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Rich Roll Podcast: Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose in Life’s Second Half

Between youth and old age lies this incredibly rich stage of life that remains curiously under-examined and wildly underappreciated: midlife.What if the years between 35

Rich Roll Podcast: Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose in Life’s Second Half
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

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

Podcasts

July 16, 2025

What happens when stillness becomes the starting line?

This week on What’s the Rusch, I had the chance to reconnect with someone who’s riding a very different trail these days. Teddi Dean was a pro skateboarder with the legendary Bones Brigade. Now, he’s the Head of Mindfulness and Movement at Modern Elder Academy (MEA), guiding others into presence, curiosity, and new chapters of life.

What happens when stillness becomes the starting line?

April 24, 2025

Rich Roll Podcast: Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose in Life’s Second Half

Between youth and old age lies this incredibly rich stage of life that remains curiously under-examined and wildly underappreciated: midlife.What if the years between 35 and 75 aren’t meant for crisis but for chrysalis—a transitionary phase where we shed our identities, let go of endless striving, and emerge with deeper purpose and meaning?

Rich Roll Podcast: Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose in Life’s Second Half

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

Articles

June 29, 2025

You Don’t Need A Retirement Coach—Or Do You?

I met Kate Coughlin through the Modern Elder Academy where alumni can connect as a community. We are both coaches and having that kind of resource for accountability, reflection, and structure can be life changing. I had been following Chip Conley, founder of the MEA, since his 2017 article in the Harvard Business Review about age, wisdom, and the tech industry. Coughlin and I have attended courses online and at the Baja and Santa Fe campuses. We are co-leaders of the MEA Midwest Chapter Alumni.

You Don’t Need A Retirement Coach—Or Do You?

May 10, 2025

The World’s Best Longevity Retreats: Where Science Meets Serenity

SUPER AGE – Across the globe, a new generation of longevity retreats is helping people transform their healthspan. Each retreat on our list was evaluated across five key dimensions to help you find the right fit.

The World’s Best Longevity Retreats: Where Science Meets Serenity

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

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