Episode 108

May 18, 2026

Ben Yalom

Why Modern Life Is Terrified Of Death | Ben Yalom

Why Modern Life Is Terrified Of Death | Ben Yalom

What do you do when the version of yourself you built for decades no longer fits your life?

In this conversation, Chip sits down with therapist and former theater director Ben Yalom for a warm, honest discussion about reinvention, grief, aging, identity, and the courage it takes to change direction in midlife.

After spending years in experimental theater, Ben found himself at a crossroads during COVID. What followed was an unexpected transition into psychotherapy, where he now combines storytelling, movement, curiosity, and emotional exploration in deeply human ways.

In this episode, they talk about:

  • Letting go of old identities without losing yourself
  • Why mistakes often become our greatest source of wisdom
  • The hidden emotional intelligence of the body
  • Why modern culture struggles so much with death and aging
  • How curiosity keeps us alive and growing through change

It’s one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends.

Listen now if you’re navigating change, rethinking your path, or wondering who you’re becoming next.

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