The Next Chapter with Charlie

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What a fun show we have for our listeners today. My guest, world adventurer, Alex Yost takes us from living the high life in Medellín, Columbia to exploring new species of life in the Galapagos Islands and then, how he founded a business for transporting priceless artifacts for the richest of the rich.

And in the midst of all this, Alex reveals that, how through these adventures, he has attained a peaceful inner life filled with deep spirituality.

So join the conversation as we take a look at… The World According to Alex Yost.

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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On our show with Lindsay Davis today we explore the very core of human existence. I think we can best sum it up with the words of psychologist Phil Sutherland, “As human beings, before we are anything else, we are a “burning ball of desire.”

Lindsay and I probe the ROLE of burning desire in every single move we make. We ARE desire. We express desire. Without desire we are barely more than automatons.

But with desire we are hungry. We are fruitful. And we can find extraordinary pleasure and productivity in life. And why should our lives NOT be pleasurable and productive?

Let’s find out in my conversation with business, life and performance coach, Lindsay Davis.

You can contact Lindsay at [email protected]

Get Lindsay’s Path to Possibility Journal at http://thepathtopossibilityjournal.com/

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Today we have an important discussion with therapist Jamie Lerner on the value of taking care of yourself. Our thesis is this: if you don’t exercise intentional care for yourself, you will be absolutely no good to anyone else.

On this show Jamie and I are keenly interested in the details of self-care, both emotionally and tangibly: What exactly can you do on a regular basis to build your own emotional bank account so that you have plenty to give to others.

A bit of background on Jamie Lerner: After earning her MSW at Loyola University, Jamie Lerner spent several years in private practice, working with adults and couples. As a therapist she continues to explore the many avenues to maintaining a balanced and happy connection with yourself and others. She has developed what she refers to as an integrative approach to well being. 

You can reach Jamie at www.jamie-lerner.com

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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The episode today is certainly the most philosophical shows we have ever done. As you will quickly discover, Terry Hershey and I do what I am fond of saying: “we go down deep, and stay down long.” 

Here’s the question: Do you believe something because, it is True, or is something True because you believe it? 

Is truth a matter of choice? Is there substance to the thought that… truth is simply a matter of whatever one chooses to believe?

That is the question Terry and I ponder over the next hour.

We had great fun and I hope you find your own truth in this conversation.

Visit Terry at www.terryhershey.com .

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On the show today Producer Paul and I do a deep dive into the vastly ignored virtue of Patience. Typically, we just don’t do well with being patient. I’m reminded of the prayer, “Lord, give me patience; I need it now!”

An interesting discovery in the midst my conversation with Paul was that perhaps the greatest obstacle to patience… is our natural proclivity for… selfishness. We fall into that ever so annoying trap of thinking that life is all about me. What I want (or perhaps feel that I need) almost always takes precedence over anything else.

I hope you enjoy this thought-provoking discussion and perhaps discover some tools for Learning to be Patient that you might be able to employ in your own life.

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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I really needed this show today for my personal sanity.

As you may know, I am hooked on the idea of awe and wonder. Today Terry Hershey and I talk about finding awe in the ordinary. Typically, the idea of awe seems to be most often restricted to some sort of event: like travel or museums. But in these days of Covid, travel and museums are no longer available.

Yet, for the keen mind, awareness of the awe in the ordinary everyday aspects of our lives can easily be discovered.

I really enjoyed this discussion with Terry. He truly “get’s” awe in ordinary.

It was Einstein that said, “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” Wouldn’t be glorious if awe became an everyday experience? It is my hope that this show leads you there.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 

Visit Terry at www.terryhershey.com .

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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This podcast is a thought-provoking examination on The Disappearance of the Nuclear Family. Our guest, Rand Sperry, above all else, is a dedicated family man. And in this show discuss we devote the entire second half to the value and need for family unity. In this time of vapid individualism, it seems we have put all our eggs in the “what’s in it for me” basket.

So Paul, How about what’s in it for us? Rand Sperry gets very personal about his all-out commitment to his family of 6 children and 10 grandkids.

And oh… Rand also happens to be a high profile CEO known throughout the country for his business acumen in Commercial Real Estate, managing of in excess of 1 billion dollars of assets annually. And in addition he dedicates probably another 15% of his time is all to philanthropy.

How does he do it? Rand reveals all in this in candid candid conversation.

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You know I think that some of our shows on The Next Chapter with Charlie really “hit the mark” And I think… This is one of “those shows.”

Our guest, Pete Callahan built of one of California’s most highly successful law firms to assuming the role of Chairman of the Board of a fledgling charity. Since his commitment in 2015, that charity has grown nearly 400%.

Pete and I serve together as volunteer president and vice-president of Wells of Life—a water charity.

Pete Callahan is one the hardest working retired men I know. Wells of Life would not be where it is today without his leadership and service. Our conversation is lively, fun, and informing.

With that said, let’s bring on Pete Callahan.

You can contact Pete Callahan at 714-264-5594

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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In this episode Terry Hershey and I wrestle with the role of spirituality and God in our country’s most difficult crisis in January 2021.

Sometimes clear and sometimes bewildered, we remain at the mercy of our hearts, resting in the attentive mercy of grace.

Truly, this is as vulnerable and as truthful a podcast as we know how to conduct.

For those of you familiar with Terry and me, be assured: This conversation is most like the powerful conversations we frequently enjoy.

Please find hope in these discussions as you listen to two guys grappling with the awkward life we all encounter today.

Visit Terry at www.terryhershey.com 

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

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Well today, Paul, our life coach Dena Crowder and I will wrap up 2020 by reviewing my personal year and then trying to determine “what essential life wisdom lesson did I learn this year?”

Dena Crowder is THE best at digging deep into the inner self to help determine wisdom lessons learned in life.

So today I will participate in a Dena Crowder designed Life Learning Exercise in which she will take me down a road to discover what wisdom I gained from 2020.

This process is always so fun… and just a bit scary as the truth that emerges may be pleasant or it may be a significant challenge… We’ll see…

For today’s episode I plan to enter the show about 5 minutes into the conversation… but you won’t miss anything. Dena is just beginning her overview of the process.

But, before we begin our conversation, just a bit about Dena:

Dena Crowder is known as the most innovative strategist and consultant for creators and leaders.  Her clients include Grammy and Emmy award winners, CNN Hero’s, founders, writers, performers, educators, and upstarts from every industry.

In her latest achievement Dena had the honor of participating as a Ted X speaker, on the subject of “The Power is You.” Now... I wonder how many is feeling that power in quarantine today? Some are thriving while others struggle deeply. That’s what I plan to talk about that today.

So… Paul, let’s join the conversation already in process with Dena Crowder and me.

You can reach Dena at www.denacrowder.com

For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life