Episode 83

March 20, 2026

Pete Holmes on Psychedelics, God & Finding Meaning in Midlife

Pete Holmes on Psychedelics, God & Finding Meaning in Midlife

The moment that breaks your life can also be the moment that transforms it.

In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley sits down with comedian and writer Pete Holmes for a deep and surprisingly funny conversation about heartbreak, spirituality, and the search for meaning. Pete shares how a painful divorce in his twenties pushed him to fully commit to comedy and set him on a journey into consciousness, psychedelics, fatherhood, and what it really means to live a good life.

In this episode, Pete reveals:

  • How his divorce became the turning point that changed his life and career
  • Why humor may be one of the most powerful tools for healing
  • What psychedelics taught him about consciousness and awareness
  • Why midlife can actually be the most meaningful chapter of life
  • The life-changing idea: don’t believe everything you think

Warm, honest, and thought-provoking, this conversation explores how laughter and self-awareness can transform even life’s hardest moments.

👉 Watch the full episode to hear Pete Holmes’ story and discover why humor might be the secret to a better life.

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