Navigating Transitions Online


Change is hitting all at once, the next steps aren’t clear, and you’re exhausted from trying to sort it out alone.

Over 6 weeks, this guided online journey gives you a proven framework to move from stuck to thriving.
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You know that uncomfortable, disorienting feeling when a major part of your life shifts, and you can barely tell which way is up?

It’s confusing. It’s isolating. Sometimes it can be downright terrifying. 

You can't see the path ahead, the familiar landmarks are gone, and every step feels uncertain.

And in midlife, these changes come faster and hit harder than at any other time of life.

What's shifting for you right now?

  • Your relationships are changing, ending, or asking more of you
  • You’re retiring, rethinking work, or facing a career shift
  • Your child has left home, returned home, or needs support in a new way 
  • You’re caring for aging parents, a partner, or another loved one
  • You’re grieving the loss of someone, something, or some version of your life
  • Your health, energy, body, or mood feels less predictable
  • Your social circle is shifting
  • You're noticing “brain fog” you can't quite explain 
  • You've been experiencing shifts in your mood, outlook, or emotional wellbeing
  • You feel caught between what ended and what hasn't yet taken shape

How many boxes

did you check?

These aren’t just big changes, they're major life transitions. Each one has the potential to rock your world and leave you reeling. And in midlife, most of us are facing many of them – all at once.

Without a framework to guide you through these shifts, you risk staying stuck in the fog for months, or even years.

Many people find themselves:
  • Feeling like life is happening to them instead of something they’re consciously creating
  • Struggling to stay afloat in the midst of constant change overwhelm
  • Avoiding hard realities, only to watch the problems pile up 
  • Making hasty decisions they later regret, just to escape discomfort
  • Feeling stuck and unable to find their way forward to the life they want
  • Pulling away from people right when connection would help the most
  • Watching their confidence erode as they start to doubt their ability to handle any of it
  • Missing the very opportunities transitions can offer because they’re just trying to survive the day-to-day

When you don't understand that transitions follow a predictable pathway with recognizable stages, you're navigating these life-changing challenges blind.

You might cling to endings that really need to happen – or rush into new beginnings before you’re ready – just to get out of the discomfort. Or you treat the natural confusion of the messy middle as proof you’ve failed somehow and beat yourself up for struggling, when in fact you’re having a very normal response to this stage of a transition.

The problem is, no one ever taught us how to move through transitions.

We weren’t told that they follow a predictable pathway, with recognizable stages and emotions.

So when you feel disoriented, anxious or stuck, it’s easy to assume something is wrong – with you, with your choices, or with your ability to handle what life is throwing at you.

But what if these feelings don't mean you're lost or broken?

What if they’re simply signs that you’re in a completely natural process of transition – one that everyone goes through in this season of life, and that carries real opportunities alongside the challenges you already know too well?

A proven navigation system for life’s biggest shifts.

At MEA, we’ve built a Transitional Intelligence framework – a practical “navigation system” that shows you the stages of a transition and what each one is asking of you. It’s how you stop feeling blind in the fog and start moving through big changes with more understanding and less panic.

In our six-week online immersion, Navigating Transitions Online, you’ll use this framework to look at the transitions you’re in right now and build a personal roadmap you can return to for the rest of your life.

MEA's Kari Cardinale will introduce you to our Transitional Quotient™ Assessment and guide you through a deep-dive exploration of your own transitions – so you leave not just inspired, but equipped with tools you can use in any future change.

The program’s flexible hybrid format makes it easy to fit into your real life, whatever your schedule and wherever you live. You’ll explore on-demand video content at times that work for you, then join highly engaging 90-minute live events each week to connect with Kari and other like-hearted midlifers from around the world who are navigating similar shifts.

You’ll master the essential skills to:

  • Map what’s changing across the six pillars of your life – so you can see exactly where transition is happening and how it’s affecting you

  • Locate yourself on the path by recognizing which of the three stages of transition you’re in and what to expect, so you can navigate with confidence instead of confusion

  • Use the 3-Step TQ Compass to move forward when you feel completely stuck and can’t see the path ahead
  • Give yourself permission to feel what you're feeling and learn how to process those emotions instead of pushing them down or judging yourself for having them
  • Spot your Triple Threats – the internal and external resistance that keep your inner compass spinning and make it hard to lock on your “True North”
  • Notice and trust the subtle signals (your “glimmers”) that guide you through uncertainty and quietly point toward what’s next
  • Discover your Signature Transitional Quotient™ – your unique approach to navigating transitions so you can apply these skills to any future change that comes your way
  • Build a personal roadmap for moving from stuck to thriving, with practical tools you’ll use every time life shifts again

If you’re tired of guessing your way through change, this gives you a map, a method, and like-minded people who understand the terrain.

Start My 6-Week Journey 

Here’s what our six weeks together will look like:

Week 1

TQ Method & Psychological Transitions

After decades of career pressures, raising kids, and juggling everyone else's needs, it's easy to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Week 1 gives you a clear-eyed look at what's driving those feelings – and the psychological foundation to shift them.
  • Identify the psychological blocks standing in your path to happiness, and use proven exercises to build your awareness and confidence.
  • Gain practical tools to navigate difficult emotions instead of suppressing, judging, or avoiding them.
  • Pinpoint the old habits keeping you feeling life-weary or cynical, and start permanently loosening their grip.
  • Connect with your cohort in a way that immediately feels meaningful and safe, skipping the surface-level small talk entirely.
Week 2

Purpose Transitions

In your earlier years, purpose was mostly about proving yourself professionally, financially, and personally. By midlife, that naturally changes. This week, we examine how purpose matures – and what you want to do with that shift.
  • Understand the natural evolution of purpose as you move through different life stages.
  • Explore the eight pathways of awe with renowned researcher Dacher Keltner.
  •  Notice how your initial fears are already resolving, leaving you with a clearer sense of your next steps.
  • Clarify exactly how you want to share your gifts and hard-earned wisdom with the world going forward.
Week 3

Personal Transitions

There's a crucial difference between a change (something that happens to your environment) and a transition (how you grow on the inside in response). Week 3 is where that distinction becomes intensely personal.
  • Identify which of the six transition pillars you're moving through right now using our comprehensive self-assessment.
  • Map your location in the three predictable stages every transition follows – so you know exactly what this season is asking of you.
  • Process your current experience emotionally, not just intellectually, using guided journaling and reflection.
  • Shrink doubts about your biggest midlife decisions with practical mindset management tools from global experts.
Week 4

Physical Transitions & Loss Transitions

It's time to confront the realities of midlife: physical changes, the "parting of ways" in relationships, and letting go. Whether you are navigating menopause, an empty nest, or the loss of a loved one, you will learn to turn these painful catalysts into profound personal growth.
  • Purge your inner ageist — the beliefs that are quietly limiting what you think is still possible
  • Navigate unexpected health changes, illness, and aging with greater confidence and self-compassion.
  • Process the complex emotions of loss and grief, honoring the healing power of community and ritual.
  • Set goals that honor your physical reality while expanding your vision for the decades to come.
Week 5

Professional Transitions

Whether you're retiring, changing careers, leaving your role as a stay-at-home parent, or pursuing a new venture, professional pivots require two things: curiosity and wisdom.
  • Navigate the financial and emotional realities of a career transition without losing your sense of identity.
  • Manage the inherent threats of career changes, using inspiring stories of resilience to emerge wiser and stronger.
  • Approach your trajectory with strategic optimism, leaning into the exploding trend of midlife entrepreneurship.
  • Create a clear, actionable roadmap for your next chapter of professional success.
Week 6

Your Signature TQ Transitional Intelligence Map & Compass

In our final week, we put it all together. You'll leverage everything you've learned to reassess your Transitional Quotient (TQ) and build a potent compass for the transitions you are in right now – and the ones yet to come.
  • Recognize your core power word and your most proactive behaviors during times of deep change.
  • Reframe the "Triple Threats" of midlife as useful data rather than impossible barriers.
  • Focus on new "Glimmers" that are calling your name.
  • Create a Signature TQ statement that will act as your personal guide for years to come.

Anchor your week with live, real-time connection.

Gather with your cohort and your guide, Kari Cardinale, for 90-minute live events once a week. This is your chance to ask questions, dive deeper into the material, and connect with other like-hearted individuals who are on a similar journey. These morning sessions are your dedicated time to find clarity and build momentum for the rest of your week.

When we meet: 
Every Tuesday from October 13-November 17 at 8 am Pacific | 11 am Eastern

Lifetime access to recordings

Can’t make a live event? No problem. Every 90-minute group gathering will be recorded and available in your member dashboard within 24 hours – so you never fall behind. And with lifetime access, you can revisit to any session anytime, whether you need a fresh boost of clarity or a reminder that you’re not alone in this.

Meet Your Guide

Kari Cardinale

Kari has spent nearly three decades helping people navigate life's most meaningful transitions – and she brings that same depth of experience and care to every session of Navigating Transitions Online.
As MEA's Partner and Chief Content Officer, Kari has a rare gift for creating the kind of space where real reflection and change can happen, both in person and online.

She's built and led communities across the globe, collaborated with hundreds of thought leaders in the longevity and wisdom space, and developed MEA's online programs that have served thousands of midlifers worldwide.

Driven by insatiable curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, she embodies MEA’s core belief that wisdom grows through experience, reflection, and genuine connection with others.

Gain valuable insights from experts who've studied midlife transitions – and lived through them.

As you move through the program's on-demand videos, you'll gain inspiration and clarity from renowned experts across fields like transition psychology, longevity, grief and loss, professional reinvention, and purpose-driven living.

NYT bestselling authors, former professional athletes, leading gerontologists, former Fortune 500 CEOs, global leaders – each one brings powerful insights into the specific transitions you're facing right now.

Here are just some of the thought leaders you’ll be learning from:
Chip Conley
Hospitality Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Founder of MEA
Chris Murchison
Consultant, Thought Partner, Coach and Bricoleur
Bruce Feiler
New York Times Bestselling Author of Life is in the Transitions, TV host
Barb Waxman
MS, MA Gerontologist, Author of Middlescence, Executive Coach
Lori Schwanbeck
Leadership Coach, Therapist, Business Consultant
Janis Nakano Spivak
Founder of Crush, Seasoned Creative Working with Gen X & Millennial Collaborators
Justin Michael Williams
Author, Speaker, Entertainer
Alexandria White
ReBoot Accel Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tom McCook
Movement Expert, Founder & Director of Center of Balance
Teddi Dean
MEA's Director of Mindfulness & Meditation 
Lee Johnson
MEA's Head of Land, Livestock, and Mindfulness in Santa Fe

This is for you if…

  • You're navigating one or more major life transitions and feel overwhelmed trying to manage it all without a clear roadmap
  • You're stuck in the "messy middle" of a big life change – past the ending but unable to see what comes next – and you're ready for clarity
  • You feel like life is happening TO you rather than being created BY you, and you want to reclaim your sense of agency and direction
  • You're tired of white-knuckling your way through change and want to learn how to move through transitions with more ease, confidence, and even joy
  • You're ready to stop judging yourself for feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed and want to understand why these feelings are normal – and how to work with them
  • You want to build skills that will serve you for decades, not just get through your current challenges
  • You're craving connection with others who truly understand what you're going through – people who won't minimize your struggles or tell you to "just get over it"
  • You're open to doing the inner work – journaling, reflection, honest self-assessment – that real transformation requires
  • You believe your best years can still be ahead of you, but you need the framework and community to help you get there
Yes, This Is for Me

What past participants are saying

Having been part of many retreats and facilitated processes over the years, I feel qualified to name brilliance when I see it. The facilitation and teaching here has been masterful: a seamless dance between thought provocation, humor, energy, and compassion. I gained an incredible amount watching this work unfold 'in the zone' over six weeks. What I thought would be impossible in an online environment was navigated beautifully. A true professional and expert in every way.

Troy Hendrickson
Today's final session was extraordinary, and I'm so thankful that I did the virtual version right after the live version… Thank you for holding the space and grace during the sessions. You are excellent at your vocation.

Simon Reilly
I'm almost finished with the online transitions course, and I just wanted to say thank you so much… Spending the last 6 weeks with your group has really changed my attitude about feeling in transition. I had no idea that so many people feel this way at my age. It has really helped me to understand what I am grappling with and how normal it is.

Amy Reardon
It's been interesting to see and try to connect with my cohorts in the class. Most seem to be on the other side of a transition. I’m in the fire and knew I needed help and believe me, this course has been a lifeline. So grateful.

Eric Bolton
These courses have been life-changing. They have changed me in a way that nothing else has before.

Amy Treff
My biggest takeaway was almost palpable joy... We were astonished at what we learned.

Elaine Borton

Why this work matters now more than ever

The old script said: work hard, build a life, everything will fall into place.

But midlife doesn't follow a script.

Your career shifts unexpectedly. Your body changes in ways that challenge your self-image. Relationships evolve or end. Parents need care while kids still need support. The purpose that drove you for decades suddenly feels insufficient.

And when you find yourself stuck in the fog – anxious, overwhelmed, unsure which way is forward – you assume you're doing something wrong.

The truth is:
  • You're not lost. You're in transition – something nobody taught you how to navigate
  • Research shows major life transitions now occur every 12–18 months –  far more often than most people realize
  • You’re likely to navigate 40 or more significant transitions during your midlife years alone
  • Feeling stuck isn't a personal failure – it's a predictable stage of the journey
But here's what the research also tells us: midlife can be the most rewarding time of your life. Studies show that happiness actually increases from your mid-50s onward – reaching levels higher than any other life stage.

The key is learning how to navigate the transitions that get you there.

This work isn't about "getting through" your current challenges and hoping things calm down. It's about building Transitional Intelligence – a skill set that transforms how you experience change for the rest of your life, so you can move through the difficult passages to reach the extraordinary possibilities waiting on the other side.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Build your personal navigation system for any future change

The most valuable thing about this program isn't solving your current transitions (though you will).

It's that you'll never face change the same way again.

The Transitional Quotient™ framework becomes part of how you see the world. Five years from now, when you're navigating retirement or a health challenge or an unexpected loss, you won't panic. You'll recognize where you are on the path, know what that stage requires, and trust your own ability to meet it.
 

These are skills you'll use for the rest of your life:

  • Retirement transitions – whether you're stepping down, ramping up something new, or redefining what "work" means
  • Health challenges – navigating illness, aging, or unexpected physical changes with resilience
  • Relationship evolution – whether partners, friends, or family dynamics shift in ways you didn't anticipate
  • Loss and grief – when you lose people you love or parts of your life you treasured
  • Purpose reinvention – as what brings meaning continues to evolve through your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond
  • The unexpected – because life will bring changes you can't predict, and now you'll know how to meet them
And with 40+ transitions ahead in your midlife years alone, that's an investment that compounds every single time you use it.

Come for the Transitional Intelligence
tools & training – stay for the community & dance party vibes

This isn't a traditional online course by any stretch of the imagination.

It’s an interactive, conversation-based, storytelling-rich space with dance party vibes – the kind where you actually look forward to logging in each week.

You’ll meet thoughtful, interesting people from all over the world who are navigating their own transitions, just like you.

Ready to step into midlife and beyond with more clarity and intention?

When you enroll today, you’ll finally be equipped with the tools, skills, and support you need to navigate midlife’s most challenging transitions.

Within 10 minutes of completing your enrollment, you’ll receive an email from us with simple, step-by-step instructions 
 to access the course portal and choose the weekly live event times that work for you – our first live session happens October 13.

And when the program officially begins, you'll gain: 
  • Six 90-minute live Navigating Transitions sessions with senior MEA faculty
  • Six modules of powerful video training based on MEA 's core curriculum
  • A comprehensive workbook to help you put your learning into practice
  • 12-month access to our online student community platform
  • Body Wisdom for Life course by movement expert Tom McCook  

Register for Navigating Transitions Online

A 6-week guided online program to understand the transition you're in, build your personal roadmap, and move forward with clarity.

$795
$595

when you register by August 1

What's included:

Six 90-minute live sessions with senior MEA faculty

Six on-demand video modules based on MEA's core curriculum

Comprehensive workbook to put your learning into practice

12-month access to our online student community

Body Wisdom for Life bonus course by movement expert Tom McCook

Save My Spot 

🔒 Try it risk-free for 14 days. If Navigating Transitions Online isn't right for you,
email us within 14 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

The program begins October 13. Spots are limited.

Our MEA online guarantee

After helping more than 8,000 people from around the world, we’ve seen our MEA methodologies work again and again.

But we also know that before you click “Save My Spot,” there’s that little voice asking, “Will this actually work for me?”

That’s why we offer the MEA Online 14‑Day Money‑Back Guarantee.

Register today and test‑drive Navigating Transitions Online for 14 days.

Join the live sessions, explore the materials, start using the tools. If you decide it’s not what you’re looking for, simply email us within 14 days and we’ll refund your full tuition.

It’s that simple.

Start navigating your transitions with clarity – starting October 13

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the live events?

Live events happen once a week on Tuesdays from October 13 to November 17.

Each week, you’ll have two time options: 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern and
4 pm Pacific / 7 pm Eastern. Choose the time that works best for your schedule.

 

What happens if I miss a live event?

No problem. Every 90-minute live event is recorded and added to your member dashboard within 24 hours. You can watch the recording when it works for you and revisit it anytime. You don’t need to attend live every week to benefit from the program.

How much time should I set aside each week?

Plan for the weekly on-demand lesson, reflection work, and either the 90-minute live event or the recording.

A simple rhythm is:

  • Watch the weekly lesson on your schedule

  • Spend time with the workbook prompts

  • Attend the live event or watch the recording

  • Check in with the community when useful

You can move through the material in whatever way that fits your real life.

How do I know if this is right for me?

This program is a fit if you’re moving through one or more major life transitions and want a clearer way to understand what’s happening. That might include: retirement or a career shift, caregiving, empty nesting, relationship changes, grief, or health.

 

What makes this different from other online courses?

This isn’t just a set of videos to watch alone. You’ll learn a practical framework, then apply it to your own life through reflection, assessment, live conversation, and community.

The focus isn't only learning about transition. It’s helping you build a personal roadmap for the transition you’re in now.

 

Is this therapy?

No. Navigating Transitions Online is an educational program focused on reflection, learning, and personal growth. It can support you during times of change, but it is not therapy, medical care, or crisis support.

If you are in acute distress or need clinical support, this program can sit alongside professional care, but it should not replace it.

What do I get when I enroll?

Your enrollment includes: six weeks of guided learning, on-demand video lessons, weekly optional 90-minute live virtual events, recordings of every live event, 12 months of access to the online student community, and the Body Wisdom for Life bonus course with Tom McCook.

What happens after I enroll?

After you register, you’ll receive an email with instructions for accessing the course portal and choosing the weekly live event time that works for you. The first live event is October 13.

Do I need to attend live to get the full value?

No. The live events can add connection, reflection, and momentum, but the program is designed to work with your schedule. You can watch the lessons on your own time and use the recordings if you cannot attend live.

Can I join from outside the U.S.?

Yes. The program is online, and live event times are listed in Pacific and Eastern time. If the live times do not work for your location, you can watch the recordings within 24 hours.

What technology do I need?

You’ll need: a reliable internet connection, an email address, and a computer, tablet, or phone that can stream video. You’ll gain access via our course portal, and the ability to join live virtual events if you choose to attend

You don’t need advanced tech skills.

 

How long do I have access?

You’ll have lifetime access to the live event recordings. You’ll also receive 12 months of access to the online student community.

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