26-43. More Human Connection

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast Leave a comment

Sara’s View of Life, with Sara Troy. On air from October 27th

Sometimes, the simplest words can make the greatest difference in someone’s life: You are enough. You matter. I see you.

After watching a moving video about a young girl visiting her incarcerated brother, I found myself reflecting on how many people in our world feel forgotten, abandoned, judged, or simply invisible. Whether someone is behind prison walls, living on the streets, struggling with their past, or just trying to get through another difficult day, we all need to feel that we matter.

In this episode of Sara’s View of Life, I explore how disconnected we have become from one another. I reflect on the communities we once knew, where neighbours looked out for each other, children played freely, and people understood the value of belonging. Somewhere along the way, fear, judgment, greed, and the pursuit of power have overshadowed much of that human connection.

We also look at corruption, injustice, the treatment of vulnerable people, and the responsibility we each have to stop feeding the very things that divide and diminish us.

But this conversation is not simply about what is wrong with our world. It is about what we can do to make it better.

A smile, a kind word, a helping hand, an acknowledgement of someone’s existence, or simply taking the time to listen can change someone’s day, perhaps even their life.

We cannot heal our society through anger and blame alone. We must rediscover our compassion, reclaim our sense of community, and recognize the humanity in one another.

We all want to be seen, heard, valued, and loved. And sometimes, reminding someone that they are enough is the greatest gift we can give.

Join me as we explore how we can move from isolation to connection, from judgment to understanding, and from division to a more compassionate and caring world.

Because humanity begins with us, and every one of us has the power to make a difference.

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C26-38. Andrew Rae & Transcendence

September 21, 2026September 19, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Choose Positive Livine with Sara Troy and her guest Andrew Rae. On air form September 22nd

Cambridge quantum physicist, mathematician and author of Transcendence, the debut poetry book he penned at the age of 85.

In Transcendence, Andrew Rae delves into the moments that awaken a deep sense of connection with something beyond the physical realm. His poetry takes readers from the sunlit landscapes of Wiltshire to the shadowed forests of Africa. Each piece carries a powerful sense of wonder, urging readers to see the world not just as it appears, but as it exists on a deeper, more spiritual level. His work is infused with a deep reverence for life, an appreciation of beauty, and a yearning for understanding beyond the tangible world.

“Many people feel a sense of transcendence in front of the wonders of nature, the beauties of music and art, the miracles of birth and the tragedy of death,” says Rae.

“These poems chart my own journey, starting from such experiences and connecting with my early religious education by Anglican monks of the Community of the Resurrection. Sadly, in early manhood, I lost my faith. Later, worn down by life’s struggles, I came back to religion in the form of Zen Buddhism and now, in old age, have found a spiritual home in the ancient rituals of the Anglican Church.”

This remarkable collection of poetry takes readers on an introspective journey into the mystical, the sublime, and the spiritual. Rae captures the essence of transcendence in the natural world, ancient traditions, and personal reflection, evoking both a sense of peace and a challenge to embrace life’s mysteries with an open heart.

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Andrew Rae, 85, is the author of a book of inspirational religious poetry, Transcendence. He was born in wartime England, into the austerity of Birmingham and the joy of weekends at his grandparents’ Staffordshire farm. At age eight, the family moved to South Africa and after attending university in Johannesburg, he spent 10 years at Cambridge, studying quantum physics and mathematics, and became interested in Zen Buddhism.

After a career as an academic at various British universities, he took early retirement and trained as an actor. After some success with a short film, he performed in numerous productions on the fringe in London and on tour. Having spent 20 years restoring an old farmhouse in Normandy, he now divides his life between the Highlands of Scotland, Wiltshire and South Africa. He has recently set up a charity supporting ecological education and research in South Africa. Some of his poetry has been published in Areopagus Magazine. Rae resides with his wife, Patricia, in the United Kingdom.

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TSM 26-38. Flight Unknown Pt2

September 21, 2026September 19, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

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:

September 21, 2026September 19, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

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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BB26-37. Ral West’s Livin’ the Dream

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building your business with Sara Troy and her guest Ral West. On air from September 15th

We have been fortunate to live the life of our dreams for over 25 years. Our early years in business were exhausting and overwhelming; our health and our relationships were suffering. To stop that negative cycle, we learned how to operate our business in a different way, a way that allowed us to step back and be the owners rather than the operators of the business. Looking back on that journey, I recognized 6 principles that enabled us to create the freedom to live our dream life while still running a successful business. With Ral West Livin’ the Dream, my motivation is to fulfill a mission and follow my passion. I want to teach as many entrepreneurs as possible how to run their businesses in a way that enables them to achieve success while enjoying the life they truly want to have.

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Ral’s story – from my early businesses to Ral West Livin’ the Dream

I am a 45-year serial entrepreneur, most of that time in partnership with my husband of over 40 years. Our primary business for 25 years was a scheduled charter airline that carried passengers on wide-body jets between Alaska and Hawaii. It was called Hawaiian Vacations. After growing it to mid-8 digits in annual revenue, we sold it to Alaska Airlines in 2008.

We did not stop there, however. Our next big venture was buying small (under 100 passengers) cruise ships, which we then leased to a cruise line that operated them in Alaska, Mexico, and on the Columbia River. Later, we ventured into partnering in multifamily syndications that purchased apartment complexes across several states in the US Sunbelt. This was an expansion of our real estate investing side businesses that we had started in the early 1990’s.

In 2023, I decided to start yet another business, this time on my own. Primarily through one-on-one coaching, I teach entrepreneurs the 6 principles we used to grow and scale our businesses. I show them how to organize their business in a way that creates freedom for the life they want.

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