Midlife Mastery
Transform Aging into Your Greatest Advantage for Thriving
Chip Conley
Arthur Brooks
Krista Tippett
Michael Franti
Martha Beck
Karen Walrond
Rebecca Rusch
Pico Iyer
Russ Hudson
Justin Michael Williams
Stacy Peralta
Richard Leider
… and more
An 8-hour, self-guided journey that reveals why life gets better in midlife and beyond.
Join 20+ world-renowned thought leaders for a transformative virtual experience designed to help you reclaim your joy, purpose, and vitality – and make your next chapter extraordinary.
Here’s what no one tells you about midlife:
It’s not a slow drift into decline – it’s a powerful invitation to step into your strength.
To rewrite your story. To increase your longevity, boost your health span, deepen your relationships, and create a life rich with meaning.
No matter where you are in your journey, this self-guided experience gives you the tools, insights, and inspiration to navigate midlife with confidence and clarity – all on your own schedule.
Midlife isn’t a “crisis point” – it’s your breakthrough moment that opens the door to the next exciting stage of your life.
Every lesson you’ve learned, every obstacle you’ve overcome, every insight you’ve gained through your decades of lived experience – they're all converging into synthesized wisdom that can empower you to live your best life and remain vibrant, strong, and vital for many years to come.
It’s time to unlock your midlife superpowers
Imagine gaining direct access to the wisdom of 20+ world-class visionaries – guides who’ve walked the path of personal transformation.
All on-demand. All from the comfort of your own home.
You’ll receive tools, practices, and insights designed to help you thrive – physically, mentally, and emotionally – for years to come.
This is your gateway to a new chapter where purpose and passion fuel your days, and each moment becomes an opportunity for deeper growth and connection.
Simply put, MEA changed my life.
Douglas Tsoi, Founder, School of Financial Freedom
Featuring…
Chip Conley
Author of Learning to Love Midlife
Arthur Brooks
Author of From Strength to Strength
Krista Tippett
Award-winning host of On Being
Michael Franti
Musician, activist, and filmmaker
Martha Beck
Author of The Way of Integrity
Karen Walrond
Author of Radiant Rebellion
Rebecca Rusch
7-Time World Champion Adventure Athlete
Pico Iyer
Author of The Art of Stillness and The Half-Known Life
Russ Hudson
co-founder of The Enneagram Institute
Justin Michael Williams
Grammy-nominated musician
Stacy Peralta
Former pro skateboarder and filmmaker
Richard Leider
Author of The Power of Purpose
... and more
Get Ready to Transform Your Life & Relationship to Aging...
Module 1
Wisdom Rising: Transform Your Age into Your Advantage
Themes
Leverage Your Wisdom
Discover how your life experiences can become the foundation for new opportunities.
Redefine Aging
Learn liberating perspectives that turn the idea of “decline” into a narrative of growth and purpose.
The Power of Purpose
Unlock the clarity to live intentionally, aligning your goals with what truly fulfills you.
Transformative Vulnerability
Understand how embracing challenges can lead to profound wisdom and resilience.
Featuring
NY Times Bestselling Author & Harvard Professor
Dr. Arthur Brooks
From Strength To Strength
Explore Dr. Arthur Brooks' wisdom from his book, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Discover how our skills... naturally evolve as we age – and how to leverage your emerging capacities to create a life you love.
You'll gain a clear roadmap for a fulfilling next chapter and the confidence to shift from seeking validation to using your wisdom for greater impact.
Author & purpose coach
Richard Leider
The Power of Purpose: The Key to a Life Well-Lived
Richard Leider is the bestselling author of The Power of Purpose and Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old. You'll discover how purpose can be a powerful engine that gets you out of bed every morning and fills your life with meaning and contentment.
You'll learn how to make purpose a daily driving force and uncover your unique talents to create meaningful impact, bridging achievement and meaning for deeper fulfillment.
Author, Philosopher, and Poet
Mark Nepo
Say Yes to Life: From Brokenness to Wholeness
Poet and philosopher Mark Nepo, NY Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening, reveals how life's challenging moments can be gateways to unexpected strength and deeper wisdom - when you know how to navigate them with grace.
You'll discover how shifting from pursuit of perfection to recognition of your place in life's larger story gives you the courage to keep your heart open through difficult times.
Author, Philosopher, and Poet
Karen Walrond
Join the Radiant Rebellion and Reclaim Aging
Award-winning author, lawyer, and leadership coach Karen Walrond helps you dismantle anti-ageist beliefs and reclaim the power and beauty of getting older as you celebrate your decades of lived experience and all you have to offer the world as a radiant elder.
You’ll gain a liberating new perspective that transforms gray hair and laugh lines from "flaws" into celebrations of your journey, wisdom, and authentic beauty.
Module 2
The Inner Compass: Cultivating Resilience and Authenticity
Themes
Transform Anxiety
Learn how to redirect fear into curiosity and creativity to live with greater peace and meaning.
Find Stillness Within
Discover how inner calm can help you stay grounded and true to yourself in a chaotic world.
Reclaim Your Rhythm
Cut through the noise of daily life to reconnect with your joy, creativity, and authentic self
Live Unapologetically
Transform self-doubt into confidence and say yes to a bold, purpose-driven life.
Featuring
Author, Coach, Speaker
Martha Beck
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose
Martha Beck, NY Bestselling Author of The Way of Integrity and Beyond Anxiety, reveals how to transform anxiety into curiosity and redirect its energy to propel you into a life filled with greater peace, meaning, and joy.
You’ll gain powerful insights into how creativity can help you to turn fear from your enemy into your ally, unlocking a more expansive and authentic expression of yourself.
Author, Essayist, TED Speaker
Pico Iyer
The Pilgrim's Path: Travelling Inward to Discover Your Truth
Pico Iyer, author of The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere, shares how to explore your own inner landscape and develop the inner peace that will keep you calm and clear-headed in any storm – from workplace chaos to life’s big challenges.
You’ll discover practical ways to find authentic connection in our hyperconnected world, turning digital overwhelm into meaningful engagement with yourself and others.
Musician and Activist
Michael Franti
Finding Your Rhythm in Midlife and Beyond
Award-winning musician Michael Franti, founder and frontman for Spearhead, The Beatnigs, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, teaches you how to tune back into the music of your soul and unlock your creative capacity to thrive.
You’ll discover how to cut through life's constant noise and rediscover your natural rhythm, creating space for the passions and purpose that truly move you.
Musician & Speaker
Justin Michael Williams
Authenticity Unleashed
Grammy-nominated musician, meditation teacher and speaker Justin Michael Williams reveals how to reconnect with your authentic self, redefine your path, discover your strength, and say YES to a bigger vision for your life.
You’ll gain practical strategies for transforming self-doubt and anxiety into unshakeable confidence, changing how you show up in every important moment.
Module 3:
Full-Spectrum Flourishing: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Themes
Sustainable Vitality
Cultivate physical strength and mental clarity with practical fitness and mindfulness techniques.
Self-Discovery Tools
Unlock deeper self-awareness with tools like the Enneagram to fuel personal growth.
Inner Wisdom
Ask better questions and embrace uncertainty to cultivate clarity and purpose.
Movement as Medicine
Discover how gentle, intentional movement can be a gateway to emotional healing and physical resilience.
Featuring
Rebecca Rusch, World Champion Athlete” and “David Stewart, AGEIST Magazine Founder
David Stewart & Rebecca Rusch
SuperAge Fitness: Own Your Fitness, Own Your Future
Seven-time world champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch and AGEIST Magazine founder David Stewart share proven tools and strategies to cultivate the strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and mind-body integration that will sustain your mental and physical wellbeing for decades to come.
You’ll be introduced to a balanced approach to fitness that builds lasting strength and flexibility without extreme workouts, designed to serve you for decades to come.
Enneagram Institute co-founder
Russ Hudson
The Enneagram’s Hidden Wisdom: From Self-Discovery to Purposeful Living
Russ Hudson, author of The Enneagram: Nine Gateways to Presence, reveals how to use The Enneagram personality typing system to gain deep self-knowledge that will help you get unstuck and fuel your generative capacity to create a life you love.
Russ will share the liberating truth about personality patterns – and how seeing them clearly becomes your gateway to more conscious, intentional choices.
Host of On Being
Krista Tippett
Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
Krista Tippett, author and Peabody award-winning creator of the On Being podcast, shares how to cultivate your own inner wisdom by asking better questions, listening more mindfully, and finding the courage to meet the world where it is.
You’ll learn how asking powerful questions opens doorways to deeper insight and understanding, transforming everyday conversations into catalysts for change.
Center of Balance founder
Tom McCook
Join Tom McCook, renowned Pilates trainer and founder and director of Center of Balance, to discover how simple movement practices can help you feel better in your mind, body, and spirit so you can enjoy a vibrant, active, pain-free life.
Tom will share how gentle, intentional movement can become your gateway to lasting strength and flexibility, replacing punishing workouts with sustainable vitality
Module 4
Evolution in Action: Your Roadmap to Reinvention
Themes
The Courage to Reinvent Yourself
Embrace life transitions with confidence and curiosity.
Rediscover Your Identity
Shed outdated roles and step into who you are meant to be now.
Master the Pivot
Learn actionable steps to reimagine your future and unlock new possibilities.
Encore Opportunities
Find purpose and financial freedom by crafting meaningful work for your next chapter.
Featuring
Stacy Peralta, Skateboarding Legend & Filmmaker and Teddi Dean, MEA Head of Mindfulness & Movement
Stacy Peralta & Teddi Dean
Radical Transitions: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself
Skateboarding pioneer, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta and MEA’s Head of Mindfulness and Movement Teddi Dean show you how to find the courage to reinvent yourself and create the new life you have been longing for.
You’ll learn how to build unshakeable trust in your own resilience – and why embracing a beginner’s mindset opens doors that staying in your realm of expertise never could.
Human Insight Specialist
Jill Nykoliation
Who Am I Now? Clarify Your Evolving Identity in Midlife
Award-winning brand strategist and coach Jill Nykoliation to discover how layers of outmoded identity may be stopping you from fully embracing who you are now – so you can step purposefully into your next chapter and live your best life.
You’ll gain valuable insight into the profound shift that happens when you release outdated roles and beliefs, creating space for your truest self to emerge.
Gwendolyn Bounds, author of NOT TOO LATE and Joanne Lipman, author of NEXT!
Gwendolyn Bounds & Joanne Lipman
What’s Next? Strategies for a Powerful Pivot
Gwendolyn Bounds, author of Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, and Joanne Lipman, author of Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, uncover how to unlock your ability to master new skills and reimagine your limits as you embrace your exciting next chapter.
You’ll learn the four simple steps of every reinvention — and how you can master each one to speed your progress to the life you want to live now.
Marci Alboher, Chief Engagement Officer (CxO), CoGenerate and Kerry Hannon, Workplace Futurist
Marci Alboher & Kerry Hannon
Crafting Your Encore: Finding Purpose, Passion and a Paycheck in Your Next Chapter
CoGenerate Chief Engagement Officer (CxO) and NY Times Columnist Marci Alboher and Yahoo Finance senior columnist Kerry Hannon explain how to craft an encore work chapter that pays good money, fills you with purpose, and offers the human connection you need to feel healthy, vibrant, and whole.
You’ll learn why your experience can be your greatest workplace advantage, positioning you to thrive in roles that value wisdom over youth.
Turn inspiration into action with valuable downloadable resources
Transform your learning into lasting change with a downloadable Midlife Mastery Workbook filled with key takeaways, reflection prompts, and practical tools that help you translate your learning into actionable steps you can implement right away, turning inspiration into real-world transformation.
Brought to you by MEA, the World’s First Midlife Wisdom School
MEA (Modern Elder Academy) is on a mission to reframe aging and help people thrive in midlife and beyond. Our science-backed workshops and programs are designed to give you the tools, practices, and support to navigate midlife challenges and find joy, meaning, and fulfillment in the second half of life.
Founded by entrepreneur, author, and world-renowned hospitality leader Chip Conley in 2017, MEA’s proven methodology was developed in collaboration with academics from Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Yale, who have dedicated themselves to understanding modern midlife.
Together we have developed and refined experiential tools and practices that combine the social science of longevity and the art of intentional living to help people in midlife curate a second half of life that’s as joyful, exciting, and meaningful as it is long.
Here’s what our program participants say…
Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in MEA. It was the best gift in my adult life.
Upkar Arora, CEO Rally
MEA was the most radically transformative journey I’ve ever embarked on.
Irene Edwards
Highly recommended to anyone interested in exploring the roles they play in the world.
Tina Seelig, Professor, Stanford University
My MEA experience was life-changing. It wove a sense of peace into my life that still remains.
Ken Page, psychotherapist
MEA is a beacon for the soul, seeking renewal and inspiration for the next phase of life.
Shilpa Sankara, entrepreneur
I became part of a community focused on mindful aging and embracing the beauty of liminality.
Wanda Whitaker, visionary artist
What's Included in Your Video Collection
Module 1
Wisdom Rising: Transform Your Age into Your Advantage
Dr. Arthur Brooks
From Strength to Strength
Richard Leider
The Power of Purpose
Mark Nepo
Say Yes to Life: From Brokenness to Wholeness
Karen Walrond
Join the Radiant Rebellion and Reclaim Aging
Module 2
The Inner Compass: Cultivating Resilience and Authenticity
Martha Beck
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
Pico Iyer
The Pilgrim's Path: Travelling Inward to Discover Your Truth
Michael Franti
Finding Your Rhythm in Midlife and Beyond
Justin Michael Williams
Authenticity Unleashed
Module 3
Full-Spectrum Flourishing - Body, Mind, and Spirit
David Stewart & Rebecca Rusch
SuperAge Fitness: Own Your Fitness, Own Your Future
Russ Hudson
The Enneagram's Hidden Wisdom: From Self-Discovery to Purposeful Living
Krista Tippett
Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
Tom McCook
Movement as Medicine: Your Path to Vibrant Wellbeing
Module 4
Evolution in Action - Your Roadmap to Reinvention
Stacy Peralta & Teddi Dean
Radical Transitions: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself
Jill Nykoliation
Who Am I Now? Clarify Your Evolving Identity in Midlife
Gwendolyn Bounds & Joanne Lipman
What's Next? Strategies for a Powerful Pivot
Marci Alboher & Kerry Hannon
Crafting Your Encore: Finding Purpose, Passion and a Paycheck
Designed for You: The Midlife Changemakers
Midlife Mastery is for you if...
You’re in your 40s-60s or older and sense there's a more intentional and fulfilling way to approach the decades ahead
You’re ready to reframe your relationship with aging and embrace the power and potential of getting older
You're a midlife professional seeking to reimagine your next chapter with renewed purpose and energy
You feel the pull to reinvent your life or career but want a clear roadmap for the transition
You're an empty nester or retiree eager to reconnect with what lights you up as you move into your next chapter
You're questioning whether the metrics of success that drove your earlier years still serve you now
You want to optimize your health and longevity so you can stay vibrant and active for decades to come
You're excited to join a community of peers who are actively designing their next chapter for thriving
What You'll Gain from this Life-Changing Self-Guided Journey
Actionable Wisdom
No fluff, just proven frameworks from longevity and midlife experts who've helped thousands transform their lives
Diverse Perspectives
From Harvard professors to award-winning musicians, filmmakers, and world-champion athletes, get a 360-degree view of what's possible
Practical Tools
Walk away with concrete strategies you can implement immediately, including daily practices for vitality, confidence, and creativity
Transformative Insights
Unlock science-backed insights on aging, purpose, and possibility from visionaries who are redefining what's possible in midlife and beyond.
Expert Guidance
Get actionable advice from trusted voices who've guided thousands through life-altering transitions.
Holistic Approach
Address every dimension of midlife mastery – from physical vitality and emotional well-being to purpose-driven work and authentic relationships.
Proven Pathways
Access real-world strategies that have worked for thousands of midlife professionals seeking deeper meaning and impact.
Lasting Transformation
Gain not just inspiration but practical frameworks for sustainable change in every area of your life.
Get Life-Changing Tools, Strategies, and Expert Guidance – All for Less Than the Cost of a Dinner Out
Midlife Mastery:
On-Demand Wisdom for What’s Next
16 Expert-Led Sessions to Watch Anytime – Yours to Keep