EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 42 MIN
Midlife Awakening & Spiritual Growth with Anne Lamott & Neal Allen
from The Midlife Chrysalis · host Chip Conley
What happens when a bestselling writer and a former corporate executive dive deep into life’s second half?In this powerful conversation, Anne Lamott and Neal Allen share raw, funny, and moving stories about midlife transformation, spiritual awakening, recovery, and how to finally silence that relentless inner critic. From faith and writing to intimacy, aging, and finding purpose, their wisdom will leave you inspired — and maybe even rethinking your own path.👉 Don’t miss this chance to hear life-changing insights from two voices who know the journey inside out. Watch now and discover how midlife can become your most powerful chapter yet.Timestamps:00:00 From Corporate Life to Spiritual Coaching06:08 Annie’s Christian Spirituality08:19 Annie’s Childhood, Religion & Humor12:46 Embracing Christianity in a Ghetto Church14:40 Annie’s Left-Wing Christianity Views17:23 Anne’s Washington Post Columns on Aging21:04 Imposter Syndrome & Life After 5024:50 The Value of Intimacy & Deeper Connection28:51 Taming the Inner Critic Workshop33:46 Wisdom Bumper StickersLearn more about MEA at https://www.meawisdom.com/#AnneLamott #NealAllen #MidlifeChrysalis #SpiritualGrowth #LifeAfter50 #InnerCritic #WritingCommunity #RecoveryJourney #ChristianSpirituality #PersonalTransformation #MindfulnessPractice #AgingWisdom #SpiritualCoaching #SelfAwarenessJourney #FaithAndHealing
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What happens when a bestselling writer and a former corporate executive dive deep into life’s second half?In this powerful conversation, Anne Lamott and Neal Allen share raw, funny, and moving stories about midlife transformation, spiritual awakening, recovery, and how to finally silence that relentless inner critic. From faith and writing to intimacy, aging, and finding purpose, their wisdom will leave you inspired — and maybe even rethinking your own path.👉 Don’t miss this chance to hear life-changing insights from two voices who know the journey inside out. Watch now and discover how midlife can become your most powerful chapter yet.Timestamps:00:00 From Corporate Life to Spiritual Coaching06:08 Annie’s Christian Spirituality08:19 Annie’s Childhood, Religion & Humor12:46 Embracing Christianity in a Ghetto Church14:40 Annie’s Left-Wing Christianity Views17:23 Anne’s Washington Post Columns on Aging21:04 Imposter Syndrome & Life After 5024:50 The Value of Intimacy & Deeper Connection28:51 Taming the Inner Critic Workshop33:46 Wisdom Bumper StickersLearn more about MEA at https://www.meawisdom.com/#AnneLamott #NealAllen #MidlifeChrysalis #SpiritualGrowth #LifeAfter50 #InnerCritic #WritingCommunity #RecoveryJourney #ChristianSpirituality #PersonalTransformation #MindfulnessPractice #AgingWisdom #SpiritualCoaching #SelfAwarenessJourney #FaithAndHealing
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