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The Midlife Chrysalis

Chip Conley
Midlife
Aging
Longevity
Midlife Transition
Midlife Transitions
Leadership
Midlife Transformation
Modern Elder Academy
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Purpose
Vulnerability
Caregiving
Lifelong Learning
Rituals
Don Lemon
Creativity
Wisdom
Midlife Crisis
Emotional Well-Being

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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Most of us are far kinder to other people than we are to ourselves and according to leading self-compassion researcher Kristin Neff, that may be one of the biggest reasons we struggle with stress, burnout, anxiety, and self-doubt.

In this episode, K... more

Why does time seem to move faster every year?

One moment you're raising young children. The next, they're leaving home. So where does the time go?

In this Wisdom Wednesday, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl explore one of life's biggest mysteries: why tim... more

Why do so many people feel overwhelmed, lonely, and unhappy in midlife?

Conley sits down with leading midlife researcher Frank Infurna to explore why so many middle-aged adults are struggling with stress, mental health challenges, and declining well... more

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What happens when you do everything “right” in life… and still end up unhappy?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Debjani Biswas, leadership coach, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, to talk about burnout, reinvention, identity, and wha... more

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Frank Infurna
Professor from Arizona State University, midlife researcher
Arizona State University
Episode: What Research Reveals About America’s Midlife Crisis | Frank Infurna
Debjani Biswas
Two-time MEA alum; leading coach in the US; author of Miserably Successful; has coached 50+ CEOs/CXOs
Coaching/Author; Miserably Successful No More
Episode: The Truth About Becoming Miserably Successful | Debjani Biswas
Carolyn Buck Luce
Diplomat, Wall Street banker, management consultant, healthcare futurist, author, educator, and MEA facilitator
The Imaginal Labs / MEA / Epic book author
Episode: The Decade Game That Can Transform Your Future | Carolyn Buck Luce
Robert Waldinger
Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, psychologist and Zen teacher
Harvard Study of Adult Development
Episode: What 88 Years of Research Revealed About Happiness | Robert Waldinger
Gail Larsen
Transformational speaking coach, teacher, and MEA faculty member
MEA (Modern Elder Academy)
Episode: Why Deep Listening is the Key to Transformation | Gail Larsen
Brad Stulberg
Author of The Way of Excellence, coach and researcher
Author, The Way of Excellence
Episode: Why Success Alone Will Never Fulfill You | Brad Stulberg
Ben Yalom
Therapist and former experimental theater maker, son of Irving Yalom
Independent therapist; collaborator on Hour of the Heart
Episode: Why Modern Life Is Terrified Of Death | Ben Yalom
Dr. Kerry Burnight
Gerontologist, author of JoySpan
JoySpan / MEA
Episode: Why Facing Mortality Changes How You Live | Dr. Kerry Burnight
Matt Ross
CEO of School of Rock and One River School, author of Grow or Fold
One River School; School of Rock
Episode: Feeling Stuck at 50: How to Find Your Magic and Start Again | Matt Ross

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Chip Conley
Founder of Modern Elder Academy; host of the show and a leading voice in midlife reinvention and life design.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Christine

    Fascinating topic. I’ve been a professional dating and relationship coach for over 16 yesss and studied men’s and women’s behaviors for almost 40 and this is such a timely topic because the baby boomer bubble is dealing with important these points.

    Your personal experiences and studies certainly helped point out the challenges and hope for us all.

    I’m not sure how to follow you and receive notice of your future podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvangelineMax
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful conversations with practical advice

    Wide range of topics focused on midlife but relevant for anyone trying to live a better existence.

    The sound needs improvement since it’s low and not always clear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    divanrg
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic human and always thought provoking

    Chip Conley is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever encountered. And every single one of his episodes has thought-provoking content. I am listening to the one on restarting your career and your 50s, he has four pillars to think about where you might find ideas. He also is very realistic about people who still need to earn a paycheck. You really need to listen to this podcast. It’s great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrea Jones (AJC)
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant idea, beautifully executed

    Really enjoy this podcast, fantastic guests, powerful topics and excellent questioning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kprimr
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Nourishment for the Soul and Mind

    Listening to Midlife Chrysalis with Chip Conley is like hitting the refresh button on my outlook. Every episode feels like a gentle yet powerful nudge that transforms my mindset from “blah” to fully energized. Chip’s insights and conversations are rich with wisdom, practical tools, and heartfelt stories that make midlife feel like a time of growth rather than decline. It’s not just a podcast—it’s nourishment for both the soul and the mind. Highly recommend for anyone seeking inspiration and a re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leslie Z from New Hampshire
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the practical wisdom and inspirational guests.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and relevant to midlife growth.
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Sound quality is sometimes noted as an area for improvement.

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What Research Reveals About America’s Midlife Crisis | Frank Infurna
Q: What are three questions someone should ask themselves as they hit around age 50 to navigate the second adulthood?
Ask what you want the next ten years to look like, identify what brings you joy and purpose and how to get more of it, and determine how to support your health and body to sustain well-being into older age.
What Research Reveals About America’s Midlife Crisis | Frank Infurna
Q: What tips or practices would you recommend for someone in midlife knowing that the odds are stacked against them in some ways, systemically?
Focus on building a supportive ecosystem (family, friends, chosen community), evaluate and optimize employer benefits and local government supports, and plan for a deliberate recalibration of life goals toward meaningful activities and health.
The Truth About Becoming Miserably Successful | Debjani Biswas
Q: If you had the answer, what would it be?
Debjani explains that if you could access the answer, you'd uncover what you truly want and what is aligned with your calling, and then you'd use targeted questions to surface it, allowing clients to own their own wisdom rather than relying on external solutions.
What Horses, Death, and Nature Taught Me About Being Human | Kelly Wendorf
Q: How did you become the person you are?
Kelly describes being shaped by hard-won life experiences, a quest for presence, and her time in Ethiopia and on archaeological digs, which taught her the value of presence, resilience, and service.
She Told 80,000 Employees the Truth She Hid Her Entire Life | Katherine Dudtschak
Q: Katie, what does it mean that at that point in June of 2019 to come out? How were you dressed? Had you had not transitioned at that point?
She explains that she was presenting in a male role while beginning to transition, documented the moment on video for 80,000 viewers, and planned a staged return as Katherine with care for family and team.

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The show centers on midlife transitions, reinvention, and purposeful living, hosting high-profile guests to explore personal and professional pivots with honesty and practical wisdom. Episodes frequently blend psychology, education, branding, health, and aging with actionable frameworks for navigating endings, messy middles, and new beginnings. Noteworthy is the emphasis on lived experience, community, and programs from a leading elder-education ecosystem that encourages curiosity, resilience, and meaningful second acts. Listeners can expect intimate conversations that translate broad life-change concepts into implementable personal and professional steps, often anchored by a supportive community and practical exercises.

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Recent guests on The Midlife Chrysalis include:

1. Frank Infurna
2. Debjani Biswas
3. Carolyn Buck Luce
4. Robert Waldinger
5. Gail Larsen
6. Brad Stulberg
7. Ben Yalom
8. Dr. Kerry Burnight

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