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The Midlife Chrysalis

Chip Conley
Midlife
Longevity
Midlife Transition
Aging
Midlife Transitions
Burning Man
Psychic Experiences
Living Authentically
Joy
Transformation
Identity
Jerry Colonna
Anxiety
Career Transition
Legacy
Down Syndrome
Personal Development
Mental Health
Leadership Coaching
Poetry

The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare lo... more

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David Stewart
Renowned photographer and thought leader on ageism
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Bruce Feiler
Bestselling author and speaker known for his work on life transitions.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Best-selling author known for her works on personal transformation and healing
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Marc Freedman
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Scott Eastwood
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John Mackey
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Chip Conley
Bestselling author and host known for engaging conversations on midlife transitions with high-profile guests, focusing on their personal journeys and transformations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • One of the Brightest Podcasts in a Constellation of Podcasts

    Chip and Modern Elder Academy saved me and put me back on my feet after a tough transition from corporate CEO to retired. Midlife Chrysalis is a bright and clear window into Chip’s wisdom and his sincere love for helping others. This is a must listen podcast as each episode brings another opportunity to be as “curious as you are wise.” Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubba2011
    United States2 months ago
  • Time well spent

    Thank you Chip Conley! This podcast is so full of wisdom and hope, that it’s making me excited for the life I’m going to create for my 60s, 70s 80s and beyond!

    I’ve learned something unique and profound in every single interview so far. If this is what I get from just listening to this podcast I can’t even imagine what taking a workshop at MEA will bring and I have the intention to find out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sagepdx
    United States4 months ago
  • The Pied Piper of Reinvention

    Even if you are prone to be cynical —or an enlightened curmudgeon—Chip’s journey from wunderkind hotelier to road mapper of life’s least favorite stage is GOAT inspiring. Give a guy like this a podcast and you have a recipe for binge listening and optimism incarnate. He likes famous people which I hope moderates with time, but everything so far is a total must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seeing Better Cities
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast, wonderful guests, genuine conversations about midlife and just overall life!

    Podchaser
    5
    ramon92292
    5 months ago
  • Inspiration + Practical Action

    Chip Conley and the MEA team are curating some great conversations with guests that provide both inspirational AND practical insights - a pre combo. Big thumbs up in particular to Episodes 5 and 6 with Seth Godin and Rich Roll (Rich was the first live record with audience). I’m looking forward to seeing how this series evolves over time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Gebhardt
    United States5 months ago

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Many appreciate the vulnerability expressed by guests, making the discussions feel authentic and grounding during times of personal change.
Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful conversations and practical wisdom, finding it inspiring and relatable to their own life transitions.
Reviewers highlight the quality of guests and the rich insights provided, often leading to a deeper understanding of midlife challenges and opportunities.

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Mark Nepo: How to Stay Creative, Awake, and Fully Alive in Midlife
Q: What were some of the best lessons beyond just going from your brain to your heart?
Nepo shares transformative insights gained from his cancer journey, emphasizing the importance of living in the present.
Mark Nepo: How to Stay Creative, Awake, and Fully Alive in Midlife
Q: How did you become a poet?
Mark Nepo reflects on his childhood and how he started writing poetry as a way to express his feelings and connect with the universe.
Daniel Pink: The Power of Regret and the Freedom to Begin Again
Q: How did that book come about?
I had one of those time-based out-of-body experiences and started thinking about my own college experience, leading to my regrets.
Daniel Pink: The Power of Regret and the Freedom to Begin Again
Q: So did you at some point between now and between then and now, which is you're now 60, did you have a midlife crisis or what at MEA we call the midlife Chrysalis because it's meant to be a transformative experience?
I really love that term. I wish I thought of it myself; I didn't have it then but I did have it later.
From Near Death to Super Age: David Stewart’s Bold Reboot
Q: If you had to distill it down to maybe three tips for health and longevity, what would they be?
The elements include sleep, nutrition, movement, exercise, stress management, and connection with community purpose.

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This podcast offers intimate conversations centered around the experience of navigating midlife transitions, presenting guests who are recognizable figures from various walks of life. Each episode focuses on the personal stories and insights of successful individuals, revealing their struggles and transformations during pivotal life changes. The discussions emphasize vulnerability, authenticity, and the pursuit of purpose, giving listeners practical wisdom to help them embrace their own journeys in midlife. Unique in its ability to blend celebrity with deeply personal narratives, the content is likely to resonate with listeners seeking meaningful inspiration and guidance as they approach or reflect on their own life transitions.

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Recent guests on The Midlife Chrysalis include:

1. Mark Nepo
2. Emma Heming Willis
3. Helen Christoni
4. David Stewart
5. Bruce Feiler
6. Elizabeth Gilbert
7. Marc Freedman
8. Scott Eastwood

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