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 moment

01:31 Early life, father’s influence, love of words

05:27 A career in publishing

08:02 Midlife awakening at 39

10:50 Climbing Kilimanjaro and building an adventurous life

12:32 Returning to school at 67

15:56 The ROAR framework begins

20:00 Ageism, language shifts, modern role models

25:13 Life layering and building new identities

27:45 Preparing for post-career life

29:01 Reinvention stories and reimagineers

30:51 Relationships, editing your circle, and support systems

35:25 Growth mindset and lifelong curiosity

37:33 Longevity insights and the next book

39:18 Why longevity is having a cultural moment

44:01 Why the US is falling behind on lifespan

45:22 Rethinking work, age diversity, and longer careers

49:56 Longevity clinics and new health models

52:57 Longevity travel and residential communities

54:35 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

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 Welcome

00:09 Childhood and Island Upbringing

05:06 How Gabby and Laird Met

09:24 Navigating Two Athletic Careers

14:26 Relationship with Your Aging Body

21:46 Breathwork and Training Philosophy

26:04 Books and Science Behind Breathwork

29:42 Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Chrysalis

37:59 What Gets Better With Age

41:51 Relationship With Risk and Mortality

45:36 Presence and Stillness

51:47 Wisdom Bumper Sticker

54:17 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

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 banter

02:56 Shifting mindset on aging

05:59 Anticipated regret as motivation

07:50 Lifelong learning and curiosity

10:09 What gets better with age

11:21 You’re not “too old” for anything

14:18 Mindset as invisible life framework

15:40 Weekly mindset assignment and closing remarks

Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/

Book mentioned: Chip Conley, Learning to Love Midlife

Quiz mentioned: A midlife-related quiz tied to the book

#wisdomwednesday #midlifegrowth #agingmindset #growthmindset #proaging #lifelonglearning #longevitymindset #chipconley #meaprogram #mindsetshift #curiosityasapower #midlifetransitions #positiveaging #mindsetmatters #livebetterlonger

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 territory

01:16 Aging, visibility, and grief for past identities

04:30 Rites of passage and communal transitions

08:13 Policy, culture shift, and public support

11:49 Government support for wisdom schools

13:06 Reflections on running for president

18:34 Midlife crisis vs chrysalis

19:14 Phase transition of society

21:31 Pattern recognition, memory, and wisdom

24:40 Teaching wisdom to younger generations

27:45 Family patterns, shadows, and generational conditioning

34:43 “Our deepest fear” and women’s empowerment

38:59 Cellular memory of witch burning

41:38 Sisterhood, bravery, and supporting each other

43:56 Re-inspiring midlife and visibility as women age

47:00 Presence, faith, and receiving life’s lessons

49:16 Chapter three as a crescendo

50:52 Midlife as a call to the soul

52:04 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

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 aging

04:05 Dan’s early life and big expeditions

06:33 Why anti-aging shortcuts don’t work

09:10 Proven habits for longevity

15:42 The alcohol debate and new research

18:56 Benefits of drinking moderately

21:29 Why 65 isn’t “old” anymore

25:02 What the US gets wrong about health

28:51 Processed food, inactivity, and social media

30:52 Blue Zones work in US cities

35:13 What’s happening in original Blue Zones

37:40 New insights for Dan’s next book

39:59 Dan’s divorce and midlife chrysalis

42:31 How Blue Zones became a concept

46:17 What Dan would regret not doing

48:45 Dan’s experience at MEA

51:07 Netflix series and frozen meals success

51:58 Wisdom bumper-sticker

55:19 The role of humility and aging

55:59 The need for a rite of passage at 50

56:19 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

What if midlife is actually the start of your happiest years?

In this episode, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl break down why life often gets better after 50, from rising emotional intelligence and deeper wisdom to feeling more like your true self. Chip explains why “growing whole” matters more than “staying young,” how Carl Jung’s insights can reshape your mindset, and why a pro-aging outlook can change your health, relationships, and purpose.

If you want a fresh, hopeful take on midlife, don’t miss this conversation. Watch now.

Tune in, and take the quiz! 👇 https://chipconley.com/reasons-quiz/"The Midlife Checkup Quiz"

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday

03:12 Beauty of Santa Fe winters

03:15 Introducing Chip’s book

04:32 Growing whole as we grow older

06:31 Integrating all parts of ourselves

07:46 Stories about aging from Chip’s parents

09:18 Why Chip founded MEA

11:20 Midlife Checkup Quiz

12:07 Time affluence and midlife

14:29 Creating a pro-aging friend group

16:34 Closing thoughts

Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/

Which of the 12 Reasons Most or Least Resonates With You?

https://chipconley.com/reasons-quiz/

#MidlifeWisdom #ProAging #AgingWell #MidlifeGrowth #UCurveOfHappiness #EmotionalIntelligence #LifeAfter50 #MidlifeTransformation #HealthyAging #ChipConley #MidlifeMindset #PersonalGrowthJourney #WisdomWednesday #IdentityGrowth #MEACommunity

What happens when Don Lemon gets truly unfiltered?

In this heartfelt, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Don opens up about aging with confidence, coming out in midlife, letting go of old shame, and the freedom that comes from no longer needing anyone’s approval. We talk about identity, love, sex, wisdom, and why his mantra “old people be knowing” captures the real gift of growing older.

Don also reflects on the state of media, the “prime” controversy, and how stepping away from traditional news helped him reclaim his voice and his joy. If you’re ready for truth, evolution, and a warm reminder that life after 50 can get better, tune in. Watch now.

Timestamps:

00:00 Chip’s episode opening

00:57 Don on aging and happiness

02:34 Don’s childhood and early years

03:38 Politics, Reagan, and identity

06:52 Dating while closeted

09:52 College years and social life

12:17 First gay bar experiences

16:20 Don’s coming-out story

19:47 Coming out publically in a book

21:41 Midlife chrysalis and confidence

25:10 What gets better with age

28:28 The “prime” controversy explained

34:07 State of media and independence

36:30 Politics, division, and future outlook

37:26 Don on never retiring

38:49 Possible regret 10 years from now

40:24 Don’s wisdom bumper sticker

43:543 Judy Garland and music icons

46:50 Chip’s reflections

Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/

Keywords:

#DonLemon #midlife #agingwell #lifeafter50 #midlifefreedom #midliferenaissance #comingoutstory #lgbtqstories #authenticitymatters #selfacceptance #personaltransformation #midlifewisdom #findingyourvoice #reinventyourlife #unfilteredconversation

Grief isn’t just an emotion, it’s energy that lives in the body until we face it.

I sit down with Meghan Jarvis, a trauma therapist and grief mentor who’s helped countless people find their way through loss. Meghan shares her own story of heartbreak, how grief and trauma intertwine, and the six simple practices she teaches to move that heavy energy through the body and back toward healing. We also talk about midlife transitions, why so many of us feel stuck, and how community can bring us back to life.

👉 Tune in for a real, hopeful conversation about what it truly means to grieve, heal, and grow.

Timestamps:

00:00 Childhood loss that led her to grief work

02:13 Uncovering long-buried trauma

06:02 What trauma teaches about safety and fear

09:29 Grief as energy moving through the body

11:07 How stored grief affects physical health

13:02 Losing her parents and lessons learned

17:29 Checking into treatment and finding purpose

19:32 The vagus nerve and how the body heals

22:19 Midlife transitions and hidden grief

24:18 Helping clients rewrite their stories

26:12 The six pillars of the Grief Mentor Method

31:11 Mindfulness, nourishment, and rituals for healing

39:13 Why midlife brings old losses back

42:21 Signs of unresolved grief

43:55 Finding meaning and joy after healing

47:43 MEA as a space for renewal

51:44 Meghan’s wisdom bumper sticker

Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/

#MidlifeHealing #GriefJourney #EmotionalHealing #MeghanJarvis #LifeTransitions #MidlifeGrowth #HealingAfterLoss #MindBodyConnection #GriefSupport #TraumaRecovery #FindingPurpose #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeAwakening #MentalHealthAwareness #ChipConley