Your Next Chapter

Your Next Chapter

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Your Next Chapter episodes

  • I Stopped Following Skincare Advice — This Actually Worked

    Finding an effective skincare routine in midlife can be challenging as hormonal changes impact skin texture, elasticity, moisture, and sensitivity. With so much advice not tailored to mature skin, navigating skincare can feel overwhelming, making a simple, gentle, and effective routine essential. This episode shares a personal skin transformation, highlighting real results and proving it’s possible to find products that truly work at this stage of life.


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    26 min
  • How to Start Over in Life (Even If You Feel Behind)

    Starting over in midlife is presented as a powerful and necessary act of growth, offering clarity, strength, and the chance to realign life with who you’ve become. Drawing from a personal post-divorce reinvention, the author shares how hard-earned lessons evolved into a practical 7-step framework and a realistic 30-day plan for meaningful change. Ultimately, midlife is framed as an opportunity to redesign life with intention, choosing purpose, fulfillment, and self-respect over past expectations.


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    12 min
  • Why Big Goals Fail (And Tiny Habits Don’t)

    If you’re a woman in midlife, you don’t need another big New Year’s resolution—you need a smarter strategy. Tiny habits fit real life, work with your energy and nervous system, and create real momentum without overwhelm or burnout. Over the next 8 weeks, I’ll be trying one new tiny habit each week and sharing what actually works on social media, Substack, and YouTube.


    //Join us on Substack!



    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


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    17 min
  • My Boston Apartment Tour (1929 Home!) & How I Designed My Next Chapter

    It’s finally here—the full reveal of my Boston apartment. This episode wraps up the journey, from the raw “before” space to the complete design transformation.

    If you haven’t yet, start with the before video, then watch the design breakdown before diving into this final reveal. This project marked a major new chapter for me, and I hope it inspires you to create your own next chapter too.


    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


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    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


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    29 min
  • Solo in London? This Is the Neighborhood I Recommend Again and Again

    Solo in London? Marylebone is your perfect base with safe streets, cafés, boutiques, and museums all within walking distance. I visited just before Christmas and pushed myself out of my comfort zone while exploring this charming neighborhood. Join me for inspiration and ideas for your next chapter in 2026.



    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812


    28 min
  • Should You Buy an Advent Calendar Next Year? My Honest Review

    I love Advent calendars and try a few each year—this time, I wanted to share my picks and give you my honest review. Opening each little door reminded me that your next chapter isn’t about dramatic, overnight changes—it’s built on small, consistent daily rituals. Those tiny moments, repeated over time, stack up and create a next chapter that feels intentional, aligned, and truly you.


    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812

    33 min
  • Christmas Magic in Paris, London, and Boston

    I spent years after my divorce and child estrangement celebrating Christmas alone, learning my own way to honor the season and the lessons it taught me. Now, those lessons guide my next chapter—and they can guide yours too. Christmas isn’t just a holiday; it’s your chance to pause, reflect, set intentions, connect with loved ones, and reclaim your joy as you move boldly into what’s next.


    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812

    9 min
  • How a Solo Christmas Became the Start of My Next Chapter

    If you’re spending Christmas alone this year, it’s not the end of your life or your happiness—it might sting, and that’s okay. Being solo gives you a rare gift: time to recharge, reflect, and do exactly what you want without compromise. I’ve been there myself after my divorce, and in this episode, I’m sharing the hard days, the emotions, and the lessons I learned along the way.



    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812


    15 min
  • Are You Like Amsterdam ... in Constant Redesign?

    In this Come With Me episode, I wandered the streets of Amsterdam and invite you to join me. For women in midlife ready to start their next chapter, the city’s canals, museums, and colorful streets spark inspiration and new possibilities. Every experience nudges you out of the ordinary, helping you find the clarity and courage to turn “maybe someday” into “right now.”


    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812

    24 min
  • I Had No Idea If This Cake Would Even Work… Just Like Life After 50

    Trying new things is at the heart of designing your next chapter — like trying on clothes, you experiment to see what fits your life now. Baking a cake for the first time reminded me that life after 50 is the same: old rules don’t matter, mistakes happen, and what counts is what works for you. When you take control and mix your experience with confidence, you create something richer, bolder, and unmistakably your own.


    //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU


    BUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zx


    Get the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/


    Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/


    Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/


    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812


    29 min

About Your Next Chapter

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Your Next Chapter is your weekly dose of inspiration and practical wisdom for creating a life that feels exciting and authentic—especially in midlife and beyond. Host Sharri Harmel,…

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