The Midlife Chrysalis
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 look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gain practical wisdom they can apply in their own lives for a more fulfilling and purposeful next chapter.
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Episodes (176)
When Everything Hits at Once: The Art of the Reframe
Oct 21, 2026
He Built the Green Building Movement. Then His Life Fell Apart | David Gottfried
Oct 19, 2026
Are You in Love With the Past or Trapped by It? | Juan Pablo Di Pace
Oct 16, 2026
MEA Film Fest: Come for the Movies, Stay for the Connections
Oct 14, 2026
From Nike CEO to Starting Over at 65: John Donahoe’s Reinvention
Oct 12, 2026
When the Life You Built Is No Longer Enough | Caroline Myss
Oct 9, 2026
What If the Life You Built Isn’t the Life You Want?
Oct 7, 2026
He Died 11 Years Ago. Their Relationship Never Ended. | Lucy Kalanithi
Oct 5, 2026
Why Life Can Get Harder and Happier After 50 | Jonathan Rauch
Oct 2, 2026
The Hardest Leadership Lesson: Let Someone Else Be the Hero
Sep 30, 2026
What Changes When You Finally Let Go of Control? | Thomas DeLong
Sep 28, 2026
Let Life Lead: A Different Way to Navigate Midlife | Nic Askew
Sep 25, 2026
Be Useful, Not Youthful: The Secret to Aging Well
Sep 23, 2026
Can Your Beliefs Actually Change How You Age? | Shawn Achor
Sep 21, 2026
He Spent 10 Years Filming the World’s Oldest People | Sam Green
Sep 18, 2026
Why Birthdays Matter More as We Get Older
Sep 16, 2026
Surfing at 87, Writing at 91: James Flaherty’s Rules for Life
Sep 14, 2026
From Role to Soul: Who Are You Without What You Do? | Connie Zweig
Sep 11, 2026
You Can’t Rush Grief: Learning to Feel What We’ve Lost
Sep 9, 2026
What Happens After You Achieve Your Biggest Dream? | Paul Harris
Sep 7, 2026
From Doing to Being: The Power of Presence | Teddi Dean
Sep 4, 2026
Curiosity Is the Secret to a Richer Life
Sep 2, 2026
We’re Living Longer. Why Isn’t Society Ready? | David Sinclair
Aug 31, 2026
From Achievement to Fulfillment: Building Your Life 3.0 | Seth Streeter
Aug 28, 2026
Could Living Together Be the Secret to Aging Better?
Aug 26, 2026
You Got Everything You Wanted. Now What? | Edward Sullivan
Aug 24, 2026
Follow the Energy, Not the Career Script | Arun Gupta
Aug 21, 2026
How to Discover the Gift That’s Uniquely Yours?
Aug 19, 2026
How to Talk to People You Profoundly Disagree With | Shamil Idriss
Aug 17, 2026
Why Retirement Is the Wrong Goal | Ken Dychtwald
Aug 14, 2026
Why Midlife Feels Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Aug 12, 2026
How Psilocybin Can Change Your Life After 40 | Neil Markey
Aug 10, 2026
Your Brain Is Lying to You About Happiness | Dr. Laurie Santos
Aug 7, 2026
Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Imposters
Aug 5, 2026
The Biggest Lies We've Been Told About Aging | Ashton Applewhite
Aug 3, 2026
Why Your 70s Can Be Your Most Meaningful Years | Dr. Philip Pizzo
Jul 31, 2026
Don't Save It for the Funeral: The Power of a Social Eulogy
Jul 29, 2026
The Hero’s Journey: Crossing the Threshold from Stagnation to Generativity | Pat Whitty
Jul 27, 2026
The Power of Play in Reinventing Your Life | Kristine Michie & JD Schramm
Jul 24, 2026
Can AI Ever Be Wise? Knowledge vs. Human Experience
Jul 22, 2026
The Science Behind a Better Midlife| Dr. Margie E. Lachman
Jul 20, 2026
How to Build a Life You Don't Want to Retire From | Stephen Herman & Evelyn Neaman
Jul 17, 2026
What Your Future Self Wants You to Know About Life
Jul 15, 2026
How Time Away Can Change Your Future | DJ DiDonna
Jul 13, 2026
The Soul of Money: Why Life Gets Better After 50 | Lynne Twist & Sara Vetter
Jul 10, 2026
How Wise People Handle Uncertainty
Jul 8, 2026
The Skills That Will Matter Most in the AI Era | Chris Shipley & Scott Barry Kaufman
Jul 6, 2026
The Biggest Myth We Believe About Aging | Dr. Michael Gurven
Jul 3, 2026
Stop Trying to Fit In: The Hidden Gift of Aging
Jul 1, 2026
Can Your Mind Change How You Age? | Ellen Langer
Jun 29, 2026