The Midlife Chrysalis

Chip Conley

Booking Overview

“The Midlife Chrysalis” pairs Chip Conley’s midlife wisdom with high-profile authors and public figures to translate major life transitions into practical guidance. For PR, it’s a strong platform for thought leaders who can speak candidly about change—aging, leadership, purpose, and human-centered resilience.

Metrics

Episodes: 133

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 4.4k subscribers

Instagram: 28.0k followers

Contact Information

podcast@meawisdom.com

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Host

Chip Conley - Hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). He guides conversations about the transitions people experience in midlife and the p...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling authors, prominent public figures, and recognized experts in psychology, anthropology, leadership, or technology/human-centered leadership.
Required Achievements:  
bestselling author status, published books, recognized expertise (e.g., leadership, psychology, anthropology), public visibility in media or thought leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Derek Gehl - Practical Ways To Navigate Uncertainty; Staying Grounded; Anxiety And Powerlessness; Cancer Journey Resilience And Decision-making Exercises

Scott Barry Kaufman - Leadership And Wisdom In The AI Era; Generational Learning; Human Skills And Human Connection; AI Anxiety At Work

Chris Shipley - Leadership, Purpose, And Human Potential In The Age Of Ai; Human-centered Leadership; Reducing Fear And Building Trust During Change

Dr. Michael Gurven - Indigenous Perspectives On Aging; Myths About Longevity And Decline; Role Of Elders; Meaning, Community, Movement; Retirement And Midlife Transitions

Recent Topics

Midlife, Aging, Leadership, Wellness, Psychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Midlife Chrysalis
:

How Time Away Can Change Your Future | DJ DiDonna

July 13, 2026

Burnout, career uncertainty, and midlife stuckness have become increasingly common, but stepping away may be the key to moving forward.In this episode, Chip Conley sits down with DJ DiDonna, Harvard Business School senior lecturer, entrepreneur, and author of Big Time Off. After reaching burnout while running his dream company, DJ took a four-month sabbatical that transformed his perspective on work, success, and life.In this conversation, DJ shares:Why burnout is often a sign that something ...

The Soul of Money: Why Life Gets Better After 50 | Lynne Twist & Sara Vetter

July 10, 2026

Can your greatest purpose begin after 50?In this powerful conversation, Chip Conley sits down with Lynne Twist, bestselling author of The Soul of Money, and her longtime collaborator Sara Vetter to explore purpose, money, mentorship, and the surprising opportunities that come with midlife.In this episode, you'll learn:Why midlife can be the start of your most meaningful chapter.How a life-changing trip to the Amazon transformed their paths.The mindset shift that can completely change your...

How Wise People Handle Uncertainty

July 08, 2026

Uncertainty is everywhere, from economic shifts and AI disruption to health challenges and major life transitions. The question isn't how to eliminate uncertainty, but how to navigate it with confidence.In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl explore practical ways to stay grounded when life feels unpredictable. Drawing from his experiences as an entrepreneur and his ongoing cancer journey, Chip shares the tools that have helped him face uncertainty with greater resil...

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