Sara’s View Of Life with Sara Troy, on air from August 19th
Do you remember that wonderful song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFarlane? Oh, we need that song right now, don’t we? There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and so how do we find our happiness? How do we stop worrying? Sometimes we just have to step away from it all. Ignore it, not pretending it’s not there, but for a moment, putting a bubble around yourself and choosing to have happiness, to bring joy to others, and to be joyful in your own life. Sometimes that is exactly what we need. And it’s okay to say, “I just can’t deal with anything else today; I’m going to be happy.” What do you do to make yourself happy? Music is a wonderful thing, put on the right tunes, your body starts to move, your inner equilibrium begins to balance, and it lifts you up.
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Raising Your Gifted Children with Sara Troy and her guest Tina Feigal, on air from August 12th
Nationally acclaimed parent coach and trainer Tina Feigal returns with this revised edition of her book, formerly titled The Pocket Coach for Parents. With new content on trauma-effective parenting,Present Moment Parenting: Your Guide to a Peaceful Life with Your Intense Child will help you: — Understand the connection between the child’s heart and brain — Recognize how the brain responds to stress and trauma — Learn effective parenting strategies to decrease intensity and create peace at home
There are many reasons a child doesn’t respond to typical parenting techniques–a mental health diagnosis (such as ADHD or ODD), a life challenge (such as divorce or removal from home), autism, attachment issues, giftedness, physical or emotional trauma–or simply being ”hard to handle.” Whatever the root cause of the intensity, Present Moment Parenting will give you the tools you need to create a peaceful life.
After raising my 3 beautiful sons, I returned to university to finish my bachelor’s and then master’s degree in School Psychology. I then worked in schools for a few years and later decided to attend a weekend training to become a life coach. Walking out of the training, I had this inspirational thought: “I’m a parent coach!” Since this was in 2000, there were no other parent coaches, so I set out to create the role. I’ve now certified over 850 parent coaches worldwide, and also helped a treatment foster care organization to build a team of 24 parent coaches to help kids stay put in their homes instead of being moved from home to home because of their behavior. They’ve been highly successful while using my Present Moment Parenting methods. I wrote a book by the same title, and also the “Healing the Heart of Your Traumatized Child” e-book. My TEDx Talk is “How to Stop Kids’ Meltdowns and Gain Their Cooperation.”
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“Welcome to Sara’s View of Life. Today, we’re looking through the lens—literally and metaphorically. In a world of filters and flawless edits, what does the camera really see? Can an image still hold truth, or have we retouched it away? Join me as I reflect on vulnerability, authenticity, and the soulful power of being seen—as you truly are.”
They say the camera doesn’t lie—but in today’s world of filters, retouching, and digital tweaks, what are we really looking at? A photograph can reveal truth, or it can veil it entirely. Is it a window into the soul… or just a curated illusion?
Can we still see someone’s essence in an image? Do their eyes tell a story, or have we learned to mask even that? Is the smile genuine—or just muscle memory? Do they smile with their whole face, or just enough to pass as “happy”?
Recently, I faced my own camera moment with the wonderful Barbara Anne in Nanaimo. I’ll admit it—I was nervous. I can interview anyone, anywhere, but being in front of the lens felt like exposure on a different level. Barbara, however, made it joyful. She captured my seriousness, my playfulness, and, most importantly, my truth.
This week, we explore what the camera really sees—and whether it still has the power to reveal who we truly are.
You want your headshot—your photo—to represent you. Not just your features, but your spirit, your story, your essence. When someone sees that image, they should feel a quiet familiarity, as if they already know a piece of who you are. A great photo invites connection. It whispers, “This is me. This is what I bring.” So when people finally meet you face-to-face, there’s no disconnect—only confirmation of what they already sensed in your image: authenticity, warmth, and truth.
But when a photo is overly altered—when it masks the lines of laughter, softens the eyes too much, or reshapes features into something unrecognizable—it creates a disconnect. Instead of building trust, it builds a wall. The viewer might admire the image, but they’re not meeting you. And when they do meet you in person, something feels off. The soul they felt drawn to in the photo isn’t fully present—because the photo wasn’t fully true.
We all want to look our best, and a little polish is perfectly fine. But let’s not trade away authenticity for perfection. Let your photo reflect the real you—the journey in your eyes, the warmth in your smile, the light in your spirit. That’s what draws people in. That’s what creates a real connection.
So here’s what I’ve come to realize—your image isn’t just about how you look; it’s about how you feel in your own skin. It’s about being seen as you truly are, not as who you think the world wants to see. That’s the real magic.
When we show up authentically—wrinkles, wisdom, laugh lines, and all—we give others permission to do the same. We become mirrors of truth, not illusions of perfection. So the next time you step in front of a camera, bring your whole self. Let your eyes speak your journey. Let your smile carry your light.
Because what the camera sees should be what the world feels: you—honest, beautiful, and unapologetically real.
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Building Your Businesswith Sara Troy and her guest Grigory Litvinov (Greg), on air from August 5th
A world of lies and half-truths – we need the digital revolution.
“People deserve to be known for who they really are—not through noise, algorithms, or fiction, but through truth. That belief is what led to the creation of E-Verified Records Corp.—a platform designed to help people carry their identities, histories, and digital footprints with dignity and clarity. In an age where reality is easily distorted, this isn’t just technology—it’s a return to trust, and a quiet act of restoring our shared humanity.”
Behind this mission is a deeper calling, to empower individuals to reclaim authorship over their own identity. E-Verified Records Corp, was built to protect the integrity of personal truth, giving people the tools to authenticate what matters most: who they are, where they’ve been, and how they choose to show up in the world. As digital deception grows more sophisticated, we’re offering a grounded path back to transparency, where identity is not guessed, assumed, or stolen, but verified by the individual themselves. Whether it’s for conformation in business, immigration, employment, or simply showing up online with confidence, we believe everyone deserves to say, “This is truly me.” This platform is more than a solution, it’s a stand for clarity, connection, and the humanity that unites us all.
I was born in the USSR and went through three immigrations, four educational systems, and learned six different languages — but my most formative years were in Toronto, where I saw early on how easily people could manipulate systems. Friends were committing fraud in high school, and others were willing to lie just to stay in subsidized housing.
I chose a different path. I chose truth, even when it meant losing financial support, moving out, and starting over. That decision cost me comfort, but it gave me something far more important: the ability to live with integrity. That commitment shaped everything that came after.
Years later, after running a financial brokerage, COVID forced a change. I pivoted into a new business, started hiring, and quickly saw how broken our systems are when it comes to verifying people’s identity, background, or experience. Whether it’s hiring, tenant screening, or education records, there’s no reliable way to separate truth from fiction. That’s where the idea for E-Verified Records Corp began.
Today, our mission is simple: to help people make better decisions by giving them the tools to verify truth in a world full of misinformation.
Behind the work, I’m a father, a volunteer, a rider who escapes to remote places to reset. But what drives me most is a deep intolerance for dishonesty, for imposters, for deception, especially when it harms the vulnerable. I believe trust must be earned through action. And I’m building something to help the world do just that.
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Linda Bucher, on air from August 5th
I believe this with every fibre of my being: Your gifts matter—and the world needs what only you can bring. But I didn’t always live that way. For years, I chased success by the world’s definition—climbing ladders, checking boxes, doing everything “right.” And yet, I felt stuck. Unfulfilled. Disconnected from who I truly was. It took a series of losses and life-altering moments to wake me up—to see that real success doesn’t come from what you do for approval, but from living in alignment with who you are. That awakening changed everything. Now, as a Master Certified life coach and speaker, I help high-potential individuals—those who know there’s more for them but feel stuck in the “meh”—break free and step into a life that feels like a bold, empowered “hella yes.” My mission is simple but powerful: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and meaning. Because when you know your worth and own your gifts, you don’t just change your life—you create a ripple that reaches others. And that’s how we change the world.
In my 30s, my life looked great on paper—but inside, I felt deeply unsettled. Everything felt “meh,” and I didn’t know if the problem was my job, my marriage, or me. That disconnect showed up in my body: chronic back pain, sleepless nights, weight gain, and a gallbladder functioning at only 25%. One day, through tears and frustration, I said out loud, “I don’t know what life I’m meant to be living, but it sure as hell isn’t this one.” That moment of truth cracked something open. I found a life coach—and then a link that said, “Become a coach.” And I did. In the process, I came home to myself, reclaimed my worth, found my purpose, and rebuilt my life from the inside out. Now, as a Master Certified life coach and speaker, I help others do the same—break free from the “meh” and step into a life that feels like a powerful, soul-aligned “hella yes.”
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