The Greatness Together Podcast

The Greatness Together Podcast has Sarah and Simonne McVanel embark on their journey of creating Mother-Daughter Conversations that Delve into the Heart of Psychology!

The Greatness Together Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Greatness Together Podcast, a science show with 58 episodes published.

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  Every Success Has a Backstory of Rejection

  Aug 12, 202643 min

  What if rejection were not evidence that you should stop, but simply part of the backstory of doing anything meaningful? In Part Two of this joy-filled, wisdom-packed conversation, Sarah and Simonne continue chatting with bestselling author Emma Grey and criminology researcher Dr. Hannah Robertson about making an impact, surviving rejection, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing the freedom of being a beginner. Across careers, creativity, motherhood and generations, they explore what becomes possible when women are honest about what they do not know, share what they have learned and cheer each other forward. Quote of the Week: “ With every success comes this backstory of rejection and failure.” — Emma Grey Greatness Together Podcast Highlights: 0:00 Every Success Has a Backstory of Rejection 1:20 Helping one person is still meaningful 4:30 How mothers and daughters shape each other 6:15 Chasing rejection 8:40 What failure can teach us 10:55 L.M. Montgomery struggled too 13:35 You have more time than you think 14:25 Perfectionism versus momentum 17:40 Pivoting after creative rejection 22:15 The beautiful freedom of being a beginner 24:25 Could vulnerability be a strength? 28:45 Motherhood without needing to get it perfect 31:30 Being honest when you are new 34:45 Why women need women across generations 36:30 Every success has a backstory of rejection 43.27 See you next time… A Question to Reflect On What would you attempt if rejection became part of your goal rather than proof that you had failed? Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one: " Could Discomfort Be Your Biggest Teacher ? " Both episodes explore what becomes possible when we stop treating discomfort as evidence that something has gone wrong and begin to see it as part of learning, courage, and meaningful growth. And of course, if you missed last week’s episode with the first half of our scrumptious podcast with Emma and Hannah, listen now to Is it Ever Too Late to Begin Again? Greatness Together Podcast Links: Could Discomfort Be Your Biggest Teacher? Is it Ever Too Late to Begin Again? The Flip Side of Failing Emma Grey’s books and website Dr. Hannah Robertson’s research Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast

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  Is It Ever Too Late to Begin Again?

  Jul 22, 202647 min

  What began with Sarah falling in love with one of Emma Grey’s novels became an international friendship—and now, a scrumptious conversation between two mothers and two daughters. Joined by bestselling Australian author Emma Grey and her daughter, criminology researcher Dr. Hannah Robertson, Sarah and Simonne explore how stories can help us recognize grief, coercive control and realities we may not yet have words for. Together, they remind us that no matter how complicated life has become, it is never too late to reach out, reconnect and begin again. Please note: This episode includes conversations about grief, coercive control, intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. Quote of the Week “It’s never too late to start over.” — Dr. Hannah Robertson 0:00 Is It Ever Too Late to Begin Again? 1:00 An international friendship begins 3:20 Mothers, daughters and creative collaboration 7:45 When criminology helps shape fiction 10:55 Why we need to see ourselves in stories 13:20 Coercive control can happen to anyone 18:15 Writing for our changing attention spans 24:15 Is it ever too late to start over? 28:45 Reaching back toward people who still love you 32:45 Remembering your own resourcefulness 36:35 Making online dating safer 43:00 Who is responsible for preventing gender-based violence? 45:51 See you in Part Two… The Stories That Help Us See What We Couldn’t Before Stories do so much more than entertain us. They can offer language for experiences we have not been able to explain, allow us to recognize ourselves in someone else and help us imagine that survival—and even a different future—may be possible. Emma shares that she began by writing the books she had needed during her own experience of grief and loss. Readers later told her that her novels helped them feel understood during bereavement, relationship breakdown and other life-altering experiences. Fiction allows us to step into another person’s world and, sometimes, rehearse our own way through something difficult. That privilege also comes with responsibility. When Emma began writing Pictures of You , Hannah’s expertise in gendered violence helped shape both the story and its protagonist, Evie. Hannah was determined that Evie would not fit the stereotype of someone people assume is vulnerable to coercive control. She is strong, independent, feminist and highly capable—because coercive control does not discriminate. Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one on… Is That Your Path—or Just the Expected One? Greatness Together Podcast Links: Is That Your Path—or Just the Expected One? Emma Grey’s books and website Dr. Hannah Robertson’s research or profile Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast

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  Do You Live in the Moment?

  Jun 17, 202631 min

  When was the last time you sat still, looked at nothing, and thought about everything? In this reflective mother-daughter conversation, Sarah and Simonne explore the art of being fully present in a world that constantly pulls us toward distraction. Drawing on Simonne's travels through Europe, cultural observations from some of the world's happiest countries, and their own experiences with busyness, technology, and everyday life, they discuss what it means to truly experience a moment rather than simply document it. If you've ever felt like life is moving too fast, this episode offers a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and notice the life that is unfolding right in front of you. Quote of the Week: " It's really important for us to just sit, look at nothing, think of everything, reflect, and take in the present moment." Simonne McVanel Greatness Together Podcast Highlights: Do You Live in the Moment? 0:00 Embracing the Present Moment 3:00 Cultural Perspectives on Time and Presence 6:00 The Importance of Being Present 9:00 Advice for Mindfulness and Presence 12:00 Practical Tips for Grounding and Awareness 18:00 Slow down and take a moment 22:00 See you next time: 30:45 Join Sarah & Simonne to hear them talk about how: When was the last time you sat still, looked at nothing, and thought about everything? In this deeply personal mother-daughter conversation, Sarah and Simonne reunite in person after months apart and explore a question many of us struggle with: Are we fully experiencing our lives, or simply rushing through them? The conversation begins with a beautiful Spanish phrase Simonne learned from friends abroad: "Mirando nada, pensando todo" , Spanish for looking at nothing, thinking of everything. What follows is an honest discussion about why so many North Americans feel rushed, distracted, overstimulated, and disconnected from the present moment. Sarah and Simonne explore what it means to slow down enough to actually absorb our lives (spoiler alert: Sarah rarely does!) This episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, notice what's right in front of you, and remember that the moments you are living now are the moments you'll someday wish you had fully experienced. A Question to Reflect On What would your future self wish you had paid attention to today? Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one on “Can We Master the Art of Slowing Down?” https://greatnessmagnified.com/podcast-archives/ep-49-can-we-master-the-art-of-slowing-down/ Greatness Together Podcast Links: Can SLOWER Help You Unlock a Healthier Life? https://greatnessmagnified.com/podcast-archives/ep-47-can-slower-help-you-unlock-a-healthier-life/ Should all young people travel? https://greatnessmagnified.com/podcast-archives/ep-16-should-all-young-people-travel/ Greatness Magnified: https://greatnessmagnified.com/ Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast: https://greatnessmagnified.activehosted.com/f/82

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  What Resiliency Actually Looks Like

  May 13, 20261h 1m

  When Simonne and I decided we wanted to do an episode on resilience—not the polished, poster-quote version, but what it actually looks like in real life—we didn’t have to think long about who to invite. We both knew it had to be Mark Black. Mark doesn’t just speak about resilience, he’s lived it. Born with a congenital heart defect and undergoing surgeries as an infant, he later received a heart-double lung transplant in his twenties, and more recently, a kidney transplant. That kind of life experience changes how you see everything—time, control, and what really matters. Quote of the Week “Understanding how little control we have over life can actually ease the burden of hardship.” Mark Black Greatness Together Podcast Highlights 00:00 When resilience becomes real 03:05 Mark’s health journey 09:09 Living with intention 15:00 Bucket lists and regrets 18:04 Time and priorities 31:58 Choosing your path 34:20 Life without limits 44:41 Perspective shifts 56:22 Gratitude in hard moments 60:38 See you next time So… What Does Resilience Actually Look Like? What stands out in this conversation is how grounded Mark is. There’s no overcomplicating it, no forced positivity. Just a clear, lived understanding that life is unpredictable—and that trying to control everything often makes it harder. Instead, he focuses on what is within reach: how we respond, how we show up, and how we use the time we have. Living Today (Not “Someday”) Mark has “Live Today” tattooed on his arm, and when he talks about it, you realize it’s not a slogan—it’s a decision. It’s easy to live in the “when things settle down” version of life. But this conversation is a reminder that if we’re always waiting for better conditions, we risk missing what’s already here. The Shift That Stays With You There’s a quiet reframe in this episode: when we accept that uncertainty is part of life, something softens. We stop resisting reality and start engaging with it more fully. And that connects so naturally to recognition. When life feels uncertain, the small moments—being seen, acknowledged, appreciated—carry more weight than we think. They remind people they matter, right now, not someday. Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one on “ Can Appreciation Heal ?” Greatness Together Podcast Links: “ Why Cancer’s No Match for Kindness ”. Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast

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  What Resiliency Actually Looks Like

  May 13, 20261h 1m

  When Simonne and I decided we wanted to do an episode on resilience—not the polished, poster-quote version, but what it actually looks like in real life—we didn’t have to think long about who to invite. We both knew it had to be Mark Black. Mark doesn’t just speak about resilience, he’s lived it. Born with a congenital heart defect and undergoing surgeries as an infant, he later received a heart-double lung transplant in his twenties, and more recently, a kidney transplant. That kind of life experience changes how you see everything—time, control, and what really matters. Quote of the Week “Understanding how little control we have over life can actually ease the burden of hardship.” Mark Black Greatness Together Podcast Highlights 00:00 When resilience becomes real 03:05 Mark’s health journey 09:09 Living with intention 15:00 Bucket lists and regrets 18:04 Time and priorities 31:58 Choosing your path 34:20 Life without limits 44:41 Perspective shifts 56:22 Gratitude in hard moments 60:38 See you next time So… What Does Resilience Actually Look Like? What stands out in this conversation is how grounded Mark is. There’s no overcomplicating it, no forced positivity. Just a clear, lived understanding that life is unpredictable—and that trying to control everything often makes it harder. Instead, he focuses on what is within reach: how we respond, how we show up, and how we use the time we have. Living Today (Not “Someday”) Mark has “Live Today” tattooed on his arm, and when he talks about it, you realize it’s not a slogan—it’s a decision. It’s easy to live in the “when things settle down” version of life. But this conversation is a reminder that if we’re always waiting for better conditions, we risk missing what’s already here. The Shift That Stays With You There’s a quiet reframe in this episode: when we accept that uncertainty is part of life, something softens. We stop resisting reality and start engaging with it more fully. And that connects so naturally to recognition. When life feels uncertain, the small moments—being seen, acknowledged, appreciated—carry more weight than we think. They remind people they matter, right now, not someday. Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one on “ Can Appreciation Heal ?” Greatness Together Podcast Links: “ Why Cancer’s No Match for Kindness ”. Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast

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