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Your Next Chapter
Hosted by Your Next Chapter with Sharri Harmel · EN
Your Next Chapter is your weekly dose of inspiration and practical wisdom for creating a life that feels exciting and authentic—especially in midlife and beyond. Host Sharri Harmel, coach, writer, and believer in reinvention, shares candid conversations and actionable strategies to help you embrace change with confidence. Whether you’re exploring a new career, reigniting a passion, or simply living more boldly, you’ll feel supported and inspired. Your past has shaped you, but it doesn’t define you—this is your time to write your next chapter.
Get the details for my new book: Design Your Fabulous Next Chapter at www.sharriharmel.com
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Summer Is Like Christmas... Except It Lasts Three Months.
1w ago00:10:13Tap to summarizeStop waiting for a picture-perfect fantasy and learn how a simple change in perspective can transform your entire season.This week, we dive into the realities of loneliness, anticipation, and the power of participating fully in the life you already have.Discover why a truly memorable summer has nothing to do with what you own and everything to do with how you engage with the present.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →Paris Taught Me Beauty. London Taught Me How to Live.
2w ago00:21:48Tap to summarizeDiscover why the ultimate destination of travel isn't a landmark, but a completely new perspective on daily life.After years of living between Paris and London, Sharri reveals seven profound cultural shifts that challenge how we dress, think, and structure our days.Tune in to find out how to stop merely sightseeing and start intentionally building the culture of your next chapter.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →Queen Elizabeth Knew Something Most Women Learn Too Late.
3w ago00:13:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I reflect on a powerful truth I discovered while visiting a fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace. While Queen Elizabeth's style evolved across decades, her core identity remained entirely unmistakable.Join me as I unpack why the ultimate goal of aging isn't constant reinvention, but rather becoming more fully who you already are.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Thought Life Would Get Easier by Now.
4w ago00:18:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I dive into the unexpected realities of midlife that many women face instead of the freedom they envisioned.We look at the evolving emotional responsibilities of handling adult children, grandchildren, and aging parents all at once.Discover why finding your footing in this chapter requires creating a completely new rhythm for yourself.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →What the Chelsea Flower Show Taught Me… and One Awful Hotel Room
Jun 1500:19:17Tap to summarizeA long-awaited bucket list trip to the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show sparks an unexpected realization about how our physical environments impact us. Balancing the immense beauty of English gardens with the stark contrast of a truly terrible hotel room, this episode explores what elements truly nourish or quietly drain our creative energy. Tune in to discover why dreaming up new, beautiful future chapters might be exactly what your soul needs next.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →The Small Beautiful Things Keeping Me Sane Right Now.
Jun 800:20:52Tap to summarizeRedefining midlife doesn't require blowing up your entire life with dramatic changes.In this episode, I share the small, everyday pleasures—from antique porcelain to a bizarre florist trick—that are doing more for my mental health than standard self-help advice.Discover how asking yourself what makes life feel lovely to live can completely change your perspective on your next chapter.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Thought This Was Just an Errand… Until It Changed How I See My Life
Jun 100:13:02Tap to summarizeAfter stepping into a local library for a simple errand, I walked out with a profound, unexpected realization about life and personal growth.This episode explores why pushing harder rarely brings clarity when you are too close to your own daily noise to see things objectively.Discover how changing your environment and stepping out of your routine is the exact catalyst you need to unlock your next big breakthrough.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Didn’t Expect Divorce to Feel Like This
May 2500:10:57Tap to summarizeDivorce recovery is often much harder and more isolating than women anticipate. After a 23-year marriage and a brutal legal battle, I discovered that freedom felt more like fear and disconnect than pure excitement. In this episode, I break down the crucial mistakes I made starting over, how loneliness affects our choices, and the life-changing lesson from Paris that unlocked my healing.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Didn’t Belong Anywhere… Until I Finally Stopped Trying
May 1800:06:49Tap to summarizeI used to believe my problem was not belonging anywhere, but I discovered the real change happened when I stopped trying to fix it. This personal journey is for you if you've ever felt the pressure to measure up or find your place. Join me as I discuss how letting go of the need to belong creates space for a fabulous next chapter.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →Over 60 but Don't Want to Move Near the Kids?
May 1100:05:50Tap to summarizeSharri shares her struggle with living away from where her family needs her most and the difficulty of admitting that feeling. She feels torn between the beloved life and home she has created and the strong draw to relocate closer to her family. In this episode, she discusses her personal decision to prioritize herself in her "second act" while remaining deeply involved with her family, hoping to inspire listeners to find fulfillment for both themselves and their loved ones.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
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