Are you yearning for a more fulfilling midlife? Turning 40, 50, or 60 is a big deal, and a bit scary for many people. However, we can shift our mindset to view it as something hopeful: the beginning of our second adulthood. 

Instead of thinking of it as a period of decline, we can embrace this period and even begin to feel happier with each passing year. We can start redefining who we are beyond our bodies or personalities. Think of it as a transition period and a space for new beginnings.

Easier said than done? Well, I have someone with me today to show us what’s in store for people crossing the midlife mark. After listening to this episode, I'm certain that you will be more excited about what’s next in life. 

Join me in this meaningful conversation with MEA co-founder and poetic Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui. He is a gentle and empathic facilitator, a business innovation veteran, and a community builder who has taught sustainability courses at Wharton, Berkeley, and Stanford.

MEA Wisdom (formerly known as Modern Elder Academy) is the world’s first midlife wisdom school. This special school helps you embrace change and thrive in times of transition, equips you with the tools to ignite your life with purpose, and unearth your wisdom, and unlock your hidden potential, all while embracing your second adulthood.

Jeff has opened my eyes to new possibilities, and I'm excited to head off sometime soon to Baja to join their in-person workshops and enjoy every moment on a sun-drenched stretch of the Pacific, far away from the usual day-to-day worries!

"Transitions is how we handle change. That's it. And the way we handle change in our lives determines whether we grow or shrink."

- Jeff Hamaoui

In This Episode:

-What is the Modern Elder Academy (MEA Wisdom)?

-What is a transition?

-The three key factors of healthy aging

-What is the experience like at MEA Wisdom?

-How Jeff met Chip Conley and discovered an idyllic home

-What is regeneration, and how does it apply to human beings?

-Finding your wisdom and purpose as you age

And much more.

Resources:

-Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/id1678559416

-Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feiler: https://www.brucefeiler.com/books-articles/life-is-in-the-transitions/

-Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones: https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81214929

-Regeneration by Paul Hawken: https://regeneration.org/the-book

Connect with Jeff Hamaoui:

-Website: https://www.meawisdom.com/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hamaoui-a3318

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