The Midlife Chrysalis

• Michael Clinton on Life Layering: How to Build a Richer Life After 50

  What if midlife became your chance to ROAR, not retire?In this powerful conversation, bestselling author and longevity visionary Michael Clinton shares why your 40s, 50s, and beyond are actually the most exciting and opportunity-filled decades of your life. From his rise to the top of Hearst Magazines to running marathons on seven continents and earning a new degree at 67, Michael reveals how reinvention is not only possible, it’s essential. He breaks down the ROAR framework for reimagining your future, explains why “life layering” is the antidote to midlife crisis, and dives into the emerging world of longevity science, age-positive culture, and purpose-driven living. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next, or what’s possible, this episode shows you how to build a richer, more meaningful second half of life. Watch now and start reimagining what your future can be. Timestamps:00:00 Michael’s Santa Fe moment01:31 Early life, father’s influence, love of words05:27 A career in publishing08:02 Midlife awakening at 3910:50 Climbing Kilimanjaro and building an adventurous life12:32 Returning to school at 6715:56 The ROAR framework begins20:00 Ageism, language shifts, modern role models25:13 Life layering and building new identities27:45 Preparing for post-career life29:01 Reinvention stories and reimagineers30:51 Relationships, editing your circle, and support systems35:25 Growth mindset and lifelong curiosity37:33 Longevity insights and the next book39:18 Why longevity is having a cultural moment44:01 Why the US is falling behind on lifespan45:22 Rethinking work, age diversity, and longer careers49:56 Longevity clinics and new health models52:57 Longevity travel and residential communities54:35 Wisdom bumper sticker Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#MidlifeReinvention #Longevity #PurposeAfter50 #ReimaginingAging #LifeLayering #ROARMethod #SecondHalfOfLife #HealthyAging #MidlifeAwakening #RewireNotRetire #AgingWell #LiveLongerBetter #MidlifeTransformation #ModernAging #LifelongLearning

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• Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece on Love, Longevity, and Aging with Power

  Ever wondered why some people get stronger, wiser, and more grounded with age?In this powerful conversation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveal why midlife is actually the most dynamic, resilient, and liberating season of life. They open up about growing up on islands, how they met, what keeps their partnership strong, and why presence, patience, and community matter more than ever. From breathwork and injury recovery to identity shifts, parenting, and purpose, they share the hard-earned wisdom that helps them stay grounded, strong, and deeply connected.If you’re ready to see midlife as a chrysalis, not a crisis, this episode is for you. Watch now. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome00:09 Childhood and Island Upbringing05:06 How Gabby and Laird Met09:24 Navigating Two Athletic Careers14:26 Relationship with Your Aging Body21:46 Breathwork and Training Philosophy26:04 Books and Science Behind Breathwork29:42 Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Chrysalis37:59 What Gets Better With Age41:51 Relationship With Risk and Mortality45:36 Presence and Stillness51:47 Wisdom Bumper Sticker54:17 Closing Remarks Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#LairdHamilton #GabbyReece #MidlifeWisdom #MidlifeChrysalis #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #BreathworkTraining #MindBodyHealth #MidlifeTransformation #AgingWell #PeakPerformance #AthleteMindset #MidlifeGrowth #ModernElder #ChipConley

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• How Curiosity Fuels a Longer, Healthier Life

  What if the secret to living longer isn’t in your genes… but in your mindset?In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley reveals the surprising research showing how a simple shift in how we think about aging can add years—yes, actual years—to our lives. From Becca Levy’s longevity findings to Carol Dweck’s growth-mindset principles, Chip breaks down why curiosity, openness, and lifelong learning may be the real fountain of youth. You’ll learn why “I’m too old to…” is one of the most dangerous beliefs we carry, how anticipated regret can propel us into action, and why midlife is actually one of the most powerful stages for reinvention.If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible in your next chapter, this episode will change how you see aging forever.Tune in now and start shaping the mindset that shapes your life. Timestamps:00:00 Canadian spelling banter02:56 Shifting mindset on aging05:59 Anticipated regret as motivation07:50 Lifelong learning and curiosity10:09 What gets better with age11:21 You’re not “too old” for anything14:18 Mindset as invisible life framework15:40 Weekly mindset assignment and closing remarksWhich of the 12 Reasons Most or Least Resonates With You? https://chipconley.com/reasons-quiz/ Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#wisdomwednesday #midlifegrowth #agingmindset #growthmindset #proaging #lifelonglearning #longevitymindset #chipconley #meaprogram #mindsetshift #curiosityasapower #midlifetransitions #positiveaging #mindsetmatters #livebetterlonger

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• Marianne Williamson: The Courage to Age, Evolve & Challenge Power

  What if everything you’ve believed about midlife is completely outdated?In this powerful conversation, Marianne Williamson sheds light on the truth about aging, visibility, and what it truly means to enter the second half of life with purpose. She shares raw reflections on menopause, identity shifts, modern rites of passage, and why midlife is less a crisis and more a spiritual turning point. Marianne also speaks about wisdom, reinvention, societal expectations, and how embracing your “third chapter” can unlock a deeper, more courageous version of yourself.If you’re ready to rethink aging and step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence, watch the full episode now. Timestamps:00:00 Midlife awakening as unmapped territory01:16 Aging, visibility, and grief for past identities04:30 Rites of passage and communal transitions08:13 Policy, culture shift, and public support11:49 Government support for wisdom schools13:06 Reflections on running for president18:34 Midlife crisis vs chrysalis19:14 Phase transition of society21:31 Pattern recognition, memory, and wisdom24:40 Teaching wisdom to younger generations27:45 Family patterns, shadows, and generational conditioning34:43 “Our deepest fear” and women’s empowerment38:59 Cellular memory of witch burning41:38 Sisterhood, bravery, and supporting each other43:56 Re-inspiring midlife and visibility as women age47:00 Presence, faith, and receiving life’s lessons49:16 Chapter three as a crescendo50:52 Midlife as a call to the soul52:04 Wisdom bumper sticker Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#midlifeawakening #midlifecrisis #midlifewomen #agingwell #spiritualgrowth #womenswisdom #reinvention #mariannewilliamson #midlifetransformation #menopausejourney #mindfulnesspractice #lifepurpose #selfreinvention #modernelder #innerwisdom

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• Dan Buettner on Aging Smarter: The Real Secrets of Longevity

  What if living to 100 is more realistic than you think?Longevity expert Dan Buettner breaks down the real habits behind the world’s longest-living people, from food and movement to purpose, community, and stress relief. He explains why Americans age faster, what actually adds years to your life, and how simple daily choices can transform your future health.A simple, science-backed path to your best chapter yet. Watch now. Timestamps:01:25 What society gets wrong about aging04:05 Dan’s early life and big expeditions06:33 Why anti-aging shortcuts don’t work09:10 Proven habits for longevity15:42 The alcohol debate and new research18:56 Benefits of drinking moderately21:29 Why 65 isn’t “old” anymore25:02 What the US gets wrong about health28:51 Processed food, inactivity, and social media30:52 Blue Zones work in US cities35:13 What’s happening in original Blue Zones37:40 New insights for Dan’s next book39:59 Dan’s divorce and midlife chrysalis42:31 How Blue Zones became a concept46:17 What Dan would regret not doing48:45 Dan’s experience at MEA51:07 Netflix series and frozen meals success51:58 Wisdom bumper-sticker55:19 The role of humility and aging55:59 The need for a rite of passage at 5056:19 Why midlife can be the best stage of life Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#BlueZones #Longevity #DanBuettner #HealthyAging #LiveLonger #HealthSpan #MidlifeChrysalis #AgingWell #LongevitySecrets #LiveTo100 #HealthyLiving #PurposefulLiving #HolisticHealth #LifestyleMedicine #Wellbeing

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