The Next ChaptHER podcast
Welcome to The Next ChaptHER podcast — the place to explore, dream, and discover your next chapter! Hosted by professional life coach, educator, and storyteller, Andrea Hecht, this podcast introduces you to a community of inspiring women like you.
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The Next ChaptHER is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by Andrea Hecht, who invites other experts to explore topics that matter to women, such as mom guilt, changing friendships, healthy communication with one’s children, financial independence, body and hormonal changes, embracing aging with grace, and more. Andrea’s mission is to help you become the best version of yourself, both in and outside motherhood. Andrea aims to help you inject purpose and well-being into your life so you can thrive as the person you were meant to be – the main hero in your life story! Subscribe now so we can begin crafting your next chaptHER together!
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I Wore the Bathing Suit Anyway
In this episode of the Next Chapter Podcast, I share a personal story about a seemingly small moment—trying on bathing suits for my 20th wedding anniversary trip to the beach—that turned out to be a profound reminder about the power of showing up. It’s not about the bathing suit or how we look, but how we choose to feel in the moments that matter.
What It Really Means to Regulate (and Why It’s Not Just Breathing)
In this episode of The Next ChaptHER, I’m pulling back the curtain on what nervous system regulation really looks like — especially when you're walking through something hard in real time.
Mindset matters — but it doesn’t work alone.
Mindset in the Messy Middle: How I’m Staying Grounded through Breast Cancer
Mindset isn’t about being strong all the time — it’s about staying present enough to choose your next step, even in the middle of the mess. Back in March, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Chapter I Didn’t Plan For — A Personal Catch-Up
It’s been a little while since we’ve had a new episode — and today, I’m sharing exactly why.
Back on March 28th, my life flipped unexpectedly with a breast cancer diagnosis. What followed was a blur of appointments, second opinions, doctors, and decisions I never thought I’d have to make. On May 27th, I underwent a double mastectomy — and while the physical healing is underway, the emotional healing is still very much in process.
In this episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes — the messy middle, the mental gymnastics, and what happens when life hands you a new chapter you didn’t choose.
How to Manage Your Time, Part 2: The CEO Method for Clarity, Energy, and Ownership
We’re back with part 2 of our time management series—and this one’s a game changer. I’m sharing my CEO Method for time: a simple yet powerful framework that helps you lead your time with Clarity, Energy, and Ownership.
Because managing your time isn’t about squeezing more in—it’s about making intentional choices that honor your energy, your needs, and your priorities in this season of life.
A Plot Twist I Never Saw Coming
This isn’t the episode I expected to record. It’s not the topic I had planned. But here we are—and in true Next ChaptHER fashion, I’m showing up and sharing it with you.
Just days before my 48th birthday, I got a phone call that changed everything.
What listeners are saying
Inspiring and Comforting. Listening to the Mom Guilt episode, I felt so seen. Great interview and engaging, thoughtful host! Looking forward to the next episodes!
Awesome!!! This is wonderful! Excited for more.
Super relatable! Loved the first episode and can’t wait for more! The host is so relatable and asked excellent questions to her guest.
Love this. Can’t wait to hear all the inspiring stories!
Already hooked. This is gonna be a good one!!
Helping women! Love the idea of helping women craft the next chapter in their story. Great first episode. Nice to hear the difference between the dream and reality. Can’t wait to see what comes next!
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Andrea is inviting guests to share their expertise on the podcast as well as their stories through Instagram Live discussions. If you or anyone you know would like to inspire other women to reconnect with their personal identity beyond motherhood, the podcast wants to hear from you. Please fill out the questionnaire, and the team will be in touch.
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