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Add 7 Years To Your Life With These 6 Steps

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Chip Conley
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What if midlife wasn’t something to fear, but the perfect time to create the life you really want?

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley reveals his six-step framework for thriving in the second half of life. These steps aren’t theory, they’re actionable tools you can start using today to find more purpose, joy, and vitality in midlife and beyond.

Chip shares how a near-death experience, a cancer battle, and his own version of “male menopause” changed everything and how what he learned can change everything for you, too.

They talk about:
  • The single mindset shift that can add 7.5 years to your life
  • Why midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a reset (and how to navigate it)
  • How to stop chasing achievements and start building a life that feels good
  • Why editing your life is the key to creating space for what matters most
  • The role of purpose and service in living longer, better

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Chip Conley

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley reveals his six-step framework for thriving in the second half of life.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.

0:00 Intro

02:19 What Chip Learned from “Manopause” and Hormone Depletion

05:00 The Silent Crisis: Andropause, Mental Health, and Male Friendship

06:55 Chip’s Nine Near-Death Experiences and What They Taught Him

10:47 Six Steps to Reinvent Your Life in Midlife and Beyond

11:45 How to Shift Your Mindset on Aging (and Add 7.5 Years to Your Life)

20:35 Embracing the In-Between: Why Midlife Transitions Are So Messy

25:49 Tools for Getting Unstuck During Life Transitions

28:57 From Lawyer to Baker: A Real-Life Midlife Reinvention Story

32:50 Stop Chasing Achievements and Start Investing in Joy

37:21 The Great Midlife Edit: How to Let Go and Make Space

43:28 Why Emotional Strength Matters More Than Mental Toughness

47:17 How to Find Purpose Through Serving Others

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