The Next Chapter with Charlie

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 will find useful in your own personal development. With that let's bring Blair on the show! LINKS Please check out Blair's most famous book: The Meditation Book, at Amazon HERE. Get a free copy of Blair's first book on meditation from his website found HERE.

"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 of Love." cbh Offering Not Oppositions But Alternatives I don't see my religious role as one of opposition.  I am not a warrior. I am healer. I am a theoretical individual. God has given me a different kind of theology than the one I lived for nearly four decades. I am also not a conversionist. I have no desire to convert nor to oppose. I live for hope and love and the well-being of individuals hungry for meaning and some kind of destiny. I have a destiny in service of love, along with a desire to offer alternatives of hope and love.    

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 very presence is a testament to the power of the human spirit to persevere. Her story reminds us that hope can be discovered even in our darkest moments and will leave you inspired. With that let's get Gina on the show! LINKS Please check out Gina's stirring memoir Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk at Amazon HERE.

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 philosopher who believes in the healing power of laughter, lipstick, and lime. After launching a successful fashion line and participating in Miami Fashion Week, Monica discovered her true runway was life itself. She's a breast cancer survivor, devoted mom of three, and a margarita enthusiast who isn't afraid to pair stilettos with tortillas. Monica splits her time between running a highly successful business, the Tortilla House, as wells as designing, cooking, and dodging life's unexpected salsas with grace and humor. Between Threads and Tortillas is her debut memoir and love letter to resilience, heritage, and messy, but beautiful reinvention. With that let's get Monica on the show! LINKS Please check out Monica's fun and beautiful new book Between Threads and Tortillas at Amazon after October 19, 2025. The Kindle version is available HERE.  

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 personal success and effectiveness for hungry people. With that let's get Chad on the show! LINKS Please check out Chad's website HERE. Chad's brief and brilliant booklet The Coaching Mindset is found at Amazon.  

Show Notes  My special guest today is Rhonda Britten who was on the show a few months ago. Rhonda has become a personal as well as fan favorite on our show. Rhonda Britten is a bestselling author and founder of the Fearless Living Institute, empowering individuals to conquer their fears. Her own story of overcoming adversity serves as a powerful reminder that anyone can transform their life and achieve success. 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 than 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 I am recording this "solosode" on my 76th birthday, today Sept 16th.   As I have thought about this milestone birthday, it occurs to me that a handful of principles have guided me into a life worth living. I love being old and getting older. I think that has much to do with driving toward some kind of intentionality.  So, I want to talk today about 5 principles that continue to mark my life.  Let me know if you are inspired.

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  My two guests today are my old friend Terry Hershey and Immigration Litigator Devin Chatterton.  Much is being written and broadcast about immigrant deportations in the US. Agree or not with the policy, we cannot escape one deeply troubling truth. Our discussion today is not about policy but about the human lives impacted by such a policy. The lives of people cannot be diminished in what feels to some inhuman acts. Judge for yourself in this lively discussion.  With that, let's bring our guests on the show.  Links Please visit Terry's website HERE.      

Show Notes  Jack Calhoun is the Founder and President of Encore Career Lab, where he helps professionals reinvent their lives after their primary career is over. Jack founded Encore Career Lab to show you how to create your perfect encore career that keeps you feeling engaged, purposeful and joyful while still providing you all the freedom and flexibility you've been craving when you leave your first career behind. Hmm… Jack and I seem to swim to similar ponds. Let's find out… With that, let's bring on him on the show.   Links Please visit Jack's website for access to the Encore Career Lab HERE.    

Show Notes  My guest today is Trey Tiji, a serial entrepreneur and explorer of ideas about the depths of who we are and how we interact with life psychologically, mindfully, and soulfully.   Like me, Trey is a "ponderer" and for that reason I very much look forward to an enchanting and thoughtful chat.

From his new book, Soulgery, (short for Soul Surgery) our guest Ahmet Bozer writes…  As external pressures mount, we instinctively look outward for relief, turning to quick fixes or external validation. Yet, in doing so, we overlook the one source of resilience always within reach: our inner self, where the ability to grow, adapt, and find fulfillment resides.   He continues…  The real challenge is sustaining this connection in a natural way and harnessing the power of our inner self to thrive. And so today Ahmet Bozer and I discuss "harnessing the power of the inner self to thrive." LINKS You can find out more about Ahmet HERE.

In his daily post, Sabbath Moment, our guest today, Terry Hershey, addresses the vital need for art and music in our lives as salves in dealing with trying political times. He quotes the band Jethro when they write… "When people in power try to remove our humanity and dignity, art and music provide a Raison D'etre." Art and music are certainly far more than an escape…  And so with this, I chat with author, teacher, and landscape architect, Terry Hershey. LINKS You can find out much more about Terry at his website Sabbath Moment HERE.

Show Notes  Welcome friends to the Next Chapter with Charlie where we explore thots of understanding your deepest self in light of your everyday life. My guest today is Dale Kershner, for whom happiness is a virtue.  Dale, personally, is all about discovery and insight.  He writes this to first time viewers of his website: "If you find yourself itching for something more, something greater, something not yet determined, you owe it to yourself to reach out to me for a free 30-minute conversation to explore what might be possible."  Using that question Dale and I will explore "life's possibilities" and how to align a life of fulfilling happiness. So let's bring on our guest today…  §  LINKS  Be sure to check out Dale's book Practical Happiness HERE.  To get in touch with Dale go to his website HERE.    

Show Notes  Welcome friends to the Next Chapter with Charlie where we explore thots of understanding your deepest self in light of your everyday life. My guest today is Vasily Yurenkov, founder of Greener Relocation.  For years, Vasily lived between two countries, Italy and Russia, ever failing to finally settle in any one of them. It was at the height of the COVID lockdowns that Vasily realized a critical insight that would shape his business: most people don't intentionally choose where they move.  Vasily's knowledge of moving abroad and expertise in international affairs enable him to guide people to their ideal destinations. He helps people make informed decisions, based on their personal preferences, and the compromises they are willing to make.  I have never explored this topic on the show, even after 7 years of podcasting.  So, let's get into it…  LINKS Please visit Vasily's website to find out how to contact him for feedback HERE. Keep in mind that Vasily lives in Amsterdam. Still, contacting him may be very fruitful.      

Show Notes  Welcome friends to the Next Chapter with Charlie where we explore thots of understanding your deepest self in light of everyday life. My very fascinating guest today is Flavio Souza-Campos.  Flavio writes this in his bio:  I've spent nearly 30 years guiding people through their deepest emotional wounds — heartbreak, betrayal, loneliness, and the ache of love that won't quite land. With over 44,000 hypnotherapy sessions behind me, I've come to believe that most life problems are relationship problems — and most relationship problems are spiritual problems in disguise. Yikes! Let's find out more.  LINKS Flavio's latest book, Results, can be found on Amazon HERE.  You can find out much more about Flavio HERE on his website.    2 books were discussed on the show. You can find the links as follows             How To Find Your Person, HERE             Awesome Again, HERE    

Show Notes  My guest today is David Twyman. An Episcopal Franciscan priest. Haha, I wasn't even familiar with the vocation, and I can't wait to find out more.  Even more important is James' lifelong dedication to world peace—something beyond my imagination.  Let's find out more.  LINKS James Twyman's new book, I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You is HERE.  You can find out much more about James Twyman HERE.  Also be sure to check out his site on How to De-Polarization Your World. Just click HERE. It's really good. 

Show Notes   Today I visit with my friend and regular 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. However, today's conversation is not about real estate. It's a talk from Wendy's heart about finding unexpected contentment.  Let' see what see what Wendy has to say.  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  In his daily post, Sabbath Moment, our guest today, Terry Hershey, writes…  "We live in a world where fear, and uncertainty, are too dominant. And sadly, for too many of us, the fire inside has been doused."  "Some for reasons of self-sabotage, some because life is just too big or too punishing. Sometimes we prefer being numb. And I confess that it can be easy to turn a blind eye. Whatever the reason, we lose connection with the gifts we've been given." And so with this, I chat with author, teacher, and landscape architect, Terry Hershy. LINKS You can find out much more about Terry and his post Sabbath Moment HERE.  

Show Notes  In his daily post, Sabbath Moment, our guest today, Terry Hershey, writes…  "We live in a world where fear, and uncertainty, are too dominant. And sadly, for too many of us, the fire inside has been doused." "Some for reasons of self-sabotage, some because life is just too big or too punishing. Sometimes we prefer being numb. And I confess that it can be easy to turn a blind eye. Whatever the reason, we lose connection with the gifts we've been given." And so with this, I chat with author, teacher, and landscape architect, Terry Hershey. LINKS You can find out much more about Terry and his post Sabbath Moment HERE.