Her Next Chapters
This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
Episodes
53 episodes
53. "ADHD is Awesome" Book: Surprising Insights
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month in October, I took the time to listen to "ADHD is Awesome" by Penn and Kim Holderness. One of my kids was diagnosed not too long ago, and being a fan of the Holderness Family, I knew their book would be both ent...
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52. Guiding Word for 2024 Revisited
Have you ever considered abandoning traditional New Year's resolutions and crafting a "to-don't" list instead? As we approach the final stretch of 2024, this episode of Her Next Chapter invites you to explore alternative ways to spark personal ...
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51. Navigating Career and Life Transitions: Reinventing Your Identity with Gabrielle Ferguson Part 2
What are the internal shifts needed for navigating major life transitions like returning to the workforce or adjusting to an empty nest? Listen in to part 2 of my conversation with Gabrielle Ferguson, a goal strategist specializing in identity ...
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50. Navigating Career and Life Transitions: Reinventing Your Identity with Gabrielle Ferguson Part 1
Ready to transform your life during key transitions? In our 50th (!!) episode of the Her Next Chapter podcast, we promise to offer you profound insights on navigating identity shifts, especially for moms re-entering the workforce or facing an e...
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49. Rediscover Your Career Confidence: Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms Returning to Work
Can a career break actually be an asset? Join me as I share lessons from my journey of reentering the workforce after 13 years at home. This episode is packed with real-life insights and actionable advice.We'll tackle the often daunting...
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48. The Power of Strengths Insights in Career Transitions, with guest Chani Kohn
Unlock the secret to a smoother career transition with insights from Clifton Strengths Finders expert Chani Kohn on this episode of Her Next Chapters. Discover how understanding and leveraging your unique strengths can help combat imposter synd...
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47. Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job (even after a career break)
Can a career break really transform into your greatest asset? Join me, Christina Kohl, on Her Next Chapter's podcast as we uncover the secrets to landing your dream job, even after years away from the workforce. Through our three-day "Job Searc...
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46. Strengths-Based Parenting: Easing Transitions and Building Strong Family Bonds
Unlock the secrets to enhancing your parenting skills through the unique lens of StrengthsFinder, as we welcome back the insightful Chani Kohn. You'll discover practical ways to identify and harness your strengths within the four key domains: e...
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45. Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey Through College Drop-Off
This week's episode dives into my personal journey of preparing to take my youngest child to college, where excitement intertwines with sadness. From sorting through school supplies to packing those iconic Ikea bags, I share the highs and lows,...
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44. Birthday Musings: Time Travel Edition
I'm celebrating a birthday this week and am using it as a time to reflect on the past year while looking forward to the future. With the word "light" being my guiding theme for 2024, I recount the emotional transition of stepping out from...
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43. Life & Parenting: Lessons from the Garden
Have you ever thought about how nurturing a garden mirrors the journey of raising children? This week on podcast I dive into my personal experiences as a mom and gardener to explore this beautiful analogy. From the thrill of seeing the first se...
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42. "I Need to Speak to the Manager": How I Stepped into My Power
I felt like I was being ripped off, scammed even, at the auto dealership service center. Whaaat? That never happens! Normally, my husband handles car-related things in our household, but this time, I took the lead. Knowing there wo...
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41: Coaching: How to Overcome Self Imposed Limits
During an intense group workout at Red Rocks Amphitheater last week I realized the power of coaching and community. I know without a doubt that if I had been there on my own, I would have given up much sooner, and wouldn't have worked as hard. ...
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40. Job Search Magic: Networking and Elevator Pitches for Stay-at-Home Moms
What if expanding your network could be as simple as chatting with your neighbor at a summer BBQ? Tune into this episode of Her Next Chapters where we unlock the secrets to preparing for a successful job search while juggling the demands of sum...
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39. The Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog
What would your life look like if you embraced joy and positivity, even in the face of loss? Join me as I share the heartwarming lessons I learned from my dog, Ryder who recently came to the end of his life. From greeting people warmly to liv...
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38. Goal Strategies - Mid-Year Check In with Replay of Episode 12
In recognition of being at the mid-point of the year, we're going to revisit an earlier episode on the topic of goals. This episode originally aired on January 17, 2024 in recognition of National Quitter's Day, the day that most people give up ...
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37. Navigating Grief with Lessons from a Beloved Tale
What if you could find strength and resilience in the most unexpected places? Join me as I share a deeply personal story of saying goodbye to my cherished dog, Ryder, who has been my steadfast companion and co-host through many podcast ep...
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36. Career Returner Resume Review - Recorded Live
Ready to make your resume shine after a career break? Join me as I guide Charity, a dedicated mom, through a live resume makeover session. We'll focus on practical strategies for overcoming an employment gap. From emphasizing relevant job title...
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35. Beating Imposter Syndrome - Lessons From Motherhood
This week's episode of Her Next Chapters tackles the ever-present imposter syndrome that plagues many moms. Host Christina Kohl shares her own experience of feeling completely unqualified as a parent when bringing her newborn home from the hosp...
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34. After Graduation: Reframing Your Identity as the Kids Leave the Nest
After years of spending weekends at baseball games, gymnastics and scouting events and being completely involved in my children's lives, a major life change has arrived—our youngest child has graduated high school. The transition to an empty ne...
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33. Job Sharing: What is It and How To Do It. Interview with Melissa Nicholson
Could job sharing be the game-changing solution for modern work-life balance? In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Nicholson, founder of WorkMuse and host of the Job Share Revolution podcast, to explore this underutilized yet powerful wor...
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32. Graduation Reflections: Celebrating Milestones and Embracing New Beginnings
As my youngest son Alex is about to graduate high school, I reflect upon my silent, and unrecognized graduation as a parent in our local school district. With 3 kids, this is a role I've held for 21 years! In this episode, I reflect on the endi...
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31. 4 Steps to Restart Your Career, Including Tips & Stories
This week's episode is a recording from a live event I hosted on LinkedIn earlier this month when I reviewed 4 action steps to help you restart your career. We discuss the importance of getting clear on your career goals, along with exercises t...
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30. Practice Makes Easier
The topic for today's episode was inspired by my daughter who recently stumbled her way through a phone call with our veterinarian's office when we needed our dog's vaccination record emailed in time for her visit to the dog groomer. Whil...
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29. Moms: Your behind-the-scenes contributions are essential!
Have you ever stopped to consider the myriad tasks that unfold behind the scenes of our busy lives as mothers? This week on Her Next Chapters, I take a moment to reflect on the often-unseen world of "invisible labor" we contribute to our famili...
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