Get ready to redefine aging with this replay of one the most popular episodes of 'Age Better' from 2024, featuring Chip Conley, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA)! In this chat with Age Better host Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Chip, who wrote a best-selling book called “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age,” revolutionizes how we view and experience midlife, transforming it from a period of apprehension to one of opportunity and growth.
What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- Social wellness is crucial in midlife, sometimes even more than personal wellness.
- Anticipated regret is a form of wisdom, guiding us to make choices that align with our long-term goals.
- Embracing new beginnings and experiences is linked to a longer, healthier life.
- The midlife chrysalis is a period of profound personal growth, leading to new passions and purposes.
- The importance of social connections and support for older individuals cannot be overstated.
Learn More About Chip Conley:
Website: https://chipconley.com
Book: Learning to Love Midlife: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Midlife-Reasons-Better/dp/0316567027/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1686075515&sr=8-1
Chip Conley on Rich Roll podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991?i=1000641285807
Chip Conley TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/chip_conley_an_alternative_to_the_midlife_crisis?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
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