In this episode of The Next Chapter, Luke Jones sits down with Rachel Murrey for a powerful conversation about what happens when you stop living by the rules you inherited… and start living by what actually feels true.

Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to spiritual awakening, and we get into the real stuff: societal conditioning, people-pleasing, fear, imposter syndrome, and the quiet inner knowing that tells you you’re meant for more.

We also explore how tools like astrology and birth charts can support self-discovery, why manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes, and how surrender + alignment can change everything.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, misaligned, or like you’re living someone else’s life — this one will hit home.

Key topics we cover:

• Societal conditioning and how it shapes your choices
• The awakening process and personal transformation
• Trusting intuition, signs, and synchronicities
• Manifestation, surrender, and living in alignment
• Overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs
• Why community matters when you’re changing your life
• Practical steps to unlearn old patterns and choose authenticity

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rachel's Journey
01:39 Awakening and Transformation
04:55 Societal Conditioning and Its Impact
07:23 The Outdated School System
09:32 Challenging Societal Norms
10:33 The Process of Unlearning
13:36 Overcoming Fear and People-Pleasing
16:32 The Lies We Tell Ourselves
18:13 The Importance of Intuition
20:09 Manifestation and Alignment
29:31 Navigating Fear and Excitement
33:04 Understanding Astrology and Its Impact
37:34 Unlocking Higher Potential
40:33 Overcoming Common Blocks to Growth
43:41 The Role of Courage in Transformation
48:14 The Importance of Supportive Relationships
52:42 Recognising Signs of Job Misalignment
01:00:20 Resources for Personal Growth
01:02:28 Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

Connect with Rachel below...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmurrey/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelmurrey

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It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family.

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In this episode of The Next Chapter, I’m joined by Emma Walsh — a trauma-informed coach and entrepreneur — for a proper deep conversation about burnout, nervous system safety, and what trauma can quietly do to your confidence, relationships, and business decisions.

Emma breaks down the trauma spectrum (it’s not always the 'big obvious stuff'), why trauma is stored emotion in the body, and how your nervous system is literally trying to keep you safe — even when it’s sabotaging your growth. We talk about emotional regulation, healing childhood and generational patterns, and why authenticity + self-belief aren’t fluffy ideas… they’re the foundation of sustainable success.

If you’ve been pushing, grinding, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re constantly 'on edge' in business (or life), this one will land.

We cover:

• Trauma as a spectrum — and how it impacts business
• Why safety and regulation come before growth
• Healing childhood trauma + breaking generational cycles
• Self-belief, authenticity, and trusting yourself in business
• Pivoting when success doesn’t feel fulfilling anymore

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Emma Walsh and Her Mission
02:16 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
13:11 Identifying the Struggles of Women Entrepreneurs
18:25 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
24:13 Reconnecting with Your Inner Child
25:29 Investments and Lessons Learned
29:14 From Tractor Driver to Coach
35:37 The Importance of Safety in Relationships
41:43 Understanding Gender Differences in Emotional Expression
47:35 The Power of Communication in Relationships
51:26 Gratitude and Self-Awareness
56:52 The Possibility of Change and Growth
01:01:49 Navigating Entrepreneurship: When to Pivot
01:11:46 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:15:14 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Opportunities

Connect with Emma below...

• Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_j_walsh/
• Emma on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emma_j_walsh

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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, father, sober runner, and author of the upcoming memoir 'The Long Way Home.' We get into the real stuff: adoption, early trauma, Irish drinking culture, and how learned behaviour can quietly wire addiction into your identity.

Eamon shares the moment he hit a low point, what finally made him choose sobriety, and why running became the anchor that helped him rebuild discipline, clarity, and self-respect. We also talk about redefining what 'home' actually means when you’re sober—and how fatherhood can become the reason you break the cycle for good.

If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, struggling with identity, or trying to become the dad your kids deserve—this one will hit.

Chapters...

00:00 Intro – Eamon’s Kearney story in a sentence
01:12 Who is Eamon ? (father, sober runner, immigrant, author)
03:05 Adoption, early trauma, and the search for belonging
06:10 Growing up around alcohol: “learned behaviour” and Irish culture
09:25 When drinking becomes identity (and why it’s so hard to quit)
12:40 The turning point: hitting a new low
15:30 Choosing sobriety in 2022 – what changed?
18:10 Running as an anchor: discipline, routine, mental clarity
22:05 The mind in recovery: self-reflection and healing
25:30 Fatherhood after sobriety: showing up and breaking the cycle
29:10 Redefining “home” — from a place to a feeling
33:20 Building a life that supports sobriety (people, environment, habits)
37:05 Eamon’s memoir “The Long Way Home” — what it’s really about
40:10 Practical takeaways for anyone trying to quit drinking
43:00 Final words + where to find Eamon

Find Eamon on TikTok below...

https://www.tiktok.com/@irish_sober_strider

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