The Next ChaptHER

“The biggest misconception is, ‘Oh my God, I hit 40, and I’m done. My time is over. I peaked in my 20s.’ But that’s completely wrong—a total misconception. The best is yet to come,” says Rachael Good…

“With social media, influencers are now at the forefront of who our teens look up to. But how do we, as parents, help them discern which influencers are worthy of their admiration, especially in a wo…

“The young tween girls today want skincare as birthday gifts at their parties. That’s all they want: skincare, skincare, skincare,” says Dr. Lisa Klein. “This is a problem. It’s the latest craze, and…

“We need to be able to have open conversations so they feel comfortable coming to us when they’re in a bad or an uncomfortable situation,” says returning guest Dr. Lisa Klein, a board-certified pedia…

“I am a very, very big proponent of less is more. I definitely do not think that it is necessary to use a 25-step skincare routine or do all sorts of injections or a million lasers, etc.,” says this …

“Back-to-school season isn’t just about the kids—it’s about us, too,” says Andrea Hecht. In this episode, she reminds us that this time of year brings new beginnings not only for children but also fo…

“Mothers really are the ultimate caregivers, and we don’t have enough support for mothers,” says Dr. Nicole Pensak, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of “Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiet…

“I have to help in bridging that gap for students from graduation into the real world, not only in finding a job but also in understanding financial literacy,” says Heather Redisch, founder of the Ta…

“Gratitude lights our world,” says Jill Rivkin, co-founder of Gratitude Generation. “It’s an overall attitude about how you approach your life.” This week, Andrea Hecht sits down with Jill to discuss…

“Resilience is about wanting to welcome failure into your life so that you build skills and trust in your ability to navigate things you didn’t think you could,” says Suzanne Sitrin, founder of Blue …

“Stress is a common factor in many people’s lives, and its impact on digestive health is profound and often underestimated,” says Andrea Hecht. In this episode, she tackles the connection between str…

“Puberty is normal. Every single adult you meet has been through puberty. Whether you want to or not, you will go through puberty,” says Dr. Lisa Klein, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medi…

Are you maximizing your daily productivity? Discover how in this episode with Ronna Belinky, a time management consultant and founder of Workflows by Ronna. Transitioning from her early ambitions in …

How did a mother of a preemie parent build resilience and purpose? In this episode, Andrea Hecht connects with Jodi Klaristenfeld, the founder of FLRRiSH, which supports preemie parents from hospital…

“When you are very clear on what your values are, that can keep you moving forward,” advises Andrea Hecht as she delves into the impact of aligning personal values with life’s pursuits. Andrea likens…

Necessity is the mother of invention. In this episode, Andrea Hecht sits down with Jackie Samuelson, the inventor of the Nursing Cool Cover—a breastfeeding cover with an integrated fan, which earned …

This episode of The Next ChaptHER podcast explores the power of reinventing oneself during motherhood. Our guest, Becky from Love Set Match, shares her journey of starting her styling business after …

In this inspiring episode of The Next ChaptHER podcast, Jodi shares her journey as a mother of 3 boys and eating psychology coach. She reminds us of the importance of nourishing ourselves as mothers …

In this episode of The Next ChaptHER podcast, Andrea Hecht has an honest and heartfelt conversation with Abby Perry, a fellow Midwesterner, sorority sister, and mother of four (triplets + 1). Abby sh…

In this episode, we explore what it means to reclaim ownership of your time, well-being, and personal identity outside motherhood - but this time we’re turning the mic on your host Andrea, who is int…