

A Life of Greatness
LiSTNR
We all yearn to live a great life, but what does that actually look like and how can we all lead one? In A Life of Greatness, host Sarah Grynberg interviews some of the world's chief thought-leaders, sports legends, entertainers, best selling authors and inspiring spiritual minds as they explain how they have overcome challenges, conquered self-limiting beliefs and connected with a deeper sense of self to achieve greatness in their lives, and provide practical tips and advice for how you can too.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 31, 2022 • 50min
Joost Bakker: Tackling Our Toxic World
How can we preserve our environment, while living in a world of excess? Joining Sarah Grynberg is Australian designer, floral artist, eco-warrior, and champion of no-waste living, Joost Bakker. Famously described by the New York Times as “the poster boy for zero-waste living,’ Sarah and Joost sit down to discuss why food is medicine for health and longevity; the power of taking action; and the beauty that lies within man making peace and harmony with the environment. If you are seeking to live a natural, more sustainable lifestyle within the limits of your own urban landscape, then let this conscious exchange and Joost’s expressive viewpoint not only motivate you to live your life mindfully, but make you aware of what our ecosystem greatly needs: in order to thrive and flourish in our own backyard. Checkout Joost's film: GREENHOUSE BY JOOST which will be released in Australian cinemas in November: VIC/TAS – 10 November ACT/NSW/WA/SA – 17 November QLD – 24 November If you want to attend one of his Q&A events please see details below: Thursday 3 November Cameo Belgrave at 6.30pm Guests: Joost Bakker with John Ford and Chris Bissels. Moderator: Cameron Smith Friday 4 November Cinema Nova at 6.30pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Clare Bowditch. Moderator: Cameron Smith Saturday 5 November Palace Westgarth at 2pm Guest: Joost Bakker. Moderator: Cameron Smith Palace Como at 4pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Clare Cousins. Moderator: Cameron Smith Sunday 6 November Lorne Theatre at 4pm Guests: Joost Bakker, Jo Barrett, Kristy Stewart and Rowan Reid. Moderator: Cameron Smith Tuesday 8 November Royal Theatre Castlemaine at 6.30pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Jo Barrett. Moderator: Mary Macintyre Wednesday 9 November Star Bendigo at 6.30pm Guest: Joost Bakker with Derek Layfield and Russell Burnett. Moderator: Mary Macintyre Saturday 12 November Palace Electric, Canberra at 4pm Guest: Joost Bakker. Moderator: Nicole Hasham, The Conversation Australia Sunday 13 November Empire Cinema, Bowral at 4pm Guest: Joost Bakker. Moderator: Briannah Devlin, Southern Highland News Luna Leederville, Perth at 4pm – Virtual Event Guest: Joost Bakker and Matt Stone Monday 14 November Randwick Ritz, Sydney at 6.30pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Sarah Wilson. Moderator: Damon Gameau. Dendy Newtown, Sydney at 8pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Neil Perry. Moderator: Damon Gameau. Wednesday 16 November Avoca Beach Theatre at 6.30pm Guest: Joost Bakker. Moderator: Cheralyn Darcey. Thursday 17 November Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour at 6pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Jack Thompson. Moderator: Dave Horsley, SWIFF Festival Director Friday 18 November Palace Byron Bay at 6.30pm, 7.10pm and 7.50pm Guests: Joost Bakker and Cedar Anderson. Moderator: Damon Gameau. Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2022 • 6min
Unlock The Greatness Within: How To Appreciate Life & Not Just Exist In It
Do you live life fully? Or are you simply living a day-to-day existence? In this episode, Sarah Grynberg will highlight the ways in which we can escape the grind and start seeing life as a gift worth appreciating. By embodying a mindful mindset of gratitude and learning how to let go of our negative emotions, Sarah will not only show you how to spark more joy back into your life but demonstrate how serving your emotions in a healthy way: can feed our lives more greatly. If you want more wisdom on appreciating life , then listen to A Life Of Greatness episode where Sarah speaks with Spice Girl Mel C: https://apple.co/3SHrs47 Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2022 • 53min
Dr Gabor Mate: How Stress Is Making Us Sick
What is the new normal when it comes to navigating the human experience? To answer this question, joining Sarah Grynberg for his second appearance on A Life of Greatness is NYT best-selling author, physician, and addiction expert Dr Gabor Mate, who connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living. In this genuine conversation, Sarah and Dr Gabor discuss raising children to thrive; the connection between illness and stress; and the effects of trauma on our body and mind. If you are seeking to ignite inner change and liberate yourself from the harsh effects of your own invisible wounds, then let this empowering discussion and Dr Gabor’s compassionate words elevate you from the pain of the past, to a sacred space of health, healing, and true connection with others. Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2022 • 6min
Unlock The Greatness Within: Finding Light In The Darkness
Do you struggle to see the light within the darkness? In this very special episode, Sarah Grynberg highlights the need for us to envelop more understanding: that without the darkness we cannot recognise the light of hope in our lives. Find out how to raise your awareness and effectively apply some strategies to gain more resilience, especially through moments of pain and hardship. If you want more wisdom on fining light within the darkness, then listen to A Life Of Greatness episode where Sarah interviews poet Yung Pubelo: https://bit.ly/3DcAKR3 Follow Sarah for more wisdom & inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2022 • 58min
Jessica Sepel: Learning To Love From The Inside Out
How do we move past society’s stance on beauty, to love the bodies we are in? Sitting down with Sarah Grynberg is best-selling health author, and the founder of beloved wellness empire JSHealth, Jessica Sepel, a passionate advocate of empowering people to give up dieting, nourish their bodies, and find balance with food and fitness for life. In this personal conversation, Sarah and Jessica discuss the darkness of eating disorders; how your mental state affects your health and wellbeing; and the importance of good nutrition. If you are looking to change your mindset around food and diet and are looking for a way to love and care for the body that you are born into, then let this tell-tale exchange and Jessica’s eloquent words not only help you feel more comfortable in your skin but push you to masterfully conquer society’s superficial expectations of what it means to be beautiful. Follow Sarah for more wisdom & inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2022 • 5min
Unlock The Greatness Within: Making Peace With Impermanence
How can we better accept events beyond our control? If you’d like to be better equipped to deal and react to life’s changes than press play. In this episode Sarah Grynberg touches on some of the techniques you can put into effect to be better prepared to deal with uncertainty, and even find more value and happiness in your life in the process. If you want more wisdom on accepting impermanence, then listen to A Life Of Greatness episode where Sarah speaks with Mo Gawdat: http://apple.co/3iC5GfS Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 4min
Todd Sampson: Social Media's Effects On You & Your Children
Is social media infiltrating our children’s minds, to the point of no return? Joining Sarah Grynberg is adventurer, award-winning documentary-maker, Todd Sampson, who started his television career on the critically acclaimed ABC series GRUEN. Since then, he has created several international documentaries including his newest series Mirror Mirror: Love and Hate. In this exploratory conversation, Sarah and Todd discuss the dark side of how social media is affecting our kids; the power of knowledge; the correlation between ADD and our social media habits; and how we can rewire our brains at any age. If you wish to fuel a deeper interest in the realm of human behaviour and are keen to unravel the reasons stemming your own habits, patterns, and choices; then let this in-depth chat and Todd’s introspective words move you to formulate your own ideas and discoveries of the state of your world: one step at a time. Todd's documentary Mirror Mirror: Love and Hate will air on Channel 10 tonight at 7:30pm Follow Sarah for more wisdom & inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2022 • 6min
Unlock The Greatness Within: Keeping Calm Under Pressure
Are you managing to stay calm under the pressures of never-ending stress? If the answer is no, then this episode is a must-listen. In it, Sarah Grynberg gives some easy-to-follow, stress-reducing tips to setting your jangled nerves aside: and inviting more inner calmness and tranquillity into your life. If you want more wisdom on keeping calm under pressure, then listen to A Life Of Greatness episode where Sarah interviews 4 star navy admiral William H McRaven: http://apple.co/3p4wsks Follow Sarah for more wisdom & inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 55min
Yung Pueblo: Living With A Peaceful Mind
How can we learn to let go of life’s setbacks, to forge a path of progress? Joining Sarah Grynberg for his second appearance on A Life of Greatness podcast is poet, and author Diego Perez, the writer behind the pen name of Yung Pueblo: whose supportive healing words have been followed by millions on social media. In this wisdom filled conversation, Sarah and Diego discuss embodying gratitude to overcome obstacles; the importance of embracing pain; and what it means to truly devote oneself to life’s greater truths. If you are looking to let go of the burdens of the past, connect with the present and expand your consciousness to a peaceful future, then let this transcendent discussion and Diego's restorative words serve as a reminder: that healing and personal peace are possible when you look inward. Purchase Diego's new book Lighter: https://bit.ly/3C0Iq7e Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 5min
Unlock The Greatness Within: Why Lying Can Have Detrimental Effects
Is it better to live a lie, or embrace honesty instead? Whether you habitually embellish or exaggerate the truth of who you are, in time, it may wear you down emotionally and physically. In this episode, Sarah Grynberg will share some tips on how you can overcome the need to lie, and instead, embrace and unleash your honesty: like a badge of honour. If you want more wisdom on living in your truth, then listen to A Life Of Greatness episode where Sarah speaks with inspirational teacher Marianne Wiliamson: https://bit.ly/3UM6Zgu Follow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.