A Life of Greatness

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.

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. 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 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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