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What Horses, Death, and Nature Taught Me About Being Human | Kelly Wendorf
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- The Midlife Chrysalis
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- May 8, 2026
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- 3051
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Summary
What if the life you built… no longer feels like yours? In this powerful episode, Kelly Wendorf joins Chip Conley for a raw conversation about loss, identity, and the moment everything shifts. From caring for a dying parent to rediscovering yourself through nature, this episode goes straight to the heart of what it means to truly live. Here’s what you’ll take away: Why success can still leave you feeling empty How facing death reshapes how you see life What “rewilding” really means and why it matters How nature (and horses) reflect who you really are If you’re going through a big shift, dealing with loss, or just feeling like something’s off—this one will really hit. 👉 Watch the full episode now. Timestamps: (05:13) Kelly’s early life (06:52) Archaeological sites and sacred Kivas (09:35) A warrior who redefined masculinity (14:35) Challenges of depth and relationships (21:06) Growing older and becoming whole (23:14) Story of Kelly’s mother and final months (36:29) What rewilding means (40:15) Why nature helps transformation (43:54) Lessons from horses (49:12) Final wisdom and life lesson (53:38) Closing thoughts and gift for listeners Learn more about MEA at https://www.meawisdom.com/ Free Workshop Gift from Our Guest Join the Transformative Life Workshop for free: https://www.theequusacademy.org/courses/how-to-lead-a-transformative-life-2026 Use code: Equus100kw #CaringForADyingParent #FacingDeath #LifeAfterLoss #RewildingLife #MidlifeAwakening #GriefAndGrowth #EndOfLifeCare #IdentityShift #FindingYourselfAgain #EmotionalHealingJourney #LettingGo #MeaningAfterLoss #NatureHealing #HorseWisdom #DeepConversations