Ignite Your Heart and Soul with Sara Troy and her guest Sharmiley D. On air from January 20th
Sharmiley D. Author of Finding Sleep a poetic memoir of trauma, resilience, and the struggle to rest in a body shaped by fear? Sharmiley D. explores the lingering impact of childhood abuse, abandonment, and emotional silence—and how these early wounds can follow us into adulthood, even into the night. With lyrical prose and raw reflection, this book is for anyone who has struggled with trauma-rooted insomnia, misplaced shame, or the belief that healing must be perfect. It offers no easy answers—but it does offer compassion, clarity, and a map back to yourself, even on the nights when nothing else works.
Sharmiley D. was born in Guyana to Caribbean Indian parents in an arranged marriage. She grew up in a culture where beating children was considered normal, where discipline passed as love, and silence spoke loudest. She believed all families were like this. No one said otherwise.
For much of her life, Sharmiley tried to see the good in others, even at the cost of her own well being. Emotional neglect, punishment, and abandonment felt normal. But they weren’t.
Her healing journey led her to yoga, coaching, EFT, breath-work, trauma therapy, and spiritual practices from around the world. She draws inspiration from the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Peter Levine, and Franz Ruppert.
Ignite Your Heart and Soul with Sara Troy and her guest Tsikki Thau. On air from January 20th
Stress management expert Tsikki (pronounced ‘Seekie’) Thau, author of Attract It All: The Real Secret to Manifestation, dispels the popular myths surrounding “wishful thinking” and talk about the real secret to manifestation.
This conversation explores why most manifestation tools fall short—and how to approach them in a way that truly works. Rather than asking the universe for things, it reframes manifestation as a grounded practice rooted in energy awareness and mindset, not magic. Drawing on the science behind how our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system shape our experience, the discussion offers simple breathwork and gratitude practices listeners can begin using right away. It also addresses how to set intentions and resolutions for 2026 that are realistic, embodied, and aligned—so they don’t fade by February, but genuinely take root and last.
TSIKKI THAU is an internationally acclaimed stress management expert and manifestation coach with more than 30 years of experience transforming lives worldwide. Creator of the S.N.A.P method and Vibe-Up technology, Tsikki blends science with energy psychology to help clients overcome obstacles. She has been featured in Las Vegas Review Journal, Fox 5 News Television in Las Vegas, CNTV Best of the Nation, The Ed Bernstein Show, the Review Journal’s streaming shows (7 at 7 News and My Vegas magazine). Plus, she is a contributing writer for Vegas Wellness magazine. Tsikki has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including Top Stress Management Expert of the Year (IAOTP), Real Vegas magazine “Women Who Wow” for Stress Management, “Global Icon Award” from Passion Vista magazine and “Women of Distinction Award” ( NAWBO) for her innovative work.
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Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Hank Eder, on air from January 13th
Do Your Brand and Website Speak To Those You Serve, Or Is It All About You?
These days we hear a lot of talk about authenticity. It’s a cornerstone of trust. Of the big three, “know, like, and trust,” trust is the most important. Without it, the others don’t matter. What about your website? Do you come across authentically, but even more importantly, is it aimed at those you serve, rather than being all about yourself?
Hank Eder began his career as a news reporter, and over nearly five decades gained experience in graphics design, advertising, marketing and public relations. When he approached 40, he wanted to “give back,” and spent 13 years teaching print and broadcast journalism in public schools both in South Florida and North Carolina. When he left the school system, he went back to his roots and started his current “incarnation” in 2011. Having worn all the hats over the years, he now is chief instigator at Hank Eder Branding, Marketing, and Web Design, a “one-stop shop,” specializing in customer-driven branded content writing to demonstrate clearly how you serve your target audience with authenticity.
Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from December 29th
As we come to the close of another meaningful year, I want to pause and offer a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who has listened, supported, shared, and participated in Self Discovery Wisdom podcasts. Your presence matters more than you may realize. Every download, every message, every quiet moment spent listening is part of a living exchange of wisdom and energy.
This year has been rich with conversations that touched the heart, stirred the soul, and invited deeper awareness. Together, we explored spirituality in ways that were grounded, practical, and lived reminding us that wisdom is not something separate from daily life, but something we embody. We spoke openly about self-dignity, compassion, and the courage it takes to reclaim confidence and stand fully in who we are.
We also honored the journey of aging vibrantly — not as something to fear, but as a stage of life filled with insight, purpose, and continued contribution. There were conversations around healing, self-image, all health, business, and soul’s wealth, along with spirituality and the importance of being seen without judgment, alongside reflective episodes that looked back on the many themes and voices shared throughout the year.
What makes Self Discovery Wisdom so special is not just the guests or the topics — it is the shared intention. This is a space where lived experience matters. Where wisdom is valued over noise. Where people are met with openness, respect, and heart. And you, the listener, are an essential part of that circle.
An Invitation to Join the Circle
As we move forward, I warmly invite you to take part more deeply — in whatever way feels aligned for you.
If you have a story, lived experience, or work that comes from the heart, you are invited to be a guest on the show. These conversations are not about selling or surface-level success; they are about contribution, connection, and sharing wisdom that may help light the way for others.
If you haven’t already, I invite you to subscribe to Self Discovery Wisdom and share it with those who may benefit. Subscribing, (on front sidebar) listening, and sharing is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways you support this platform and help these conversations reach the people who need them most.
For those who feel called and able, financial support is another way to help sustain this work. Your contributions support production, hosting, and the ongoing creation of a space where conscious, heart-led conversations can continue to grow. Every level of support is deeply appreciated and received with gratitude.
I also want to extend a special invitation to participate in our upcoming book project, Our Forgotten Seniors. This anthology is a heartfelt call to honor the wisdom, experiences, challenges, and gifts of our senior generation — while also shining a light on dignity, awareness, and what it truly means to age vibrantly. If this project speaks to you as a contributor, supporter, or advocate, I invite you to reach out and be part of this meaningful legacy.
Looking Ahead
We’ll be returning on January 26 with renewed energy and more illuminating conversations — stories of resilience, purpose, conscious living, and soulful leadership. The year ahead holds space for deeper reflection, inspiring voices, and wisdom that supports you in living with clarity, dignity, and abundance at every stage of life.
Thank you for walking this journey with me. Thank you for listening with an open heart. And thank you for being part of a community that values truth, compassion, and conscious discovery.
May what you’ve heard this year continue to resonate, guide, and gently light your way forward.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from December 16th
This season brings us back to joy, to family, to friends, to the communities that lift us up. Christmas invites every soul, regardless of belief, to honour life’s blessings and share our light with one another. I’ve gathered a few of my holiday shows that carry this spirit and deserve to be heard again and again.
This Christmas, be mindful of the lonely, see them, hear them and interact with them in some way, for we have all felt lonely along the way. Include them, see them, do not leave them out.
We’re heading into the big, bustling Christmas season — when everyone (and their dog) seems to be out shopping. The stores are crowded, the noise is constant, and the one thing you came to buy is nowhere to be found. Frustration starts to rise. You’re a reasonable person… but this lineup is far too long, the sales clerk isn’t helping, that perfect gift is hiding, and everyone is rushing.
Breathe. Be patient. The season is meant to be joyful. ??
Do not get caught up in the buying frenzy putting yourself in debt or keeping up with the Joneses, this is a time for GIVING, but of your SPIRIT, your KINDNESS, your HEART and your DIVINE LOVE.
Is Christmas all about gifts — who can buy bigger, better, and more than last year? Or is it about love, kindness, and the togetherness of our families and communities? I believe it’s the latter.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Chinese New Year – whatever the family celebration. Is it a season of peace and goodwill to all men or a time of all-out war of attrition with the partner, stepchildren and/or the Mother-In-Law?
Do you look forward to family holidays, or are you of the “humbug” persuasion?
Time. We are all living by the same clock, no matter where we are in the world. We each have a lifetime to journey through — and within that, time to give, to share, and to set aside for those who matter. It is time to remember that the greatest gift we can offer is our time.
There is a kinder way to shop — one that keeps our hearts calm and our spirits aligned with what this season truly represents. Be patient with the people helping you in the stores; they are doing their best in the busiest time of the year. Buy thoughtfully, not anxiously. Don’t let stress steal the joy from your giving. Christmas is a season of loving-kindness, of joy and goodwill toward all.
A loss of a loved one, or way of life, the loneliness and deep sorrow are very prevalent at this time of year, please be mind and heartful and reach out and care.
Tis the Season to be Jolly, but also the Season that so many people make attempts to take their own lives. Kevin Briggs, a retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant, has prevented many a soul from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge where he was a patrol cop for 23 years.
We all have mountains to climb, we all have moments when we feel despair, we all need to be heard to know that someone cares, Kevin shares how we can recognize that someone in trouble and what we can do to help them through it.
Loneliness is a silent killer. Being forgotten, ignored, or simply unseen does real harm — not only to our seniors, but also to our homeless community members and those in major life transitions. When someone has shared a life with a partner and that person is suddenly gone, it leaves a space no one else can fill. What they often long for most is simple, daily human interaction.
This Christmas go out of your way to let your parents know that you appreciate what they have done and have tried to do for you. After all, odds will be that one day you too will be a parent and all you will wish for, is your own children’s happiness, safety, health, and personal abundance. Hopefully, they will appreciate what you did for them.
I wish you Joy, Laughter, Love, and Peace to one and all over the world this Festive Joyous Season.
There are so many in need of help, so many struggling and so many hurting for one reason or another. Here in BC Canada, we have whole towns underwater, farms destroyed, livestock dead, roads that are crucial to our survival lost to us and railway lines gone. More on it here. When we feel so helpless to help in this situation what can we do? We can support the organizations that are supporting the communities in need with donations that we can gift from the people we care about.
• Give Hope. Donate in someone’s name and spread love to those who need it most. • A gift that gives twice — to someone you love and someone who needs love.
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