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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#186 Terry Hershey: Talking to Ourselves
04/07/2021
#186 Terry Hershey: Talking to Ourselves
Show Notes Today Terry Hershey and I explore one possible reason that America is a radically divided country. And each side is firmly convinced that they are right, as each will cite “supposed factual information” in support of their beliefs. But… information itself is not the problem. It’s about the source of our information. One of the big reasons for our strong battle lines just may be that our information is too biased. We tend to rely only on information that supports the stance we have already agreed upon. Therefore we end up talking to ourselves. Is a middle ground even possible? In this podcast Terry and I really wrestle with trying to figure out some way to have bi-partisan dialogue. I hope you enjoy two guys stumbling around in hope of discovering a common ground. I think we almost get there… in the second half of the episode. See for yourself as we welcome Terry. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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From the Archives Jenn Bork: "Feeling" Fully Alive
03/30/2021
From the Archives Jenn Bork: "Feeling" Fully Alive
Show Notes Today I really look forward to the show, not so much because of the fascinating content but more because of our ultra fascinating guest… my dear, dear brilliant friend, Jennifer Bork. Now, Jenn comes to us with no breathtaking resume, has authored no books, has no blog, podcast or business that places her atop the so-called social scale of that which most Americans secretly strive for. Instead, Jenn Bork is a wife of Jon Bork, mother of two amazing children August and Tessa, a Facebook Make up guru, and a gym and boxing fanatic … but mostly Jennifer is a woman with as much practical wisdom as anyone I know. Jennifer and I worked very closely together in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Officially she was Executive Director of my company, but truly she did her best job as my creative muse. Apart from my wife, no one “gets me” like Jennifer. She understands both my personal strengths as well as my core pathologies that drive half of what I do and I think. So today, Jenn and I will have a somewhat rambling conversation, catching up, after nearly a decade of very brief contact, as we brainstorm the meaning of life for the average individual and l most likely will slip into discussion about the impacts and learnings from months of quarantine. Visit Jennifer on Facebook at her Page: Jennifer Bork For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#185 Alex Yost: The World According to Alex Yost
03/24/2021
#185 Alex Yost: The World According to Alex Yost
Show Notes What a fun show we have for our listeners today. My guest, world adventurer, Alex Yost takes us from living the high life in Medellín, Columbia to exploring new species of life in the Galapagos Islands and then, how he founded a business for transporting priceless artifacts for the richest of the rich. And in the midst of all this, Alex reveals that, how through these adventures, he has attained a peaceful inner life filled with deep spirituality. So join the conversation as we take a look at… The World According to Alex Yost. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#184 Lindsay Davis on Life: A Burning Ball of Desire
03/17/2021
#184 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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#183 Jamie Lerner Self-Care: If You Don’t, Who Will?
03/10/2021
#183 Jamie Lerner Self-Care: If You Don’t, Who Will?
Show Notes Today we have an important discussion with therapist Jamie Lerner on the value of taking care of yourself. Our thesis is this: if you don’t exercise intentional care for yourself, you will be absolutely no good to anyone else. On this show Jamie and I are keenly interested in the details of self-care, both emotionally and tangibly: What exactly can you do on a regular basis to build your own emotional bank account so that you have plenty to give to others. A bit of background on Jamie Lerner: After earning her MSW at Loyola University, Jamie Lerner spent several years in private practice, working with adults and couples. As a therapist she continues to explore the many avenues to maintaining a balanced and happy connection with yourself and others. She has developed what she refers to as an integrative approach to well being. You can reach Jamie at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#182 Terry Hershey: Your Truth is What You Honor
03/03/2021
#182 Terry Hershey: Your Truth is What You Honor
Show Notes The episode today is certainly the most philosophical shows we have ever done. As you will quickly discover, Terry Hershey and I do what I am fond of saying: “we go down deep, and stay down long.” Here’s the question: Do you believe something because, it is True, or is something True because you believe it? Is truth a matter of choice? Is there substance to the thought that… truth is simply a matter of whatever one chooses to believe? That is the question Terry and I ponder over the next hour. We had great fun and I hope you find your own truth in this conversation. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#181 Charlie: How Patience Suffers from Selfishness
02/23/2021
#181 Charlie: How Patience Suffers from Selfishness
Show Notes On the show today Producer Paul and I do a deep dive into the vastly ignored virtue of Patience. Typically, we just don’t do well with being patient. I’m reminded of the prayer, “Lord, give me patience; I need it now!” An interesting discovery in the midst my conversation with Paul was that perhaps the greatest obstacle to patience… is our natural proclivity for… selfishness. We fall into that ever so annoying trap of thinking that life is all about me. What I want (or perhaps feel that I need) almost always takes precedence over anything else. I hope you enjoy this thought-provoking discussion and perhaps discover some tools for Learning to be Patient that you might be able to employ in your own life. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#180 Terry Hershey: In Awe in the Ordinary
02/17/2021
#180 Terry Hershey: In Awe in the Ordinary
Show Notes I really needed this show today for my personal sanity. As you may know, I am hooked on the idea of awe and wonder. Today Terry Hershey and I talk about finding awe in the ordinary. Typically, the idea of awe seems to be most often restricted to some sort of event: like travel or museums. But in these days of Covid, travel and museums are no longer available. Yet, for the keen mind, awareness of the awe in the ordinary everyday aspects of our lives can easily be discovered. I really enjoyed this discussion with Terry. He truly “get’s” awe in ordinary. It was Einstein that said, “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” Wouldn’t be glorious if awe became an everyday experience? It is my hope that this show leads you there. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#179 Rand Sperry: The Disappearance of the Nuclear Family
02/03/2021
#179 Rand Sperry: The Disappearance of the Nuclear Family
Show Notes This podcast is a thought-provoking examination on The Disappearance of the Nuclear Family. Our guest, Rand Sperry, above all else, is a dedicated family man. And in this show discuss we devote the entire second half to the value and need for family unity. In this time of vapid individualism, it seems we have put all our eggs in the “what’s in it for me” basket. So Paul, How about what’s in it for us? Rand Sperry gets very personal about his all-out commitment to his family of 6 children and 10 grandkids. And oh… Rand also happens to be a high profile CEO known throughout the country for his business acumen in Commercial Real Estate, managing of in excess of 1 billion dollars of assets annually. And in addition he dedicates probably another 15% of his time is all to philanthropy. How does he do it? Rand reveals all in this in candid candid conversation.
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#178 Pete Callahan: Driven to Help
01/27/2021
#178 Pete Callahan: Driven to Help
Show Notes You know I think that some of our shows on The Next Chapter with Charlie really “hit the mark” And I think… This is one of “those shows.” Our guest, Pete Callahan built of one of California’s most highly successful law firms to assuming the role of Chairman of the Board of a fledgling charity. Since his commitment in 2015, that charity has grown nearly 400%. Pete and I serve together as volunteer president and vice-president of Wells of Life—a water charity. Pete Callahan is one the hardest working retired men I know. Wells of Life would not be where it is today without his leadership and service. Our conversation is lively, fun, and informing. With that said, let’s bring on Pete Callahan. You can contact Pete Callahan at 714-264-5594 For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#177 Terry Hershey: Finding Grace in Crisis
01/20/2021
#177 Terry Hershey: Finding Grace in Crisis
Show Notes In this episode Terry Hershey and I wrestle with the role of spirituality and God in our country’s most difficult crisis in January 2021. Sometimes clear and sometimes bewildered, we remain at the mercy of our hearts, resting in the attentive mercy of grace. Truly, this is as vulnerable and as truthful a podcast as we know how to conduct. For those of you familiar with Terry and me, be assured: This conversation is most like the powerful conversations we frequently enjoy. Please find hope in these discussions as you listen to two guys grappling with the awkward life we all encounter today. Visit Terry at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#176 Dena Crowder 2020: The Year of Wisdom
01/06/2021
#176 Dena Crowder 2020: The Year of Wisdom
Show Notes Well today, Paul, our life coach Dena Crowder and I will wrap up 2020 by reviewing my personal year and then trying to determine “what essential life wisdom lesson did I learn this year?” Dena Crowder is THE best at digging deep into the inner self to help determine wisdom lessons learned in life. So today I will participate in a Dena Crowder designed Life Learning Exercise in which she will take me down a road to discover what wisdom I gained from 2020. This process is always so fun… and just a bit scary as the truth that emerges may be pleasant or it may be a significant challenge… We’ll see… For today’s episode I plan to enter the show about 5 minutes into the conversation… but you won’t miss anything. Dena is just beginning her overview of the process. But, before we begin our conversation, just a bit about Dena: Dena Crowder is known as the most innovative strategist and consultant for creators and leaders. Her clients include Grammy and Emmy award winners, CNN Hero’s, founders, writers, performers, educators, and upstarts from every industry. In her latest achievement Dena had the honor of participating as a Ted X speaker, on the subject of “The Power is You.” Now... I wonder how many is feeling that power in quarantine today? Some are thriving while others struggle deeply. That’s what I plan to talk about that today. So… Paul, let’s join the conversation already in process with Dena Crowder and me. You can reach Dena at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#175 Terry Hershey: On “Serial Quitting”
12/30/2020
#175 Terry Hershey: On “Serial Quitting”
Show Notes So Paul. We are recording the last episode of the year today. To do so, I want to have a chat with our friend Terry Hershey to talk about beginnings and endings. We will talk about TS Elliot and his poetry in the Four Quartets, especially the second poem, East Coker. Where he writes, “In my beginning is my end.” The search for today will be about knowing when to quit or when to “hang in for the next stage.” Now “quitting” is such a loaded concept in the American lexicon. Let’s see what Terry Hershey has to say about quitting and how it may relate to new beginnings and endings. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#174 Austin Hedges Behind the Scenes: A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
12/16/2020
#174 Austin Hedges Behind the Scenes: A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
Show Notes Hi Paul. 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 scenes” 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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#173 Charlie – Personal Growth: Ladders or Trellises
12/02/2020
#173 Charlie – Personal Growth: Ladders or Trellises
Show Notes I am very passionate about the topic for today. You see I have sort of an aversion what is known as “linear growth.” You know, the old 3 or 5 Steps to Accomplishing the Life You Want. I think linear growth is quite effective when learning and even mastering a particular discipline. But… even then, there comes a point when the novice reaches the Master level and at that time goes into a “free form” mode, using all that has been learned but now to freely create with competence. And so I wonder about the way we use the word “growth” in personal development. Unfortunately, growth frequently assumes a missing link of competence, a sense of incompleteness. When the truth is, growth is always “additive.” Personal growth is all about adding to our already existing sense of reservoir place and purpose in life. For that reason I came upon a metaphor for growth: ladders of trellises. Let’s talk more about it with Producer Paul. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#172 Terry Hershey: Chasing Fairy Tales
11/18/2020
#172 Terry Hershey: Chasing Fairy Tales
Show Notes Who doesn’t love Fairy Tales? Today Terry Hershey and I will engage in yet another very impromptu discussion. This time we plan to dive into the, may I say, treacherous waters of Fairy Tail. As kids, so many of us were “Walt Disneyed” with challenging and happy-ending Fairy Tales, which offered hope for overcoming the hardships and trials that come with real life. And the messages from Fairy Tales continue to influence the way so many of us project and plan our futures. But not all Fairy Tails ended the way Walt Disney Productions portrayed them did they? Cinderella, Snow White and The Little Mermaid originally had rather grim endings. And speaking of grim, just think of the Brothers Grimm tales. In fact, the fairy tales written by the Grimm brothers were not even intended for children… the stories were indeed quite “adult." But today we are still, in our most optimistic moments, prone to compose stories of a particularly hopeful future. While I, personally, think that is a good thing to do, but the question arises, “Are personal fairy tales helpful?” Let’s see what comes up in my lively conversation with Terry Hershey. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#171 Haley Chapman: Daring to Dream Big
11/11/2020
#171 Haley Chapman: Daring to Dream Big
Show Notes It is so good to be back in studio. I so prefer working with you in here rather than remotely in my home office. Now that’s odd coming from an introvert. But I think perhaps I am only a “partial introvert,” I still enjoy live conversations with interesting people. And “interesting” certainly describes our guest today. I have known Haley Chapman for longer than fifteen years, all beginning when she was just 9 or 10 years old. And in the meantime Haley has grown up to become an impressive and enthusiastic young woman with unique talents and most challenging dreams. Her bio reads: Haley Chapman is a young entertainment industry professional living in Los Angeles, CA. Most recently she has worked as a publicist at multiple record labels, television and film production studios, including Dick Clark Productions. Haley is also a most gifted singer / songwriter, having released her first EP at 18 years old. She attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she received her degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industry Studies. I am keenly interested in chatting with Haley about the challenging and ultra competitive journey of a brilliant and creative artist. With that let’s bring Haley Chapman on the show. You can contact Haley at Listen to Haley’s Songs Here: For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#170 Lindsay Davis: On The Edge of the Unknown
11/04/2020
#170 Lindsay Davis: On The Edge of the Unknown
Show Notes The show today and our guest, Lindsay Davis, are very special. Although Lindsay and I only recently met, we hit it off like a couple of deeply kindred spirits. I think our listeners are in for a real treat. Today Lindsay Davis and I will take a deep dive into what I’m calling “Flirting on The Edge of the Unknown.” In our chat, we will discover how venturing into the unknown can result in the discovery of our truest inner most self, in spite of the deep fears of facing the unknown. We seem to have so much fear of the unknown. In fact, I have found, in life, an unfortunate truism if far too common, and that truism is “A bad known is preferable to any unknown.” Lindsay Davies is most sought after professional coach, educator, and classical concert musician. Lindsay is a veteran of living on the Edge of the Unknown. As a “converted perfectionist,” she discovered and continually nurtures a new, fresh and innovative approach to life. Her journey and her deliciously “unknown destination” will be the heart of our discussion today. You can contact Lindsay at You can also sign up for the upcoming release of her new booked of Journals with a request sent to her email address. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#169 Dr. Donna Friess: The Surprising Value of Nostalgia
10/28/2020
#169 Dr. Donna Friess: The Surprising Value of Nostalgia
Show Notes Today’s show takes us on a journey down that “road less traveled.” Today we will learn about the value of life from the insights of author and professor, Dr. Donna Friess. Donna will talk to us about the value of nostalgia, overcoming childhood tragedy, and her fervent belief, that in spite of anything, happiness is a choice. My colleague Barbara Kimler, a publicist and consultant, recommended that I read Donna’s latest book “Growing Up Venice” and then perhaps interview her on the show. After reading her book I quickly concluded that I must chat with Donna Friess on The Next Chapter with Charlie. Donna’s book not only highlights the fascinating growth and evolution of Venice CA, it also captured me with a renewed sense of the value of nostalgia—something we seem to have dismissed in a culture so full of itself in the Present and the Future. And when we do speak of the past it is most always in the negative. Donna Friess offers a refreshing perspective on this. Dr. Donna Friess is the author of at least 10 books, a retired college professor, an historian, and a most avid learner. Her book Cry the Darkness, which we will discuss, has been translated into 7 languages. For more on Dr. Donna Friess check out her insightful and popular books: For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#168 Terry Hershey: Detachment and Emotional Sanity
10/21/2020
#168 Terry Hershey: Detachment and Emotional Sanity
Show Notes Today is a fun show because we have back our good friend, Terry Hershey. As many listeners know, Terry is the author of 17 books, acclaimed public speaker, teacher, and, what I like to call, minister of grace and human dignity. Today Terry and I will attempt to tackle a most sensitive question: That is, how can detachment provide emotional sanity in an otherwise insane world? At first glimpse it would seem that to detach from your emotions might lead to a sort of callous and calculated mind, devoid of any compassion or empathy. And in truth, if not managed well, detachment could indeed foster such problematic thinking. Still, I remain a strong advocate of healthy detachments. But those are the troubled waters Terry and I have chosen to swim today. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#167 Soheila Adelipour Love: An Antidote to Tragic Loss
10/13/2020
#167 Soheila Adelipour Love: An Antidote to Tragic Loss
Show Notes Our guest today brings with her a huge potpourri of emotional tragedy, cosmic learning, and even a surprising taste of laughter. And I say “a surprising taste of laughter” because after Soheila Adelipour tells her story, I guarantee you will be unsure exactly how to respond. The one thing you most certainly will walk away with is a renewed vision of the miraculous power of Love. In 1979, Soheila Adelipour and her family arrived in the United States after escaping the horrors of revolution and persecution in Iran. She and her 5 siblings stuck closely together, worked hard, married, had children, and were blessed with impressive success in New York City. Her brother and “soul-mate” went on to become a highly regarded Neurosurgeon at the Lennox Hospital in Manhattan. But for Soheila all that changed in 2007: her 22-year-old son, Stephan, near graduation at Boston University, was killed in a dorm room fire. THE worst thing any parent could experience. And then only 7 years later in 2013 her sister died after suffered 5 brain surgeries. And only a few months after that Soheila’s beloved brother and “soul mate” died of leukemia. For many of us, these horrific tragedies would be utterly debilitating. But as she expresses in her 5 Star Amazon Book, Dancing to the Darkest Light, Soheila speaks a message on the power of love… even in the very darkest of times. For more on Soheila Adelipour check out the following links: For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#166 Nate Johnson – The Adventure Called Life
10/06/2020
#166 Nate Johnson – The Adventure Called Life
Show Notes I think today’s show will be fun. I plan to talk about “The Adventure Called Life” because that is how our special guest today lives his life… as an ongoing adventure. As a personal development coach, Nate Johnson genuinely “lives” life. Check it out. He is an American city guy turned white water rafting guide in New Zealand, a rancher the Australian outback, Manager at Inc. Magazine, and an SEO business executive. I think he was also in the carnival business… we’ll see. I am truly excited to have Nate Johnson on the show today. In spite of the more than 30-year difference in our age, Nate and I are indeed kindred spirits that believe “life is for living, not watching.” Nate is a Mindset & Personal Development Coach. He is the Co-Author of the book, The Successful Mind, a speaker, adventurer, and a self-proclaimed… I love this… the "Imperfect stoic". To which I want to ask, is there any other kind of stoic? His primary goal is to help clients, "live, not merely exist". Visit Nate Johnson at or at his website: Or, you can email Nate at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#165 Linda Olsen: Powerful Secrets for Telling Your Own Story
09/29/2020
#165 Linda Olsen: Powerful Secrets for Telling Your Own Story
Show Notes Today we are honored to once again have a recent guest who was on the show only a couple weeks ago. In our previous show Linda Olsen and I focused on the “value of creating a personal story.” But according to listeners, we neglected to explain the tactics or procedures of actually creating Your Own Story. Today Linda and I will dedicate the majority of our time together with an emphasis on discovering precisely what the listener can do to create a compelling story. Our guest and friend today, Linda Olsen, is a highly accomplished expert at helping others master their own story and then teaching them how to tell that story to other people. The primary focus of her business is all about storytelling. Just a bit about our guest today. Linda Olsen is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker and Founder of Wealth Through Stories. As former college dean, and marriage and family therapist Linda brings us deep knowledge of personal transformation through telling your own story. In her book, Your Story Matters Linda offers a step-by-step process how can and why you should create your own true story—one than reveals a very personal and informing light for the world. SPECIAL OFFER Linda has graciously offered a of her book Your Story Matters. Just click the link to receive your copy of the masterful book. For more on Linda Olsen check out the following links: For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#164 Kamin Samuel – Discover Your Zone of Genius
09/25/2020
#164 Kamin Samuel – Discover Your Zone of Genius
Show Notes Hey Paul. I am especially interested in our show today, as we will discuss, at least in part, how each of us contains a Zone of Genius hungering to make an impact. This show if filled with insight and tangible steps to becoming the kind of person you really want to be. Kamin Samuel is one of my most respected people. Her intelligence and wisdom are worthy of paying heed. Her official bio reads: Kamin Samuel is an International Rapid Transformation Business Coach, author and speaker. She has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy's first female African-American helicopter pilot. She has a background in information technology, web development and online merchandising and served as the Vice President of Global Website Operations at a billion-dollar company. Kamin specializes in transforming stuck beliefs and behaviors to accelerate growth and high performance. I’m so impressed with Kamin that I have set a date for personal coaching regarding my future at 71 years old—yes 71, by birthday was yesterday. So without further introduction, let’s bring author, speaker, Business and Persona coach Kamin Samuel on the show. For coaching with Kamin Samuel you can contact her at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#163 Terry Hershey – Nourishing Your Soul
09/16/2020
#163 Terry Hershey – Nourishing Your Soul
Show Notes Last week I watched a video of singer/songwriter and philanthropist Jewel. Among several of her captivating ideas Jewel concluded the most important thing she can do in her mid-forties is to concentrate her primary goal as the nourishment of her soul. In today’s show I’d like to feature our good friend Terry Hershey, author 17 books, acclaimed public ZOOM speaker now, teacher, and minister of grace and human dignity. Terry is the perfect person to discuss today’s essential topic about how we can provide Nourishment to our Soul. Visit Terry at . For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#162 Charlie: In Pursuit of a Noble Aim
09/08/2020
#162 Charlie: In Pursuit of a Noble Aim
Show Notes Today, I will talk about a subject very dear to my heart—the meaning of life. As many know, I am a big fan of Dr. Jordan Peterson, a Canadian professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. In the last 5 years, Peterson has become a very wildly renowned speaker and author. In a recently posted YouTube video on , Dr. Peterson offered fresh ideas that got me thinking meaning of life from a different sort of filter. Often we preach the idea of “meaning of life” as sort of philosophical mission statement, with oh too grandiose language. Today I am thinking more about my meaning in life in an everyday manner. In other words, what do I do on an hour-by-hour basis that attributes to a life worth living well? To get into this right away, Producer Paul and I will discuss the meaning of life on a more granular level dealing with the day to day. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#161 Linda Olsen: Your Story is Gold
08/12/2020
#161 Linda Olsen: Your Story is Gold
Show Notes As we consider making a change, my guest today, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Linda Olsen is going to walk us through a process of transforming our lives, from being stuck in the past to becoming vibrant today and in the future. And boy, does Linda have personal experience to support her story. But we’ll get into Linda’s story very shortly. Speaking of Story… Linda Olsen is a highly accomplished expert at helping others master their own story and then teaching them how to tell that story to other people. The primary focus of her business is all about storytelling. You know truthfully… it was Linda’s fabulous Tedx talk on YouTube that convinced me I just had to see if I could get her on the show. We are so fortunate that she agreed. Before we bring on her on the air, here’s just a bit about our guest today. Linda Olsen is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker and Founder of Wealth Through Stories. As former college dean, and marriage and family therapist Linda brings us deep knowledge of personal transformation through telling your own story. In fact, her brand new book, Transform Your Story: Letting Go of the Past When it Won’t Let Go of You. This book offers a step-by-step process to move from your Story to your Vision and then onto a renewed and transformed life. For more on Linda Olsen check out the following links: Website: Tedx Talk: Book on Amazon: For more on Charlie Hedges visit
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#160 Caitlin Cogan Doemner: When Being More is Not Enough
08/04/2020
#160 Caitlin Cogan Doemner: When Being More is Not Enough
Show Notes My guest today, Caitlin Cogan Doemner, is one of my very favorite people. Although, to me, she’s just a puppy, I believe she possesses the inklings of a sage. Caitlyn is brilliant, thought provoking, and a boatload of fun. What else could you ask of a great woman? Although Caitlin was just on the show about four months ago, recently she posted thoughts on FB that utterly captured my attention. She wrote about “never feeling good enough,” although her successes in business and life are indeed enviable. Check this out, in only a decade after earning her Bachelors Degree she completed a Master's Degree, bought a home, grew a million-dollar business in less than 3 years, published 3 books, got married, and birthed three babies. Not bad for a decade’s work. And yet… Caitlin is still haunted by that oh so common feeling of never being “good enough.” Today, we will explore how Being More will Never Be Good Enough, when the truth just might be… the best things in life can’t really be measured… at least by status and accomplishments and money. You can reach Caitlin on Facebook at Caitlin Cogan Doemner For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#159 Dena Crowder–Us vs. Isms: When to Be The Point of Love
07/14/2020
#159 Dena Crowder–Us vs. Isms: When to Be The Point of Love
Show Notes IMPT NOTE: I have concluded that this episode (as well as #158 with Terry Hershey last week) are certainly among all-time my favorites. This show seemed to start a bit slow, but once we hit stride Dena Crowder was brilliant! I hope this show impacts you the way it impacted me. In late June of 2020 I was fortunate to be part of a zoom gathering of more than a dozen people guided by my life coach, Dena Crowder. Dena took the time to organize this gathering of mixed races and mixed genders. The purpose? To discuss and inform (not debate) current events in an attempt to genuinely understand our differences, but even more important, to reflect on our similarities. As a woman of color, Dena has personally experienced so many things that are anathema to your average white male. Still, Dena continues to respect all people and it showed in our deeply moving ZOOM discussion. Dena suggests there is only one value that counts: And that is LOVE. She writes, “If you are serious about transforming yourself or this experiment we call the American Republic, you must step into the fray with the full armor of Love. Dena’s thoughts are so helpful in comprehending and dealing with the struggles and the chaos of our current times of July 2020. Before we begin with Dena I’d like to make a statement. As a white American male, I have to begin this conversation with an admission: There is so much about our cultural divide of racism and bigotry and white privilege that I simply do not know or am not aware of. But, I am here to learn. You can reach Dena at For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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#158 Terry Hershey – The Content of Our Character
07/08/2020
#158 Terry Hershey – The Content of Our Character
Show Notes I’m really interested in how our show evolves today, because I think today’s topic may be the most challenging we have ever discussed. What we are going to talk about is something that money can’t buy, translates into all languages, and yet it takes enormous desire, time and discipline to cultivate. And it may be the most important measure of who we are in a free society. And that is… the subject of Character. My fear is that accomplishments, acquisitions and blatant consumerism have blinded us to that which really matters. It’s not about what we have; it’s about Who We Are. And yet… apart from some religious institutions, who is focusing on the subject of character. Oh I am sure it must be in the curriculum of some universities. Still, few high schools teach the subject, it is not part of our electoral process, and it feels vacant in our consumerism in which we are far more interested in price and product. But, what about the character of our leaders in industry and politics? Are we, as consumers, more interested in what they provide for us than the depth of their character? As might be expected, today I plan appeal to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, from his historic I Have a Dream speech. I want to discuss less on “what we do,” that “who we are.” For at the end of the day, as they say, You Are Your Values. Ultimately, your values represent the barometer by which you coordinate your activities, your actions, and your beliefs about other people. Today I bring back our friend Terry Hershey, author 17 books, acclaimed public speaker and teacher, and minister of grace and human dignity. Visit Terry at . Under the tab on e-courses you will find the free E-Course: The Power of Pause. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit
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