The Next Chapter
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.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15 : Embracing Sobriety & Identity: Eamon Kearney's 'Long Way Home'.
What happens when you realise alcohol has become your “home”… and you decide to burn that version of home to the ground?In this episode of The Next Chapter, I’m joined by Eamon Kearney —Irish immigrant living in Massachusetts, fat...
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Episode 14: Small Wins, Big Change: The Psychology of Consistency with Alex Watts...
In this episode of The Next Chapter, Luke Jones sits down with mindset + fitness coach Alex Watts to unpack the psychology behind consistency — and why so many busy people fall into the start/stop cycle.Alex Watts is a mi...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: No Safe Level: Jimmy Thistle on Alcohol, Binge Drinking & Living Sober...
In this episode of The Next Chapter, I’m joined by Jimmy Thistle — sober advocate and over five years alcohol-free — to rip into the myths we’ve all been fed about alcohol, recovery, and what a “normal” drinking life is supposed to look like.
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: Cold Water, Running & Sobriety: Will Edwards on Resilience as a Dad of Two
Will Edwards is a dad of two, an NHS cardiac rehab exercise specialist, and four years sober.In this episode, we go deep on the “grey area” drinking trap (when it’s not a rock bottom… but it’s still costing you), and the moment Will caug...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: The Middle Lane: Moderation, Alcohol & Sustainable Performance with Stephen Radnedge
Stephen Radnedge is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in a GP practice with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. He works autonomously assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatment, and he’s also an endurance at...
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Episode 10: From Alcoholism to Advocacy: Ben Gibbs’ Journey...
In this episode of The Next Chapter, host Luke Jones sits down with Ben Gibbs—award-winning beer writer, sobriety advocate, and a leading voice in the alcohol-free revolution.After giving up alcohol in early 2022, Ben discovered that the...
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Episode 10
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Episode 9: Embracing Authenticity: Chelle Stanley's Journey
Chelle Stanley is an Identity coach and unapologetic truth-teller who challenges the pressure to perform and be who the world expects you to be.After years of navigating agoraphobia, health challenges and deep personal growth, she rebui...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8: Breaking the Cycle: Leanne Murphy on Healing, Burnout & Alcohol Awareness
Leanne is a mental health nurse specialising in alcohol problems. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with her 2 cats Echo and Olly. With years of frontline experience supporting individuals and families impacted by alcohol use, she br...
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Episode 8
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Episode 7: From DJ to Transformation Coach: Chris Langrish's Journey...
Chris Langrish a former club Dj but now mindset coach, founder of the Solent splashers and Thrive whose mission is to get people moving and help them with their mindset to achieve things I never thought possible.In this conversation, Chr...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6: From Chaos to Clarity: Mitchel Delemere's Journey of Transformation...
In this episode, Luke Jones engages in a candid conversation with Mitchel Delemere, who shares his remarkable journey of transformation from a troubled past in England to a new life in Sweden. Mitchel discusses his struggles with a...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5: From Addiction to Empowerment: Mark Adam Snell's Journey...
In this episode, host Luke Jones engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mark Adam Snell, who shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming a coach and healer. Mark discusses his early life, the challenges h...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4: Unlocking Your Inner Light: A Journey of Spirituality
In this enlightening conversation, Luke Jones interviews Hannah Esselink, a spiritual coach and clairvoyant, who shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a guide for others seeking clarity and healing. Hannah dis...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: From Burnout to Brilliance: Lisa Spencer’s Journey...
In this episode, Lisa Spencer shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood in Oxford—marked by resilience and her father’s recovery from alcoholism—to a successful corporate career and, ultimately, her calling as a burnout coach.&nb...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Reinventing Life – Tim Guest’s Journey to Sobriety
What does it take to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Guest—founder of Comeback HQ and living proof that you can rewrite your story at any age.After life-changing brain surgery in 2020, Ti...
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Episode 2
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From Autopilot to Awakening: Why I Started The Next Chapter
Welcome to The Next Chapter, where real stories meet real transformation.In this inaugural episode, host Luke Jones shares his deeply personal journey from a successful but unfulfilled life to radical sobriety and purpose. Discover how a...
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Episode 1
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