A Life of Greatness

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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 25min

Todd Woodbridge: When Winning Isn’t Everything

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. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 5min

Sarah's Thoughts: Has Social Media Become Boring?

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. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h

Hospice Nurse Julie: What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living

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. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 5min

Sarah's Thoughts: Looking For Your Soulmate To Complete You?

Ever grown up believing you need to “find your person” to live a full life? In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg questions the story we’ve all been told, that romantic love is the ultimate goal and explores what it means to see yourself as already whole. You’ll learn:*Why the belief that single life is just a waiting room keeps so many of us feeling incomplete.*How choosing yourself can open the door to deeper forms of connection and purpose.*Why love isn’t limited to romance, it shows up in friendships, creativity, community, and the quiet ways we care for ourselves. This isn’t an episode about giving up on love. It’s about releasing the myth that you need someone else to complete you and discovering the freedom, richness, and wholeness of a life that’s already yours. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 7min

Dr. Kelly Casperson: Redefining Sex, Health & Ageing

She is known for being a truth-teller in women’s health, this urologist and bestselling author refuses to let myths and misinformation define midlife. In this candid and empowering episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson joins Sarah Grynberg to reframe how we see sex, hormones, and ageing. Not as endings, but as beginnings. With warmth, humour, and science, Kelly shows why desire doesn’t have an expiry date, and how knowledge can restore agency, intimacy, and joy at every stage of life. From dismantling cultural taboos to unlocking the powerful link between mindset and physical wellbeing, Kelly makes a compelling case for rewriting the story of women’s health. You’ll learn:*Why low desire is rarely the whole story when it comes to intimacy.*The overlooked role of muscle, movement, and mindset in ageing well.*How communication and self-knowledge can transform wellbeing. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are not broken and that the journey to greater connection, health and pleasure is always within reach. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 4min

Sarah's Thoughts: Can Science & Wellness Co-Exist?

Ever noticed how quickly the word “pseudoscience” gets thrown around? In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg unpacks why we’re so quick to dismiss practices like meditation, breathwork, or energy healing and what history teaches us about the danger of closing our minds too soon. You’ll learn:*Why so many ideas once ridiculed as nonsense are now cornerstones of modern medicine.*How science and spirituality don’t need to be at war, they’re simply asking different questions.*What staying open to both data and experience reveals about how we grow, heal, and understand ourselves. This is an episode about rejecting the false divide and finding the magic that lives in the middle. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 57min

Rutger Bregman: How Small Acts of Courage Change the World

He’s been called one of the world’s most radical optimists, a historian and bestselling author unafraid to question what we take for granted about success, power, and human nature. In this expansive episode, Rutger Bregman joins Sarah Grynberg to share why he believes most people are kinder than we think, and how redefining success can transform not just our lives, but our world. From the hidden lessons of history to the moral ambition we all carry, Rutger reveals why hope is not naïve, but necessary. You’ll learn: *Why most of us are climbing the wrong ladder of success.*How expanding our “moral circle” could solve the greatest challenges of our time.*Why switching off the news might be the smartest step toward a better life. This episode is an invitation to reimagine what it means to live with purpose and to discover how small acts of courage can ripple out into lasting change. Moral Ambition from Rutger Bregman is available in store and online here.  Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 6min

Sarah's Thoughts: Choosing AI Over a Therapist

Ever found yourself asking ChatGPT something you’d normally only whisper to a friend or a therapist? In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores why AI feels like such a safe place to share our questions and fears, and what gets lost when we start turning to machines instead of people. You’ll learn:*Why the appeal of AI isn’t just about answers, but the absence of judgment.*What technology can give us in moments of uncertainty and what it never can.*Why real connection still requires presence, silence, and the irreplaceable weight of being witnessed. This isn’t an episode about technology. It’s about what it means to be human in an age of instant responses, and why we still need the pause, the eye contact, and the quiet reassurance that says, “You are not alone.” Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 56min

Sahil Bloom: The Secret to Making Money and Building Real Wealth

He was a Wall Street high-flyer, set on chasing millions, who changed the course of his life to find true wealth far beyond money.  In this transformative episode, Sahil Bloom joins Sarah Grynberg to share his journey from burn-out banker to writer, thinker, and father redefining success on his own terms. From the gut-punch moment that made him rethink his future to the five types of wealth that changed his life, Sahil reveals what it really takes to design a life that feels as good as it looks. You’ll learn: *How the Smartest People Make Money (that no one talks about).*How to build “time wealth” and reclaim your most precious resource.*Why chasing money alone can leave you winning the wrong game. This episode is a masterclass in slowing down, showing up, and choosing a definition of “enough” that is entirely your own. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 5min

Sarah's Thoughts: Listen To Your Body

Ever walked out of a room feeling smaller than when you walked in? In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores what happens when your truth is met with dismissal and how to reclaim your voice when it feels like no one’s really listening. From the doctor’s office to the boardroom, Sarah unpacks why being heard starts long before anyone else gives you permission. You’ll learn:*Why slowing down is the antidote to the rush of not being heard.*How to speak from your lived experience, not your defence.*When it’s time to stop convincing and start conserving your dignity. This isn’t an episode about shouting louder. It’s about standing in your truth with clarity, grace, and the unshakable belief that your story is worth hearing. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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