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The Next Chapter with Charlie

by Charlie Hedges

For the last 20 years, among other things, I was an Executive Coach to CEO's of larger corporations. Now I am moving on to MY Next Chapter. I invite you to join me in my journey. It makes no difference if you are retiring or making any significant change to your life. We are all on the same journey. So tune in and tag along.We will talk about "what you can do next." It might deal with transition, desire, curiosity, loss, or anything else that has to do with our Next Chapter in Life.

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  1. #426 Kerry Damiano—Traveling the World Solo

    Our guest today, Kerry Damiano. The creator, writer and host of her own web series/blog about travel, style and shopping, Ms. World Traveler Kerry Damiano has been to over 130 countries and all 50 states. Kerry has a decades long tie to the pageant community. She is the recipient of the Legacy...

  2. #425 - Katie Turner

    Hi everyone and welcome to the Next Chapter with Charlie. Our guest today is my friend Katie Turner, a highly respected Canadian psychologist and author. Her keen insights about the issues of life have drawn me to her writing. And even better, Katie is a grand guest on the podcast. With that…

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  3. #424 Sarah Collins—Living More Fully

    Our special guest today is Sarah Collins, an intuitive life coach, mentor, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah. After spending more than 20 years as a civil engineer while quietly struggling with depression, overthinking, and the pressure of constantly striving for fulfillment, Sarah began...

  4. #423 Kirana Sidin—The Truly Good life

    Our guest today, Kirana Sidin is an author and strategic life coach. Her debut book, Cheers for a Good Life, became an Amazon #1Best Seller. She lives in Jakarta, the busiest city in Indonesia, where she spends much of my time exploring one question that has quietly shaped everything she does…

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  5. #422 Kathy Robinson—Walking with the Sage

    Our guest today, Kathy Robinson. Many people are navigating a major life transition – or quietly sensing one on the horizon. Kathy Robinson has been there, and she knows the terrain. As a former Fortune 250 executive turned author, coach and entrepreneur, Kathy brings something rare to a podcast...

  6. #421 Mario Cartaya—Who Do You Want to Be

    Our guest today, Mario Cartaya, was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1951. Eight years later, the turbulent winds of change forced his family to immigrate to the United States in search of a new life lived in freedom. Fifty-six years later, Mario returned to Cuba in search of the long-forgotten memories…

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  7. #420 Dr Louise Stanger—Trauma is Your Superpower

    Our guest today is Dr. Louise Stanger who whose extraordinarily creative book titled, "Trauma is Your Superpower," will be our topic of discussion today. For more than four decades, Dr. Louise Stanger has been a guiding light for families in their darkest moments. As a nationally recognized...

  8. #419 Melanie Cox—What You Have to Know

    Our guest today is Melanie Cox who whose popular book titled, "You Have to Know," hit #1 on Amazon. Melanie Cox is a passionate author, speaker, as well as a marriage and business coach who helps women break free from shame, perfectionism, and religious striving. Melanie comes from a place of...

  9. #418 Sarah Aviram—Finding Fulfillment

    Sarah Aviram is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and former Fortune 500 HR leader. Her talks are about answering the question, "Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment." LINKS Please check out Sarah Aviam's most recent book, The Scenic Route, right HERE.

  10. #417 Doug Johnston--Choosing Your Emotions

    Our guest today is Doug Earl Johnston who wrote a brilliant book titled, Choosing Emotions." Over a multi-decade career spanning banking, private equity, and litigation consulting, Doug developed a sustained interest in language, motivation, and emotional definition. "Choosing Emotions"…

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  11. #417 Doug Johnson--Choosing Your Emotions

    Our guest today is Doug Earl Johnson who wrote a brilliant book titled, Choosing Emotions." Over a multi-decade career spanning banking, private equity, and litigation consulting, Doug developed a sustained interest in language, motivation, and emotional definition. "Choosing Emotions" represents...

  12. #416 Katie Rizzo—Creativity in Grief

    Our guest today is Katie Rizzo, mother of a young suicide victim. In 2024 Katie's son took his life and Katie soon discovered a way to manage her grief: Writing. She has written a memoir, "The Timesters of Grief," and a selection of deep poetry. Today we will talk about grief and the salve of...

  13. #415 Kevin Roth: Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life

    Our guest today is Keven Roth. Is an artist, author, singer, songwriter who after being diagnosed with cancer, changed his life radically.

  14. #415 Kevin Roth: Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life

    Our guest today is Keven Roth. Is an artist, author, singer, songwriter who after being diagnosed with cancer, changed his life radically.

  15. #414 Norman Calvo- Finding Joy in Older Age

    Show Notes Our guest today is Norman Calvo, bank owner and entrepreneur. Norman owned a bank for 44 years in NYC. After selling it he now wants to coach a group of men looking to find joy post 70. That's our topic today. Check it out.

  16. #414 Norman Calvo- Finding Joy in Older Age

    Show Notes Our guest today is Norman Calvo, bank owner and entrepreneur. Norman owned a bank for 44 years in NYC. After selling it he now wants to coach a group of men looking to find joy post 70. That's our topic today. Check it out.

  17. #413 Matt Smith on Beauty

    Matt Smith is an educator and entrepreneur Join me as he talks about Beauty in the traditional sense.

  18. #413 Matt Smith on Beauty

    Matt Smith is an educator and entrepreneur Join me as he talks about Beauty in the traditional sense.

  19. #411 Morgan Rich-3.mp3

    Show Notes Our guest today is author and speaker Morgan Rich. Morgan's latest book, The Invitation Beyond, invites men to clarify how we want to show up in healthy partnerships, empowered career choices, meaningful family relationships, nourishing friendships, establishing healthy boundaries,...

  20. #411 Morgan Rich 2: Navigating Threshold Moments

    Our guest today is author and speaker Morgan Rich. Morgan's latest book, The Invitation Beyond, invites men to clarify how we want to show up in healthy partnerships, empowered career choices, meaningful family relationships, nourishing friendships, establishing healthy boundaries, self-advocacy,...

  21. #411 Morgan Rich: Navigating Threshold Moments

    Show Notes Our guest today is author and speaker Morgan Rich. Morgan's latest book, The Invitation Beyond, invites men to clarify how we want to show up in healthy partnerships, empowered career choices, meaningful family relationships, nourishing friendships, establishing healthy boundaries,...

  22. #409 Kim Costa: Your Hone Reflects Your Personality

    Show Notes Your home is your Wheelhouse. It is the place that represents you. Make it so! This is a favorite show. Kim is vibrant and fascinating. Please Enjoy. LINKS Wheel House Assessment on Amazon

  23. #408 Michael Yang: An Open-Ended Pilgrimage

    Show Notes "Michael's life is a testament to the truth that adventure is not a destination, but a way of being. It doesn't wait for holidays or perfect plans—it whispers from Arctic backroads and echoes through Silicon Valley boardrooms. It lives in the hearts of those bold enough to say, simply,...

  24. #407 Amy Rasdal: From Success to Freedom

    Show Notes Today we are chatting with Amy Rasdal, entrepreneur and coach to both successful and aspiring entrepreneurs. Let's find out more as we bring Amy on the show!

  25. #406 Dr James Gregory: Small Fortunes

    Show Notes Today we are chatting with Dr James Gregory, retired business executive who now spend his time as a prolific author of novels as well as non-fiction. Let's find out more as we bring Jim Gregory on the show! LINKS Check out Dr Gregorys website, right HERE. Please review all of Jim's…

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  26. #405 Larry Kesslin: Why Do Driven People End Up Unhappy?

    Show Notes Today we are chatting with Larry Kesslin, entrepreneur and philosopher of life. Larry writes this… "My life changed in 2012 during a trip to Africa. I went there to bring computers to rural villages in eastern and northern Uganda, but what I found was something much deeper. I met…

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  27. #404 Robin Harris- Time to Pivot?

    Show Notes Today my guest is Robin Harris, is a certified hypnotherapist, Ordained Minister, and Storyteller. But first of all she calls herself a HUMAN—and damned proud of it. And that is where I want to start our show today. LINKS You can visit Robin's website HERE.

  28. #403 Anne Karber-The Life Hack Playbook

    Show Notes Today my guest is Anne Karber is an entrepreneur, host of the Let's Get Naked Podcast, and author of The Life Hack Playbook. Anne's work centers on emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, and helping people get out of burnout and back into clarity and momentum. Anne, welcome…

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  29. #403 Anne Karber-The Life Hack Playbook

    Show Notes Today my guest is Anne Karber is an entrepreneur, host of the Let's Get Naked Podcast, and author of The Life Hack Playbook. Anne's work centers on emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, and helping people get out of burnout and back into clarity and momentum. Anne, welcome…

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  30. #402 Diane McDowell- Has Your Brain Been Hijacked?

    Show Notes Retrain your brain. Reclaim your emotional power. Rebuild real connection — without years of therapy or needing your partner to change. Today my guest is Diane McDowell, therapist-turned-coach and leading expert in emotional therapy. Please enjoy this fascinating conversation. LINKS...

  31. #401 Gregg Lunceford- Planning for Your "Third Age"

    Show Notes Today my guest is Gregg Lunceford, author, financial planner, and life-design consultant. I am quite interested to find out more about midlife lifestyle design and the lost season of "our third age" as we bring Gregg Lunceford on the show! LINKS Please check out Greg's book, Exit from...

  32. #400AshPerrow-Heart

    Show Notes #400 Ash Perrow: Working from the Heart Today with my guest Ash Perrow, I release my 400th podcast episode. When I began this project, I had no idea where this journey would lead — only that I felt called to speak, reflect, and explore what matters most. Very few podcasts ever reach…

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  33. #399 Charlie-Consistency When No One is Watching

    #399 Charlie: When No One is Watching I believe that a well-lived life isn't built in grand moments. It's made in small, unseen choices. It's about staying consistent when no one is watching. Obviously, there is no single path to a well-lived life, but there are qualities that seem to appear…

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  34. #399 Charlie-Consistency When No One is Watching

    #399 Charlie: When No One is Watching I believe that a well-lived life isn't built in grand moments. It's made in small, unseen choices. It's about staying consistent when no one is watching. Obviously, there is no single path to a well-lived life, but there are qualities that seem to appear…

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  35. #398 Brian Muldoon: Open-Ended Pilgrimages

    Show Notes Today we are chatting with Brian Muldoon, author of the fascinating book, The Luminous One, a fictional speculation on the young adult years of Jesus. Brian Muldoon is an attorney with deep insights into the non-objective truths of Scripture and the life of the Christ. Let's find out...

  36. #397 Susanne Eden: Aging with Optimism

    Show Notes #397 Susanne Eden: Aging with Optimism and Purpose Today we are chatting with Dr Susanne Eden, author of Healing from the Inside: Living Fully as You Age, which is a delightful journey into a vibrant, yet realistic old age. At the age of 87, Susanne believes she is in better shape...

  37. #396 Chris Avery: The Emerging Role of Men

    My guest today is Chris Avery. With a humble but steadily growing community of 5,000 Christian men, Chris Avery brings a grounded voice to topics like discipline, fatherhood, and the gritty side of spiritual growth. Chris wasn't born with unshakeable confidence. He's walked through the valley of...

  38. #396 Chris Avery: The Emerging Role of Men

    My guest today is Chris Avery. With a humble but steadily growing community of 5,000 Christian men, Chris Avery brings a grounded voice to topics like discipline, fatherhood, and the gritty side of spiritual growth. Chris wasn't born with unshakeable confidence. He's walked through the valley of...

  39. #395 Steve Garnass-Holmes

    My guest today is friend and poet Steve Garnass-Holmes. Steve Garnass-Holmes's life is rich in thought and in experience. Talking to Steve is like talking to a writer of wisdom literature. Today we will begin the show by addressing the question, "What does it really mean to follow Jesus?" Is it a...

  40. #395 Steve Garnass-Holmes

    My guest today is friend and poet Steve Garnass-Holmes. Steve Garnass-Holmes's life is rich in thought and in experience. Talking to Steve is like talking to a writer of wisdom literature. Today we will begin the show by addressing the question, "What does it really mean to follow Jesus?" Is it a...

  41. #393 Ken Wortley: Truth and Liberation

    Show Notes Today we are chatting with Ken Wortley, author of The Gospel of Secrets which is a daring, heartfelt memoir of truth, liberation, and love. From the pulpit to personal revelation, Ken shares his journey as a pastor who spent decades preaching faith while silently wrestling with…

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  42. #392 Terry Hershey: Pilgrimages to Experience Wonder

    Show Notes Welcome friends to the Next Chapter with Charlie. On a recent blog I wrote the following note… "On my last trip (3 weeks in Asia), I discovered a new mantra for taking time away from home. "I no longer go on vacations to sight-see. Instead, I take pilgrimages to experience wonder."…

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  43. #391 Katie Turner: Finding Contentment and Peace

    Show Notes Hi there and Welcome to the Next Chapter with Charlie. Our special guest today is Katie Turner... Let's bring her on to the show. LINKS Please visit Katie's website HERE.

  44. #390 Becca Eve Young: Your Purpose is Always Evolving

    Show Notes Our really special guest today is Becca Eve Young, a former corporate strategist turned soulful storyteller and devoted, quite simply, to the art of becoming. Her debut book, "It's Gonna Get Messy" has received brilliant reviews on Amazon—it's received like 98% of 5-star ratings. That…

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  45. #389 Blair Abee: Meaningful Meditation

    Show Notes Blair Abee is an author, poet, consultant and ordinary mystic. He has written 5 award winning books and dozens of articles on meditation and manifestation. Blair describes himself this way, "I am an explorer who has discovered a variety of techniques, tools and ideas that I think you...

  46. #387 Charlie- Solosode on Prophetic Love

    "We are taking down empirical Christianity." Prominent speaker at a recent Conference by the CAC—the Center for Action and Contemplation I disagree! "We are not taking down empirical Christianity; instead, we are offering an alternative for those who have ears to hear. We are offering the Story…

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  47. #386 Gina Economopoulos: Never Give Up on Life

    Show Notes My guest today, Gina Economopoulos, currently serves as an End-of-Life doula. Gina's life path has not been straight line—that why she's on the show, haha. A recovered alcoholic who has served 12 years as a nun in a Franciscan convent, Gina offers words of hope and resilience. Gina's...

  48. #385 Monica Ocejo: Creativity Without Art

    Show Notes I am so interested in having a conversation today with my very special guest Monica Ocejo. The remainder of this introduction comes from a piece Monica wrote about herself… she has a way with words! She writes… Monica is a Mexican-born fashion designer, entrepreneur, and accidental...

  49. #384 Chad Hall: Character and Life Success

    Show Notes Welcome to the Next Chapter with Charlie. My guest today is Chad Hall. Chad is President of Coach Approach Ministries and an executive partner with StrongLead, a coaching organization in Hickory, North Carolina. He has written multiple books on coaching and leadership, promoting…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

For the last 20 years, among other things, I was an Executive Coach to CEO's of larger corporations. Now I am moving on to MY Next Chapter. I invite you to join me in my journey. It makes no difference if you are retiring or making any significant change to your life. We are all on the same journey. So tune in and tag along.We will talk about "what you can do next." It might deal with transition, desire, curiosity, loss, or anything else that has to do with our Next Chapter in Life.

HOSTED BY

Charlie Hedges

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