Your Next Chapter
Your Next Chapter with Sharri Harmel
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About This Podcast
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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The Small Beautiful Things Keeping Me Sane Right Now.
Redefining 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…
I Thought This Was Just an Errand… Until It Changed How I See My Life
After 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…
I Didn’t Expect Divorce to Feel Like This
Divorce 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…
I Didn’t Belong Anywhere… Until I Finally Stopped Trying
I 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…
Over 60 but Don't Want to Move Near the Kids?
Sharri 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…
I Was Packing for the Wrong Woman (After 50)
I'm revisiting my lifetime of packing tricks and realizing I was packing for the wrong woman after turning 50. This video shares my new minimalist packing strategies, specifically for women over 50…
I Designed the “Perfect” Life… Then Everything Felt Off
Midlife is a complex transition for women over 50, often requiring them to design their next chapter. I share my personal journey and the realization that the perfect life is achieved through…
I Almost Didn’t Go to This NYC Retreat… I’m So Glad I Did
I almost skipped my NYC retreat, but a voice told me I needed to get out of my comfort zone, just like I wrote about in Design Your Fabulous Next Chapter. I share my journey on the Amtrak, the…
Why Your Hair Stops Working After 50 (And What Actually Helps)
The reality is that hair, whether curly, straight, or dyed, undergoes a change after 50, which often leads to increased hair issues. This episode explores the reasons behind these natural changes and…
You Don’t Need a New Life After 50 — Do This Instead
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by midlife reinvention? This episode offers a simpler path: learning how to edit things off your overflowing plate. By focusing on four key areas—Time, Energy,…
The Quiet Shift That Happens to Women After 50
Midlife transitions after 50 hit differently; reinvention is less appealing, and you're tired of trying harder with old tips. Discover the quiet shift of redefining yourself by becoming more…
What a Small London Stationery Shop Taught Me About Slowing Down
We live in a world moving at warp speed, missing true connection. This episode explores why handwriting still matters in midlife, teaching you how to slow down and find clarity. Discover how this…
After 50, I Tried 8 Tiny Habits… I Didn’t Expect This
Forget massive midlife makeovers—all you need is the momentum from one small, tiny habit to change everything. Sharri shares her full, unvarnished 8-week journey, revealing why big, all-or-nothing…
At 80+, She Still Shows Up Every Day (Inside Nina Campbell’s London Shop)
At 80+, interior designer Nina Campbell is still showing up to her London shop every day—and she’s proof that your best years are ahead of you. Sharri Harmel reflects on her walk down Pimlico Road,…
Paris Changed How I Dress — and How I See Myself
Are you feeling invisible in midlife despite trying everything to feel better in your body? In this inspiring episode, I share my personal journey of self-acceptance in Paris and reveal the…
The Quiet Money Fear So Many Women Over 50 Carry
Are you a woman over 50 quietly afraid you might run out of money? In this candid episode, Sharri shares her personal story of midlife divorce and the simple, practical tools she used to move past…
I Didn’t Feel Invisible in Paris — Here’s Why
After experiencing a painful divorce and the common feeling of being invisible as a woman over 50, the host shares her path back to self-discovery and confidence. She found her moment of awakening…
These London Bookshops Sparked a New Curiosity After 50
Cultivating curiosity in midlife is a powerful catalyst for intentionally designing your next chapter, helping you move off autopilot and rediscover what truly excites you. Curiosity builds…
I Stopped Following Skincare Advice — This Actually Worked
Finding an effective skincare routine in midlife can be challenging as hormonal changes impact skin texture, elasticity, moisture, and sensitivity. With so much advice not tailored to mature skin,…
How to Start Over in Life (Even If You Feel Behind)
Starting over in midlife is presented as a powerful and necessary act of growth, offering clarity, strength, and the chance to realign life with who you’ve become. Drawing from a personal…
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Your Next Chapter has published 297 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Your Next Chapter is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
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