The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker
The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker
S13 Ep8: From Television Journalist to Author & Host of The Next Chapter Podcast: Ellie Barker
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S13 Ep8: From Television Journalist to Author & Host of The Next Chapter Podcast: Ellie Barker

As I type this I am cringing, going red, wanting to watch 10 Hallmark films back-to-back and pretend I haven’t done this - but then, well that’s hardly the essence of Next Chapter living, now it it?

As part of our week of special recordings at Flowerpot HQ to mark our 100th episode of The Next Chapter - for one week only - today’s guest is well… me.

I battled with this idea for a long time, but then a conversation with a former guest and friend Nick Hounsfield, founder of The Wave, changed my mind when he gave me some great advice/a little talking to you.

“Ellie, if you don’t explain you, your story and what you’re trying to do, nobody will understand.”

Therefore - I handed over the microphone and podcast to fellow journalist/also my husband Rob Murphy. I hope you will see in this conversation that my true belief that it is possible to create a life we love, and when it doesn’t work our the first (or gazillion other times) there is always another way.

We discuss:

  • How rejection has been a very big theme in my life and why I believe it’s so important

  • The importance of the love and people you have around you

  • Why I know you absolutely have what it takes to live a life you love

  • Top of the Pops, Robbie Williams and meeting my GMTV heroes for the first time

(And yes I did make my normally hard-hitting crime correspondent husband Rob Murphy say “hello gorgeous person.. it was part of the deal…obvs)

I hope you enjoy the conversation and it helps in some way. Normal business will resume next week.

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The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker
The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker
If you're thinking about starting The Next Chapter in your life or are just about starting one (excellent work) then this is the podcast for you. Interviews with people who have already taken the leap be it a new hobby, career or a whole new way of living. They offer tips and inspiration to help you live the life you want.