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What Horses, Death, and Nature Taught Me About Being Human | Kelly Wendorf
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 empty
- How facing death reshapes how you see life
- What “rewilding” really means and why it matters
- How 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.
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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 listeners
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