You can spend years chasing happiness and miss the life happening right in front of you.

In this episode of The Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley joins mindfulness teachers Mark Coleman and Lori Schwanbeck to explore how to feel more present, connected, and fully alive in midlife.

Together, they explore:

How changing what you pay attention to can change your experience of life
Why nature makes mindfulness easier and teaches us to let go
How gratitude helps you appreciate your life, even when things are hard
Why midlife’s losses and transitions can open the door to new possibilities
How to quiet your inner critic and recognize your own worth

Watch the full episode for simple ways to step out of your head, reconnect with the world around you, and find more joy in the life you have.

Timestamps:

(06:27) Meet Mark and Lori

(07:23) Lori’s Path to Mindfulness

(10:34) From Punk Rock to Meditation

(13:03) Finding Peace in the Present

(15:42) How to Reframe Your Thoughts

(17:40) Mindfulness in a Distracted World

(19:53) Why Nature Helps Us Slow Down

(23:36) Making Meditation Easier Outdoors

(26:10) Why Midlife Sparks Inner Change

(29:53) Facing Mortality and Loss

(33:51) Psychedelics and New Possibilities

(37:13) Gratitude and Nature in Baja

(39:43) Making Gratitude a Daily Practice

(41:34) Gratitude Versus Gratification

(43:06) Remembering to Fully Live

(45:27) Making Peace with Your Inner Critic

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Stop Chasing Happiness: Find Joy in the Life You Have | Mark Coleman & Lori Schwanbeck

The Midlife Chrysalis

Stop Chasing Happiness: Find Joy in the Life You Have | Mark Coleman & Lori Schwanbeck