{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Chrysalis","slug":"the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","podcast_index_feed_id":7361713,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.meawisdom.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43785738/43785738-1748630750525-5568715944a63.jpg","author":"Chip Conley","episode_count":137,"summary":"The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gain practical wisdom they can apply in their own lives for a more fulfilling and purposeful next chapter.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:30.272818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713"},"episode":{"title":"Feeling Lost? Use Inner Tracking to Find Your Path| Lee Johnson","slug":"feeling-lost-use-inner-tracking-to-find-your-path-lee-johnson","published_at":"2026-04-10T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/feeling-lost-use-inner-tracking-to-find-your-path-lee-johnson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themidlifechrysalis/episodes/Feeling-Lost--Use-Inner-Tracking-to-Find-Your-Path-Lee-Johnson-e3hm43g","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/105945268/podcast/play/118214192/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F421751350-44100-2-6ccfa6fb9604c.mp3","summary":"Midlife can feel confusing, off track, or quietly unsettled, and you’re not the only one feeling it. In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Lee Johnson, a mindfulness guide and teacher, shares his journey from ranch life to guiding others through mindfulness and “inner tracking,” offering a grounded and deeply human perspective on finding your way without a clear plan. Here’s what you’ll take away: • Why feeling lost in midlife is often a turning point, not a problem • What inner tracking is and how it helps you make aligned decisions • How to trust your path even when nothing feels certain • Why disconnection is so common and how to reconnect with yourself • A simple awareness practice you can use right away If midlife has you questioning your direction, this conversation will bring clarity and calm. Watch now and start finding your way back. Timestamps : 00:00 Introduction and welcome 00:22 Lee Johnson’s origin story 01:10 Early influences and spiritual mentors 02:56 Energetic imprint and childhood experiences 04:00 Alaska years and connection to nature 05:30 Holistic health and yoga ashram journey 07:09 Life at Kripalu and spiritual growth 08:30 Native American teachings and Vipassana 09:57 Regenerative agriculture and land philosophy 12:09 Leaving the ranch and searching for purpose 14:24 Joining the ranch and new beginnings 17:17 Transition to teaching and inner work 19:53 Self-doubt and stepping into leadership 21:24 Discovering guided meditation and teaching 22:53 Inner tracking explained 27:37 Intuition and life path insights 30:23 “I don’t know where I’m going…” 31:33 Observations on midlife transformation 35:28 Disconnection and modern life 38:55 Guided inner tracking exercise 44:03 Workshops and teaching approach 47:29 Collaboration with partner Melanie 48:26…","meta_description":"Midlife can feel confusing, off track, or quietly unsettled, and you’re not the only one feeling it. In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Lee Johnson, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3701,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/episodes/feeling-lost-use-inner-tracking-to-find-your-path-lee-johnson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis-7361713/feeling-lost-use-inner-tracking-to-find-your-path-lee-johnson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}