Show Notes
What if your most meaningful chapter begins after 70?
Most people think aging is about slowing down. Dr. Philip Pizzo believes it's about discovering new purpose.
In this inspiring conversation, Chip Conley sits down with Dr. Philip Pizzo, former Dean of Stanford Medicine, founder of the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI), physician, educator, and now a spiritual care provider, to explore how we can navigate life's biggest transitions with meaning.
In this episode, you'll discover: Why purpose, community, and wellness are the foundation of a fulfilling second half of life. The unexpected journey that led Dr. Pizzo to reinvent himself and begin a new calling in his 70s. What he learned from helping hundreds of professionals successfully navigate midlife transitions. Why community becomes one of the greatest predictors of healthy aging and longevity. How to approach aging with curiosity, purpose, and a growth mindset.
If you're wondering what comes after success, retirement, or your next big life transition, this conversation will change the way you think about aging.
Watch now and discover why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
Timestamps: (02:20) Phil Pizzo’s Childhood & Education (04:22) Life Transitions and Finding New Purpose (10:15) Converting to Judaism in His 70s (13:27) Spiritual Care After a Career in Medicine (15:28) Life in a Retirement Community (21:44) Modern Day Aging & Longevity (25:32) Staying Active in Your 80s (26:39) The Story Behind Stanford DCI (29:15) What DCI Taught About Midlife (32:23) The Real Purpose of Midlife (37:44) Rethinking Aging and Medicine (41:21) Phil Pizzo’s Advice for Living Well
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