The Next Chapter with Charlie
For the last 20 years, 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 this journey. It makes no difference if you are retiring or making any significant change to your life. We are all on the same path. So tune in and tag along as we give insights and inspirations on how you can create your own NEXT CHAPTER. 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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#222 Nick Jordan: The True Value of Life… Thoughts from Impending Death
01/12/2022
#222 Nick Jordan: The True Value of Life… Thoughts from Impending Death
Show Notes Today is an unusually important show. My friend and CEO of Wells of Life, Nick Jordan, spent all of 2021 battling with Stage 4 colon and lung cancer. The odds of survival were not good. But let’s come to the end of the story right away. After 2 surgeries, 4 months of chemotherapy, 75 radiation treatments, 2 days of fasting before every chemo session, and a bout with Shingles he was declared cancer free in late December 2021. During the months of chemotherapy, radiation, and times of surgery, Nick had only his faith, his family, and his friends to lean on. And truthfully, all three were desperately needed because the reality of impending death makes you realize the shortness of life, therefore forcing you to re-evaluate everything you do and believe. In Psalm 90, Moses writes, “Lord, teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” We have much to learn from someone who has been close to death. Today, let’s discover the value of life from the perspective of very recent cancer survivor. You can contact Nick at… Call him at 949-584-6166 Website: You can find the Caring Bridge website by clicking here:
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#221 Dena Crowder 2022: Starting The Year Right
01/05/2022
#221 Dena Crowder 2022: Starting The Year Right
Show Notes NOTE: It is with a bit of hesitancy that I publish this show. I get scary vulnerable. Oh well. I like the result… so, here you go. ***** I am what you might call an “ideological planner.” When I do personal annual planning, my purpose is about understanding and growing my inner life. I like to work more on who to be than what to do. That’s because what I do is dictated by my character and inner drivers. Today I feel fortunate to have a guest who is an expert on planning the inner life. In fact, she has been my personal coach and continues to guide my thinking about life, the universe, and everything. Dena Crowder offers brilliant insights into who I am and who I am created to be. On this show today, Dena will show me how to define my theme for 2022. And we will explain what that “annual theme” means in the show. Dena is certainly one of my favorite people. Check out her mission: Dena Crowder helps gifted leaders and creatives answer their Higher Calling and shift the status quo. Over the years, she has helped thousands of people activate their inner power so that they can start or enhance existing businesses, align their personalities with their souls, and take their place in the spotlight. Dena is on a mission to dethrone power based on fear and scarcity and to return Living Power to its rightful place in our world. You can contact Dena (and please do) at: Tedx "The Power Is You" Website Dena on
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#220 Terry Hershey 2021: A Year of Unexpected Learnings
12/28/2021
#220 Terry Hershey 2021: A Year of Unexpected Learnings
Show Notes Well, here we are. 2021 is done. And it was, shall we say, a challenging year. Today I have our dear friend Terry Hershey with me to discuss our end of year thoughts. But you know what… I am choosing not to focus on the endless conversations and issues concerning covid and our tiring national crisis of divisiveness. Today Terry and I plan to discuss 2021 through a much more personal lens—a lens focused on what have we each have learned and experienced this year. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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Archive Favs Dr. John Bash: The Healing Power of Suffering
12/21/2021
Archive Favs Dr. John Bash: The Healing Power of Suffering
Show Notes Today’s subject is not a light one. In fact, it may be one of the most troubling subjects I have discussed on the show after more than 130 episodes. Today is about very deep human pain and suffering, AND the potential learnings that can result, if one chooses to take that path. Although we may love learning about life and our deepest inner selves… the path there is often most unpleasant. David Whyte alludes to the power of suffering when he writes, “Suffering is as inescapable and inevitable as breathing…” If suffering is inescapable and inevitable, it might be asking us… to see suffering as our constant and instructive companion…” “Suffering asks us not to look for an alternative path, because there is no alternative path.” Now… none of this eludes the pain and despair of suffering. It is not something to anticipate with glee. It sucks. Yet if suffering is inescapable, we are asked not only to expect it and learn from it, but also to actually embrace it as our unwanted “instructive companion.” My very special guest today, Dr. John Bash, is most accustomed to suffering as well as the deep learning that comes from it. As a successful minister and church planter, In John’s resume I read… “John’s heart for leaders is a natural outgrowth of a life spent watching God turn pain and tragedy into comfort and healing.
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#219 Lindsay Davis: Surprising Gateways to God
12/14/2021
#219 Lindsay Davis: Surprising Gateways to God
Show Notes Well … here we are in the 2nd week of our Christmas/Advent series titled Has God Become Irrelevant? In just 20 years church attendance has declined by 23%, for 70% attendance in in the year 2000 down to 47% in 2020. Although the are indeed many sociological and religious reasons for this decline, I believe that we have a grand misunderstanding of the nature of the divine Godhead. The all-too-common view of God is that of a judgmental punitive white male that will “get you” if you don’t toe the line. As a result of my studies of the Bible and a plethora of theologians is quite different. Last week we presented the idea that God is not an unattached stoic but instead demonstrates on multiple occasions the depth of his “feelings” like suffering and mourning and sadness, as well as exuberance and joy and satisfaction. Today I am talking with one of our most popular guests, life coach Lindsay Davis, about of the nature our human connection with divinity based on what is called in the Bible, Image of God. The theory is this: every single longing we have as human beings is either a direct or indirect reflection of how we are created. With that statement, let’s bring on Lindsay Davis to discuss with me the nature of God’s love as it pertains to sin and desire and godliness. You can contact Lindsay at Get Lindsay’s Path to Possibility Journal at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#218 Shasheen Shah: Winning the Inner Game
12/08/2021
#218 Shasheen Shah: Winning the Inner Game
Show Notes In his brilliant book on managing your innermost self, our guest today, Shasheen Shah, speaks of recurring emotional triggers, ones that have haunted some of us for decades. In dealing with his own emotional triggers Shasheen writes, “… I discovered that although I was forty, I was reacting as my ten-year-old self.” And that is our critical topic for today: How to manage the needy and screaming inner child who can still impact even the most successful people. In the last couple of years, I have discovered that managing my innermost child is a most essential task. This subject is the sweet spot of our special guest today. Shasheen Shah is Founder of Coherent Strategies. He works with high achieving leaders, CEOs, and maverick entrepreneurs. He is also author of the new and very important book, "The Kid and the King." Today will be special. I promise. For more on Shasheen Shah go to For Shasheen’s newest book visit
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#217 Has God Become Irrelevant?
11/30/2021
#217 Has God Become Irrelevant?
Show Notes Church attendance has declined by 23% since 2000. In 2000 around 70% of Americans claimed to attend some kind of “house of worship.” In 2020 that number has declined to 47% Why? THIS Show is all about the “personness” of God, that God does have the same feelings as we. Suffering, mourning, joy, and exuberance—all are attributes of God… just rarely discussed Most people, Christians even, have been raised on perceptions of God that, although perhaps mostly true, are radically incomplete. In the USA, when most people think of God they imagine a punitive and angry old, white male. While the real image of a poor and humble Jesus, dedicated to serving the poor and disenfranchised comes not to mind; nor does the OT God who suffers. That is our subject today in the chat with Charlie and Producer Paul.
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#216 Cara Raffele: Women’s Equality, Wellness and… Cannabis
11/24/2021
#216 Cara Raffele: Women’s Equality, Wellness and… Cannabis
Show Notes Our guest today, Cara Raffele, comes to us with vastly diverse experience as a change agent and growth driver. Cara is sought after as a trusted adviser to CEOs, investors, and boards of directors. She has earned this authority and influence through the successful launch of more than 30 companies. Yes. 32 companies. Cara began her career at the Orange County Register as a staff writer before diving into branding and communications for highly successful companies, including Ingram Micro, Toshiba America Information Systems, and City of Anaheim Public Utilities. Currently, Cara is the founder of a fascinating inventive business named Altalunas, which is a management consulting and brand storytelling firm uniquely positioned to accelerate the growth of female-founded and women-focused wellness. Today Cara and I will explore Women’s Equality and Wellness… and believe me, in this show Cara will introduce new frontiers for your Next Chapter. For more on Cara Raffele go to Or You can email her at
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#215 Anne Michaud Why They Stay: Sex Scandals and Hidden Agendas of 8 Political Wives
11/16/2021
#215 Anne Michaud Why They Stay: Sex Scandals and Hidden Agendas of 8 Political Wives
Podcast Opening We live in an unprecedented time of total disclosure of the personal lives of our politicians—male and female. But today we will discuss with Anne Michaud the stories of the wives of famous political men involved in serial sex scandals and deeply held personal agendas. The question frequently asked about these women Is “Why do they stay with such philanderers?” Common responses range from weakness to a misguided drive for some sort of personal advantage. Anne Michaud very aptly clarifies the motivations, strategies, and tactics of these women in her truly enormously insightful book Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas. In today’s thought-provoking and marvelously insightful chat Anne offers surprising conclusions on how certain women have dealt with the most difficult of husbands. Anne is a renowned and highly credentialed journalist. A veteran political journalist, Anne Michaud is an editor for Crain's New York. She previously reported for the Wall Street Journal and wrote a nationally syndicated op-ed column for Newsday. Anne has won more than 25 writing and reporting awards and was twice named “Columnist of the Year” by statewide New York journalism associations. Anne covered Bill Clinton’s 1996 re-election campaign, Anthony Weiner’s 2005 mayoral bid and Eliot Spitzer’s rise and fall as New York’s governor from 2006 to 2008. Her work has appeared in Ms., the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, BusinessWeek.com, Crain's NY Business, Cincinnati Magazine and more. With that let’s bring on Anne Michaud: with Charlie. Until next, this is Charlie Hedges signing off. Bye for now. For more information on Anne Michaud please visit Please go to to review Anne’s book. And go to for a copy of her latest book.
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#214 Ellie Gould: Harnessing the Power of Your Emotions
11/02/2021
#214 Ellie Gould: Harnessing the Power of Your Emotions
Show Notes As you already know, I absolutely love contrarian thinking. Anyone who challenges the so-called “norm” will almost automatically get my attention. And that is precisely what our show is all about today. Elizabeth (or Ellie) Gould makes a most compelling argument for the use of “feeling” our way into success in life. In our left-brained “thinking-oriented” world, our feelings are often regarded as an enemy or roadblock to success. Instead, Ellie advocates the Power of Your Emotions in her successful book, Feeling Forwards with the notable subtitle: how to become the person who has the life YOU want. Ellie is a best-selling author, entrepreneur & personal reinvention coach who has worked with Tony Robbins and Randi Zuckerberg. Please enjoy my enlightening conversation with Ellie Gould as we discover how to Harness the Power of Your Emotions. For more information on Ellie Gould please visit Get Ellie’s inspiring book at
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#213 Adam Hall Divine Genius: The Unlearning Curve
10/27/2021
#213 Adam Hall Divine Genius: The Unlearning Curve
Show Notes Throughout my life I have learned that often, before I can learn something new, I have to first Unlearn something else, something that gets in the way of my personal development. And that can mean letting go of deeply held beliefs. Unfortunately, many people have a difficult time letting go of old beliefs because it is too risky. This is not the case with Adam Hall, today’s guest on The Next Chapter with Charlie. Adam’s new book, Divine Genius: The Unlearning Curve, takes us deep into the land of unlearning as a means to embrace different and even more helpful truths. Adam has a fascinating personal story of seeking deep life changes necessary for living the most fulfilled life—a story which calls for a nourishing and Adventurist journey to the ancient regions of South America… a land of great mystery and learning. Check out Adam Hall’s Book For more information on Adam go to
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#212 Wendy Darling Create Your Miraculous Life: It’s Never Too Late
10/20/2021
#212 Wendy Darling Create Your Miraculous Life: It’s Never Too Late
Show Notes My very special guest today: Wendy Darling is the founder of the Miraculous Living Institute, a personal and professional growth organization. In our conversation today Wendy and I plan to talk about how to overcome the restrictive notions of thinking that “it’s too late for me create the life I want.” Surprisingly this limiting idea not only applies to those who are growing old. I know people in their 30’s and 40’s that feel the same way. And Wendy is here to help. Wendy writes: “I know what it’s like to keep trying to “make” life work. I know what it’s like to feel empty and lonely. I know what it’s like to run out of steam, wondering if my dreams were ever going to come true. I cannot even imagine how much ice cream, dark chocolate, and boxes of Kleenex I’ve used throughout the years.” Wendy knows what it’s like to lose confidence in yourself and she offers very practical advice on how to overcome. With that let’s enjoy our time together with Wendy Darling. Get Wendy’s book For more on Wendy you can visit Or contact Wendy at For more on Charlie go to
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#211 Faith Elicia on Eating Disorders: Insights for All
10/13/2021
#211 Faith Elicia on Eating Disorders: Insights for All
Show Notes Today my guest, Faith Elicia, and I talk largely about the secret life of those caught in an addictive trap, especially the trap of food and eating disorders. Although Faith’s book, Do You See What I See, is focused on eating disorders, Faith is keen to point out that eating disorder in but another in the long line of addictions facing millions of people in the USA today. Faith talks about how addictions are often inherited or learned from parents and the way we were raised. In grossly dysfunctional families, many children have a very difficult time finding value in the worth as a person. Faith puts it this way: I need you to believe in me because I can’t believe in myself. Gaining self-confidence and self-worth are essential for breaking the addictive cycle. Join me in this thoughtful and engaging chat with Faith Elicia and learn incredibly helpful insights about living a fulfilled life. Get Faith book from Amazon at . Learn more about Faith Elicia at For more on Charlie visit
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#210 Leonard Perlmutter- Your Conscience: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity
10/07/2021
#210 Leonard Perlmutter- Your Conscience: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity
Show Notes On today’s show my guest is Leonard Perlmutter, philosopher and spiritual meditation instructor. Leonard’s latest book is titled Your Conscience. It is a most insightful book about the Four Functions of the mind and how The Conscience is the deciding mechanism for our Ego, our Unconscious, and our Senses. In this philosophical, yet very practical, discussion Leonard (also known as Ram Dev) explains to me the power of conscience to guide us to make the best choices in our lives. Leonard offers practical ideas about the mind that I have never thought of. How fun to learn. Enjoy and learn with me in this thoughtful discussion with Leonard Perlmutter. ***** Check out Leonard’s latest book: You can get more information On Leonard at:
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Archive Favs-Lindsay Davis on Life: A Burning Ball of Desire
09/28/2021
Archive Favs-Lindsay Davis on Life: A Burning Ball of Desire
Show Notes 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 Get Lindsay’s Path to Possibility Journal at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#209 Sherry Stirling Fernandez: Life Mastery
09/21/2021
#209 Sherry Stirling Fernandez: Life Mastery
Show Notes On today’s show, author and Life Coach Sherry Stirling Fernandez brings to us a delightful array of life-impacting insights concerning the vast topic of Life Mastery. And let me tell you, she pulls it off. In this episode, we discuss the details of her excellent book, Life Mastery: Personal Progression Toward an Infinite Potential. But first we talk about how to manage life in all its majesties as well as its miseries. This conversation with Sherry Stirling Fernandez is stimulating, insightful and a whole lot of fun. For Sherry’s book and more information on coaching go to
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#208 Nese Dolan and Charlie: Broken, Mended and Better Than New
09/15/2021
#208 Nese Dolan and Charlie: Broken, Mended and Better Than New
Show Notes Our show today is a fun experiment. I have invited Nese Dolan, Director of Communications at Wells of Life and active law student to be on her very first podcast, not as a guest but as host! Yes. I couple months ago Nese interviewed me for an Onboarding Project for her new job. Her interview was outstanding. I told her she could be the host of a podcast, and then… well… then I offered her an opportunity to host our show today. On this episode, Nese and I will talk about the beauty of brokenness. Using the Japanese cultural models of “wabi sabi” and “kintsugi” we delve into the idea of how displaying brokenness can be a measure of strength and experience. Please enjoy and Nese Dolan leads me on a journey of discovery. For more on Charlie Hedges visit
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#207 Courtney Marchesani: A Weaver and a Thief-On the Craft of Creativity
09/07/2021
#207 Courtney Marchesani: A Weaver and a Thief-On the Craft of Creativity
Show Notes Sometimes really good things occur totally un-planned and today’s show is one of those times. Serendipity!!! Truth is, only this morning I had a very last-minute cancelation with my guest today. So as I was planning a “solo-sode” on the Craft of Creativity, I happened to receive a text early this morning from Courtney Marchesani about an unrelated issue and lo and behold, here she is joining me in to discuss creativity—as it happens one of her favorite topics. I am anxious as anyone to see just how this show comes about. I trust serendipity. Let’s see as we once again welcome Courtney Marchesani. Note after the show: Courtney is truly brilliant! Click here for access go to For Courtney’s book go to For more on Charlie Hedges visit
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#206 Teresa McQueen: A Litigator’s View on Civility in the Courtroom and in Life
08/31/2021
#206 Teresa McQueen: A Litigator’s View on Civility in the Courtroom and in Life
Show Notes I believe we covered very fresh ground today on this entertaining and informative show with Labor law attorney Teresa McQueen. What Teresa learned early in life as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas she has used to transform her hugely successful law practice. Now she even spreads her intelligent and ever-so insightful wisdom as podcast host of Workplace Perspective. Our show begins with Teresa describing her professional journey, and in doing so, she reveals one key idea that may be the secret to her success and to yours as well. That is, Civility—an infrequently used word for just being nice! Teresa has discovered measurably good results in the courtroom and business and in life in general, simply by relying on a habit of respect for the needs and positions of other people—even the attorney sitting across the aisle. How does that message apply to you and me? Listen to this lively and informative conversation with attorney, Teresa McQueen. For more on Teresa McQueen visit her website at You can get in touch with Teresa at For more on Charlie visit
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#205 Andy Robin: The Tapas Life
08/24/2021
#205 Andy Robin: The Tapas Life
Show Notes “You could be retired for decades — so you might as well get good at it!” Our guest today, Andy Robin, truly “loves what he writes.” In his recent book, The Tapas Life, Andy articulates fresh ideas about living a delicious life—one with all the tastiness of a Tapas meal. And for those of us not familiar with the Spanish idea of “Tapas” just think of a meal consisting only of several appealing appetizers with no “main course.” On this show, Andy will share how a life of what he refers to as “prototyping vs creating a Grand Plan” and then provides generous wisdom for those in retirement, but also for those smack dab in the center of today’s busy and demanding world of work. Andy Robin is a man of deep and provocative wisdom about how to live with vigor and vitality. Please enjoy my conversation as we share a taste of a Tapas Meal. Please check out Andy’s delight and Informative book: For more on Charlie you can visit
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#204 Christine Naman: A Parent’s Journey Through a Child’s Addiction
08/18/2021
#204 Christine Naman: A Parent’s Journey Through a Child’s Addiction
Show Notes My guest today, Christine Naman, offered me unusually candid insights in matters of addiction in younger adults and how they are not as “uncommon” a many think. Drugs are so available, so commonly used by young adults and so especially soothing to the bullied and unaccepted child. Although not limited to the unpopular kids. What Christine brings to us is a brutally honest assessment of the role of a caring parent often denial and even and enabler an addiction. This is no doubt this one of the most important interviews on the Next Chapter with Charlie. Be prepared. You will be educated by a bright and experienced parent of a child addict. Let’s hear what Christine Naman, so graciously teaches us from the very depths of her very being.
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#203 Caitlin Cogan Doemner: Gypsy Opportunist
08/11/2021
#203 Caitlin Cogan Doemner: Gypsy Opportunist
Show Notes Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know I frequently say, “This show is especially good,” but you know what? This show IS especially good! Caitlin Cogan Doemner continues to impress me with wit and wisdom. Today, she brings a whole new dimension to the show: Adventure. Like real Adventure! Caitlin is 6 weeks into a 2½ year journey around the world with her husband, Michael, and 3 children—Cora, Jackson, and Bradley 9, 7, and 5. They plan on visiting all 7 continents and 62 countries. Caitlin informs us of her strategies, rationale, and books she is writing along the way. A brilliant opportunist, Caitlin also enlightens us on why being an active Opportunist is preferable to being a thinking Optimist. This show is a worthy of your time! Please enjoy. You can follow Caitlin’s adventures on Facebook. Just search Caitlin Cogan Doemner.
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#202 Terry Hershey: The Permission to be Ordinary
08/03/2021
#202 Terry Hershey: The Permission to be Ordinary
Show Notes After a couple months of hiatus, I am so pleased to welcome back my friend and frequent podcast guest Terry Hershey. In today’s show Terry and I discuss the mostly American need for the overuse of superlatives in our daily speech. In this episode we talk about words like “great,” and “best” and “favorite.” Why is it when asked “how you doing” we commonly fall back to the phrase, “Great. I’m doing great!” Really??? How can you be doing great—all the time. Or what about “what is your favorite movie? Huh, before Covid I went to the movies twice a week. How could I possibly have a favorite? Instead, Terry suggests that it might be better if we were to give ourselves, “The Permission to be Ordinary.” And with regard to Ordinariness Terry goes so far as to suggest that “The ordinary is the hiding place of the holy.” Wow! That is SO true. Please enjoy our conversation with my ever so insightful friend, Terry Hershey. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#201 Courtney Marchesani: The Surprising Gift of Sensitivity
07/28/2021
#201 Courtney Marchesani: The Surprising Gift of Sensitivity
Show Notes Boy, are we in for a treat today! I am not overstating it when I say that my guest today, health and wellness coach Courtney Marchesani, is not only brilliant and provocative, but she also offers practical wisdom that impacts all our lives. Courtney is the author of a most stimulating book titled Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive. Her insights into sensitivity will help you identify your gifts of intuition, empathy, vision, and expression. Her keen ideas will most certainly help you maximize your potential. Learning about sensitivity’s silent effects will impact your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Although in our culture the idea of sensitivity typically comes with all sorts of negative baggage, in this show Courtney and I explore how being a gifted “sensitive” brings a whole new perspective. With that, let’s bring on my new friend, Courtney Marchesani. Click here for access go to For Courtney’s book go to For more on Charlie Hedges visit
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#200 Charlie and Paul: In Celebration of 200!
07/22/2021
#200 Charlie and Paul: In Celebration of 200!
Show Notes Today is a huge milestone for The Next Chapter with Charlie. This show is in celebration of our 200th episode and more than 4 years of podcasting! To begin with I wish to thank all of you for your untiring support and feedback. This show has been, for me, a delightful adventure of exploration into the fascinating experiences and life’s lessons from authors, thinkers, and people with unique and informed thoughts. In this show Paul interviews me and gets me to reveal some very personal stories of my diverse past, life learnings, and thoughts of my direction in life. We talk about hitchhiking across the country in 1970 and then we move forward to the exciting future in store for the Next Chapter. I hope that you enjoy this candid interview as much as I enjoyed participating in it. For information on Charlie visit
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#199 Christina Dylag: The Freshest of Fresh Thoughts
07/14/2021
#199 Christina Dylag: The Freshest of Fresh Thoughts
Show Notes Hi All. Charlie Hedges here. Today’s show is sort of a potpourri of life learnings with Christina Dylag. Christina is the author of a new book, Tiny Little Boxes, which is a very delightful journey into the thoughts of a brilliant young woman. The subtitle of Tiny Little Boxes reveals a bit of Christina’s unique and provocative thinking. It reads: “How to Cope with Existential Dread by Way of Ice Cream and Other Things.” In this episode Christina and I chat about the Velveteen Rabbit, a very unique cocktail lounge she and her sister started in Las Vegas, Nevada. But mostly we engage in a discussion on her witty and friendly philosophical ponderings about life, the universe and everything (to quote Douglas Adams). This is such a fun show. Be prepared to chuckle and to think about life through the fresh eyes Christina Dylag. For more on Christian Dylag please go to Check out Christina’s delightful book : For information on Charlie visit
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From the Archives: Austin Hedges - A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
07/07/2021
From the Archives: Austin Hedges - A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
Today we are reaching back to a guest we had on the show about one year ago, my son Austin Hedges. Austin is a professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Indians. After nearly a decade of playing since graduating high school for the San Diego Padres, he was traded in late August to the Cleveland Indians. What I hope to chat about today has to do with both the inner emotional roller coaster ride, of ups and downs, family life, professional life and the place of dreams in the most competitive of environments. This show will be a “behind the scene” view of what it is like to be both hero as well as unappreciated. Fans are fickle and they frequently feel the right to express their opinions: many positive and some not so positive. In addition I want to get into “life during the season” and “life during the off-season.” For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#198 Richard Stone: Story Intelligence Will Change Your Life
06/29/2021
#198 Richard Stone: Story Intelligence Will Change Your Life
Show Notes My guest today is author Richard (Rick) Stone, an expert in the power of story. His book Story Intelligence challenges the fact-based portrayals that we commonly use to describe ourselves and our companies. Instead Rick is a convincing advocate of the use of “story” as opposed to facts. Rick suggests that we are, in truth, a composite of the stories or narratives we tell ourselves about ourselves. YOUR Story matters. In fact, Rick Stone has convinced me of the life-altering power of personal narratives. Rick has impacted me personally in a huge way. Join me as Rick reminds us of a long-ignored discipline of knowing, owning, and paying attention to your own story. For more on Story Intelligence you can visit Rick’s website at Check out his book, . For more on Charlie please go to .
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#197 Kamin Samuel: Reinventing Your Life Post COVID
06/23/2021
#197 Kamin Samuel: Reinventing Your Life Post COVID
Show Notes As Covid 19 restrictions begin to shrink (at least in California in June of 2021), let’s prepare ourselves for an onslaught of “Post Covid Therapies.” Well, today’s conversation with Personal Business and Life Coach, Kamin Samuel, jumps right into the heart of that conversation. Our topic for the day is “Reinventing Your Life Post Covid.” Kamin and I will discuss the idea that “reinventing your life” is more about reprioritizing than it is about major changes. Of the many insights Kamin brings to us, we discuss three excellent questions that Kamin posed to me concerning what I may have learned about my work and my life during Covid: (1) Did I love my work? (2) Was it meaningful? And (3) Did I begin to feel that I am built for something more in alignment with my talents and desires, not to mention in alignment with my soul. Once again, Kamin is brilliant and sets us off to a great start at Reinventing Ourselves Post Covid. For more information about Kamin go to You can contact Kamin with questions at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit We also discussed Free Wealth Resources information at
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#196 Dr Neil Farber: Serendipity and the Art of Paying Attention
06/15/2021
#196 Dr Neil Farber: Serendipity and the Art of Paying Attention
Show Notes My guest today, Dr. Neil Farber, presents a powerful case for the miracle of Serendipity and the Art of Paying Attention. As Neil Farber and I chat, it becomes apparent that many of our most important decisions in life are the result of unexpected and surprising events that seem to occur out of nowhere. A man with fabulous stories about life’s serendipitous events, Dr. Farber convinced me that my life personally has been more determined by serendipity than it has by conscious planning. Now that was a surprise. Neil Farber’s book, Serendipity: Utilizing Everyday Unexpected Events to Improve Your Life and Career, offers a most helpful review of serendipity and important tools for identifying when such events happen in your life. Connect with Dr Neil Farber at Please check out his book Serendipity: Connect with Charlie at
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