What Horses, Death, and Nature Taught Me About Being Human | Kelly Wendorf
What Horses, Death, and Nature Taught Me About Being Human | Kelly Wendorf  
Podcast: The Midlife Chrysalis
Published On: Fri May 08 2026
Description: 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 emptyHow facing death reshapes how you see lifeWhat “rewilding” really means and why it mattersHow 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 listenersLearn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/Free Workshop Gift from Our GuestJoin the Transformative Life Workshop for free: https://www.theequusacademy.org/courses/how-to-lead-a-transformative-life-2026Use code: Equus100kw#CaringForADyingParent #FacingDeath #LifeAfterLoss #RewildingLife #MidlifeAwakening #GriefAndGrowth #EndOfLifeCare #IdentityShift #FindingYourselfAgain #EmotionalHealingJourney #LettingGo #MeaningAfterLoss #NatureHealing #HorseWisdom #DeepConversations