What happens when two New York City professionals lose their jobs, move to a tiny rural town, and accidentally build one of America’s most beloved skincare brands?

Brent and Josh of Beekman 1802 reveal how kindness, community, and old-fashioned wisdom became the backbone of their business and their midlife reinvention. They share how loving your neighbor can be a real strategy, why contentment matters more than achievement, the 51% rule that keeps their partnership strong, and how better aging starts with simple kindness to yourself and others, all delivered with warmth, wisdom, and humor.

👉 If you’re ready for a kinder, clearer way to think about midlife, just press play.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:59 Meet Brent & Josh of Beekman 1802

02:47 How Brent & Josh met

04:18 Brent’s upbringing & coming out journey

06:01 Becoming goat farmers & starting Beekman 1802

07:19 How the brand got its name

09:09 Turning a recession into a business opportunity

10:35 Growing from homemade soap to a global brand

12:54 The idea behind Goat Wisdom book

16:33 Their favorite principles

20:46 Community, kindness & homophobia

25:38 Brent’s family and true Christian acceptance

28:41 Being partners in love and business

29:56 The 51% Rule for decision-making

32:06 Radical transparency as kindness

34:37 Personal midlife philosophies

38:42 What they’d regret in 10 years

40:36 Redefining success as contentment

41:55 “Better aging,” social connection & kindness

45:16 Farm wisdom for life

48:56 Wisdom bumper stickers

52:12 Chip’s closing reflections

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

#MidlifeTransformation #GoatWisdom #Beekman1802 #ChipConley #MidlifeChrysalis #BetterAging #KindnessCulture #EntrepreneurJourney #LifeReinvention #ContentmentOverAchievement #LGBTQEntrepreneurs #ModernElders #AgingWisdom #MidlifeReinvention #SmallTownStories

In the very first episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, Chip Conley and Derek Gayle sit down for a thoughtful, honest conversation about what wisdom really means in midlife. Chip shares the down-to-earth definition that guides his life and talks about the small, consistent practices that help him turn everyday experiences into something meaningful.

If you’re ready for conversations that spark growth, clarity, and courage…

▶️ Start with Episode 1 and begin your wisdom journey with us.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Welcome to Wisdom Wednesdays

01:37 What is wisdom and why it matters

02:55 Life lessons as raw material

03:32 Mindfully sharing wisdom

05:28 Can wisdom be cultivated

08:06 The problem with AI wisdom

08:51 The chef metaphor

10:52 Wisdom during cancer treatment

12:51 Chip’s wisdom bumper sticker

14:12 How to start your wisdom practice

15:54 Final reflection

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

#WisdomWednesdays #ChipConley #MidlifeChrysalis #MidlifeWisdom #PersonalGrowthJourney #ModernElder #LifeLessons #MidlifeTransformation #EmotionalWellbeing #MindfulLiving #SelfAwareness #MidlifePurpose #JournalingPractice #InnerGrowth #ThrivingInMidlife

Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your greatest awakening.

In this inspiring episode, gerontologist and coach Barbara Waxman redefines aging through the lens of “Middleessence,” a stage of growth, purpose, and renewal. She reveals how to reclaim energy with her Energy Audit, why mindset matters more than genetics for longevity, and how lifestyle medicine helps you live undiminished at every age.

✨ Learn how to flourish, not fade, in your next chapter.

▶️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet gerontologist Barbara Waxman

00:28 How she became a gerontologist

02:56 What is “middle essence”

07:18 Adolescence vs. middle essence

13:37 Why happiness rises after 50

16:42 Debunking the midlife crisis myth

18:53 Redefining legacy and purpose

20:19 Barbara’s own midlife awakening

23:03 What is the Energy Audit

24:36 What lifestyle medicine really means

28:55 The 7 lifestyle levers for thriving

30:42 Mindset’s power in longevity

32:41 Mindset studies that changed lives

35:18 Well-being burnout explained

36:23 Self-care vs. self-indulgence

38:10 Solitude, introverts, and renewal

40:09 Unlocking longevity and the third span

45:46 Living undiminished and flourishing

46:49 Wisdom bumper sticker

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

#MidlifeChrysalis #BarbaraWaxman #MidlifeTransformation #MiddleEssence #LongevityMindset #HealthyAging #LifestyleMedicine #WomenOver40 #LifeTransitions #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #AgingWell #HumanFlourishing #EnergyAudit #PurposefulLiving

What if aging isn’t about decline, but about becoming more alive than ever?

The bestselling author and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo opens up about how surviving cancer reshaped his entire understanding of life, creativity, and purpose. He reveals the wisdom behind The Fifth Season, a time in life when the inner world begins to shine brighter than the outer one, and shares how to live and create with authenticity in midlife and beyond.

Mark’s reflections will move you, ground you, and remind you what it truly means to be present, wholehearted, and free.

🎧 Watch now and rediscover how beauty, suffering, and friendship all become part of life’s greatest art: your own becoming.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:23 The Fifth Season: Creativity in midlife

04:10 What the “Fifth Season” really means

05:28 How cancer changed Mark’s life

09:58 Facing death and finding purpose

12:00 What cancer taught him about life

13:18 Chip’s own cancer story

17:10 Realizing he was a poet

22:14 How Oprah discovered his book

24:47 Success, humility, and staying grounded

29:59 Mark’s Pirouettes poem

34:32 Creativity as a spiritual act

42:17 Aging and letting go of old identities

43:26 The tea ceremony and making lists

46:30 The poetry of friendship

51:14 Teaching at MEA

55:12 Free Fall poem

56:03 Wisdom bumper sticker

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

#MarkNepo #TheBookOfAwakening #TheFifthSeason #MidlifeChrysalis #ChipConley #MidlifeWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #MidlifeCreativity #PersonalTransformation #CancerSurvivor #MindfulnessJourney #AgingGracefully #PurposeInMidlife #SpiritualAwakening #PoetryOfLife #OprahBookClub #SoulWork #LivingFully #EmotionalHealing #AuthenticLiving

🔥 One night on air changed everything for Tamsen Fadal.

She was at the top of her game as a TV anchor when she suddenly started forgetting words and sweating through live broadcasts, without realizing she was entering menopause. That moment became the turning point that led her from journalism to advocacy. In this conversation, Tamsen shares how she turned confusion into purpose, launching The M Factor documentary and her book How to Menopause.

✨ Join us as we talk about redefining midlife, breaking the silence, and helping women everywhere navigate this powerful new chapter.

Timestamps:

00:43 Early Life and Losing Her Mother

02:44 Lessons from Her Mother and Family Values

04:06 Breaking Into TV News and Facing Stereotypes

07:11 Sexism and Ageism in the Media Industry

09:12 Defining Her On-Air Brand and Early Career Years

11:46 Moving to New York and Personal Life Changes

15:36 Advice to Her 40-Year-Old Self

17:01 Health Issues, Misdiagnosis, and Menopause

23:28 TikTok & Creating Awareness

25:29 Street Interviews, Documentary, and The Book

30:28 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause

34:16 Hormone Therapy and Medical Education Gaps

36:35 Finding Certified Menopause Practitioners

38:48 How Men and Coworkers Can Be Supportive

41:25 Reframing Midlife and the “Bolden Years”

44:37 Purpose, Creativity, and Daily Motivation

46:28 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Energy

48:22 Wisdom Bumper Sticker

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

#MenopauseAwareness, #Perimenopause, #MidlifeEmpowerment, #WomensHealth, #MenopauseSupport, #MenopauseEducation, #TamsenFadal, #ChipConley, #HowToMenopause, #TheMFactor, #MidlifeCrisisMyth, #BoldenYears, #HormoneTherapy, #MenopauseAdvocate, #MidlifeReinvention

What if awe was the secret ingredient to happiness? 🌿 In this episode, I sit down with UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner to explore how awe, compassion, and moral beauty can transform the way we live and age. We dive into the science of wonder — from the power of collective joy to how simple “awe walks” can boost your health, purpose, and connection.

✨ Join us as we uncover why we’re truly born to be good and how awe might just be the key to midlife renewal.

🎧 Tune in for the full conversation and get inspired to see life with fresh eyes.

Timestamps:

00:00 Chip welcomes Dacher and reflects on their friendship

00:18 Why people smile when they talk about Dacher

01:06 How early experiences shaped his empathy

03:32 Journey into psychology and emotion science

06:42 Discovering emotion in the human face

07:31 Writing Born to Be Good and redefining human nature

09:42 Science of compassion, gratitude, and kindness

13:15 How the study of awe began

14:17 What awe is and how it feels

18:24 Collecting awe stories from around the world

20:33 The eight wonders of awe

21:00 Collective effervescence and shared joy

23:44 Synchronizing with others through movement and emotion

25:01 How screens disrupt human connection

27:00 Moral beauty and the power of witnessing goodness

31:32 Moral beauty within community and everyday life

32:39 Awe and moral beauty in midlife

36:33 The Awe Walk study and its health benefits

39:47 Finding awe in daily moments

41:25 Inside Dacher’s “Cultivating Awe” workshop

43:51 Practicing awe through grief and gratitude

45:09 Wisdom bumper sticker: seeing hidden beauty in people

47:35 Love (agape) as the essence of awe

49:10 Closing reflections and gratitude

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

#awe #DacherKeltner #ChipConley #MidlifeChrysalis #CultivatingAwe #BornToBeGood #MoralBeauty #CollectiveEffervescence #ScienceOfAwe #HumanConnection #Mindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #MidlifeWisdom #GratitudePractice #FindingPurpose

What happens when one of the NFL’s most celebrated athletes walks away from fame, fortune, and the life everyone else wanted for him? In this powerful episode, Ricky Williams, now known as Errick Miron, opens up about his transformation from Heisman Trophy winner to healer, teacher, and astrologer. He shares how depression, self-discovery, and spirituality reshaped his identity and helped him find peace beyond the game.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to let go and start over, this conversation will change the way you think about success, purpose, and freedom.

🎧 Listen now and discover how Ricky Williams became Errick Miron and found his true self.

Timestamps:

00:42 Early Ambitions and Upbringing

02:19 Choosing the University of Texas

04:54 College Glory and the Heisman Dream

07:37 NFL Reality Check

10:00 Mental Health and Identity Crisis

15:00 Discovering New Passions

16:14 Leaving the NFL & Coming Back

19:47 Journey to Australia and Discovering Ayurveda

22:32 First Encounter with Astrology

24:26 Return to Football with New Purpose

26:31 Preparing for Life After Sports

29:02 Retirement & Going Back to Astrology

38:41 Evolutionary Astrology Explained

42:46 Meeting His Wife & Becoming Errick Miron

47:21 Redefining Masculinity

49:42 Upcoming Workshop: Evolving Identity

52:16 Wisdom Bumper Sticker

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

#RickyWilliams #ErrickMiron #MidlifeChrysalis #EvolvingIdentity #NFLtoAstrology #MentalHealthJourney #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #AthleteTransformation #AstrologyForGrowth #LifeAfterSports #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #MasculineHealing #MindfulnessInMidlife

What if the path to a meaningful life had nothing to do with fame or success and everything to do with service and soul?

In this captivating conversation, Rainn Wilson opens up about his transformation from Hollywood ego to spiritual seeker, sharing how faith, meditation, and humility helped him rediscover purpose beyond the spotlight. Together with Chip Conley, he explores why midlife can be a sacred turning point when the soul finally takes the lead.

👉 Watch now to learn how Rainn’s journey can help you reconnect with your own soul.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:55 What Is a Soul?

05:52 Chip‘s Definition of Soul

08:18 Humans on a Spiritual Journey

09:32 Growing Up Baha’i

13:58 The 1960s Spiritual Revolution

17:31 Hollywood, Faith & the Dark Night of the Soul

21:01 Becoming Dwight Schrute

22:50 Famous in Midlife

29:01 The Ego and Hollywood

31:38 Letting the Soul Lead

34:08 Devotion & Daily Practice

40:03 The Soul Boom Workbook

42:24 How the Workbook Came to Be

44:41 Wisdom Bumper Sticker

49:24 Chip’s Reflections and Takeaways

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

#RainnWilson #SoulBoom #MidlifeChrysalis #ChipConley #SpiritualRevolution #Bahaifaith #SoulJourney #ModernSpirituality #EgoAndSoul #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #ServiceAndPurpose #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualAwakening