In this episode, Michael O'Brien chats with another like-hearted human, Chip Conley. What could happen if we shifted our perspective of mid-life? We no longer see it as a crisis petri dish of broken relationships and trying to reclaim our youth with a red-hot sports car but as this beautiful moment of rebirth. I’m so grateful for the work Chip is doing, especially as he battles cancer. He’s putting a wonderful ripple into the world and making a difference along the way.Chip's Personal Midlife Journey:An intimate look into Chip Conley's own midlife experiences, including his health challenges and how they reshaped his outlook on life.Insight into how personal struggles can lead to profound growth and change.Understanding Midlife as a Transformation:Discussion on redefining midlife from a crisis to a period of transformation and opportunity.Exploring the concept of midlife as a 'chrysalis' stage leading to new beginnings and potential.The Role of the Body and Health in Midlife:Chip shares his perspectives on the relationship between physical health, aging, and personal growth.The importance of listening to and learning from our bodies during midlife.The Modern Elder Academy (MEA):An introduction to Chip's initiative, MEA, dedicated to helping individuals navigate midlife changes.Insights into the academy's approach to fostering wisdom, purpose, and community in midlife.Chip's New Book: "Learning to Love Midlife":A brief overview of Chip's new book, which provides tools and perspectives for embracing midlife positively.Discussion on the benefits of aging and how to harness this stage for personal fulfillment and growth.Key Quotes:"Midlife isn’t the end of the road; it's a new beginning where wisdom and experience converge.""Our bodies are not just vessels; they're teachers guiding us through life's stages."How to Connect with Chip: Chip’s Website: https://chipconley.com/Modern Elder Academy (MEA): https://www.meawisdom.com/Chip’s Latest Book: Learning to Love MidlifeInstagram and LinkedIn Please join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to change your relationship with stress, enhance your focus, and live in your sweet spot. It would mean so much if you took a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share the Kintsugi Podcast to help others discover this empowering community. Tap into your inner strength, embrace resilience, and ripple something worth rippling into the world.You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting 'kintsugi' to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.comInstagram: Pause Breathe Reflect and Kintsugi PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingWebsites: Executive Coaching and Speaking and Pause Breathe Reflect  and The Kintsugi PodcastSponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude AppTo discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at hello@PauseBreatheReflect.com