A Life of Greatness – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Sarah's Thoughts: Hooked on True Crime and the News? It’s Costing You Your Peace

Season 9 · Episode 34

jeudi 29 mai 2025 • Duration 04:42

What happens when the darkness you consume starts to consume you?

In this fascinating episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg peels back the layers of her past as a true crime producer, and reveals the quiet toll it took on her spirit, her safety, and her sense of self.

You’ll learn:

*Why the stories we absorb shape our nervous systems.

*What it means to shift from chronic dread to conscious awareness.

*Why choosing peace isn’t ignorance, it’s a radical act of self-respect.

This isn’t an episode about guilt. It’s about grace. It’s about waking up to the truth that not all information is nourishment and that being informed should never come at the cost of your inner peace.

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Debunking Women’s Health Myths with Dr Jen Gunter

Season 9 · Episode 25

lundi 28 avril 2025 • Duration 43:29

Confused about what’s normal when it comes to your body? You’re not alone, and this episode clears it all up.

From puberty to menopause, birth control to feminine hygiene, most women have been taught more fiction than fact when it comes to their bodies. In this no-BS, myth-busting conversation, Sarah Grynberg sits down with world-renowned OB-GYN and bestselling author Dr. Jen Gunter, the woman who’s made it her mission to set the record straight.

If you've ever felt confused, ashamed, or unsure about what’s normal, this episode is your wake-up call. Nothing is off-limits, and everything is backed by science.

You’ll learn:

The truth about vaginal health (yes, including smell)
Whether long-term birth control use is really safe
Why most feminine hygiene products do more harm than good
What the medical world still gets wrong about women’s bodies
And how to reclaim your health with confidence, not fear

This episode will give you the tools, clarity, and science-backed answers to take your power back, and finally stop second-guessing what’s normal.

Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.

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Sarah's Greatness: 'I'm struggling with the cost of living'

Season 8 · Episode 145

jeudi 6 juin 2024 • Duration 05:35

Are you struggling with the current cost of living crisis?

In this episode, Sarah Grynberg extends her expertise to listeners overwhelmed by the current cost of living crisis, offering practical money-saving strategies.

Join us for an insightful exploration of understanding, resilience, and financial empowerment as Sarah shares invaluable insights aimed at guiding individuals through these challenging times. Delve into the importance of budgeting and smart financial decisions as Sarah unveils practical strategies for maintaining stability while navigating economic pressures.

Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or seeking guidance on managing your finances effectively, this episode offers actionable advice to help you navigate this aspect of your journey towards financial well-being.

Robin Sharma: The Secrets To Creating Wealth In Your Life | Listen to the episode here.

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James Doty: Neurosurgeon Teaches How to Manifest The Life We Desire

Season 8 · Episode 144

lundi 3 juin 2024 • Duration 01:12:14

Want to manifest your dreams into reality?

Joining Sarah Grynberg is neurosurgeon, neuroscientist and the founder of the Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, James Doty. James is a leader in the study of the effects of compassion, manifestation, altruism and stillness on the human brain, and the author of new book, Mind Magic.

In this insightful conversation, James and Sarah discuss the techniques needed to manifest dreams into reality, the power of the subconscious, how to manifest a partner of your dreams, how from violence and poverty - which was his own background - a person can still conquer their goals, and why having limiting beliefs holds a person back from what they really want.

Want to know how to harness your brain and heart, to transform your dreams into reality? James has the secrets and the science.

James Doty's book 'Mind Magic' is here.

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Sarah's Greatness: 'I'm feeling left out with my lack of cosmetic surgery'

Season 8 · Episode 143

jeudi 30 mai 2024 • Duration 06:03

Do you feel pressure to keep up with unrealistic beauty standards?

In this episode, Sarah Grynberg extends her expertise to listeners overwhelmed by the pressure to get cosmetic procedures done to keep up with their friends.

Join us for an insightful exploration of understanding, resilience, and personal empowerment as Sarah shares invaluable insights aimed at guiding individuals through this challenging phase. Delve into the importance of self-acceptance and confidence as Sarah unveils practical strategies for maintaining a sense of self while navigating societal pressures.

Whether you're feeling pressured to undergo cosmetic procedures or seeking guidance on embracing your authentic self while resisting external influences, this episode offers actionable advice to help you navigate this aspect of your journey towards self-discovery.

Steph Claire Smith: Healing Disordered Eating, Facing the Online Trolls & Turning Your Passion Into Your Business | Listen to the episode here.

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Julie Goodwin: From Breakdown to Breakthrough

Season 8 · Episode 142

mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Duration 57:01

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: May 22nd in the Stories Of Us Podcast

Julie Goodwin, shares her candid journey of triumphs and setbacks. From the excitement of winning MasterChef to the challenges of coping with personal losses and struggles with alcohol, Julie's story is one of resilience and redemption.

Julie discusses her battle with depression and addiction, she speaks honestly about her DUI incident, acknowledging the shame and humiliation she felt as her personal struggles became public. She recounts the challenges of seeking help and the long road to recovery, emphasising the importance of confronting trauma and making positive changes.

Despite the hardships, Julie's story is one of hope and perseverance. She shares practical insights into managing emotions, coping with depression, and finding strength in difficult times.

This episode of Stories Of Us focuses on subjects around mental health and depression and includes references of sexual assault and self-harm. If anything in this podcast brings up difficult feelings for you, please don't hesitate to reach out to someone you trust for support. Alternatively, you can call Lifeline anytime at 13 11 14 for assistance.

You can listen to Sarah Grynberg's podcast Stories Of Us here.

Julie Goodwin's book 'Your Time Starts Now' is available here.

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Gabby Reece: Can You Really Have It All?

Season 8 · Episode 141

lundi 27 mai 2024 • Duration 47:13

Want to follow your inner whisper and thrive?

Joining Sarah Grynberg is volleyball legend, entrepreneur, and model Gabby Reece who has a holistic, sustainable and transformative approach to health and fitness. Gabby is also the author of My foot is too big for this glass slipper.

In this conversation, Gabby and Sarah discuss the death of her father when she was a child, navigating the modelling word when she was a teenager, she offers advice to people who are struggling with midlife and feel pressured to do cosmetic surgery, she shares her breath work and fitness routine and talks to Sarah about her marriage to surfing legend Laird Hamilton and how it nearly ended, what they did to change it and strengthen it for the better.

If you want to build a life of greater joy and and boost your personal fulfilment, let this episode prove that you can do some inner work and unlock a better version of yourself.

Find Gabby Reece's podcast here.

Purchase Sarah's Manifest Your Greatness Course here.

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Sarah's Greatness: 'I’m finding it hard to relate to my teenager'

Season 8 · Episode 140

jeudi 23 mai 2024 • Duration 05:13

Do you have trouble connecting with your teenager?

In this episode, Sarah Grynberg extends her expertise to listeners overwhelmed by the challenges of connecting with their teenagers in a meaningful way.

Join us for an insightful exploration of understanding, resilience, and personal empowerment as Sarah shares invaluable insights aimed at guiding individuals through this complex phase. Delve into the importance of effective communication and boundary-setting as Sarah unveils practical strategies for fostering a stronger bond with your teenager while navigating this developmental stage.

Whether you're struggling to connect with your teenager or seeking guidance on nurturing authentic relationships while embracing personal growth, this episode offers actionable advice to help you navigate this aspect of your journey towards a deeper connection.

Hamish Blake’s: Greatest Success | Listen to the episode here.

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Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Unveiling the Mysteries of Life & The Soul

Season 8 · Episode 138

lundi 20 mai 2024 • Duration 01:03:11

Do you seek more purpose & meaning in your life?

Joining Sarah Grynberg this week is pioneering speaker, educator and mentor, Rabbi Simon Jacobson who leads the Meaningful Life Center aiming to bridge the secular and spiritual worlds, presenting the universal teachings of Torah as a blueprint for life to people of all backgrounds.

Rabbi Simon is also the author of Toward a Meaningful Life which has sold over 400,000 copies. In this heartfelt conversation, Rabbi Simon and Sarah discuss trauma, how to deal with it, why bad things happen to good people, why it’s important to have a purpose, how to attract wealth and abundance, and how dark times can be life’s greatest teachers.

Rabbi Simon has a keen insight into the human condition, and an unique ability to offer clarity and direction in difficult times, so sit back, listen to his words, and let them help you tap into the innate essence of who you truly are.

Rabbi Simon Jacobson's book 'Towards A Meaningful Life' is here.

Purchase Sarah's Manifest Your Greatness Course here.

Purchase Sarah's Kid's Meditation here.

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