The Next Chapter with Charlie

Hosted by Charlie Hedges

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Aug 2026

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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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September 9, 202635 min

#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: What does it really mean to build a good life? This show is very different from my normal process. Check it out. LINKS Please check out Kirana's popular new book, " Cheers for a Good Life " right HERE .

September 3, 202643 min

#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 conversation, which is genuine boardroom credibility and hard-won wisdom from the other side of a profound identity shift. Her latest book, " Walking with the Sage ," distills years of personal experience and client work into a practical, soulful roadmap for one of life's most significant passages. LINKS Please check out Kathy's new book, "Walking with the Sage" right HERE .

August 26, 202649 min

#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 of his childhood. Now a successful American architect, this once "unsung child" of the Cuban diaspora went back to face his old demons (who were no longer there) and to recall his earliest experiences. In Journey Back Into The Vault , Mario confronts the contents of the mental lockbox he had built to protect him from his challenging past. Mario's personal story is a universal one: how love and enlightenment can only begin with our search for self-actualization and peace of mind. LINKS Please check out Mario's book, "Journey Back Into the Vault" right HERE . Also see his just-released new book, "Before the Revolution." HERE .

August 19, 202636 min

#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 interventionist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified drug and alcohol counselor, she brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and genuine human warmth to every family she serves. LINKS Please check out Dr Louise's most recent book which is so creatively illustrated, "Trauma is Your Superpower" right HERE . Or call 619-507-1699 to speak directly with Dr Louise. She personally answers every call!

August 12, 202642 min

#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 radical authenticity, hope, and restoration. LINKS Please check out Melanie Cox's most recent book which hit #1 on Amazon, "You Have to Know," right HERE .

August 5, 202628 min

#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 .

July 27, 202649 min

#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" represents nine years of research across disciplines and traditions. LINKS Please check out Doug Earl Johnston's most recent book, Choosing Emotions , right HERE .

July 27, 202649 min

#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 nine years of research across disciplines and traditions. LINKS Please check out Doug Earl Johnson's most recent book, Choosing Emotions , right HERE .

July 16, 202636 min

#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 creativity. We've never discussed this subject on the show…. Check it out.

July 2, 202637 min