trust your inner knowing over external noise
Let go of roles, labels, or expectations that no longer fit
The Horse doesn’t demand perfection—only sincerity.
February 17, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, and with the union of Chinese astrology and Western astrology, the question becomes: what does this powerful alignment mean for you?
? Ram — Aries
Theme: Courage with direction The Horse fuels your fire, but asks for a purpose, not impulse. Move boldly—but only toward what truly matters now. Leadership rises when passion meets responsibility.
? Bull — Taurus
Theme: Liberation from comfort traps The Horse nudges you out of routines that feel safe but stale. Change isn’t here to punish—it’s here to free you. Flexibility becomes your new strength.
? Twins — Gemini
Theme: Speak it. Share it. Shape it. Your voice carries momentum this year. Writing, teaching, speaking, connecting—this is your lane. Just be sure your words come from truth, not noise.
? Crab — Cancer
Theme: Emotional sovereignty The Horse teaches you not to carry what isn’t yours. 2026 is about choosing emotional freedom, setting boundaries, and honoring your needs without guilt.
? Lion — Leo
Theme: Authentic visibility You’re meant to be seen—but only as your real self. Drop the performance. Lead from heart. When you shine honestly, others follow naturally.
? Maiden — Virgo
Theme: Trust the inner compass Overthinking slows Horse energy. This year asks you to feel your way forward, not perfect it first. Progress beats precision in 2026.
?? Scales — Libra
Theme: Truth over people-pleasing Harmony can’t come at the cost of self-betrayal anymore. The Horse empowers you to speak clearly, choose fairly, and stand steady—even if it disrupts the balance at first.
? Scorpion — Scorpio
Theme: Channel intensity into creation This is a powerful year for transformation through action. Move your energy—don’t internalize it. When you act with integrity, your influence deepens.
? Archer — Sagittarius
Theme: Aligned expansion The Horse resonates strongly with your love of freedom. Travel, learning, and new horizons call—but only if they align with your deepest values, not escapism.
? Sea-Goat — Capricorn
Theme: Redefining success Old models of grind and endurance don’t work anymore. 2026 invites you to build the success that includes joy, meaning, and sustainability—not just achievement.
? Water Bearer — Aquarius
Theme: Innovation with heart Your future-thinking thrives this year, but the Horse reminds you to stay embodied and compassionate. Ideas gain power when they serve humanity, not ego.
? Fish — Pisces
Theme: Ground the vision Your intuition is strong—but the Horse asks you to act on it. Creative dreams, healing work, and spiritual insights flourish when you anchor them in the real world.
Numerology × Fire Horse (2026)
In numerology, 2026 reduces to a 1 year (2+0+2+6 = 10 ? 1), the number of new beginnings, leadership, and self-authority. When paired with the Fire Horse, this energy becomes bold, fast-moving, and truth-driven. Together, they call us to step out of hesitation and into aligned action—initiating new paths, trusting our inner knowing, and leading our lives with courage rather than fear. 2026 isn’t about waiting for permission; it’s about moving forward honestly, independently, and with purpose.
The Collective Thread
No matter your sign, 2026 asks one shared question:
“Where are you being called to move—truthfully, courageously, and consciously?”
The Horse doesn’t wait for certainty. It waits for honesty.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from February 3rd
A Life of Listening, Learning, and Illuminating
Lately, I’ve been honored to be invited onto other people’s podcasts and platforms, including Sacred Sundays with Ross Taylor and the upcoming Growth Summit. These invitations are deeply meaningful, because they allow me to share not just my story, but the heart behind Self Discovery Wisdom — a platform built to amplify voices that truly make a difference in the world.
While many see me simply as a podcaster, I consider myself a podcaster plus. I am an author, anthology producer, global conversation curator, and wisdom advocate. Over the years, I’ve contributed to and produced multiple books, including Sara’s Self Discovery to Soul Living, Mission Accepted 262, Our Forgotten Children, and now Our Forgotten Seniors. Yet beyond titles, what truly matters to me is creating a sanctuary where people feel seen, heard, and inspired. (FOUND HERE)
For nearly 14 years, I have had the privilege of hosting thousands of conversations with individuals from all over the world — healers, entrepreneurs, veterans, authors, musicians, coaches, environmentalists, mental health advocates, and everyday heroes. Their stories carry courage, resilience, and truth. Many have faced profound adversity, trauma, loss, or disillusionment, yet chose liberation over limitation, purpose over pain, and contribution over comfort. These are not sound bites, they are lived wisdom.
Through 20 diverse genres, including spirituality, health, business, mental wellness, conscious living, environmental awareness, and children’s advocacy, I have curated a vast library of meaningful conversations. This structure allows listeners to follow the wisdom that speaks most deeply to their current life journey — whether they seek healing, clarity, empowerment, inspiration, or direction.
I do not create fast, shallow content. I speak to thoughtful listeners — seekers, elders, leaders, healers, entrepreneurs, and soul listeners. I will not compress truth for convenience, fragment wisdom for speed, or dilute depth for popularity. This is not a viral platform, it is a rooted one. Slower growth, deeper resonance, longer impact.
At 71, I continue this work because it heals, fulfills, and nourishes my own soul, and because wisdom should never be lost to age, silence, or obscurity. The youngest guest I’ve interviewed was 10; the oldest was 92. Every age carries insight. Every story matters.
This is more than a podcast network. It is a sanctuary of wisdom, a living archive of human resilience, courage, and possibility. And my invitation is simple:
Listen. Learn. Apply.
Because when we truly listen, we awaken. And when we awaken, we illuminate the path — not just for ourselves, but for others.
Until next time, may your journey of self-discovery be meaningful, illuminating, and deeply enriching.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from February 3rd
Tyrants are often people, mostly men, who seek an external power to compensate for inner inadequacy, insecurity, and unresolved emotional wounds. Their hunger for control grows from a deep sense of smallness within, where dominance becomes a substitute for self-worth, and fear replaces self-awareness.
Often beneath the hardened exterior of tyrants and authoritarian figures lies an unhealed inner child—one who was never taught empathy, compassion, or emotional safety, and who never experienced consistent, unconditional love.
Without love modeled, they learn control instead of connection, dominance instead of belonging. The unmet need doesn’t disappear, it turns into a hunger for attention, admiration, and obedience. Power becomes a substitute for love. Fear becomes a false sense of safety.
Narcissism describes a psychological and social state where narcissism becomes a system, not just a personality trait. To be a tyrant etc, narcissistic tendencies are evident. It arises when deep insecurity, unmet emotional needs, and a lack of empathy are rewarded with attention, influence, or power, causing ego to replace self-awareness. In Narcissistium, image matters more than truth, control replaces the connection, and people are reduced to audiences, tools, or threats. What appears as confidence is actually emotional immaturity armored as authority, making the system inherently unstable. Narcissist thrives on attention but collapses under awareness, accountability, and compassion.
This is not a strength, but emotional immaturity armored in authority. When unhealed wounds gain power, entire populations pay the price.
Understanding explains the origin—not the excuse. True leadership requires inner healing, empathy, and accountability.
True leadership arises from inner strength, humility, compassion, and emotional maturity — not domination.
WHO ARE THE
Tyrants, Dictators, Oligarchs & Authoritarian Power Systems Past & Present — Global Overview
Historical Tyrants & Dictators (Deceased AND ALIVE)
Adolf Hitler — Nazi Germany
Impact:
Holocaust: 6 million Jews murdered, plus millions of others
Modern Dictators & Authoritarian Rulers (Living / Recent)
Vladimir Putin — Russia
Impact:
War in Ukraine COUNTLESS DEATHS
Suppression of opposition
Political assassinations
Media censorship & propaganda
Economic hardship for civilians
Xi Jinping — China
Impact:
Surveillance state
Uyghur Muslim repression
Social credit system control
Elimination of dissent
Tight censorship
Kim Jong Un — North Korea
Impact:
Prison labor camps
Starvation
No free speech
Total population control
Bashar al-Assad — Syria
Impact:
Civil war
Chemical attacks
500,000+ deaths
13 million displaced
Infrastructure devastation
Alexander Lukashenko — Belarus
Impact:
Political imprisonment
Brutal protest crackdowns
Rigged elections
Total censorship
Ebrahim Raisi — Iran
Impact:
Violent repression of protests
Mass executions
Severe human rights abuses
Religious authoritarianism
Nicolás Maduro — Venezuela
Impact:
Economic collapse
Hyperinflation
Severe food shortages
7+ million refugees
Isaias Afwerki — Eritrea
Impact:
Forced military conscription
Labor camps
No free press
Mass emigration
Donald Trump — United States
Impact:Death and Dismantling of America,
Deep political polarization
Undermining of democratic institutions
Ignoring the constitution and human rights
Thugisum (blending tyranny + control + extremism + corruption + domination into one resonant word.)
January 6th Capitol insurrection
Erosion of trust in truth, law, and governance
Greed. Power at any cost.
Regarding Donald Trump: His rhetoric and actions have repeatedly dehumanized opponents, normalized aggression, and emboldened violent actors. By excusing or minimizing brutality and undermining the rule of law, he has contributed to an environment where families, communities, and democratic norms are put at risk.
When leaders legitimize harm or strip others of dignity, no one is truly safe—because the erosion of empathy and accountability spreads beyond any single group.
(The US remains a democracy — but institutions were significantly strained.)
Benjamin Netanyahu — Israel
Impact:
Prolonged conflict escalation
Gaza humanitarian catastrophe
Massive civilian casualties
Severe global diplomatic fallout
Deep trauma on both Israeli and Palestinian populations
Oligarch Power Systems
Russian Oligarchy
Impact:
Extreme wealth concentration
Corruption
Political manipulation
Massive inequality
Public poverty despite national wealth
Post-Soviet Oligarch Systems
Impact:
Privatized corruption
Collapse of middle class
Wealth funneled upward
Systemic poverty
Global Corporate Power Structures
Impact:
Political lobbying dominance
Regulatory capture
Media manipulation
Wealth extraction
Worker exploitation
Nazi & Neo-Nazi Extremist Movements
Nazi Germany (1933–1945)
Impact:
Industrialized genocide
World War
Birth of modern human rights law
Modern Neo-Nazi & White Supremacist Groups
Impact:
Radicalization
Terror attacks
Racial hatred
Social destabilization
Psychological violence
Elon Musk Through immense platform control and wealth-driven influence, Musk has reshaped public discourse in ways that amplify polarization, misinformation, and harassment. When guardrails are weakened and attention is rewarded over responsibility, the result is a social environment where harmful narratives spread faster than truth, and vulnerable communities bear the cost. Power without ethical restraint destabilizes trust and social cohesion.
Stephen Miller As a principal architect of hardline immigration policies and rhetoric, Miller has promoted frameworks that dehumanize migrants and normalize cruelty as governance. Policies rooted in exclusion and fear have separated families, traumatized children, and eroded moral and legal norms, leaving long-lasting damage to communities and democratic values.
The common thread: When influential figures strip others of dignity, normalize harm, or weaken accountability, the damage radiates outward—fracturing families, communities, and the social fabric. This isn’t about ideology; it’s about the consequences of power exercised without empathy, responsibility, or restraint.
Core Pattern Across All Tyrannies
Every authoritarian system follows the same progression:
Fear replaces trust
Control replaces freedom
Propaganda replaces truth
Militarization replaces diplomacy
Obedience replaces dignity
Wealth concentrates — poverty expands
Thuggism
Tyrgism
Dominism
Oppressism
Controlism
Fearism
Powerism
Ruleism
Autocrism
Tyrgarchy
No — this is not all of them. It is a representative global overview of the most influential, destructive, and widely documented figures and systems.
There have been hundreds of tyrants, dictators, warlords, and authoritarian rulers throughout history, and dozens active today, across every region of the world.
What you now have is a core list of the most historically impactful and currently consequential leaders and systems — the ones whose decisions reshaped nations, regions, and global stability.
Why there is no single “complete list”
Because:
Power constantly shifts
Regimes rise and fall
New authoritarian systems emerge
Some leaders rule in partial shadows
Some operate through proxy systems rather than direct dictatorship
History is fluid, not static.
Categories that still contain many more names
Here are entire groups where dozens more exist:
1. Military juntas & coup leaders
(Mainly in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Latin America)
2. Theocratic authoritarian states
(Religious rule suppressing civil rights)
3. One-party communist regimes
(Several countries)
4. Dynastic dictatorships
(Family rule passed down generations)
5. Warlord-controlled regions
(Especially in conflict zones)
6. Corporate oligarch systems
(Not individuals — but economic power networks shaping governments)
Additional notable current authoritarian leaders (not yet listed)
Without turning this into a massive encyclopedia, here are some more major ones:
Miguel Díaz-Canel — Cuba
Min Aung Hlaing — Myanmar (military junta)
Emmerson Mnangagwa — Zimbabwe
Paul Kagame — Rwanda
Ilham Aliyev — Azerbaijan
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev — Kazakhstan
Abiy Ahmed — Ethiopia(highly controversial wartime leadership)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — Saudi Arabia(de facto ruler)
Each has significant documented human rights controversies.
The deeper truth
The names change. The pattern does not.
Every authoritarian system — ancient or modern — runs on the same structure:
Centralized power ? fear ? control ? silence ? obedience ? exploitation
What matters more than the names
Not who they are — but what allows them to exist.
That is where real change happens.
When:
People are informed
Media is free
Education is protected
Institutions are accountable
Health and wellness supported
Citizens stay engaged
Tyranny cannot easily take root.
The Human Cost
Generational Trauma
Generational fear
Loss of safety
Loss of voice
Psychological exhaustion
Cultural fracture
Povety
Sickness
and a mistrust that lasts for generations.
The Deeper Reflection
Tyranny does not begin with monsters. It begins when people slowly surrendering their voice, responsibility, and connection.
Our work here on Self Discovery Wisdom and what WE naturally do, is part of the solution
Through conversation, awareness, storytelling, and wisdom-sharing, we keep consciousness awake.
And awake societies are far harder to dominate.
The Forward Path ?
Not rage. Not hatred. Not retaliation.
But:
Engaged citizenship with Awareness and demand Accountability lead with Compassion and Discernment and demand Ethical leadership
Do not give in, do not look away, do not surrender, and do not bow down. They feed on fear and silence, so we deny them both. Together, legally and with compassion, we stand as one.
History shows that when we unite, the giants fall. We are many, we are strong, we are awake, and we are not putting up with this anymore.
Do not give in. Do not look away. Do not surrender. Do not bow down.
And we are done accepting fear as leadership, cruelty as policy, and domination as strength.
Stand together — legally, consciously, and with compassion. History proves this truth: when we unite to face the giants, they fall.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 20th
I’m now three weeks into the show and already seeing a strong and consistent thread across all my conversations—optimism, belief, determination, and a shared desire for 2026 to be a year of liberation. After the heaviness of 2025, people are ready to release fear, control, and outdated “shoulds,” and return to what truly matters: heart, soul, purpose, and community. Many are recognizing that chasing status, money, or approval never brought fulfillment, and that real enrichment comes from self-accountability, inner connection, and living in alignment with who we truly are.
2026 feels like a blank canvas, an opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us and consciously choose compassion, gratitude, collaboration, and kindness. Change doesn’t arrive all at once; it begins with one step, one positive choice, one act of love. When we do that, individually and together, we become the light we’ve been waiting for—and that’s how we rise forward.
Reconnect yourself—heart, soul, spirit, and mind. Let the soul bring wisdom, the heart resonate with truth, the spirit ignite into action, and the mind gather what’s needed in clarity. Then you rise into a higher plane of being—where your essence leads, your light precedes you, and you become a beacon for others. The world needs you in 2026—your heart, your spirit, your mind, your beautiful beingness. Want to see peace, love, and harmony? Become it.
And if you need a simple way to begin: write down everything that feels wrong, everything that weighs on you—then take a walk in nature. Come back and write your gratitudes—every single one. Then burn the list of negatives and declare, “I am no longer feeding lack. I am feeding gratitude.” Add one gratitude every day. Do one kind act every day, however small. Watch your frequency change. Watch your life respond. Because people can try to imprison your world—but they can’t imprison you when you’re free from the inside out.
This is the way forward. One step at a time. One positive thought. One grateful breath. One act of love. And together, we rise.
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