The Next Chapter

Christina Ivanhoe is like a Marie Kondo of wellness. The popular Scottsdale practitioner knows first-hand that what's happening with your body is often a symptom of what's happening with your soul. It's something she learned the hard way after her own heartbreaking childhood caught up with her. Fueled by faith and guided by science, Ivanhoe now guides others, helping to release stress, rewire trau...

Jennifer Gage didn't plan on becoming an entrepreneur and community advocate. It was truly born from necessity. When her daughter was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the programs she needed didn't exist in Arizona. So she built them and brought  GiGi's Playhouse  to Phoenix for her family and hundreds of others. Her children now grown, Jennifer has found herself on yet another unexpected journey as...

On this heartfelt episode of The Next Chapter, host Carey Peña sits down with longtime friend and former 3TV colleague Suzanne Bissett for a powerful conversation about friendship, resilience, and the courage it takes to start again. Suzanne opens up about her deeply personal journey through breast cancer, her emotional decision to step away from local television, and what it takes to rediscover c...

James Kelleher's next chapter is all about expansion—personally and professionally. In this inspiring conversation on The Next Chapter, Carey Peña talks with James about his transition from therapist and life coach to media personality, podcast host, and advocate for mental health awareness. He shares the most significant lessons from his journey, how to break free from limiting beliefs, and why t...

Niki Woehler is a highly sought-after artist. A talent she didn't discover until she was halfway through a well-established, more stable marketing career.   Her next chapter began when she learned how to shift her mindset and push past her fears. She's not here to just tell you about it, she's here to tell you how to do it!

It's been said, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." Entrepreneur, writer, and digital creator Matt Gottesman has a slightly different take. He says there are two types of work, both of which are hard. Hard work for what you're connected to and hard work for what you are not connected to. Something he discovered after his first career cratered, forcing him to start over fro...

In this powerful conversation, Chef Will Wagner describes how a career he loved turned to a source of dangerous isolation and emotional burnout.   What started with stress eating grew to weight gain, shame and eventually thoughts of ending his life. Then a fateful Instagram ad stopped him from making a devastating decision. The surprising source of inspiration he found to put himself back together...

Gellyahnah Aakhen knows about starting over. At 35 years old, she had a successful career and beautiful family. Then it all unraveled. Newly divorced and a single mom, Gellyahnah realized the life she built wasn't the one she wanted and embarked on an inspirational journey of awakening and identity. Now a TikTok sensation with a 4,000 client waiting list Gellyahnah shares how she found her soul's...

Tune into "The Next Chapter" with Carey Pena for an inspiring conversation with Cliff Danley, whose life story is a testament to the power of faith and recovery.  Cliff shares his very personal journey from addiction to a Christ-centered recovery and how faith shaped his mission. Cliff is now the Senior Scholarship Administrator at Grace Sober Living and works with the Steele Family Foundation to...

Abused, sexually assaulted, addicted to crack, and living on the streets. Dr. Brenda Combs spent a decade tormented by her demons until a probation officer taught her a life-altering lesson. Now a PhD and best-selling author, Dr. Combs returns to The Next Chapter Podcast with hard-fought insight about love, forgiveness, and the unavoidable truth about reclaiming your power.

You can do everything right, but sometimes something can still go wrong. Amy Herring is living proof. A happy child with loving, present parents and a good home who graduated from college. Yet she still became a couch-surfing meth and heroin addict. From her tipping point to her turning point, Amy offers a unique perspective on self-esteem and accountability that's brought her to a potentially gro...

In this episode of "The Next Chapter with Carey Pena," Nicole Myden shares her profound insights on worthiness and resilience. Having navigated a highly successful PR career and significant personal achievements, Nicole was met with the challenges of divorce and the sudden death of her father.   She discusses the emotional journey of grief and feeling unworthy and how she transformed that narrativ...

In this emotional episode, Carey Pena sits down with celebrity makeup artist  Lisa  Moore to discuss the profound changes in her life following her mother's mysterious disappearance and subsequent murder.  Lisa opens up about the immense challenges she faced, from dealing with public scrutiny to explaining the grim reality to her two children.   She also shares her journey towards a life free from...

In this episode of "The Next Chapter with Carey Pena," Celebrity Jeweler Myranda Molina shares her powerful story of overcoming adversity through the power of a positive mindset. Growing up with an alcoholic mother and in a family that struggled financially, Myranda refused to let these obstacles define her.   Myranda built a life of purpose and success by focusing on what she wanted to achieve ra...

In this episode of "The Next Chapter with Carey Pena," Actor and Author Colin Egglesfield takes us on a journey through his life's most challenging and transformative moments. Colin discusses the pivotal role of creativity in his life, the impact of his cancer diagnoses, and the life-altering lessons detailed in his book "Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood and Beyond." He highlights the imp...

Join host Carey Pena on "The Next Chapter" as she sits down with Marjorie Darlington, a remarkable woman who embarked on a new journey in her 70s. After enduring nearly three decades of marriage to a narcissistic spouse with sociopathic tendencies, Marjorie found the strength to break free from the toxic cycle of abuse. Through her candid storytelling, Marjorie shares the challenges she faced, the...

Join us in this captivating interview with Darylle Dennis, a trailblazer born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Darylle's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Darylle shares how the concept of "Quantum Leaping" transformed her life, as detailed in her book "Quantum Living: Moving at the Speed of Life." Through her Value Exchange Dynamics philosophy, Darylle has empowered co...

Following his NFL stint, Clayton sought to reinvent himself on the reality TV show "The Bachelor," where fame and external validation only compounded his inner turmoil. Struggling with the weight of public expectations and relentless criticism, Clayton found himself lost in a cycle of seeking approval from others, losing touch with his true identity in the process. Now, on a journey of self-discov...

Join host Carey Pena on "The Next Chapter" as she sits down with guest Tammy Fellows, a former magazine Publisher who found herself feeling lost in the midst of her successful career. Tammy shares her personal journey of rediscovery and purpose after experiencing memory loss that left her questioning her own mental health. Tammy's decision to explore meditation as a solution marked the beginning o...

Welcome to "The Next Chapter with Carey Pena" podcast featuring the inspiring journey of Risa Kostis. In this episode, Risa courageously shares her story of resilience and self-discovery after a life-altering car accident left her face disfigured and her dreams of singing and performing shattered. Through years of challenging reconstructive surgeries, Risa battled depression and lost her inner lig...

Relentlessly bullied as a child, Jerame Mudick started working out to protect himself.  It worked. It also started him on a lifelong journey of self-discovery.   He started Re|Connect, a popular holistic fitness and healing center in Arizona.  From lifting weights to lifting spirits, Jerame's superpower is uplifting others and helping them unlock their full potential.    In this episode, Jerame ta...

"My addiction really started when I broke my back." Former Flight attendant Carey Gerst recalls the day the international flight she was working on hit an air pocket. This injury led to years of addiction to pain pills and then other drugs and alcohol. For the first time, Carey opens up about doctor shopping and how one doctor sexually abused her in his office. Her next chapter is all about empowe...

Addiction landed them both in jail, and that's where Bex Cox and Ashley Walton first met.  Now, they are on a miraculous journey of healing and helping others.  The two talk to Carey Pena about how their friendship and focus on health played a key role in their sobriety and the new chapter in their lives that exceeds what they thought possible.  Follow Inspired Media 360 on  Instagram , or visit u...

Ever just lost it? Been so triggered by someone or something that all self-control flew out the window? Suddenly relationship-wrecking words are flying out of your mouth and you're not sure why? Speaker, Author, and Life Coach Todd Kane has. Todd's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PogiUHjXvV0&ab_channel=TEDxTalks ----- After 30 years in the military, he became a  successful hairstylist an...

"I've learned that grief is just love you can't give."    Adam Allison is a successful Chef and Restauranteur.  When the love of his life was diagnosed with lung cancer, he became her caretaker until she lost her courageous battle.  Allison discusses how he battled depression and grief through therapy, community, and cooking.     Follow Inspired Media 360 on Instagram , or visit us for more conten...