Why Krista Tippett Walked Away at the Peak of Her Career

What happens when one of the most thoughtful voices in public life hits a wall?In this deeply personal conversation, Krista Tippett opens up about burnout, walking away from success, and rediscovering joy in midlife. From letting go of exhaustion to falling in love again, she shares the hard-won wisdom that’s reshaping how she lives, works, and loves. It’s a moving reminder that it’s never too late to begin again, so don’t miss this one.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that spark reflection, reinvention, and real change in midlife.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Setup00:46 Introducing Lee and the Unique Cast of Guests01:52 What Makes a Great Interviewer?06:12 Interviewing John O’Donohue09:57 Thresholds and Transitions12:58 Krista’s Childhood and Upbringing in Oklahoma17:40 The Bible as Her First Text of Imagination20:00 Interviewing Richard Rohr and Men’s Spiritual Lives23:36 Krista’s Midlife Reflections27:06 Midlife Chrysalis and Personal Transformation30:53 Building a Life Around Love and Friendship35:36 What She’d Regret Not Doing38:09 What Brings Joy Now42:03 Defining Wisdom and Growing Wiser46:26 Staying Grounded Through Rituals and Attention51:43 Rethinking Retirement54:29 The Aging Brain and Synthesizing Wisdom57:46 Wisdom Bumper StickerLearn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#MidlifeWisdom #OnBeing #KristaTippett #MidlifeTransformation #SpiritualGrowth #LifeAfter40 #InnerLife #FindingPurpose #EmotionalResilience #WomenOver40 #BecomingWise #SoulfulLiving #PersonalGrowthJourney #AgingWithGrace #DeepConversations