Podcast
A Life of Greatness
Hosted by Sarah Grynberg · EN
Sarah Grynberg is one of Australia's leading mindset experts. Each week she brings you science-backed tools, research-grounded insights and honest conversations with the world's most extraordinary thought leaders, athletes and bestselling authors, helping you break free from unhelpful thinking, feel more alive and walk away with the tools to live your greatest life.
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Sarah's Thoughts: Why We Instantly Click With Some People… and Can’t With Others
Feb 1900:05:30Tap to summarizeHave you ever met someone and felt instantly at ease, as if your body recognised them before your mind did?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the quiet, often unspoken truth about connection. Why some people feel familiar within minutes, while others, even the ones who look perfect on paper, leave us feeling drained or disconnectedSarah reflects on the role of energy, chemistry, and emotional rhythm in our relationships, and why connection isn’t something we can force or logic our way into. She unpacks the guilt we often feel when we don’t click with someone we think we should, and why that discomfort doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with either of you.You’ll learn:Why certain people make your body relax while others leave you feeling tense or exhausted.How chemistry plays a role in friendships, not just romantic relationships.Why belonging is about alignment, not effort.This episode is a reminder that we are not meant to connect deeply with everyone. We are meant to find the ones who feel easy, honest, and grounding. The people who expand you, not drain you. And when you choose them, you are also choosing yourself.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.
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Jonathan Van Ness: How to Be More Confident in Who You Are
Feb 1600:35:48Tap to summarizeWhat happens when humour becomes survival, self expression becomes strength, and healing becomes non negotiable?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Jonathan Van Ness, comedian, author, activist, and one of the beloved Fab Five from Queer Eye. From growing up feeling different in the Midwest to finding confidence through comedy, cheerleading, and creativity, Jonathan shares the experiences that shaped their voice, resilience, and sense of purpose.In this episode, you will learn:How humour can become a survival tool and a pathway to connectionWhy early experiences of othering can shape confidence and creativityWhat Queer Eye taught Jonathan about pressure, people pleasing, and boundariesHow therapy and self work have helped navigate fame, criticism, and controversyWhat it really means to live openly with HIV today and why education mattersWhy self acceptance and compassion are essential for lasting joy and healingThis episode is a reminder that greatness is not perfection, but knowing who you are, showing up with honesty, and having faith that we are all going to be okay.This episode of A Life of Greatness is proudly sponsored by Biohack Wanderlust. Their premium NMN range is designed to support cellular energy, healthy ageing, and nervous system function by boosting NAD+ levels, which naturally decline as we get older. Proudly Australian made and available at Chemist Warehouse, Biohack Wanderlust is helping people take a proactive approach to vitality and longevity. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.Purchase Biohack at Chemist Warehouse herePurchase Jonathan's books herePurchase 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.
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Scotty James: How to Stop Letting Self-Doubt Run Your Life
Feb 1301:05:54Tap to summarizeHave you ever wanted to quit something you once loved?This week, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Scotty James, three-time Olympic medallist and one of the most dominant snowboarders in the world. But this isn’t just a story about medals.It’s about what it really takes to stay at the top. In this conversation, we explore: • The psychological pressure of competing on the world stage • The moment Scotty nearly walked away from snowboarding • What elite performance actually feels like behind the scenes • The discipline required to stay world-class for over a decade • His close friendship with Daniel Ricciardo and what high performers recognise in each other • The role his family has played in shaping his mindset • Why humility is harder than ambitionThis episode goes beyond sport. It’s about resilience. Identity. Reinvention. And the uncomfortable reality of chasing greatness when everyone is watching.If you’ve ever questioned whether to keep going, this conversation is for you.Purchase Scotty James's book MOOKi vs The Big ScaryPurchase 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.
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Sarah Thoughts: The Truth About Gossip No One Wants to Admit
Feb 1200:05:30Tap to summarizeHave you ever noticed how gossip can feel like connection in the moment, but leave something uncomfortable behind afterward?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the psychology of gossip and why it can feel so tempting, even when it doesn’t align with who we want to be. She unpacks how gossip creates a false sense of belonging, offering a quick emotional high while quietly eroding trust and integrity.Sarah introduces the concept of triangulation and explains how bringing a third person into unresolved tension spreads anxiety rather than relieving it. She reflects on how gossip often reveals more about our own insecurities than the person being discussed, and why judgment can feel like control when we are searching for safety.You’ll learn:Why gossip creates connection through exclusion and why that never truly feels good.How triangulation damages relationships in families, friendships and workplaces.Simple shifts that replace judgment with curiosity and build real trust.This episode is an invitation to pause before we speak, to choose compassion over whispers, and to become someone others feel safe around. Because integrity is quiet, powerful, and deeply felt. And when we protect the person who isn’t in the room, we protect the kind of relationships we want to have.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.
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David Asprey: How to Biohack Your Biology for a Longer, Better Life
Feb 900:59:06Tap to summarizeWhat if the limits you believe about your body, mind, and potential were never really yours to begin with?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Dave Asprey, a pioneering voice in biohacking, longevity, and human performance. Recorded live at Wanderlust Australia, this conversation explores Dave’s personal journey through chronic illness, trauma, and living in a constant state of fight or flight, and how those experiences shaped his mission to help people take control of their biology and live with more clarity, energy, and purpose.Dave opens up about growing up with autism spectrum traits, being bullied, struggling with inflammation and brain fog, and the moment he realised that willpower alone was never going to be the answer.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to recognise when so-called “healthy” foods are actually fuelling inflammation and what to do instead• Why understanding your nervous system can unlock more energy, focus, and emotional balance• How hidden factors like mould exposure can quietly sabotage your health without you realising• What biohacking really looks like in daily life and how small changes can create big, lasting shifts• Why willpower fails when the body is overwhelmed and how to work with your biology insteadThis episode is a powerful reminder that living longer means nothing if we are not living better, and that your capacity to change is far greater than you have been taught to believe.This episode of A Life of Greatness is proudly sponsored by Biohack Wanderlust. Their premium NMN range is designed to support cellular energy, healthy ageing, and nervous system function by boosting NAD+ levels, which naturally decline as we get older. Proudly Australian made and available at Chemist Warehouse, Biohack Wanderlust is helping people take a proactive approach to vitality and longevity. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.Purchase Biohack at Chemist Warehouse herePurchase Dave’s books 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/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 2, 2022Tap to summarizeHow are we, as a society, dealing with trauma? Joining Sarah Grynberg is psychiatrist to the stars (including Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian), author and trauma specialist, Paul Conti MD. In this ground-breaking conversation, Sarah and Paul discuss the trauma epidemic; how our inner stories reflect our lives; and the influence of modern society on mental health. If you are looking to master the inner change you seek most and be truly free from the shackles of your past, then this enlightening episode teamed with Dr Paul Conti's valuable insights will not only help you understand the tools of healing from trauma, but how empathy and patience go hand-in-hand: to charting a collective path of restorative health. Follow Sarah for more wisdom & inspiration: Instagram: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lori Gottlieb: How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life
Oct 12, 2020Tap to summarizeWith some small, simple changes we all have the potential to elevate not only our own lives, but the lives of those around us. But how exactly? By listening to this episode with Lori Gottlieb – a psychotherapist, journalist and NYT bestselling author. In this enlightening conversation, Lori and Sarah Grynberg discuss why we areunreliable narrators of our lives, how to deal with grief and the vital learnings in truly listening to others. If you've ever experienced a fear to chase your dreams, or want to give your life greater meaning and genuinely help others, this episode will unveil some exciting and inspiring answers to guide you. Follow Sarah: Instagram: instagram.com/alifeofgreatnesspodcast Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg YouTube: youtube.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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