What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but a chance to grow, heal, and start fresh? In this episode, Michael Franti shares how he transformed personal pain into purpose, why letting go of old stories changed his life, and how music helped him reconnect with himself and others.
Michael opens up about fatherhood, breaking free from emotional patterns, and the daily work of staying present in a distracted world. From his earliest songwriting days to his biggest transformations offstage, he reveals what it really takes to live with heart and intention. This episode is full of truth, warmth, and perspective for anyone ready to evolve.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:17 Maturing Through Mistakes
03:07 Impactful Midlife Transitions
06:03 AIDS Crisis & The Power of Sharing Stories
10:40 Success in His 50s & Roll of Wisdom
13:09 Creating from Emotion & Collaboration
18:06 Musical Genres & Identity Challenges
21:09 Learning to Play Guitar at 30
25:55 Moments with Bono and Childhood Trauma
34:16 Emotionally Unavailable Adoptive Mother
39:39 Overcoming Phone Addiction
43:17 Creating Deep Family Relationships
44:55 How His Dad Changed After a Stroke
48:26 Break Up with Everything You Don’t Need
51:47 Live Performance
55:33 Letting Go of Old Stories
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