Chip Conley

The Midlife Chrysalis

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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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Chip Conley

Episodes

Rich Roll on Reinventing Yourself After Rock Bottom 25.06.2025 1:04:57

What if hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to you? In this raw and inspiring conversation, Rich Roll, a former addict turned world-class endurance athlete, shares how he rebuilt his life from scratch, facing failure, financial ruin, and identity loss to find real purpose. With brutal honesty, he opens up about his addiction, fatherhood, marriage, legacy, and the heavy cost o...

Reinvention After 50 with Seth Godin: Make Life Your Best Work of Art 18.06.2025 52:32

What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but your most creative chapter yet? In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, bestselling author and entrepreneur Seth Godin shares how he’s reinvented his life through purpose-driven work, disciplined freedom, and the belief that life itself is a series of art projects. We explore why the “dip” is a crucial part of growth, how to walk away from success when it...

You Can’t Scare Me: Hoda Kotb on Starting Over and Fearless Living After 50 11.06.2025 45:57

At 40, Hoda Kotb’s world fell apart—cancer, divorce, and the dream of having children slipping away. But what came next wasn’t the end. It was a beginning. In this amazing episode, Hoda opens up about surviving breast cancer, finding the courage to adopt at 52, and learning that her 50s would become the most meaningful years of her life. She shares raw moments, unexpected joy, and the wisdom that...

Maria Shriver: Healing Old Wounds & Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be 02.06.2025 54:14

What if the most powerful transformation of your life came after the titles, the heartbreak, and the noise? In this deeply moving episode, Maria Shriver opens up about rediscovering her identity beyond the Kennedy legacy, confronting the emptiness behind external success, and finally giving herself permission to become whole. From her Catholic upbringing and complicated relationship with ambition,...

Break Up With What You Don’t Need: Michael Franti on Healing & Growth 02.06.2025 57:32

What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but a chance to grow, heal, and start fresh? In this episode, Michael Franti shares how he transformed personal pain into purpose, why letting go of old stories changed his life, and how music helped him reconnect with himself and others. Michael opens up about fatherhood, breaking free from emotional patterns, and the daily work of staying present in a distracted wo...

From Wall Street to Inner Peace: The Emotional Journey of Jerry Colonna 02.06.2025 56:53

What if the life you built is no longer the one that fulfills you? In this powerful episode, former venture capitalist turned CEO coach Jerry Colonna shares how his midlife crisis became a chrysalis—from collapsing under the weight of outward success to rebuilding a life rooted in meaning, connection, and emotional resilience. He shares the moment he almost gave up, the books and mentors that help...

Intro 02.06.2025 3:15

Welcome to the very first episode of The Midlife Chrysalis! Chip Conley kicks off this amazing podcast by redefining midlife. It’s not as a crisis, but a powerful chrysalis for transformation. He shares his own wild journey and reveals why your 40s, 50s, and beyond can be the most meaningful years of your life. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming guests like Maria Shriver, Brian Chesky, Gavin Newso...