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Spirituality, Happiness & Poetry

Mark Nepo, Steve Kiesling & Christine Carter

Using the poetic language of soul, our inspired hosts will dive into life’s deeper mysteries, offering a transformative conversation to cultivate personal connection, raise consciousness, and encourage mindful presence.

December 13, 2023 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

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Mark Nepo

New York Times best-selling author and celebrated poet
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Steve Kiesling

Editor in Chief, Spirituality + Health
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Christine Carter

Vice President, Transformation Science & Practice, BetterUp

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Make Life’s Big Moments Matter: Reclaiming Meaning in a Disconnected World

Kari Cardinale & Bruce Feiler
August 4, 2026 8:00 AM PT 11:00 AM ET

A retirement gets a card and cake. A child leaves home without a send-off. A career shift, divorce, recovery, or loss reshapes your life, yet the moment often passes before anyone pauses to truly acknowledge or process it.

Join seven-time New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler and host MEA’s Kari Cardinale for a live conversation inspired by his new book, A Time to Gather.

To understand how rituals can restore connection, Bruce traveled 50,000 miles through sixteen countries on six continents, attending ceremonies from a mass baptism at the Vatican to ten funerals in Ireland. He will share practical ways to recognize transitions, bring people together with intention, and create rituals that feel personal and natural.

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Roar Into Midlife: Build Your Bold Second Act

Derek Gehl & Michael Clinton
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Some ambitions refuse to stay in the “someday” pile. The creative project, career shift, long-postponed adventure, or desire to contribute in a new way keeps resurfacing.

Join bestselling author and ROAR Forward founder Michael Clinton for a live conversation about turning those ideas into a practical plan. A former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, Michael has built his own expansive second act while traveling to more than 120 countries, writing books, and advising people and organizations through change.

Michael will share how to reimagine your future, make use of overlooked skills and interests, reassess your relationships, and begin acting on what you want next without dismantling the life you’ve worked so hard to build.

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The Deeper Work: Psilocybin, Psychedelic Research, and a Guided Retreat

Lori Schwanbeck, Neil Markey & Anja Saloranta
August 14, 2026 12:30 PM PT 03:30 PM ET

Psilocybin is changing the conversation about personal growth, emotional healing, and the mind’s capacity to form new patterns.

This October, MEA and Beckley Retreats will bring a small group to Jamaica for The Deeper Work, a five-night guided experience that includes two guided psilocybin ceremonies, contemplative practices, live music, and support before and after the retreat.

Join MEA faculty member and therapist Lori Schwanbeck for a live conversation with Beckley Retreats’ COO Anja Saloranta and co-founder and CEO Neil Markey. Together, they’ll share the research and thinking behind psychedelic treatments, along with a candid look at what responsible psychedelic work involves.

You’ll hear about:

  • What scientists are learning about psilocybin and the brain

  • How guests are screened, prepared, and supported

  • What happens during a professionally guided ceremony

  • Why and how the work continues after you return home

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