From Breakdown to Wholeness: The Hero’s Path Through Midlife with Ben Katt
From Breakdown to Wholeness: The Hero’s Path Through Midlife with Ben Katt  
Podcast: The Midlife Chrysalis
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: Have you ever reached a point in life where what once worked… suddenly doesn’t?In this warm conversation with Chip, Ben Katt, MEA’s faculty in residence and author of The Way Home, offers a hopeful reframe of midlife. Rather than seeing it as a breakdown, Ben invites us to see this season as a meaningful transition, one that asks us to let go of old roles and reconnect with who we truly are. In this episode, you’ll discover:- Why midlife often feels disorienting, even when life looks “successful” on the outside- How releasing familiar identities creates space for deeper purpose and wholeness- Why stillness, reflection, and meditation are essential during times of change- How community and support help us move through transitions with more easy If you’re feeling restless, uncertain, or quietly asking “What’s next?”, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and a sense of direction.👉 Watch now and explore what this chapter of your life is gently calling you toward.Timestamps:00:35 The Hero’s Journey and The Way Home04:49 Ben’s five-year soul journey07:20 Achievement perfectionism and people pleasing09:44 Meditation and inner balance13:19 Phase 1: Leaving the familiar15:46 Phase 2: Falling into the unknown18:30 Dark night of the ego20:51 Wander in the wild23:56 Support and community29:52 Phase 3: Rising to wholeness33:46 Stillness and begin again38:58 Teaching wisdom without religion44:13 The wisdom well metaphor47:21 Why wisdom matters now50:28 Wisdom bumper sticker Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/Find Ben Katt at https://benkattofficial.com/ #MidlifeTransition #MidlifeCrisis #MidlifeTransformation #HeroJourney #FindingPurpose #MidlifeWisdom #LifeTransitions #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeAwakening #SecondHalfOfLife #InnerWork #MeaningInMidlife #JosephCampbell #WisdomTraditions #MidlifeChrysalis