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Welcome to the New Midlife—No Crisis Required (Oprah Daily)

Inspired by his own midlife reckoning, a seasoned entrepreneur founded the Modern Elder Academy to help others grow older with unfettered passion and purpose.

August 28, 2023

I want to rebrand 'empty nester'... (Fast Company)

I reached out to entrepreneur Chip Conley, whose Modern Elder Academy is reframing the concept of aging, to ask how he’d brand the empty nest for a new generation of adults entering midlife.

August 21, 2023

How we handle life's many transitions — big and small...

I continue to be inspired by the folks at the Modern Elder Academy. Chip Conley, the CEO and visionary who created MEA, writes frequently about what he calls TQ.

July 31, 2023

Catering to Your Midlife Crisis Is a Growing Business (WSJ)

“Transition is a skill we need to master in an era of increased longevity and change,” said Chip Conley, co-founder of Modern Elder Academy, or MEA, which offers online and in-person workshops.

July 8, 2023

5 Reasons Why Turning 50 Deserves a Ritual (Sunday Paper)

Here are five reasons why turning 50 deserves a ritual—and how to think about creating one that helps you embrace and make the most of every birthday that follows.

Podcasts

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September 5, 2023

Ageism impacts everyone (eventually) (WNPR)

Today, on Where We Live, we talk about age discrimination. We hear from Jeff Hamaoui. He’s the Co-founder of MEA and says that midlife is not about the midlife crisis; it’s about finding your "second adulthood.” (WNPR)

April 5, 2023

Joie de Vivre - Chip Conley (Defining Hospitality)

Chip Conley joins host Dan Ryan to talk about the meaning of hospitality and how he sees it through his lens.

May 23, 2022

How To Become a Modern Elder, Create a Second Wave & Regenerate Your Soul (Rich Roll)

What if we reimagined aging not as something to fear—but rather as something aspirational? Rich's guest for this exploration is 'Modern Elder" Chip Conley.

November 24, 2020

The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks

One of Chip Conley’s favorite podcast interviews ever as the intellectual sparring companion, Arthur Brooks, offers a path showing how aging and happiness can be aligned.

March 17, 2020

Conversations with Michael Gervais: Chip Conley on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

Michael Gervais works with world-famous athletes and leaders through mindfulness and mindset training. In this podcast, we discuss the value of curiosity, wisdom, and courage at work.

Videos

Chip Conley talks about reframing aging... (Good Day Austin)

Author and CEO of MEA Chip Conley talks about his work to help in midlife and find a renewed sense of purpose.

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February 28, 2017

The Modern Elder (Wisdom 2.0)

One of Chip Conley’s first public talks on the topic of the modern elder in front of one of the world’s most popular conferences on the topic of mindfulness in business.

MEA has created a perfect retreat from the busy world for intentional midlifers wanting to take a step back, regroup and repurpose.

Fully Alive at the Modern Elder Academy

A beachfront sanctuary in Baja California Sur, Mexico, it’s a place where people can learn to navigate midlife transitions…

Wise Eyes, Fresh Eyes

...celebrate the intelligence of aging. And why not do that surrounded by peace, beauty, wisdom and an añejo tequila in hand.

At this Baja School, Post-50-year-olds Learn to Grow Whole, Not Old

While I have toyed with the idea of ‘we-tirement’ — I have no intention of ever living in a conventional retirement community.

Airbnb Executive and ‘Modern Elder’ Chip Conley’s Pitch to Reinvent Retirement Living

Midlife is such a vulnerable time, filled with stressful transitions, yet there are no safety nets or rites of passage to guide us.

Modern Elder Academy Has Revamped Its Programs for Pandemic Times

Transformative travel is not just a game for the young...a mid-life trip may be the best antidote for the dreaded ‘mid-life crisis.’

How Travel Could Cure Your “Midlife Crisis”

The curriculum is unlike probably any you’ve ever seen. Some classes deal with work and careers; others deal with the heart and soul.

Modern Elder Academy, the Cool School for Midlifers

[workers] learn to evolve out of past knowledge and past experience, and to become a vital, relevant part of the modern economy.

Airbnb’s Chip Conley is Doubling Down on Being a “Modern Elder”

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