Ever faced a closed door and thought, “Maybe I’ve taken the wrong turn”?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores what closed doors can teach us, and how they’re often detours guiding us in the right direction, shaping us in ways we may not see at the time.

You’ll learn:
*Why rejection and redirection are often the road to something better than you imagined.
*How closed doors can become hidden detours that guide us toward the path we were meant to take
*How connection, whether in failure or conversation, is the thread that turns uncertainty into meaning.

This isn’t an episode about maps or machines. It’s about trust, trusting the bends in the road, trusting the people who walk beside us, and trusting that even when the way feels uncertain, we are never really alone.

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He is one of the world’s most celebrated photographers, whose iconic image The Afghan Girl became a symbol of resilience and beauty seen across the globe. Yet Steve McCurry’s story reaches far beyond a single frame.

In this captivating and deeply human conversation, Steve joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold stories behind his extraordinary career, from surviving near-death encounters in war zones, capturing the haunting aftermath of 9/11 in his own city, to finding serenity in Buddhist monasteries and the quiet wisdom of travel. With humility, courage and reflection, he reveals how a camera can bridge cultures, preserve humanity, and shine a light where words often fail.

You’ll learn:

*The harrowing tale of photographing 911

*How witnessing war and tragedy deepened Steve’s belief in our shared humanity.

*How he risked his life to get some of the world's most memorable photographs

This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness is not just about what we see through the lens, but how we choose to see and connect with each other.

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Ever caught yourself waiting for the “perfect moment” to begin?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg unpacks why preparation mode feels so safe and why it quietly keeps us stuck from ever doing the things that matter most.

You’ll learn:
*Why confidence doesn’t come before starting, it’s built through the doing.
*How our fear of imperfection keeps us circling the idea instead of living it.
*What messy first steps can teach us about courage, growth, and creating a life that actually moves forward.

This isn’t an episode about rushing in. It’s about recognising that waiting to feel ready is the biggest risk of all and why beginning badly might just be the bravest thing you ever do.

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She has been called a pioneer in helping people reclaim the stories that shape their lives. As an educator, author, and speaker, Lael Stone has spent decades guiding adults and children alike to recognise the imprints of their past and to rewrite them with compassion and truth.

In this deeply grounding and inspiring episode, Lael joins Sarah Grynberg to explore the hidden narratives we inherit about money, love, self-worth, and success and how they quietly dictate the way we live and parent. With warmth, honesty, and lived wisdom, Lael reveals why owning our story is the key to breaking cycles, nurturing our children’s sense of enoughness, and stepping into our most authentic lives.

You’ll learn:

*Why the beliefs we carry from childhood still run our adult lives.
*How to shift the “I’m not enough” story into one of unconditional worth.
*What it takes to raise children who feel safe, seen, and deeply connected.

This episode is a reminder that transformation begins not by erasing our past, but by owning it and that in doing so, we open the door to greater love, freedom, and possibility for ourselves and generations to come.

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Ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be further along by now”?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg unpacks why that quiet, heavy thought is less about failure and more about the cultural timelines we’ve been taught to measure ourselves against.

You’ll learn:
*Why the idea of being “behind” is an illusion we inherit from comparison and culture.
*How slowing down and honouring your current season can shape your future self.
*What it means to trust your own pace and why no one’s path is as linear as it looks online.

This isn’t an episode about racing to catch up. It’s about letting go of someone else’s timeline and remembering that you’re not late you’re right on time for your life.

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He is one of Australia’s greatest tennis champions, a 22-time Grand Slam winner whose calm precision and resilience made him a household name. Yet Todd Woodbridge’s story stretches far beyond the court.

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Todd joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold truths of his journey, from navigating the pressures of global fame and forging one of sport’s most successful partnerships, to surviving family tragedy with both his brothers passing away, a heart attack, and finding new purpose in mentoring others. With honesty, humour and wisdom, he reveals how the lessons of sport can guide us through life’s toughest challenges.

You’ll learn:
*Why resilience and focus are as vital off the court as they are on it.
*How adversity from family struggles to health scares can fuel growth.
*Why helping others succeed can be life’s most rewarding victory.

This episode is a moving reminder that true greatness comes not from what you win, but from who you become and who you help along the way.

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Ever noticed how social media just doesn’t feel the same anymore?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores why our feeds, once full of possibility and connection, now feel flat, repetitive, and strangely hollow and what that says about how we’re evolving beyond the scroll.

You’ll learn:
*Why social media isn’t really boring, it’s our relationship with it that’s changing.
*How the shift from expression to performance left so many of us feeling burnt out.
*What it looks like to reclaim connection, creativity, and presence on your own terms.

This isn’t an episode about logging off forever. It’s about asking what we’re truly craving in a world of endless noise and how to start living louder than we post.

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She has been called the internet’s most compassionate truth-teller on death and dying. As a hospice nurse, bestselling author, and storyteller, Julie McFadden has opened conversations that most of us avoid, reminding us that in looking closely at the end of life, we discover what it really means to live.

In this tender and eye-opening episode, Hospice Nurse Julie joins Sarah Grynberg to demystify what happens at the bedside of the dying, from deathbed visions and the mysterious “death stare,” to why hearing is often the last sense to go. With honesty, grace, and even humour, she shows how death is not just a biological process, but a deeply human one, filled with love, connection, and even beauty.

You’ll learn:

*Why talking openly about death is the key to living more fully.

*The science and spirituality of deathbed visions.

*How showing children death can actually teach them about life.

This episode is a poignant reminder that death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it and that in embracing it, we may just find the courage to live more deeply, truthfully, and lovingly.

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