In this episode of What Happens Next, we sit down with coach and thought leader Ashley Blackmore to explore how to break free from overthinking, emotional frustration, and the mental clutter that holds many of us back especially in our 50s and 60s.
Ashley shares powerful insights into why thought is the root of our feelings, and how embracing an inside-out understanding of life can bring lasting calm, joy, and clarity. If you’re navigating a life transition whether it’s retirement, reinvention, or simply wanting more peace
this conversation will help you stop managing stress and start rediscovering your natural well-being.
Show Notes
Pause
Before you change anything,
you stop.
You notice where you are, not where you think you should be. You acknowledge what has ended, what is changing, and what no longer fits. This phase is about giving yourself permission to pause without guilt.
Reflect
With space comes
perspective.
Reconnect with purpose, not as a grand statement, but as a sense of direction.
Your Values
Your Energy
Your Joy
Experiment
You do not need
a perfect plan.
This phase is about learning by doing. Experiments remove pressure and replace it with curiosity.
Design
Shape your next chapter
with intention.
Design is not about control. It is about direction. This is where your next chapter becomes something you are actively creating.
What Happens Next
Admit One
The What Happens Next Book Launch
Don't retire. Redefine your life.Date
May 28, 2026
Time
6:30 PM
Venue
Locke Bar and Lounge, Tower Bridge, London
Signed Book
Workshop
Drinks & Canapés
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