The Midlife Chrysalis

Conversations on navigating midlife transitions and personal reinvention AI summary

Chip Conley Visit website › Education · EN · 186 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gain practical wisdom they can apply in their own lives for a more fulfilling and purposeful next chapter.

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Yung Pueblo: Wisdom Begins When You Stop Fighting Change

2026-11-13 · 47 min · Season 1, episode 185

Getting older doesn’t automatically make you wiser. How you meet change matters more.In this episode of The Midlife Chrysalis, bestselling author Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, joins Chip Conley to explore how we…
Better Questions, Better Hires: Chip Conley’s Top 10

2026-11-11 · 20 min · Season 1, episode 184

You hired the perfect candidate. Then you met the real person.A great interview performance doesn’t always mean a great hire. In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, MEA founder Chip Conley joins Derek Gehl to share 10…
The Kids Have Left. Who Are You Now? | Gretchen Rubin

2026-11-09 · 47 min · Season 1, episode 183

When a role has shaped your life for years, stepping back from it can leave you wondering who you are without it.In this episode of The Midlife Chrysalis, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin joins Chip Conley to explore…
Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love with Allison Aubrey

2026-11-06 · 52 min · Season 1, episode 182

You’ve spent years building a career, caring for others, and doing what’s expected. Midlife is your chance to ask: Who am I now, and what do I want next?NPR health and science journalist Allison Aubrey joins Chip Conley…
AI Can Save You Time. Is It Costing You Your Creativity?

2026-11-04 · 22 min · Season 1, episode 181

AI can save you hours. But are you handing over more than your workload?In this Wisdom Wednesday episode of the Midlife Chrysalis podcast, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl explore how to use AI without losing your voice,…
You Have a Book in You. Here’s How to Finally Write It | Kelly Notaras

2026-11-02 · 48 min · Season 1, episode 180

That book you’ve been meaning to write isn’t going to write itself. And according to publishing expert Kelly Notaras, you don’t need a perfect plan, a polished first chapter, or even a publisher to get started.Kelly,…
Stop Chasing Happiness: Find Joy in the Life You Have | Mark Coleman & Lori Schwanbeck

2026-10-30 · 50 min · Season 1, episode 179

You can spend years chasing happiness and miss the life happening right in front of you.In this episode of The Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley joins mindfulness teachers Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck to explore how to…
Dreading the Holidays? Create Traditions You Actually Enjoy

2026-10-28 · 16 min · Season 1, episode 178

The kids have moved out. Family gatherings feel complicated. Suddenly, the holidays you used to love leave you wondering where you belong.In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, MEA founder Chip Conley joins host Derek Gehl…
How to Lead with Heart and Still Make Tough Calls | John Baird

2026-10-26 · 44 min · Season 1, episode 177

The hardest conversations are often the ones that help us grow.John Baird has spent 30 years coaching leaders at Apple. At 82, he’s still coaching, trying new things, and making time for what matters most.In this…
Will Life Break You Open or Close You Off? | Elizabeth Lesser

2026-10-23 · 48 min · Season 1, episode 176

After everything you’ve been through, keeping your heart open can feel like a lot to ask. But there’s still room for connection, beauty, and a life that feels more like you.Author and Omega Institute cofounder Elizabeth…

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Oldest episode in feed: 06/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 45 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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