The Next Chapter with Charlie

Show Notes  Be sure to catch this show. It is one of the very best in more than 7 years! Check this out: “In a world where every-body is trying to become some-body, I have decided to simply be in service, as no-body, in this-body while I'm here.” Those are the words of our fascinating guest today, Devon Kerns who is called the King of Curiosity, Chaos, and Stillness. A strange yet compelling combination of descriptors.   Devon will bring us to a conversation that doesn't just inspire—it disrupts. Hmm. I wonder what that's all about. Let's find out as we bring him onto the show.  LINKS Please check out Devon's website HERE.  

Show Notes Our guest today, is author and Emotional Intelligence Coach Pamela Williams. In her book, "How Do I Find Love After Heartbreak?", Pamela isn't just addressing romantic wounds; she's diving deep into the mind-body-soul connection, revealing how unresolved emotions manifest themselves as physical pain.  Those thoughts drive our conversation today.  LINKS Please check out Pamela's website “Ramoni Ministries” HERE. Pamela's most recent book How Do I Find Love After Heartbreak is found at Amazon.  

Show Notes  I can't wait for conversation with poet and mystic Steve Garnaas-Holmes. Steve carries a much-needed role of as Divine Elder in the American caldron of longing for mystery and wonder and awe… and mostly hope. Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a gift to all of us.  Let's allow this conversation with him to carry us away in love, wonder, and Divine mystery.  LINKS Please check out Steve Garnaas-Holmes' daily poems at his website “Unfolding Light” HERE.  MOSTLY, if you are a lover of poetry (even if you are not) BUY THIS BOOK! Unfolding Light  

Show Notes  We live in a day and culture almost devoid of traditional Elders. Our society seems to contend that people get older, but they don't get wiser. And most old people seem to have little concern about this serious conundrum. Our very special guest today, modern elder Marc Cooper, is doing something about this issue. In his latest book, Older to Elder, Marc holds a conversation with his audience about both the value and the traits of a modern elder in a highly individualistic culture of self-assurance with little desire for the wisdom and experience from what has historically been known as Elders.  LINKS Please check out Marc Cooper's website HERE.    

Show Notes  Welcome friends to the Next Chapter with Charlie. Our fascinating guest today totally reinvented her life around 50 years old. From successful a successful life of 25 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Kavita realized her once fulfilling business life no longer offer the internal meaning she began longing for.  Instead of just living with dissatisfaction she searched and found a new way of life derived from the Japanese concept of Ikagi—"a way of being” that promotes meaning, purpose, and passion. Her story of discovery and reinvention guides all of us to reconsider what it means to live a most important life.  LINKS Please check out Kavita's website HERE.  You can find Kavita's podcast The Midlife Reinvention Podcast HERE.      

Show Notes  We are in for a very special show today with a woman whom I call a “rock star”, Rhonda Britten.  I couldn't describe Rhonda's story any better the opening words found on her brilliant website where Rhonda writes… For twenty years, my life was a wreck.  I was an alcoholic who attempted suicide three different times. Oh, and don't forget those lovely DUIs and the week I was in jail.  Yet today, I'm an Emmy-winning Life Coach who has been on Oprah and written multiple best-selling books. In her post trauma years, Rhonda has hosted more then 600 episodes of Reality TV and much more.  Enough from me. Let's get Rhonda on the show! LINKS Please check out Rhond's brilliant website at Fearlessliving.org Rhonda's most recent book Fearless Living is found at Amazon.   For a free guide to Fearless Living, please take advantage of Rhonda's gift at http://fearlessliving.org/risk.

Show Notes   We are in for a very special show today with who I call “rock star”, Rhonda Britten.  I couldn't describe Rhonda's story any better the opening words found on her brilliant website where Rhonda writes…  For twenty years, my life was a wreck.   I was an alcoholic who attempted suicide three different times. Oh, and don't forget those lovely DUIs and the week I was in jail.  Yet today, I'm an Emmy-winning Life Coach who has been on Oprah and written multiple best-selling books.   In her post trauma years, Rhonda has hosted more then 600 episodes of Reality TV and much more.  Enough from me. Let's get Rhonda on the show!  LINKS Please check out Rhonda's brilliant website at Fearlessliving.org  Rhonda's most recent book Fearless Living is found at Amazon.   For a free guide to Fearless Living, please take advantage of Rhonda's gift at http://fearlessliving.org/risk.

Show Notes  Our special guest today is Brian Herriot: author, speaker, financial advisor, and entrepreneurship coach. He empowers budding entrepreneurs to find lifestyle freedom and live extraordinary lives.  Brian's mission is to guide others to work on what they want, when they want, and for as long as they want. He teaches us to “live out our eulogy now.” Very, very cool.  LINKS Please check out Brian's website at The Choosy Consultant.    

Show Notes  Our special guest today is psychologist and author, Phyllis Leavitt. I like what Amazon wrote about her most recent book, America in Therapy: The review said…  In the first book of its kind, Phyllis Leavitt highlights a crucial missing piece from national political discourse – the declining state of America's mental health – and the book emphasizes that addressing our nation's ills from a psychological perspective takes us beyond partisanship altogether. Today we will get into her new book and its psychological contribution to national healing as well as the spiritual side of healing.  LINKS Please check out her website at Phyllis E Leavitt's Website You can find out more about her book at this link to America in Therapy.

Show Notes   Our special guest today is psychologist and author, Phyllis Leavitt. I like what Amazon wrote about her most recent book, America in Therapy: The review said…  In the first book of its kind, Phyllis Leavitt highlights a crucial missing piece from national political discourse – the declining state of America's mental health – and the book emphasizes that addressing our nation's ills from a psychological perspective takes us beyond partisanship altogether. Today we will get into her new book and its psychological contribution to national healing as well as the spiritual side of healing. LINKS  Please check out her website at Phyllis E Leavitt's Website You can find out more about her book at this link to America in Therapy.

Show Notes  Every now and again I have a guest whose message resonates very deeply with my internal drivers. Today I am excited to chat with Julie Wignall, author of a book teaching us to model our live after fireflies who exist to let their light shine. Her book, The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies: How to Shire Your Light Brighter and Transform the World has received extraordinary reviews. With that… Let's find out how to let our own light shine.  LINKS  Discover even more about Julie Wignall HERE.   Please check out Julie's latest book: The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies.  

Show Notes  Our special guest today is Ben Keesey—a social activist committed to serving the community of the disenfranchised, the poor, and the socially neglected populations first in Africa and now, right here at home. Ben is an executive director dedicated to the mission of the CAC—the Center of Action and Contemplation. A mission that reads in brief, “[CAC is] an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation.”  LINKS  Find out more about the Center of Action and Contemplation and the heart of Ben's passion.

Show Notes  My very special guest today is Ash Perrow, an Australian coach, musician and near-death experience survivor.   He is an explorer of consciousness and an expert on living a nourishing life. Ash has coached hundreds of clients to lead fulfilling, creative, loving and purposeful lives. With that… let the show begin. LINKS Check out Ash's website at  http://www.ashperrow.com  

Show Notes  Terry Hershey is my special guest today and we will chat about the value of religion, especially at a time when religion is facing mainstream complaints and concerns.  I look forward to this insightful conversation with Terry.  LINKS Check out Terry's weekday posts on Sabbath Moment.  My favorite Terry Hershey book, Soul Gardening, contributes to our discussion in surprising ways.  

Show Notes  Jennifer Manocherian is a vibrant and accomplished debut novelist who, at the age of 85, challenges conventional narratives about aging and creativity with her first novel, "Alpha Bette." Jennifer is gifted with a spirit of relentless curiosity and boundless energy. Her background, encompassing screenwriting and theater production, adds layers to her understanding of character development and narrative crafting. Jennifer's story is not just about writing a book; it's about embracing life's challenges and pursuing one's passions at any stage of life. LINKS Check out the Jennifer Manocherian website HERE.  You will also want to look at Jennifer's latest novel, Alpha Bette.      

Show Notes  Our guest today is Rich Lewis—an author, speaker, and personal coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means for inner transformation. Rich's newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer. In preparing for this show, it occurred to me that many of us know very little about Centering Prayer, although it is a widely used vehicle for fostering a deeper Contemplative Life.  Let's see what Rich has to teach us today regarding Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Life. LINKS Check out the Rich Lewis website HERE.   You will also want to look at his latest book, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer.      

Show Notes   Our guest today is Katie Turner—A Registered Psychologist with a private practice in Alberta, Canada. Katie is a highly sensitive person and empath. One of her specializations is working with others who also have these gifts. Katie incorporates a spiritual and intuitive lens along with more traditional psychological approaches in her practice. Let's see what Katie might have for us today. LINKS Check out Katie's website HERE.  You will also want to look at her new book, F*ck Toxic Spirituality.

Show Notes  Charlie NOTE: This show is a really good one. Check it out! Today's guest, Matt O'Neill, teaches us that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide.  As a recognized leader in happiness education, Matt teaches audiences how to live a life of 'Conscious Happiness'. His work includes the book "Good Mood Revolution" and podcast where he explains the importance of conquering negative thought patterns while embracing habits that lead to a happier life.  Let's see how Matt can recharge our lives… for the sake of long-lasting happiness and joy.  LINKS You'll want to check out Matt's book: The Good Mood Revolution   You can find out all about Matt O'Neill HERE.         

Show Notes  On today's show we chat Ben Keesey, the Development and Partnerships Director for Richard Rohr's Center of Action and Contemplation. Before joining the CAC, Ben was CEO of a charity called Invisible Children, a remarkable organization whose mission was to save the lives of children in Africa who were being abducted, turned into child soldiers or sex slaves. The numbers are shocking… we are talking about more than 30,000 children in Uganda, the Congo, and Sudan. A few statistics regarding Invisible Children: §  Raised $50 MM. §  Created a video proclaiming their cause against a war lord that was viewed by 100 million people in six days. §  Built six schools. §  From DC, the got a law passed that was signed by President Barack Obama for protection of African children. Today we will talk about Ben's work, his personal transformation, and his impact today at the Center for Action and Contemplation. LINKS Please enjoy and be deeply moved by the following two videos.  Kony 2012- this is the documentary film (29 mins) that went to 100M views in less than a week. It shares the culmination of eight years of our efforts and campaigns. Kony 2012 Part 2- this is the follow-up film that Ben directed/narrated one month later that went deeper and responded to some of the backlash. (19 mins)  

Show Notes  Welcome to the new version of The Next Chapter with Charlie. Today will be the very first show on our new platform of audio and video. This first episode of 2025 will be published on YouTube as well as your favorite podcast location. I thought we might begin our first show of the year in conversation of with our dear friend Terry Hershey, author of 17 books, hugely popular public speaker, landscape architect, and spiritual guide.  Let's see what Terry might have for us on the second day of the New Year of 2025.  LINKS Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment HERE.      

Show Notes  Our guest today, Dr Fidele Sebahizi, is a refugee immigrant from the Congo in Africa. He was raised in a kind of poverty mostly unknown in the West, lived through an ethnic massacre in a Refugee Camp where his closet friend was murdered, and yet… came to the United States at 25 years old where he earned a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and PhD in Criminal Justice. All while working in the Abilene PD. With that, let's get Dr Sebahizi on air to take a deep dive into his Life… Out of the Ashes.  LINKS Book: Creating a Life from the Ashes: A Memoir            

Stumbling and Bumbling Along Oh my… This podcast regarding the birth narrative of Jesus is raw. Filled with ah's and uh's and so's. Longer periods of silence. Very “not professional.” And yet it is filled with truth about the humble ways of the Divine.  God is not so much interested in pretty presentations as He is in powerful truths underlying the presentations. It is about the message and not the medium, because the actual medium is the Spirit of God. She grabs the message and places it into the hearts of the listeners. That means the message is not about me, it is about wonder and surprise. God's ways are not the ways of humans. And so, in this show on The Other Christmas Story I found myself stumbling along, bumbling like a drunkard, drunk on the Good News. The kind of News that thrusts itself into the hearts of the listeners—all by the profound and precise medium of the Holy Spirit. Please forgive our raw awkwardness in this show and plunk yourself down in the presence of the Holy, lying in a manger or, more accurately, lying in a feeding trough in a barn.

Show Notes  Our guest, Andrew Matthews, has sold more than 8 million books with titles like Follow Your Heart, How Life Works, and Happiness in Hard Times.   Today we chat about his latest book titled Bounding Back: How you rebound from disappointment and disaster. With that, let's get Andrew on air to chat about this essential topic.   LINKS  Please be sure to check out Andrew Matthews' latest book: Bouncing Back. You can find out more about Andrew at his website: www.andrewmatthews.com            

Show Notes    On today's show my very special guest, Caitlyn Cogan Doemner, and I discuss some ideas that have floating around in my mind for a bit. Ideas about a core philosophy of love, kind of in line with the words of Jesus about loving your neighbor… ... only I want to be rather specific when my neighbor is the one struggling at the bottom level of Maslow's hierarchy—those with access to water, food, shelter, warmth, and clothing. Those I refer to as the poor and disenfranchised.  Here's how I began my latest blog written the day after the election results:  Today is a day of sorrow and fear for one-half of the American public. It seems to me that fear and loss of hope largely represent the emotions of those who long for social justice. I understand. However, it also seems to me that social justice is less a governmental thing than it is a matter of personal responsibility.  As is her style, Caitlyn Cogan Doemner offers both brilliant and practical insights into our role as “our brother's keeper.”  LINKS Check out Caitlin's astounding website HERE. Or the business version found at www.ecstaticsales.com              

Show Notes  Well, we're finally back with our dear friend Terry Hershey. The topic we will chat about today is the role of the ordinary—the everyday—in the lexicon of spirituality.  For most of us, the idea of the Divine is often thought of a special, unique, and oft times spectacular occurrences. When the truth is God is most frequently found in ordinary occasions of work and play and familiar relationships. The word “epiphany” comes to mind which we understand “seeing God” in the miraculous or the special. But the dictionary definition simply means a “manifestation of God” and in our minds divine manifestations occur daily and regularly.  Terry Hershey's new book, Sanctuary – Creating a Space for Grace in Your Life, not only defines where we can find God, it also describes and suggests habits for doing so. It's a way to approach and embrace your daily life through a lens of grace, freedom, and contentedness. So… let's get at it.  LINKS Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment HERE. 

Show Notes          Our guest today, Dennis J. Henson, is a successful real estate investor, teacher, and author with over fifty years of experience. ​His mentoring program has greatly contributed to the success of many of his followers. Dennis has a new book, Real Impact, Daily Inspiration, and I am very impressed with his structure and important ideas.  Once, during an interview, Dennis was asked, “if you had to name the one thing that's had the greatest impact on your students, what would it be?” He thought for just a second and responded with, “Form the habit of reading the right things every day!” When it comes to the value of daily habits, Dennis and I swim in similar ponds. In fact, Dennis has a quote that I strongly agree with… “All your dreams are possible as a byproduct of the habits you form today.”  With that, let's bring on our special guest coming to us from Arlington, TX, Dennis J Henson.   LINKS  Be sure to check out the new book by Dennis: Real IMPACT, Daily Inspiration.  Find out more about Dennis on his website at www.Dennisjhenson.life

Show Notes                         Today I am excited to chat with Lata Hamilton, a 3-time guest on the show, who is in the process of releasing her very first book, Pioneer Your Career Change. I am loving Lata's view that while your new career change begins as a Business Decision for the employer and is most often a Personal Decision for you.  However, Lata proposes that you understand your career change as a Business Decision as well. As you will discover today, the dynamics and approach are very different.  Remember, says Lata, “Your career is a launch pad for the rest of your life.” I am very interested in discovering more.  LINKS Please visit Lata's website for more information HERE.  Be on the lookout for Lata Hamilton's first book: Pioneer Your Career Change. It will be available on Amazon on November 12, 2024.  Or go to latahamilton.com/pioneer for information on the book.

Show Notes  Today we revisit Wendy Hooper Ross to conclude our show on the subject of Understanding Fear.   Wendy is an expert in residential real estate (as you discovered in Part One last week), but it is also obvious that Wendy is an expert on life, from both the thinking and feeling perspectives.  Last week we started out to talk about fear in life as we considered four areas: home ownership, relationships, careers, and voting in this next presidential election.  We discussed, in depth, the self-fulfilling negative downward spiral that leads to our frustrating lack of inventory in the real estate market. We talked about managing fear and the need to take risks. And then we concluded the show with a discussion about fear in relationships. We didn't have time to discuss fear in careers and in voting.   Today, in Part Two we chat about those issues.  Yes, we do talk about fear and voting in the presidential election of 2024. The first fear I must confess is My Fear of even mildly broaching the subject of politics on this show. Yikes! LINKS  You can contact Wendy (or communicate with her) at https://substack.com/@wendyhooperross  Or https://Wendyhooperross.substack.com  Check out this YouTube video with Wendy HERE for a 2-minute introduction.  

Show Notes   Today I visit with a recent guest Wendy Hooper Ross. Wendy is an expert in residential real estate. She devotes much of her time to understanding the current and future states of the real estate market in the United States. Her insights are brilliant. Now, while in our conversations about real estate, Wendy and I happened to land on the subject of the role of fear and control in the hearts of Americans. As we chatted, I realized this is a topic we need to discuss on The Next Chapter with Charlie because it impacts everyone's life in one way or another.  So, today's show is all about fear and anxiety in our desire for what I'm calling The Facade of Control. As expected, Wendy's personal insights are bang on.  We wrestle with fear and the hunger for control regarding our homes, our relationships, our careers, and even our politics.  LINKS You can contact Wendy (or communicate with her) at https://substack.com/@wendyhooperross  Or https://Wendyhooperross.substack.com Check out this YouTube video with Wendy HERE for a 2-minute introduction.      

Show Notes   One thing I find about my life today… I live in a world of distractions. I may have plans for the day, but other stuff just seems to come up. First there are the external distractions of emails, phone calls, unexpected appointments and less than important interruptions. But even more disrupting are the Internal Distractions of fear and anxiety and feelings of overwhelm—all resulting in a lack of confidence. It's surprising we get anything done in any given day.  Our special guest today, hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether, not only understands these issues, but he has also developed very practical alternatives that don't require years of therapy. His ideas are brilliant and shocking simple! Let's find our Craig's ideas of how we might Take Back Control of Our Lives.   Links Be sure to check out this link to Craig's very insightful process and contact details HERE.  

Show Notes  As you might guess, I live in an interior world of creativity and imagination. That's why I love to ponder. Yes, I spend a good portion of my day thinking about what is and, more importantly, what might be.  Every now and again, I come across an idea that I am not sure what to do with. That's when I make a phone call to my “go-to” thinkers who also love to ponder challenging topics. Of course I almost always put in a call to my friend Terry Hershey.  And then when it comes to deep-thinking my “go-to” will always be the ever-so brilliant Lindsay Davis. A woman of keen insight and thorough logic.    Today I chat with Lindsay about the perils of Certainty and the necessary advocacy of living intentionally in an uncertain and chaotic world. The world of real life—the one where you never know anything “for sure.”  Lindsay Davis calls herself a “converted perfectionist,” who now focuses on nurturing a fresh and innovative approach to life in a world fraught with chaos and uncertainty.  LINKS  You can contact Lindsay at lindsay@lindsaydaviscoaching.com  Get Lindsay's Path to Possibility Journal at http://thepathtopossibilityjournal.com/  

Show Notes  Today, with special guest Dave Buck, we will chat about the details of retirement... mostly details not having to do with finances.  In his new book, The Time Optimized Life, our guest David Buck writes…  “Retirement usually represents a significant change in lifestyle. Most traditional planning leading up to retirement centers on having the necessary financial resources to last the remainder of a person's lifespan. However, much less focus is placed on how one lives and the time when they choose to spend these resources. “The transition to this new life can be a challenge…”  Today we will pinpoint areas of activities that will maximize your retirement experience. Links Be sure to check out David's new book: The Time Optimized Life.  Find out more about David Buck at www.Infinitylifestyledesign.com      

Show Notes  Today is a unique show in that it's all about connecting with the Divine Feminine. I know, most are saying, “What is the Divine Feminine?” Well, by the end of this show you will learn a ton about the place of the divine feminine in your life today.  Our guest, former Catholic school teacher and spiritual guide, Kathleen Joan has made it her life mission… “to help people from Christian backgrounds integrate the Divine Feminine into your spiritual journey.” I am very interested in what Kathleen has to tell us.  Links Discover more about Kathleen Joan and the Divine Feminine HERE.      

Show Notes  Hi Paul. My guest today, author and Zen Master, Nora D'Ecclesis joins us to discuss her latest fiction, The Contessa's Legacy. Beginning in Pompeii, 79 AD, Nora guides us through 2000 years of a history of resilience, perseverance, and commitment—all for the sake of what she calls, “Generational Legacy.”  The story moved me, but not as much as the ideology—so much for those of us that live in our heads and hearts. What is required for a passionate mother to leave with her family the very best of family tradition as they are forced to deal with the distractions of life?  Nora tells us the how one family made it and how it just might be a model for all of us to follow or institute in our families today.  At this point in the introduction I would normally offer up an overview of Nora's accomplishments. But as is typical with those in humble spiritual practices, Nora is quite private. It's almost impossible to even find what we might consider a bio or resume. So… let's just let Nora's work and conversation speak for itself. LINKS Find out more about Nora D'Ecclesis at her website: https://noradecclesis.com Please check out Nora's latest novella, The Contessa's Legacy. The book is already an award winner!  

Show Notes  Today's show is one I have been looking forward since the publication of our guest's new book: Unfolding Light!  I can't wait for conversation with poet and mystic Steve Garnaas-Holmes. I wonder if Steve truly understands his role as Divine Elder in the American caldron of longing for mystery and wonder and awe.  Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a gift to all of us.  Let's let his conversation carry us away in love and wonder and the art of paying attention.  LINKS  Please check out Steve Garnaas-Holmes' poems at “Unfolding Light” HERE.  MOSTLY, if you are a lover of poetry (even if you are not) BUY THIS BOOK! Unfolding Light  

Show Notes  Yikes, Paul. This Summer has been delightfully eventful. I will be or have been out of state or country for nearly seven weeks in July and August. Visiting seven countries and two states, with a couple of 3-day trips to the Abbey for retreat and spiritual direction. All I can say is… Yippee for the retired life! Hmm… someday we'll do a show on meaningful retirement. It's sooo cool!  My guest today is another very diligent and busy retired guy. Rand Selig has an MBA from Stanford and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. He has managed hundreds of complex projects in his career and has run his own financial services firm for over 35 years. He has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Rand was also a Little League coach and Scoutmaster and has served on numerous boards. He is a roll-up-your-sleeves conservationist committed to helping others and Mother Earth—my kind of guy! Important Links Please visit Rand Selig's website HERE.  Check out more on Rand's book Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life

Show Notes Well, here I sit, back from 3 weeks on a northern Europe cruise and a few days in Cambridge, England. I love travel, except I got home last night, and I am still on England time and a wee bit fatigued. But I promised our most special guest my best. Which won't be difficult at all because she is a tremendous guest. So much fun! In my opinion, our guest today, Suzanne Campi ranks as a premier personal life coach for those of you looking for wisdom in life's most challenging transitions. Today's show is all about making wise choices in a puzzling world as we deal with what Suzanne calls “The Miraculous Middle” days of life. Just a note. As all you regular listeners know I spend an hour with each guest prior to the show to discuss our topics. I have to admit that my discussion with Suzanne earlier today was SO good for me, personally, that I nearly forgot to talk about the show.   Suzanne's gifts are obvious: she listens intently, she is rapaciously curious and is fully present offering keen wisdom.  With that, let's welcome our special guest on the show.  Important Links Please visit Suzanne Campi's excellent website HERE.  Check out more on Suzanne on LinkedIn HERE. 

Show Notes  Our guest today, Kathleen Joan, is a certified life coach and first-time author of a somewhat controversial book titled, From Goo to Gratitude. It's controversial because she challenges some traditional lifestyle requirements of a very conservative religious faith tradition.  But her science, which will be the focus of our show, is fascinating as we dive into the depths of what Kathleen calls “cellular recognition”—that cells can be open or closed—and how that impacts personal transformation.  Such a fascinating discussion today.  Important Links Visit Kathleen's website HERE.   Check out Kathleen's book: From Goo to Gratitude.

Show Notes   Today I thought I might explore a few thoughts I have wrestled with recently about discovering God in a fresh and ever more realistic fashion. A discovery based not on our expectations of how God might act, but on our reception to a God of unexpected relationships, of quiet relationships.  Oh, I am tempted to go into deep theology at this time, but I won't. Instead I want to tell a couple stories.  I am will begin with, an… I don't know… like a nearly three-thousand-year-old story of the prophet Elijah, his contest with the priests of Baal, his 40-day journey, and concluding with an encounter with God.  And that's what is needed so desperately today in the West… not a God of thunder but a God of tranquil quiet.

Show Notes  Today is a special show for me. That's because I have a gifted friend willing to step in when I need him. Due to a last-minute cancellation of a show with a pre-planned guest, Terry stepped right up to help. So, we have a most interesting show with little prep time. In a recent Sabbath Moment post Terry Hershey wrote this, “I believe in the healing power of revisiting. Because sometimes we need stories more than food to stay alive. They remind us of what really matters and allow us to see—and connect—with our heart. Stories save us.” Today Terry and I talk about favorite stories from movies, books, and personal life. LINKS Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment HERE.    

Show Notes   Our guest today, Randy Adkins Jr, creatively weaves his experiences as a corporate consultant, ordained minister, and community leader into a tapestry that inspires people to integrate spiritual principles and everyday life.   Such is the theme of the Next Chapter with Charlie: the integration of spirituality and everyday life.  So it seems that Randy and I are kindred spirits. This show tells how.  Important Links Visit Randy's website with helpful tools HERE. 

Show Notes  Today we a once again doing a show with one of my very favorite friends, very sought-after high-performance coach, with a new discipline—as a neuroplastician. Which will obviously be the prominent focus on the podcast today.  As to Ellie's credits… they would take half the show to list them. Still… Ellie's bestselling book, Feeling Forwards, is endorsed by Tony Robbins and remains popular. She is a university lecturer, coach to very successful people, and is currently working on a doctorate relating the mind/body connection with quantum physics. Huh???  Important Links Find out more about Ellie on LinkedIn HERE.

Show Notes  Our guest today, Pat Wetzel, is a blogger, soaring pilot, and award-winning author of a book titled Bump in the Road. And, oh by the way, Pat also holds a degree from the Wharton Business School in Finance.  It was almost 2 years ago that Pat and I did on show on “soaring,” which means flying an airplane (solo) with no engine or in other words… gliding. Pat is an avid soarer and much, much more. And, since that show, we have become dear friends.   Pat is an enggaing and “very curious” conversationalist, which makes for very fun talks.    Today we will play a bit of catch-up on life, the universe, and everything as well as a deeper dive into the Intuition, or what I am calling the Art of Knowing without Knowing Why.   Important Links Visit Pat on her very insightful website HERE.  Check out more on Pat's very insightful podcast at Bump In The Road.  Check out Pat's award-winning book, also titled Bump in the Road.

Show Notes  Our guest on today's show is a 15-year counter-intelligence expert with a large portion of his experience in Afghanistan for ten years and also served in Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq. Yikes! I can't wait for our conversation on this subject, But John's passion is no longer counterintelligence but rather spiritual intelligence. From 12 years desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He is the co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community where people to share their journeys and explore their own unique spiritual path. John Lawyer calls himself an Omnist who in is not committed to any one religious doctrine but believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He is a higher purpose and transformational coach. John offers individual spiritual guidance as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. LINKS Get more information about John Lawyer and Kishar HERE.    

Show Notes   I've been reading… books and essays (or blogs). I recently read two articles that seemed to spawn sort of delightful potpourri of thought and conjecture. One was an article on author Henry Miller by Maria Popova and the other came from recent Terry Hershey Sabbath Moment posts.  These are the kinds of ideas that, for me, demand discussion. So today, I've asked friend, author, and creative thinker Terry Hershey to ponder with me on several kinds of non-related subjects such as Storm Homes and the totally unrelated subject of the wonder of old age.  LINKS Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment HERE.    

Show Notes   Hey Paul.    Did you know that our guest today, Taryn Voget, is responsible for birthing our podcast, The Next Chapter with Charlie. This show was all Taryn's idea. After she and I had lunch at a client's cafeteria, she said something like, “Charlie, you ask such good questions, you should do a podcast.” That was 7 years ago, and today we are on show #319! But that's what Taryn does… she brings the best out of people and very often that best is about something that feels like a surprising attribute.  And so today, executive coach, high level consultant and partner-in-thought, Taryn Voget, will surprise us with fresh ideas about life in a whole new era, one of the 60 second, sound-bite mentality that is making us all feel rather insane.  I can't wait to discover what is new in the brilliant mind of Taryn Voget. LINKS Please check out Taryn's fabulous website at HERE.  Taryn also has a fascinating monthly Newsletter titled Coffee with Taryn. I subscribe… and that in itself is rare. Haha. Check out Taryn on YouTube. It so cool!!!

Show Notes #318  My conversation today is with my dear friend and one-time personal coach, Dena Crowder. Dena makes the list of one of my “all-time favorite” people. Brilliant, wise, compelling, and… so much fun!  Today we talk about the essentials of Dena's upcoming book about Personal Identity. Dena writes. “Our identity is a story we tell ourselves about who we are and our place in the world.” Dena and I agree that… Identity is a choice and an expression of your soul's desire, your passion, your experiences, and your DNA.    With that, it's with great delight that I bring on our special guest.   LINKS  Please check out Dena's website HERE.   Enjoy Dena on Instagram HERE.    

Show Notes  PLEASE NOTE: This show just might be my very, very favorite podcast! ***** Our guest today, Michaela Renee Johnson, writes this of herself. I couldn't say it any better… Michaela says…   I believe the key to living a happy life, is learning how to speak your truth with grace & live a courageous life of authenticity. This requires checking in with yourself, often, exploring old patterns that aren't serving you, tapping into grit & resiliency, and having a growth-oriented mindset. Michaela was a guest on the show more than two years ago. She was a hit. One of our very best. I am so looking forward to chatting with her about living authentically, checking in with ourselves, tapping into our grit and resiliency, and even more. LINKS Please check out Michaela Renee Johnson's website at www.michaelarenee.com  For information about what Michaela does in therapy click HERE.

Show Notes  Our guest today, Nico Morales, believes that goals are indeed important. However, if you begin your actions with ideas about how to reach the destination (or the goal) you just might be missing the real starting point.  Nico Morales is here with us to talk about the real Starting Point: Your Habits! Success comes only from habits that lead to success. So… what do those habits look like? Let's see what Nico Morales has to say.  LINKS Please check out Nico's fine website HERE.  Please check out Nico's book, 5 Things to Know Before You Get Sober

Show Notes   In today's show, we walk along a journey of success and travail, for the two are inextricably tied together. Joseph Drolshagen shares a convincing argument of the value of difficulty and how to use that difficulty for shaping the life you really want. The two questions Joseph asks every client are: (1) Where are you now” And, (2) Where do you want to be? He believes the answer to the second question, “Who do you want to be?” always comes down to a matter of personal vision.  We address those questions and many more on this entertaining and fabulously insightful podcast on how to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of you and the life you want.  LINKS Please check out Joseph's really fine website HERE.  If you want free 15 minutes with Joseph, contact him at www.coachwithjoey.com  

Show Notes  Our guest today, Lata Hamilton, is an inspiring Change Leadership and Confidence Expert, and the creator of “the Leading Successful Change Program” for Businesses, largely in Australia, although she has several international clients as well. In conversation with Lata, I came to realize that changes in business can only occur when individual people in the company change first. Change, therefore, is as much personal as it is corporate.   As a millennial, Lata embraces corporate as well as personal change from a grand perspective. Today's show is a potpourri of new and fresh ideas, all of which will demand change.   I can't wait for our chat on these very important ideas.  LINKS Please check out the links below for more information on our show guest, Lata Hamilton. Consultant, Coach, Speaker, Blogger, Author Creator of "Leading Successful Change" Website: www.passionpioneers.com.au  Course: www.latahamilton.com LinkedIn: Lata Hamilton