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Jan 2024
1h 59m

Midlife is a Chrysalis, Not A Crisis—Chi...

Rich Roll
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What if we framed midlife not as a crisis but as a transformative chrysalis—a liminal period where profound awakenings unfold? What if we saw it as an opportunity to shed old layers, unfurl our wings, and share the pollen of our wisdom with the world? Guiding us from pupa to butterfly, we have the Monarch himself, Chip Conley.  Returning to the show for the ... Show More
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