The Midlife Chrysalis: with Chip Conley & Christine Sperber | EP4

Rebecca Rusch welcomes Chip Conley and Christine Sperber, co-founders of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first midlife wisdom school. This insightful conversation explores how to reframe midlife transitions from crisis to chrysalis, the importance of embracing physical well-being through all life stages, and how to navigate personal reinvention with intention and purpose.Transformative InsightsThe idea that midlife is not a crisis but a chrysalis—a time of deep transformation rather than decline.How wisdom isn't about what you know, but how well you metabolize experience and share it with others.The shift from an achievement-based mindset to one that values presence, purpose, and service.The importance of embracing "liminality"—the space between no longer and not yet—as a necessary stage for growth.Vulnerable MomentsHonest reflections on identity shifts—how letting go of old titles and roles can be both liberating and terrifying.Stories of failure and reinvention, reinforcing that growth often comes from the moments when life doesn't go as planned.Practical WisdomHow to cultivate a growth mindset in midlife and beyond, seeing aging as an opportunity rather than a decline.The role of daily rituals and intentional community in fostering resilience and well-being.The practice of microdosing wisdom—taking in small, intentional lessons each day rather than chasing grand epiphanies.Personal GrowthHow curiosity is the antidote to stagnation and the key to reinvention at any stage of life.The idea that we are always in the process of becoming—embracing evolution rather than clinging to a fixed identity.The role of mentorship in both giving and receiving—how being a "modern elder" means balancing wisdom with humility.A call to action: Don’t wait for permission to redefine yourself—step into your next chapter with intention.Upcoming MEA Events:Midlife Mastery Summit: March 14-16, 2025MEA Workshop with Rebecca and David Stewart:  May 26 - 31, Sante Fe, NMMEA Film Festival  Dec 15-20, Sante Fe, NMLinksBlood Road FilmModern Elder Academy WebsiteSupport What's the Rusch: Love the show? Write us a review!SponsorThank you so much to our sponsor Momentous. They are offering you 20% off your first order. You can go to the Momentous Website and use code RUSCH20 for your discount.Rebecca Rusch LinksWebsite Blood Road Brain Storm Podcast Ted Talk Be Good Foundation Social Media Links

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What’s the Rusch is a podcast about finding stillness and shedding the armor we wear to reveal the masterpiece within. Hosted by Rebecca Rusch—a seven-time world champion, Hall of Fame athlete, celebrated endurance icon, Emmy winner, and founder of the Athlete Operating System—the show takes listeners on a transformative journey with some of the world’s most accomplished individuals. Known as the "Queen of Pain" for her unmatched grit, Rebecca shifts the spotlight to a deeper truth: the most profound growth often comes not from what we achieve, but from what we let go of.    Inspired by Michelangelo’s insight in creating the statue of David by chiseling away everything that wasn’t David, Rebecca champions the art of shedding: shedding fear, baggage, and the armor we build to protect ourselves. Each episode delves behind the scenes of high achievers, exploring what they’ve had to lose to become whole. What identities have they outgrown? What vulnerabilities have unlocked their greatest triumphs? And what lessons can we take from their private battles to shed what no longer serves us?   With conversations navigating ancient wisdom, modern science, and personal revelation, What’s the Rusch redefines the boxes we’re put in, revealing the hidden versions of who people are and the powerful truths they carry. Rebecca’s own path—marked by extreme challenges and moments of vulnerability—sets the tone for uncovering the humanity behind the headlines.   This is more than a podcast—it’s an explorer’s guide to becoming your own masterpiece by pausing and removing everything that isn’t you. Through the stories of leaders you know and the truths you don’t, What’s the Rusch invites you to embrace the courage to shed your armor, redefine your identity, and navigate your own extraordinary and adventurous path.