Episode 144

August 10, 2026

Neil Markey

How Psilocybin Can Change Your Life After 40 | Neil Markey

How Psilocybin Can Change Your Life After 40 | Neil Markey

Could one guided psychedelic experience transform the way you think, feel, and live?

In this episode of The Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley speaks with Neil Markey, CEO of Beckley Retreats, former Army Ranger captain, McKinsey consultant, and Harvard public health student, about the growing role of psilocybin in personal transformation and mental well-being.

Together, they explore:

  • Why midlife may be the ideal time for a psychedelic experience.
  • What really happens during a professionally guided psilocybin retreat.
  • Why preparation and integration are just as important as the experience itself.
  • The benefits, risks, and biggest misconceptions about psychedelic therapy.
  • How meditation, nature, and new habits can create lasting change.

Whether you're curious about psychedelics or looking for new ways to navigate midlife, this conversation offers a thoughtful, evidence-informed perspective on one of today's most talked-about topics.

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