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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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26-40. Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Accountability

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from October 6th

“Awakening Into Action: What Are We Choosing?”

When we give someone our vote, what are we entrusting them with? Our communities, our well-being, and the decisions that shape our future. In this episode, Sara Troy speaks about the responsibility of voting with awareness and choosing leaders whose actions demonstrate the care and integrity they promise.

Looking at elections in Canada, the American midterms, and leadership within our everyday communities, Sara asks us to look beyond advertising, polished speeches, and familiar party loyalties. Who has a record of service? Who understands the struggles people face? Whose actions match their words? And who is seeking office to serve others rather than advance their own wealth, status, or power?

Sara shares her views on political accountability, corruption, lobbying, and the widening distance between those who hold wealth and those struggling to meet basic needs. She calls for greater attention to people left behind—those facing homelessness, hunger, and barriers to healthcare, education, and secure housing. Leadership, she argues, should be measured by how it improves the lives of the people it represents.

This conversation also reaches beyond politics. Whether we are choosing a school representative, endorsing someone in business, supporting a community leader, or voting in a talent competition, are we rewarding popularity or recognising ability? Sara encourages us to support people who demonstrate commitment, welcome other voices, listen carefully, and adapt when circumstances call for change.

Voting is only one part of participation. We must continue asking questions, paying attention, and holding our representatives accountable after an election. Disappointment and frustration can leave us feeling powerless, but withdrawing gives us less opportunity to influence what happens next.

This is a passionate call to take our choices seriously, recognise authentic service, and remember the human lives behind political decisions. If we want change, we must participate in creating it—with informed votes, clear expectations, and the courage to keep speaking up.

With the U.S. midterms approaching, current reporting highlights concerns about affordability, healthcare, and election security. Those give you a starting point for exploring how our choices affect everyday lives. apnews.com

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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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26-35. Choose Joy, It’s Lighter to Carry

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Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from September 1st

We don’t have to ignore life’s difficulties to embrace joy. Sometimes joy is exactly what gives us the strength to keep going.

We don’t have to ignore life’s difficulties to embrace joy. Joy is not pretending that everything is perfect; it is choosing to see that goodness still exists alongside the challenges. It can be found in laughter, music, nature, animals, friendship, gratitude, and the small moments that make our hearts smile.

Life will always bring responsibilities, uncertainties, and difficult days, but we do not have to carry their weight every moment. We are allowed to pause, breathe, play, laugh, and enjoy being alive. Sometimes joy is not the reward we receive after the struggle—it is the very strength that helps us move through it.

When we make room for joy, our energy shifts, our hearts open, and life feels a little lighter. Joy reminds us that even during challenging times, there is still beauty to notice, love to share, and something worth celebrating.

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