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The Next Chapter is a podcast about new beginnings, reinvention, and the power of taking ownership over your life. Hosted by Luke Jones—coach, podcast host, and lifelong student of self-development—each episode dives deep into honest stories of transformation, resilience, and practical strategies for building a life you don’t need to escape from. Along the way, we explore the role of manifestation and the magic that happens when you start following your goosebumps—those moments of excitement, intuition, and inspiration that point you toward your next chapter. You’ll hear from everyday people, experts, and inspiring guests who’ve overcome adversity, embraced change, and found the courage to start again—whether it’s breaking free from old patterns, finding purpose, or navigating life’s toughest moments. With a mix of real talk, mindset tools, and actionable tips, The Next Chapter is here to help you create momentum, trust your own journey, and write a new story—one you’re proud to live.

  1. hace 3 días

    Episode 33: From The Motor Trade To 5 Million Views: Alex's Journey To Chasing Freedom

    Alex spent two decades in the motor trade earning good money, until one thought wouldn't leave him alone: grind, retire, die — is this really it?  So he emptied his family's entire savings, walked away from the only career he'd ever known, and started a podcast with one rule — every guest gets asked the same question: who are you? Twenty-eight days after posting his first clip, he'd racked up 5 million views. This episode is about what happens when the life on paper looks fine but something underneath knows it isn't. Alex talks about growing up in Nottingham after his parents split, falling into the wrong crowd, and the hustle that eventually carried him into car sales.  He's honest about the fear that came with betting his entire savings on an unproven idea, and about the guilt that sits alongside chasing something new when you've got a family relying on you. If you've ever looked at a life that's "fine" and felt that quiet unease that it should be more than fine — this one's for you. What you'll hear: How a rough upbringing in Nottingham shaped Alex's hustle and work ethicThe exact moment the "grind, retire, die" thought became impossible to ignoreWhat it actually cost him — financially and emotionally — to walk awayWhy he refused to convert his personal social pages, starting from zero followers on purposeHow authenticity and genuine connection built an audience faster than strategy didHis honest take on regret, fear, and backing yourself with no safety netChapters:  00:00 — Introduction and episode overview  01:01 — Alex's childhood and early influences  04:07 — Transition from youth challenges to motor trade  09:12 — The awakening and desire for freedom  11:49 — Starting the podcast and building connections  15:47 — The impact of authenticity and vibe in content creation  19:46 — Monetisation, social media growth, and audience engagement  25:59 — Acting ambitions and future plans  48:06 — Advice to younger self and reflections on life  48:51 — Next steps, legacy, and supporting others Connect with Alex: The Human Mask Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanmaskpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehumanmaskpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehumanmaskpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanmaskpodcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 33: From The Motor Trade To 5 Million Views: Alex's Journey To Chasing Freedom

  2. 16 ago

    Episode 32: The Panic Attack That Changed Everything: Olivia Farrelly's Journey to 8 Years Alcohol-Free

    For over two decades, Olivia's drinking followed the same pattern. Fine for months, then unable to stop at one once she started. No lost job, no lost marriage — just a private cycle she couldn't explain to herself. It took a panic attack in a Spanish hotel room, convinced she was going to die and leave her kids without a mum, to finally break it. Nearly eight years later, she's alcohol-free and helping others spot the exact pattern she lived for over twenty years. Olivia is known online as the Grey Area Drinker — a phrase for the space between "social drinker" and "alcoholic" that so many people quietly live in without ever naming it. In this conversation she walks through the moment everything changed, why moderation never worked for her, and what actually shifted once the drink was gone. If you've ever told yourself "I'm not that bad" while still dreading Sunday mornings, this one's going to sting a bit — in a good way. What you'll hear: The panic attack in a hotel room in Spain that became Olivia's rock bottomWhy "grey area drinking" is different from alcoholism — and why the label mattersThe dopamine cycle behind why some people can have one drink and others can'tHow alcohol was quietly borrowing from tomorrow's joy, one hangover at a timeWhat actually changed in how she shows up as a parent since going alcohol-freeHer honest answer to "is the juice worth the squeeze?"Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction to Olivia's story and journey 11:50 — Olivia's background and childhood in Ireland 12:26 — The turning point in Spain after a severe hangover 36:38 — The moment Olivia decided she was done with alcohol 52:54 — Reflecting on the costs and benefits of drinking 1:00:44 — The emotional and psychological effects of quitting alcohol 1:04:28 — Olivia's next chapter and future plans Connect with Olivia: Website: https://www.greyareadrinker.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greyareadrinker Podcast: No More Booze — https://open.spotify.com/show/037RmUDIJ3hW44FI5YLRjN Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 32: The Panic Attack That Changed Everything: Olivia Farrelly's Journey to 8 Years Alcohol-Free

  3. 9 ago

    Episode 31: From Blackout Drinking to Ayahuasca in Peru: Amy Devine's Road to Freedom

    Amy Devine had her first drink at eleven years old. By her late twenties she was waking up on a flight to Beijing with a broken elbow and zero memory of how it happened. Today she's been sober since January 2023, runs the Sober Sisterhood Community, and helps other women put the drink down for good. This is the story of everything that happened in between. Amy grew up watching violence in her home before the age of twelve, and alcohol became her relief valve not long after. What followed was over a decade of using drink to switch off — through university, through eleven years living and teaching in China, through a lifestyle that looked exciting from the outside and felt like survival on the inside. She got sober. She relapsed. She got sober again. And it was only when she stopped trying to moderate — stopped trying to control something that was never going to be controlled — that things actually changed for her. If you've ever told yourself you'll just have two and then had six. If you've ever promised yourself you'd cut back and then found yourself right back where you started. This one's for you. What you'll hear: Why Amy says moderation is harder than just quitting altogetherThe moment a house guest sat her down and said the words nobody wants to hearWhat actually happened on that flight to Beijing — and why she still doesn't remember itWhy her first attempt at sobriety didn't stick, and what her relapse actually taught herHow she rebuilt her nervous system from the ground up instead of just white-knuckling itWhy she believes community, not willpower, is what gets people throughChapters:  00:00 — Amy's story begins  00:51 — Childhood, and her first drink at eleven  05:32 — Moving to China and the party years  10:34 — Alcohol as a coping tool  14:53 — First AA meeting  34:58 — The relapse, and what it taught her  43:58 — Plant medicine and the turning point  50:54 — Breathwork, community, and life now Connect with Amy:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devine.breath/ Website: https://devinebreath.com/ Send us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 31: From Blackout Drinking to Ayahuasca in Peru: Amy Devine's Road to Freedom

  4. 2 ago

    Episode 30: The Adrenaline Was Doing His Job For Him: Ross Rolph's Journey to Calm Confidence

    Ross Rolph spent years holding the worst days of other people's lives together as a police officer — walking into chaos, staying calm on the outside, saying nothing about what it was doing to him on the inside. His mind was racing every single day, running on nothing. Nobody knew. That's the part of this episode that'll stop you. Ross's anxiety didn't start with the job. It started young — a separated family, a need to please, a habit of holding it together for everyone else that followed him straight into adulthood. The police force just turned the volume up. Constant unpredictability, no control over what walked through the door next, and a culture where admitting you were struggling wasn't really an option. It cost him his marriage before it cost him anything else. That was the moment he couldn't keep pretending. What he's built since is a framework any working man can actually use — not therapy-speak, not years on a couch, but three steps: awareness, acceptance, action. If you've ever gone quiet in a room full of people who need you to be the strong one — on site, at home, wherever — this episode is for you. What you'll hear: Why anxiety is really an intolerance to a lack of control, not a personality flawHow Ross hid what he was going through for years while wearing the uniformThe moment his marriage breaking down forced him to finally ask for helpThe awareness, acceptance, action framework he now coaches men throughA breathing technique you can use in the van before a hard conversation or a hard dayWhy reframing anxiety as excitement changes how your body responds to itChapters: 00:00 — Introduction and Ross's background in police and personal journey 03:42 — Ross's childhood, career choices, and early signs of anxiety 17:13 — Transition from police work to coaching and overcoming health scares 35:34 — The power of mindset, fear, and opening the door to opportunities 41:25 — The awareness, acceptance, action framework for managing anxiety 54:17 — Tools and techniques for anxiety relief: breathwork, routines, and mindset 01:12:47 — Next chapter: wedding, book writing, podcast, and future plans 01:16:10 — Closing thoughts and Ross's advice for overcoming anxiety and embracing life Connect with Ross: Website: rossrolph.comInstagram: @rossrolphcoachingTikTok: @rossrolphPodcast (Spotify): Listen hereSend us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 30: The Adrenaline Was Doing His Job For Him: Ross Rolph's Journey to Calm Confidence

  5. 26 jul

    Episode 29: Three Grandparents, a Divorce, Not One Drink: Adam Woollett's Journey to Staying Whole

    In five years, Adam Woollett lost all three of his grandparents, went through a divorce, and became a single parent dad to his five-year-old son. He hasn't had a drink since he was 18. Adam's an electrician, an old mate of mine from my building site days, and one of the most emotionally honest blokes I know. This episode isn't about quitting drinking — Adam's never needed to.  It's about something just as important: how you actually process the hard stuff when you've got nothing to numb it with. We talk about the moment he realised he was underwater without even knowing it, why "man up" does more harm than good, and why he believes patience — not painkillers — is what gets you through the worst of it. If you're in the middle of losing something right now and you feel like shutting down, this one's for you. What you'll hear: Why Adam never needed alcohol to cope, even when everyone around him was drinkingThe "compartmentalising" method he used to survive losing three grandparents and a marriage in the same stretch of yearsWhat his actual rock bottom looked like — and how long it took him to recognise itWhy "man up" and "just stay positive" can do more harm than goodHow he's rebuilding his relationship with his son as a part-time dadWhat he'd tell any bloke who feels like giving up right nowChapters:   00:00 — Introduction: who Adam is and what this episode is really about 02:00 — Growing up in Bath and the freedom his parents gave him 08:00 — Choosing not to drink at 18, and why 16:00 — Becoming an electrician and finding pride in his work 22:00 — Five years, three grandparents, and a divorce 30:00 — The rock bottom he didn't recognise until he was out of it 38:00 — Why alcohol never felt like an option — and what he saw it do to family 44:00 — "Man up" and the damage of staying silent 50:00 — Being a part-time dad and rebuilding a relationship with his son 56:00 — What he'd tell his younger self 1:00:00 — The next chapter Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 29: Three Grandparents, a Divorce, Not One Drink: Adam Woollett's Journey to Staying Whole

  6. 19 jul

    Episode 28: Never Too Late To Breathe: Liane's Journey From Elite Athlete To Inner Calm

    At the height of her career, Liane was competing for England and Great Britain in beach volleyball — podiums, titles, everything that's supposed to mean you've made it. Behind it, she was falling apart. Years of pressure, an inner critic that never switched off, and a body stuck permanently in fight or flight had pushed her into a full mental health crisis. She'd built her whole identity on holding it together, and it wasn't working anymore. Then a single breathwork session changed the course of her life. In this episode, Liane shares what it actually feels like to hit that wall when performing is all you know, how she found a way to regulate her nervous system without numbing out, and why learning to breathe properly might be one of the most underrated tools going for anyone who never learned how to switch off. If you've ever felt like you're winning on the outside and wired, exhausted or falling apart on the inside, this conversation is for you. What you'll hear: The moment elite competition tipped over into a mental health crisisWhy performing well can hide how badly you're actually doingHow one breathwork session shifted her out of fight or flight for the first time in yearsThe physiological sigh — a simple tool you can use in the moment to calm your body downThe difference between breathwork and meditation, and why it mattersWhy community and the right environment make change stickChapters: 00:00 – Liane's journey into volleyball03:02 – The pressure of competition and the inner critic05:55 – Transitioning from athlete to breathwork coach09:02 – Struggles with identity and mental health11:57 – The transformative power of breathwork14:59 – Finding breathwork and its impact18:07 – The challenges of elite athlete training21:11 – Breathwork: overcoming skepticism and misconceptions24:58 – Transformative experiences in breathwork25:11 – Understanding the body's response to stress27:28 – Grounding techniques for everyday life29:14 – Aha moments in group sessions30:51 – The physiological sigh: a quick stress relief tool32:38 – The importance of being present34:09 – Building resilience through breathwork36:16 – Breathwork vs meditation: understanding the difference39:53 – Breaking stereotypes in breathwork42:43 – Small steps to breathwork success43:51 – Words of wisdom for the younger self44:42 – Future endeavours and closing thoughts Connect with Liane: Website: bravebreathwork.com  Instagram: @brave_breathwork During the episode, Liane also mentioned two Coventry-based charities she volunteers her breathwork sessions with — men in these programmes have voted the sessions one of their favourite parts of the recovery process: The Dynamo Project — thedynamoproject.co.uk An independent Coventry charity supporting people through drug and alcohol addiction, offering a structured day programme, supported housing, and community space to help people rebuild after rehab. Exodus — exodusco.org A Coventry-based supported housing and recovery service for men and women affected by drug and alcohol addiction. Staffed by people with lived experience of recovery themselves, offering therapy, fitness, and breathwork as part of the programme. Send us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 28: Never Too Late To Breathe: Liane's Journey From Elite Athlete To Inner Calm

  7. 12 jul

    Episode 27: Never Too Late: Norman Calvo's Journey to Living Fully After 60

    At 59, Norman Calvo was a successful mortgage banker who couldn't climb a flight of subway stairs without getting winded — and was missing out on life with his grandkids.  Today, at 72, he's a half-marathon runner, a whole-food plant-based eater who's lost over 70 pounds (5 stone), and someone who's made it his mission to prove that aging doesn't mean slowing down. In this episode, Norman shares the moment a chance conversation with an employee changed the course of his life, why he tore up the script on what a 'successful' life was supposed to look like, and how he's approached everything from his diet to his training to his bucket list — including his sights on climbing Kilimanjaro — with the same courage that got him through his first race. If you've ever told yourself it's too late to change, this conversation will make you think again. What you'll hear: The wake-up call that pushed Norman from workaholic to adventurerHow he trained for his first half marathon at 59, starting from nothingWhy he switched to a whole-food plant-based diet — and the myths he had to unlearn about proteinHow he stays fit and motivated at 72Why community and the right environment matter as much as willpowerWhat's next on his bucket list, and why he refuses to slow down Chapters: 02:02 – Norman Calvo: a life against the norm05:04 – The turning point: from workaholic to adventurer09:58 – Marathon journey: overcoming physical limitations11:59 – Dietary changes: the shift to plant-based living17:07 – Training regimen: staying fit at 7220:12 – Embracing challenges: learning new skills22:56 – Breaking free from societal norms27:05 – Living life to the fullest: no regrets28:54 – Navigating life changes and trade-offs36:11 – Challenging societal norms on aging43:55 – The importance of community and support49:54 – Defining a meaningful life52:04 – Lessons from the past and future aspirationsConnect with Norman: Website: https://againstthenorm.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvo.norman/ Substack: https://normancalvo.substack.com Send us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 27: Never Too Late: Norman Calvo's Journey to Living Fully After 60

  8. 5 jul

    Episode 26: From Law to Latte: Jamie Blair's Entrepreneurial Journey

    Jamie Blair traded a career in law for something far less predictable — building Roots, a thriving cafe business on the Isle of Man that's become as much a community hub as a coffee shop.  In this episode, Jamie opens up about the early days of brewing soft drinks in a utility room, the setbacks that nearly derailed him, and why he now sees failure as fuel rather than a full stop. We talk about what it really takes to build something from nothing on a small island, how community became the backbone of the Roots brand, and Jamie's new venture — The Offline Club — bringing wellness and real-life connection back into people's routines. If you're chasing a vision of your own, or wondering whether it's too late to start over, this one's for you. What you'll hear: How Jamie went from studying law to brewing drinks in a utility roomThe mistakes that taught him the most about running a businessWhy community, not just coffee, is what makes Roots workThe mindset shift that turned failure into momentumJamie's vision for The Offline Club and what's nextChapters: 00:00 – Introduction and tech mishaps in recording01:00 – Jamie Blair's background and journey into entrepreneurship02:24 – The early days of brewing soft drinks and building Roots06:03 – Overcoming setbacks and the importance of persistence08:28 – The role of failure and feedback in growth10:38 – The significance of community and the Isle of Man13:49 – Roots as more than a cafe: building a brand and community17:00 – Lessons learned from early mistakes and embracing failure20:15 – The journey through challenges and the power of resilience23:20 – Mentoring new cafe owners and mindset shifts30:39 – The Offline Club and mental health awareness40:09 – The importance of having a North Star and vision44:20 – Jamie Blair's future plans and big vision55:12 – Closing thoughts and inspiration for entrepreneursConnect with Jamie: Website: https://imjamieblair.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_rootss/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action.  Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories.  Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident.  It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family. Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time. For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation. Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...

    Episode 26: From Law to Latte: Jamie Blair's Entrepreneurial Journey
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The Next Chapter is a podcast about new beginnings, reinvention, and the power of taking ownership over your life. Hosted by Luke Jones—coach, podcast host, and lifelong student of self-development—each episode dives deep into honest stories of transformation, resilience, and practical strategies for building a life you don’t need to escape from. Along the way, we explore the role of manifestation and the magic that happens when you start following your goosebumps—those moments of excitement, intuition, and inspiration that point you toward your next chapter. You’ll hear from everyday people, experts, and inspiring guests who’ve overcome adversity, embraced change, and found the courage to start again—whether it’s breaking free from old patterns, finding purpose, or navigating life’s toughest moments. With a mix of real talk, mindset tools, and actionable tips, The Next Chapter is here to help you create momentum, trust your own journey, and write a new story—one you’re proud to live.

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    2026
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