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Maybe being “over-the-hill” is a good thing?

INHABIT | The climb is over and the view is stunning. Being over-the-hill can be a rich time to grow, connect, and savour the next

Maybe being “over-the-hill” is a good thing? by Chip Conley
How I See It: Chip Conley - on Near-Death Experiences and founding MEA

MIDLIFE MALE – Getting to know Chip,  having him on the podcast, and spending time at the Modern Elder Academy, was one of my favorite

How I See It: Chip Conley – on Near-Death Experiences and founding MEA
Bright Ideas in Travel 2024

CONDÉ NAST – The first Blue Zones Retreats were held this June at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) in Baja California Sur and at Andaz

Bright Ideas in Travel 2024
What we get wrong about our midlives on NPR

NPR | When most people think of a midlife crisis, they picture a man in his 50s dating a younger woman and buying a sports car.

What we get wrong about our midlives on NPR

TV & Videos

January 17, 2024

Is the best yet to come? This author offers tips to grow after midlife

TODAY SHOW – NBC | “Learning to Love Midlife” author Chip Conley joins Hoda & Jenna and opens up about how he realized his “midlife crisis” was really a “midlife chrysalis” — and how anyone can continue to grow and change later in life.

Is the best yet to come? This author offers tips to grow after midlife

January 3, 2024

How to future-proof your career

BIG THINK | Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre and former Airbnb executive, reflects on the dynamics of age, wisdom, and curiosity in the ever-evolving world.

How to future-proof your career

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Podcasts

October 10, 2024

What we get wrong about our midlives on NPR

NPR | When most people think of a midlife crisis, they picture a man in his 50s dating a younger woman and buying a sports car. But what does this depiction of midlife get wrong and who gets left behind by this narrative? What changes actually take place during our midlives?

What we get wrong about our midlives on NPR

January 11, 2024

Midlife Is A Chrysalis, Not A Crisis

RICH ROLL PODCAST | What if we framed midlife not as a crisis but as a transformative chrysalis—a liminal period where profound awakenings unfold?

Midlife Is A Chrysalis, Not A Crisis

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Articles

January 29, 2025

Maybe being “over-the-hill” is a good thing?

INHABIT | The climb is over and the view is stunning. Being over-the-hill can be a rich time to grow, connect, and savour the next leg of the journey.

Maybe being “over-the-hill” is a good thing? by Chip Conley

November 17, 2024

How I See It: Chip Conley - on Near-Death Experiences and founding MEA

MIDLIFE MALE – Getting to know Chip,  having him on the podcast, and spending time at the Modern Elder Academy, was one of my favorite experiences—getting out of my comfort zone and coming out better on the other side.

How I See It: Chip Conley – on Near-Death Experiences and founding MEA

November 7, 2024

Bright Ideas in Travel 2024

CONDÉ NAST – The first Blue Zones Retreats were held this June at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) in Baja California Sur and at Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo.

Bright Ideas in Travel 2024

October 17, 2024

6 Vacations That Could Help You Live Longer and Healthier

NY Times | All-inclusive retreats around the world aim to cultivate wellness and longevity through high-tech tests, “biohacking” treatments, meditation, breath work and more.

6 Vacations That Could Help You Live Longer and Healthier

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