Episode 45

December 22, 2025

Margie Warrell, PhD

The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife | Dr. Margie Warrell

The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife | Dr. Margie Warrell

What if the real risk in midlife isn’t change but staying comfortable?

In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley sits down with Dr. Margie Warrell, global expert on courage and bestselling author of The Courage Gap, to explore why so many smart, capable people feel stuck and how to move forward with clarity and bravery.

Drawing from her journey from a rural Australian farm to the world stage, Margie shares powerful insights on courage, reinvention, and choosing growth over safety.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why comfort quietly keeps you stuck
  • The hidden “timidity tax” of playing it safe
  • The tension between belonging and becoming
  • Why courage is a decision, not a feeling
  • Simple ways to take braver action in midlife

If you’re ready to stop circling what’s familiar and start stepping into what’s possible, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Watch now and choose courage over comfort.

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