A Life of Greatness

He is one of Australia’s most recognisable media figures, a broadcaster, journalist, TV host, footy commentator, and for over two decades the President of the Collingwood Football Club. Yet Eddie McGuire’s story stretches far beyond the headlines.In this candid and revealing conversation, Eddie joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold truths of a life lived at full tilt, from the toll of relentless schedules and the weight of public expectation, to the cost of being “always on” in the spotlight. With honesty and humility, he reflects on leadership, resilience, and the mental health challenges faced by those in elite sport under unyielding scrutiny.You’ll learn:How pressure and long hours pushed Eddie to breaking point and how he recovered What Melbourne needs to do to turn around youth crime What the AFL should be doing to deal with drugs in sport This episode is a powerful reminder that behind every public figure is a human being and that true leadership is measured not just in victories, but in the care we show for others 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt like you’re moving through life half-asleep...safe, familiar, but not fully alive?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg reflects on Herman Melville’s haunting words about the “half known life” and what it means to step out of fear and into the fullness of living.You’ll learn:*Why safety and certainty can keep us stuck in half-lived lives.*How to reconnect with the place of peace and joy that already exists within you.*Simple shifts that can move you from playing small into living with courage, love, and presence.This isn’t an episode about chasing perfection. It’s about choosing aliveness over fear—and why the greatest risk is not that we fail, but that we never truly live.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She is a world-renowned psychic medium and spiritual teacher, whose gift lies in bridging the seen and unseen. Yet MaryAnn DiMarco’s story reaches far beyond her extraordinary abilities.In this compassionate and illuminating conversation, MaryAnn joins Sarah Grynberg to share the deeper truths of her journey, from finding the courage to trust her intuition, to carrying the responsibility of guiding others through grief, and showing how even the smallest message from beyond can bring profound healing. With warmth, humility, and wisdom, she reveals that love is never lost, only transformed.You’ll learn:*Why trusting your intuition can open doors to deeper clarity and connection.*How messages from the other side can help us navigate life’s hardest moments.*Why compassion and presence are powerful tools for healing.This episode is a tender reminder that we are never truly alone, and that love has the power to reach across any distance.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel like life is slipping past in a blur, like you’re always chasing the next milestone and missing what’s right in front of you?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg reflects on the beauty of ordinary days, the mornings at the kitchen table, the sound of laughter drifting from another room, the small rituals that quietly shape a life.You’ll learn:*Why the moments we overlook now are often the ones we’ll long for most later.*How slowing down to notice the ordinary can shift your sense of happiness.*Practical ways to weave gratitude and presence into your daily routine.This is an episode about about remembering that while milestones matter, it’s the everyday moments between them that truly make us whole.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is the co-founder of Wanderlust, a global movement that has brought together millions through yoga, mindfulness and community. Yet Jeff Krasno’s story stretches far beyond festivals and studios.In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, Jeff joins Sarah Grynberg to share the lessons of a life spent at the intersection of wellness and culture, from building Wanderlust into a worldwide phenomenon, to creating Commune Media, where he amplifies the voices of the world’s leading teachers and thinkers. With honesty and depth, he explores the power of community, the role of spirituality in modern life, and why belonging is one of our most vital medicines.You’ll learn:*Why community and connection are central to true healing.*How mindfulness and spirituality can ground us in a chaotic world.*What Jeff has learned about growth, resilience and meaning from building global movements.This episode is a moving reminder that wellness is not just a personal journey, but a shared one, and that the path to healing and purpose is often found together.Wanderlust WELLSPRING - October 25 & 26, 2025 in the Gold CoastSee Jeff alongside Kayla Barnes, Dave Asprey, Wim Hof, Dr David Sinclair, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Will Cole Plus 40 more! I’ll be there too! Tickets on sale now via Humanitix, from $250 See more at wanderlust.com.au/eventsPurchase 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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt like life is moving too slowly, like the thing you want should have arrived by now?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg reflects on why waiting feels so unbearable in a world built on instant gratification and why the pauses we resist may be the very seasons that shape us most.You’ll learn:*Why love, healing, and growth can’t be rushed, no matter how much we want them to.*How waiting isn’t wasted time but preparation, laying roots for what’s to come.*What small daily actions can keep you grounded while trust builds in the unseen.This isn’t an episode about passively standing still. It’s about recognising that waiting is part of the journey and why what feels like delay might actually be the making of you.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She is one of Australia’s most recognisable food voices, a critic, writer and television personality whose insights extend far beyond the plate. Yet Melissa Leong’s story stretches far beyond cuisine.In this candid and deeply inspiring conversation, Melissa joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold chapters of her journey from the heartbreak of losing her dream of being a concert pianist to chronic pain, to navigating racism and identity as a first-generation Singaporean Chinese woman, and the courage it took to blow up her life and start again. With honesty, vulnerability and strength, she reveals what it truly means to stay authentic in the face of expectations.You’ll learn:*Why food is inseparable from culture, family and identity.*How setbacks, from illness to discrimination, can become catalysts for growth.*Why finding your own voice, and using it, is the bravest act of all.This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness lies not in following the path others expect of you, but in having the guts to create the one that feels true.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.