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Anchor in 2026. #26-01

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 6th

As we step into 2026, there is a deep sense of optimism and purpose in the air. This year aligns with the energy of the Fire Horse—a year that doesn’t linger in thought but moves with intention. After a time of listening, learning, and weaving wisdom in 2025, 2026 calls us to anchor that knowing into grounded presence and steady impact. It is a year of rooting before rising, of being rather than becoming, where aligned action replaces hesitation.

True progress now comes from surrendering the mind’s old programs and allowing heart, soul, and spirit to lead with clarity. As we clear away what no longer serves—personally and collectively—we create space for kindness, accountability, and conscious collaboration to take hold.

This is a year to step into our own truth, participate fully in our lives and communities, and recognize that we are both the change and the solution we seek. When we root deeply into who we are, we gain the strength to grow, to reach, and ultimately, to help illuminate the path for others.

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James Sulzer’s “All That Smolders” #AK26-01.  

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Authors Kiss with Sara Troy and her guest James Sulzer, on air from January 6th

All That Smolders is a New Murder Mystery Focuses on the Search for Redemption on a New England Island with a Buried Secret. 

A past he can’t escape. A secret that won’t stay buried. A murder that changes everything. 
It’s 1980, a time of peace and tranquility on a legendary island off the coast of New England. Inhabiting the island is a vibrant cast of locals that includes scallopers, tradespeople, and a mysterious recluse -the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. But that peace is shattered by the murder of a prominent lawyer, a pillar of the community.

After writing two literary novels inspired by Emily Dickinson and John Keats, he turned to the mystery genre with All That Smolders, a shift that invited new creative challenges and preparation. Set on a small New England island, the story is deeply informed by his family’s more than forty years of living on Nantucket, where the rhythms, isolation, and intimacy of island life naturally lend themselves to mystery. His protagonist, Peter Christie, is given a compelling backstory as a distant relative of Agatha Christie, creating subtle parallels between Peter’s life and that of the famed author. Scalloping plays a central role in the novel—not only as a community tradition and industry, but also as a potential cover for murder—drawing directly from his own experience as a scalloper. While a murder mystery relies on pace, action, and carefully placed misdirection, he also explores how to craft characters who are vivid and memorable, revealing how he selected and shaped his cast, whether inspired loosely by people he has known or imagined from the deeper truths of human nature.

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James Sulzer was an Intensive English major at Yale, worked in television for a number of years, then moved with his family year-round to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. In his early years on the island, he labored as a commercial scalloper and sang professionally in a barbershop quartet, then taught English for three decades. Other published works include a novel about Emily Dickinson, The Voice at the Door and a novel about John Keats, Writ in Water, as well as the novel Nantucket Daybreak and a trilogy of middle grade novels for children, The Card People. All That Smolders is his first murder mystery and is written in honor of his mother, who was a big fan of Agatha Christie. Sulzer’s novel is heavily inspired by Agatha Christie. He even creates a backstory for his protagonist that places him as one of Christie’s relatives.

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IG25-51. Abhinav Jindal, Become a Conscious Creator.

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Ignite Your Heart and Soul with Sara Troy and her guest Abhinav Jindal, on air from December 23rd

I am on a mission to empower purpose driven people to create success and fulfillment in all 6 areas of their life. We are all creating our life experiences, whether consciously or unconsciously. I believe every human has the right to become a conscious creator of their own life — to turn dreams into reality. To be who they are meant to be. To do what they are meant to do. To have what they are meant to have. And to experience what they truly wish to experience in this lifetime. I learned how to consciously create my life and now I want to share this skill with everyone. Creating a positive impact in other people’s lives fulfills me.

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Abhinav’s journey into this work began with a single question, what does it take to manifest life? What started as a search for clarity became a deep exploration of the mind and the emotions that shape every choice we make. Along the way, he discovered that transformation is not only about making conscious changes but making changes at the unconscious level. Having lived this shift himself, Abhinav now guides others to experience the same – to release what’s been holding them back and reconnect with a sense of purpose that feels natural, not forced. His approach blends structure with empathy, bringing the science of the mind and the art of human understanding into one seamless process. With years of experience leading companies and developing high-performing teams, he bridges inner fulfilment with growth.

He is the founder of CYDIR (acronym of Convert Your Dreams Into Reality) where he hosts events, community dinners and coaches entrepreneurs with the purpose of guiding them to create success and fulfillment in their life. 

Behind the profession I am a husband, son and brother. I am a person who is excited about the little joys in life. I love driving, listening to music and travel the world. I love connecting with new like-minded people and be friends with them. I am on the journey to create an outstanding life for myself and my loved ones.

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25-44. Just Push Through

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from November 4th

Right here on SelfDiscoveryWisdom.com — well, it’s flu season, isn’t it? Everyone seems to have a cold, and yes, I’m just getting over one myself. My shows lately have been a bit on the “stuffed-up” side, but life goes on. You take what you need to take, and on we go with the show. That’s what life is about, getting on with it. Still, we have to remember the importance of rest: to recoup, review, and renew ourselves. Unfortunately, rest hasn’t been much of an option for me lately; there’s simply too much happening. I’ve had to push through, stealing little moments of pause where I can.

Sometimes we just need to say, “You know what? Postpone.” Give ourselves permission to nurture, to chicken-soup our souls back to health. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, we need time to heal and regroup. Despite my best oregano defenses, I caught this cold from my adorable grandchildren — my little petri dishes who bring home every germ from daycare. Add to that a few sleepless nights helping with the arrival of the new baby, and well, my immune system waved a little white flag.

So here I am, balancing between pushing through and pulling back. I’m heading off for a few days soon to see family, friends, laughter, and no shows, a change that will serve as rest in its own way. Between shows, interviews, and upcoming public talks, I’m booked through November and already scheduling January. Finding balance becomes a dance: listening to when to rest, when to push, and when to simply breathe.

I’ve learned that life doesn’t stop for a cold or a throbbing toe. You do what you can, take what you need, and get on with it. Still, I’ve also learned to slow down — not to a full stop, because that’s harder to recover from, but enough to stay steady. Sometimes that means rearranging, rescheduling, and letting go of what isn’t urgent. It’s flu season; people get sick, shows get postponed, and that’s okay. We just adjust, lighten up, and keep flowing. Flow is life — whether it’s energy, breath, or purpose, and when it’s blocked, we feel it everywhere. So, I listen. I breathe. I heal. And I keep moving forward, maybe a little slower, but always with gratitude, resilience, and a hot toddy in hand.

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25-40. Gift of Another Year

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 7th

Well, when this show airs, I’ll have just turned seventy-one, the big 71, entering my seventh decade. It’s just a number, really, one that’s shaped more by attitude than years. Still, considering my father died at forty-five and others I’ve known have left this world far too early, I see each birthday as a privilege. I’ve survived another year, and I hope to see many more ahead.

As I look back across these seven decades, at all I’ve done, where I’ve been, what I’ve achieved, and even the “why did I do that” moments , I carry forward the good memories and leave the rest behind. Life is full, and I am blessed. My days are busy with podcasting, sharing extraordinary stories from around the world, and now, as a grandmother awaiting the birth of another grandchild, my heart is full of love and anticipation. Between the shows, the babies, and the books, my schedule is bursting, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Turning another year older only deepens my gratitude. I’ve signed a contract with the universe to keep doing this work for as long as I can see, hear, and talk, hopefully well into my nineties! The universe, of course, has its own plans, but I follow its guidance with joy. I’m proud of the books I’ve helped bring into the world — Our Forgotten Children, Liberate Your True Self, The Discovery of Self, and the next, Our Forgotten Seniors. Each one carries stories of wisdom, courage, and hope.

Age, I’ve learned, isn’t a decline; it’s an accumulation of knowledge, of grace, of purpose. The aches and pains come, but passion fuels me past them. I find inspiration in people in their sixties, seventies, eighties, even nineties, still living their dreams, still shining their light. They remind me that joy and purpose are the true youth elixirs.

So, don’t let age or limitations stop you. Share your story, your lessons, your laughter. Listen to your body, honor your energy, and live from the inside out. Let your wisdom serve others. Growing older is not something to fear, it’s something to celebrate. It’s a privilege to be here, to love, to create, to witness new generations rise, and to still have dreams that call us forward.

To everyone out there, whether it’s your birthday or simply another beautiful day, remember that every sunrise is a new birth, a new beginning. Live it fully, love it deeply, and keep sharing your light with the world.

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