Love, Sex & Death in Midlife

Some ambitions refuse to stay in the “someday” pile. The creative project, career shift, long-postponed adventure, or desire to contribute in a new way keeps resurfacing.

Join bestselling author and ROAR Forward founder Michael Clinton for a live conversation about turning those ideas into a practical plan. A former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, Michael has built his own expansive second act while traveling to more than 120 countries, writing books, and advising people and organizations through change.

Michael will share how to reimagine your future, make use of overlooked skills and interests, reassess your relationships, and begin acting on what you want next without dismantling the life you’ve worked so hard to build.

Psilocybin is changing the conversation about personal growth, emotional healing, and the mind’s capacity to form new patterns.

This October, MEA and Beckley Retreats will bring a small group to Jamaica for The Deeper Work, a five-night guided experience that includes two guided psilocybin ceremonies, contemplative practices, live music, and support before and after the retreat.

Join MEA faculty member and therapist Lori Schwanbeck for a live conversation with Beckley Retreats’ COO Anja Saloranta and co-founder and CEO Neil Markey. Together, they’ll share the research and thinking behind psychedelic treatments, along with a candid look at what responsible psychedelic work involves.

You’ll hear about:

• What scientists are learning about psilocybin and the brain

• How guests are screened, prepared, and supported

• What happens during a professionally guided ceremony

• Why and how the work continues after you return home
  
  Want to explore the retreat before joining the conversation?
  The Deeper Work is our five-night, guided psilocybin retreat in Jamaica for those seeking a carefully held space for reflection, healing, and meaningful change.
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