Super Soul Special: Sarah Ban Breathnach: Surviving the Fall
Jan 10, 2024
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Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of 'Simple Abundance,' discusses her rise to multimillion-dollar success and subsequent loss. She reflects on the challenges of sudden wealth and toxic relationships. Topics include gratitude, surrender, and leaving a positive legacy.
Fame and success can amplify a person's true character, revealing the importance of self-worth beyond material possessions.
Gratitude and finding joy in simple things are essential for finding peace and financial serenity after a downfall.
Deep dives
The Phenomenon of 'Simple Abundance'
The podcast explores the story of Sarah Bandranik, who wrote the book 'Simple Abundance' and experienced great success. The book became a bestseller, selling millions of copies worldwide. Sarah went from living paycheck to paycheck to enjoying a life of luxury with celebrity status. However, as her money began to dwindle due to wild spending, bad investments, and a costly divorce, Sarah found herself on her sister's doorstep with nothing but a suitcase and her cat. She reflects on the ups and downs and the lessons she learned from her rise and fall.
The Impact of Fame and Fortune
The podcast delves into the challenges Sarah faced after experiencing fame and fortune. She discusses how fame and success can magnify who a person really is, and the pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle. Sarah shares her struggles with managing money, dealing with entitlement, and the need to please everyone. She reveals how she allowed herself to be berated and demeaned in a toxic relationship, and the importance of realizing one's true worth beyond material possessions.
Lessons in Financial Serenity
The podcast explores Sarah's journey to find peace and financial serenity after losing everything. Sarah acknowledges her mistakes with money and the lessons she learned. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude and finding joy in simple things, highlighting the power of a gratitude journal. Sarah shares her belief in the cyclical nature of life and the need to surrender to the ups and downs. She emphasizes the importance of guarding one's heart and recognizing true treasures in life.
Rediscovering Authenticity and Hope
The podcast concludes with Sarah reflecting on her current state of peace and hope. She discusses the process of rediscovering herself and finding authenticity in her writing. Sarah expresses gratitude for the support and prayers she received from millions of women, which she believes protected her during her difficult journey. She looks forward to the future with a bright outlook, ready to embrace new opportunities and continue sharing her truths.
Author of the international phenomenon “Simple Abundance,” Sarah Ban Breathnach opens up about the spiritual lessons she learned from earning a multimillion-dollar fortune and eventually losing it all. “Simple Abundance” is a collection of comforting, practical and simple essays written for women who want to live their most authentic lives. The 1995 book became a runaway hit: It was translated into 30 languages, sold more than seven million copies and stayed on the New York Times best-seller list for two years. The book’s success made Sarah a multi-millionaire, but the wealth didn't last and a little more than a decade later Sarah found herself alone on her sister's doorstep with nothing but a single suitcase and her beloved cat. In her memoir, “Peace and Plenty,” Sarah shares the story of her rapid rise and fall, the truths she discovered about herself and her journey back to health and happiness.
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