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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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ECO26-39. Barbara Wiseman “Enough Water”

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Eco Solutions with Sara Troy and her guest Barbara Wiseman. On air from September 29th

Co-Founder and President of The Earth Organization.

The Earth Organization (TEO) is a science and logic based environmental solutions non-profit. For the past 13 years, one of the organization’s major focuses has been on resolving issues related to access to adequate quantities of freshwater for the needs of farmers, ranchers, municipalities, and is now providing their water location service to the first AI data center.  In 2013, they identified a unique technology for locating and drilling for water resources that are alternative to shallow groundwater reservoirs.  Naming it the Deep Seated Water Technology™, their scientists have brought it to a point of near 100% success in successfully drilling for water. The good news is that there truly is a remarkable and unique solution for accessing abundant quantities of water in even the most arid and drought-prone of regions.

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For over 40 years, Barbara Wiseman has led humanitarian and environmental initiatives worldwide. As Co-Founder and President of The Earth Organization, with chapters in nine countries, she champions science-based, non-political environmental solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges. Her journey began in the 1970s helping to resettle 60,000 refugees and later hosting the nationally syndicated radio program Building a Better World. In the 80’s and 90’s she headed up one of the largest private practice consulting firms in the U.S. Today, she brings that same passion for storytelling and problem-solving to global environmental action.

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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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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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