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/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sarah's Thoughts: A Closed Door Might Be Leading Somewhere Better
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/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve McCurry: The Stories Behind the Photographs That Changed How We See the World
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/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sarah's Thoughts: Starting Before You're Ready
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/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lael Stone: Transforming the Stories We Inherit
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/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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