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I’m not aspiring to be elderly. Why are you called the Modern Elder Academy?

What kind of people attend the Modern Elder Academy?

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Some of our transitions are personal and voluntary. Others are external and involuntary. Midlife is filled with more transitions than any other time of life. How are you preparing to master this change?

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Many of our students choose their experience based upon what works best for their schedule, whether it’s our in-person programs in Baja - Workshops and Sabbatical Sessions - or participation in our Online Courses. Explore our calendar and find the program that's best for you.

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Living and Working On Purpose

MEA Online offers a unique kind of “digital intimacy” that accelerates your learning, growth and impact. This 8-week program focuses on becoming more purposeful in your everyday life, with engaging live events, weekly videos, community discussions and reflection tools.

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Mastery Week: Optimizing Longevity with the "Blue Zones" Founder

Dan Buettner, Chip Conley

Want to learn the secrets to living a long, happy life? Join two of the world’s leading experts on aging and longevity who’ve studied the qualities of what makes a deep and meaningful life. Discover a science-backed blueprint to extend your life another 12 quality years. * Bonus: our communal meals this week will follow the Blue Zone's guidelines and include Dan's recipes * ***NOTE: ONLY PRIVATE TUITION REMAINING ***

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March 14, 2023
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Mastery Week: Women's Power Play Book

Carolyn Buck Luce, Nicole Seawell

Women do so much for so many - yet wonder why they don’t feel fulfilled. Time to play a different game and create a life by design, not default. Join Carolyn to uncover your purpose, recover your power and discover your destiny.

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March 20, 2023
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Finding the Magic of Midlife

Jeff Hamaoui, Kari Cardinale

So popular we've added a second session! Join MEA co-founder Jeff Hamaoui and our MEA Online maven, Kari Cardinale for the second run of this very special event. Learn how Kari and Jeff (in their early 50s) are delighting in the discoveries of this magical decade.

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March 26, 2023
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Mastery Week: The Consciously Curated Life

Barbara Waxman, Aparna Shute

What if you had the time and space to sit at the feet of your life to unearth its wisdom? How could you use the insights gleaned to chart your path towards your next best steps? This popular Mastery Week will help you align the wisdom and insights you'll surface to guide you to say yes with conviction and no with clarity as you embrace the authorship of your next chapter. Join veteran master faculty Barbara Waxman and MEA Facilitator Aparna Shute on the journey of a lifetime!

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April 3, 2023
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Being Present for Your Future

Michael Perman, Jeff Hamaoui, Chip Conley

Many of us hold clues to how our future may unfold and what we crave in our lives, but we are often too judgmental or lack the curiosity to explore them. Join us for a creative week of sensory immersion and dynamic exploration that will empower you to Be Present for Your Future.

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April 9, 2023
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Mastery Week: Stability vs Adventure - The Dilemma of Eros Through the Life Cycle

Dené Logan, Chip Conley

Eros – the experience of aliveness, vitality, generativity – is a seductive, enthralling and compelling companion in life. But cultivating eros is a challenge that few master. Join Chip Conley and couples therapist Dene Logan, student of Esther Perel, for an exploration of the interplay of stability and adventure in designing our best lives – at home, at work and beyond.

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May 8, 2023
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The Courage to ReLaunch: Recreate Your Career on Your Terms

Marci Alboher, Deborah Newbrun

Join CoGenerate leader Marci Alboher for an immersion on custom-crafting an encore career of purpose, passion and a paycheck. You will be inspired and equipped to work effectively across generational differences. And you will leave with self-awareness and strategies that will sustain you as you navigate through many transitions.

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April 30, 2023
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Transitions: Crafting Your Next Chapter

Justin Michael Wlliams, Chip Conley, Jeff Hamaoui

Often, our big dreams get pushed to the recesses of our lives for something more "practical" or "realistic." They may be dormant and covered in complacency, uncertainty, or fear, but still there...waiting for you. Join Justin for a powerful week of uncovering and saying YES! to your dreams.

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May 7, 2023
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Transitions: Crafting Your Next Chapter

Justin Michael Williams, Jeff Hamaoui

Often, our big dreams get pushed to the recesses of our lives for something more "practical" or "realistic." They may be dormant and covered in complacency, uncertainty, or fear, but still there...waiting for you. Join Justin for a powerful week of uncovering and saying YES! to your dreams.

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May 7, 2023
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Navigating Midlife Transitions

A 6-week online course to navigate midlife’s most common transitions with confidence and a fresh perspective.

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May 27, 2023
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Disrupting Traditional Leadership by Unlocking Your Inner Genius

William Donius, Barbara Tint

It’s easy to become “encultured” in habits and routines that result in self-limiting behaviors. Learn why these exist and how to break free to live a more intentional and authentic life. Join Bill to discover how to revolutionize your thinking by activating your brain differently.

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May 14, 2023
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Cultivating Happiness From the Inside Out

Scott Shute, Deborah Newbrun

Too often our quest for happiness involves a chase for the external trappings of life - career, financial, relationships, etc. True happiness comes from the inside out. It comes from a place of aligning our actions with our values. From recognizing the gifts of growth in every situation.

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May 21, 2023
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Fit and Fully Alive at Every Age

Kathy Smith, Janis Nakano Spivack

Appreciating your body for what it can do rather than how it looks is where we begin. Making peace with your physical reality so you can fully enjoy your body and appreciate the beauty of what “is” ...that is the essence of healthy aging no matter what your age.

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June 4, 2023
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Mastery Week: New Frontiers of the Enneagram

Russ Hudson, Nicole Seawell

As we move into retirement and the later chapters of our lives, it is a wonderful opportunity to discover aspects of ourselves that we never had a chance to explore before. The Enneagram is an incredible tool for seeing many of our assumptions about ourselves, but more importantly, for opening up new vistas about our possibilities.

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June 12, 2023
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Create a Vibrant Life Through Spiritual Minimalism

Light Watkins, Chip Conley, Christine Sperber

Longtime meditation teacher, Light Watkins, will show you how to use the principles of Spiritual Minimalism to live a more vibrant life, as detailed in his upcoming book, Travel Light. Come and join Light and Chip in learning and practicing minimalism from the inside out.

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June 18, 2023
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Radical Transitions: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself

Stacy Peralta, Teddi Dean, Christine Sperber

The journey to radical reinvention begins by quieting uncertainty, doubt, and perfectionism so you can hear the call of your inspired dreams. Join Christine, Teddi, and Stacy as they help you let go of limiting beliefs to transform purpose into courageous action—rewriting your narrative as you ride the next exciting wave of life.

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July 16, 2023
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Leading through Uncertainty: Influencing With Intention

Lori Schwanbeck, Rafael Cordova

Whenever there is uncertainty there is possibility. Cultivating the leadership skills to influence ourselves and others with clarity, conviction, and compassion are essential not only in navigating uncertainty but also building lives of possibility. Join Lori to learn research-based mindfulness practices to help you access awareness and motivation for aligned action.

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July 30, 2023
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2023-10-01
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Women's Week: Living with Purpose and Passion

Diane Flynn, Dr. Alexandria White, Nicole Seawell

As women we often struggle with confidence, wondering who would hire us or how to take that next step. With a supportive group and a powerful toolkit, this workshop will help you regain the confidence and courage to dream big and pursue those dreams. tep out of your comfort zone and into the life you want!

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September 17, 2023
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Mastery Week: The Magic of Cross-Generational Wisdom

Marc Freedman, Serena Bian, Chip Conley, Jack Abbott

As America becomes a more age-diverse society, a new movement of older and younger changemakers is rejecting ageism, coming together to tackle the biggest challenges of the day – and finding a new sense of joy in the process. Learn how you can become part of this dynamic community for change.

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September 25, 2023
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Mastery Week: Essence Leads to Power

Vanessa Inn, Jeff Hamaoui

Join wisdom sage and mystic Vanessa Inn and MEA co-founder and Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui for a deep dive into your Essence. Disentangle yourself from your biggest fears and clear your path. Reclaim your vigor, step into an empowered new narrative, and live your authentic life with more freedom than ever.

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October 9, 2023
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2023-11-06
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Mastery Week: Power of Purpose

Richard Leider, Jeff Hamaoui

This workshop’s purpose is purpose. What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? At midlife and beyond, the answer can become more challenging than ever. Join “purpose pioneer” Richard Leider and MEA co-founder and Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui for a Purpose Checkup, and discover how to unlock your purpose and definitively answer that question.

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October 23, 2023
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2023-11-27
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Mastery Week: The Soul of Money

Lynne Twist, Dr. Judith Michelle Williams

Join us for a rare opportunity to connect with global visionary Lynne Twist. Engage in intimate and powerful conversations about the role of money in our lives, our work, and the world. Lynne’s pioneering work is deeply respected and more timely than ever. Come to Baja to transform your relationship with money.

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November 13, 2023
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Renewing Purpose: Modern Rituals to Navigate Life Transitions

Day Schildkret, Aparna Shute

We all experience moments of profound change, but how do we mark them? Could our lives be richer and more resilient if we had practical resources and rituals to make sense of these transitions? Join Day Schildkret and MEA Facilitator Aparna Shute for a powerful week of learning how to use meaning-making technologies to renew our life’s purpose.

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November 19, 2023
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Mastery Week: Cultivating Awe

Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., Scott Shute

Join MEA veteran Dacher Keltner, director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and MEA facilitator Scott Shute for an inspired dive into the science behind the feeling of Awe. Explore Awe’s ancient wisdom, art, and movement and enliven your body, mind and spirit as you reintroduce yourself to the experience of Awe.

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November 27, 2023
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