A Life of Greatness

What happens when obsession meets purpose, rejection becomes fuel, and your greatest breakdown turns into the foundation for breakthrough?

In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. What began as a college athlete’s curiosity about overtraining has become one of the world’s most influential performance and health platforms, used by elite athletes, leaders, and everyday high performers across the globe.

Will shares the real story behind building WHOOP, including early rejection, near financial collapse, panic attacks, and the intense personal cost of scaling a billion dollar company in his early twenties. He opens up about stress, meditation, recovery, sleep, and why mastering your inner world is just as important as mastering your body.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why obsession, not ideas, is what separates founders who succeed from those who quit
How rejection and self doubt are unavoidable parts of building something meaningful
What a panic attack taught Will about stress, leadership, and recovery
Why sleep and recovery are the hidden drivers of performance and longevity
How meditation became a non negotiable tool for clarity and decision making
Why greatness comes from doing hard things, not avoiding them

This episode is a powerful reminder that growth lives on the other side of discomfort, and that a life of greatness is built by those willing to listen to their body, face pressure head on, and keep going when it would be easier to stop.

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.

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Have 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 disconnected

Sarah 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.

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What 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 connection
Why early experiences of othering can shape confidence and creativity
What Queer Eye taught Jonathan about pressure, people pleasing, and boundaries
How therapy and self work have helped navigate fame, criticism, and controversy
What it really means to live openly with HIV today and why education matters
Why self acceptance and compassion are essential for lasting joy and healing

This 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 here

Purchase Jonathan'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.
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Have 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 ambition

This 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.

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Have 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.
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Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.
Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.
Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.
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