Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling. Living The Next Chapter is more than just a podcast. It is a platform built for meaningful conversations, authentic storytelling, and real connection within the literary world. Each episode highlights inspiring authors who openly share their journeys, including the struggles they have overcome, the triumphs they have achieved, and the lessons they have learned along the way. This is a space where better questions lead to better conversations, and ultimately, stronger conn

Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read is a arts podcast hosted by Dave Campbell,, with 784 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #761

  E761 - Andy Vargo - Uber Stories and Owning Your Awkward - Discovering Your True Self and Rewriting Your Story

  Sep 4, 202644 min

  EPISODE 761 - Andy Vargo - Uber Stories and Owning Your Awkward - Discovering Your True Self and Rewriting Your Story In this engaging episode, Andy Vargo joins from Tacoma, Washington—home to surprises like Almond Roca, the origins of Mars bars, and inspiration for Frank Herbert's Dune from the local Asarco smelter plant. Andy shares his nonlinear path to authorship, sparked by childhood encouragement but paused for decades amid family life, until divorce and job loss reignited his passion. He pivoted from unfinished projects like The Awkward Interview to self-publishing personal stories that became his breakthrough. Andy demystifies writing, urging aspiring authors to publish without fear of rejection—someone will connect with your unique voice, even if it feels unoriginal. He rewrote his LinkedIn narrative to link grocery management coaching and sales experience to his current role as a motivational speaker and life coach, framing past jobs as foundational skills. His core books, Own Your Awkward: Thoughts (60 days of mindset shifts with reflection prompts, like reframing loneliness in a cafe) and Own Your Awkward: Life Changes (worksheets for navigating transitions), plus a series of five guided journals born from his rock-bottom days, emphasize activity over passive reading. He also entertains with OneDrive Stands, tales from 5,000 rideshare rides turned into a one-man improv show using audience names. At 40, Andy embraced his true self post-divorce, realizing faking normalcy depleted his energy and held him back from peak performance. His mission: lean into insecurities—be it body image, quirks like pineapple pizza, or deeper differences—as superpowers that foster authenticity and connection. This fuels his coaching for speakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, where he mirrors passions (e.g., skateboarding artistry into business) and breaks paths into manageable wins. Owning awkward builds trust; naming self-consciousness, like bedhead nerves, sparks rapport over polished perfection. Change is neutral, he stresses—not good or bad until hindsight reveals it—and fears often mislabel (e.g., "heights" is really "landing"). Key Takeaway: Own your awkward not despite it, but because of it—turn what holds you back into your greatest strength for authentic success and deeper relationships. Visit awkwardcareer.com for Andy's books, podcast, free worksheet, and more. https://awkwardcareer.com/ Motivational Speaker and Life Coach Who Ignites Change. You’re tired of the polished talk about “authenticity” that doesn’t get real results. I skip the fluff and dive into what makes us human: the awkward, relatable quirks that create real connection and drive real change. It’s bold. It’s different. It’s Awkward. And it works. Curious about how your unique traits can actually be your superpower? Start activating your voice today with a free worksheet designed to help you lean into your awkward and see the power you already have. Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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  Episode #760

  E760 - Bill Haase - Our Mindset on Money - It’s Easy to Control, So Why, Impact over Income

  Sep 2, 202642 min

  EPISODE 760 - Bill Haase - Our Mindset on Money - It’s Easy to Control, So Why, Impact over Income In this episode, Bill Haase shares a deeply personal and practical conversation about money, mindset, and the life experiences that shape how we handle both. Drawing from decades in finance and his own financial سقوط and recovery, Bill brings a grounded perspective to a topic many people avoid discussing. Bill explains how his work intersects with broader mindset principles, especially through partnerships that address both the emotional and financial sides of major life transitions like leaving the military. He highlights that money concerns and mental well-being are often tightly connected, and addressing both is key to long-term stability. A major theme in this conversation is the reality that writing a book or building credibility is just the beginning. Bill emphasizes that success comes from treating your work as a tool, not just a title, and being prepared to promote, refine, and build a team around your efforts. He opens up about a pivotal moment in his life when a series of financial setbacks led to losing his home. Rather than avoiding responsibility, Bill chose to face the consequences, learn from the experience, and rebuild. That journey now fuels his mission to teach financial literacy and help others avoid similar pitfalls. Throughout the episode, Bill challenges common financial habits. He breaks down the difference between good debt and bad debt, explains how everyday spending decisions quietly drain resources, and highlights how perception and status often drive poor financial choices. From car loans to daily coffee purchases, small decisions compound into long-term consequences. Bill also explores practical strategies for regaining control, including understanding your spending through budgeting and choosing a debt repayment method that works for you. More importantly, he emphasizes awareness, questioning purchases, and shifting from impulsive spending to intentional decision-making. At its core, this episode is about freedom. Bill makes a compelling case that when you take control of your finances, you reduce stress, improve relationships, and open yourself up to a fuller experience of life. Financial literacy is not just about money, it is about clarity, confidence, and creating space for what truly matters. Key takeaway: When you take control of your money with awareness and intention, you gain control of your life, your choices, and your future. https://billhaase.com/ Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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  Episode #237

  E237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism

  Aug 28, 202656 min

  EPISODE 237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism About our Guest - I grew up in Exeter, Devon and lived with my parents and 2 older sisters. I didn't really have a troubled life but from a young age I discovered alcohol and my journey into addiction began. Drugs and alcohol consumed my life from that point on. It got so bad that I thought I would either end up in prison, a psychiatric unit or dead. Either by someone else killing me or succeeding in killing myself. I managed to find a way to recover and now live a clean sober life. You could say the complete opposite of how I lived before. I'm hoping now that if I share my experience through writing books I can help to inspire anyone that change is possible. The Book: Me and My Addiction tells the intense, but overall positive, account of one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism. This thought-provoking book gives the reader a no holds barred, insight into addictions, and their power to change people’s lives, often without the victim realizing until it’s too late. Stewart’s reflection of the problems around addiction, along with his real, raw and (brutally!) honest stories will open your mind to see life through the eyes of an addict. If you think you, or maybe someone you know, may have an issue with alcohol it provides answers to the questions that many are afraid to ask, a deeper understanding of how addiction works, along with hope that it’s possible to break the cycle of destruction and to turn your life around. https://www.stewartleeauthor.co.uk/ ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Published: Aug. 31, 2023 Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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  Episode #393

  E393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy

  Aug 28, 202646 min

  Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Berkeley in the form of mind-altering substances from which he may, or may not, have fully recovered. In a state of absolute certainty, Adam attended Loyola Law School. He was wrong. After seven years of practicing entertainment law and one moment of clarity, Adam left his life as an attorney to follow his passion of making films. After directing forty-five hours of network television, some of it sublime, some of it eminently unwatchable, Adam’s career plummeted due in large part to drug and alcohol addiction. On January 1, 2004, Adam entered 12-Step recovery hoping to achieve an attitude adjustment. This was a New Year’s resolution he knew he had to keep. For 8 years, he taught writing, directing and acting at the New York Film Academy and taught filmmaking at Beit T’Shuvah, an addiction treatment center where the residents kept him on the straight and narrow. Book: The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy "Engaging and immensely relatable, while at the same time offering deeply profound insights into Adam Nimoy's personal relationships, particularly with his famous father." — Eugene Roddenberry Jr., CEO Roddenberry Entertainment Living with Dad was like living with a stranger— as a kid I often had trouble connecting and relating to him. But I was always proud of him. Even before Star Trek I'd see him popping up in bit roles on some of my favorite TV shows like Get Smart, Sea Hunt, and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. And then one night he brought home Polaroids of himself in makeup and wardrobe for a pilot he was working on. It was December 1964 and nobody had heard of Star Trek. Still, the eight-year-old me had watched enough Outer Limits and My Favorite Martian to understand exactly what I was looking at. Spock's popularity happened quickly, and soon the fan magazines were writing about dad's personal life, characterizing us as a "close family." But the awkwardness that defined our early relationship blossomed into conflict, sometimes smoldering, sometimes open and intense. There were occasional flashes of warmth between the arguments and hurt feelings— even something akin to love— especially when we were celebrating my father's many successes. The rest of the time, things between us were often strained. My resentment towards my father kept building through the years. I wasn't blameless, I know that now, but my bitterness blinded me to any thought of my own contribution to the problem. I wanted things to be different for my children. I wanted to be the father I never had, so I coached Maddy's soccer, drove Jonah to music lessons, helped them with their homework— all the things dads are supposed to do. All the things I wanted to do. So what if my Dad and I had been estranged for years? I was living one day at a time. And then I got his letter. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3KvTi1s https://adamnimoy.com/ original pub date - Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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  Episode #489

  E489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps

  Aug 28, 202648 min

  EPISODE 489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps Hello! Hola! I'm Darlene P. Campos, an Ecuadorian-American author who is also a proud Houstonian. I earned my BA in English-Creative Writing with a Medicine and Society Studies minor from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and my MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso (Go Miners!). I am the author of the young adult novels Behind Mount Rushmore, Summer Camp is Cancelled, and Heaven Isn't Me, traditionally published by Vital Narrative Press. Pete Philipps' Interview Pete grew up in Essen, a major industrial city on Germany’s Ruhr River. His father worked as a cattle hide dealer for an international trading company in nearby Mühlheim. His mother was a designer for a fashionable women’s dress shop. Pete, his younger twin brothers, and parents lived together in an apartment. 1933–39: Pete had barely passed his first birthday when the Nazis came to power. His father realized the danger that now faced Jews in Germany, and the family left for Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1936. Pete attended Jewish school there, but the times were unsettling. In fall 1938, the Sudetenland, a region of Czechoslovakia, was incorporated into the Nazi Reich, and the following March, German troops marched into Prague. Shortly thereafter, Pete’s family left for Italy, where they settled in the Genoa suburbs. There, they were attacked by local antisemitic fascists. Soon after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, the Philippses immigrated to Ecuador. 1940–45: In Quito, the Philippses joined the growing colony of refugees from Germany. Pete attended a private boys’ school. His father set up business making margarine, while his mother did clothing alterations and knitting. In May 1941, just six months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Philippses arrived in the United States. Pete’s father returned to his former company. After the war, Pete learned that his paternal grandmother, who had fled earlier to the Netherlands, had been deported to Auschwitz, where she perished. He completed his education and, after a tour of military duty in Germany, became a journalist for the New York Times. https://www.ushmm.org/remember/holocaust-survivors/volunteers/pete-philipps https://www.ushmm.org/ https://www.darlenepcampos.com/ ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Published: Jan. 20, 2025 Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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