Greg Gerber
Forward From 50 podcast
Forward From 50 interviews men and women over the age of 50 who are pursuing new direction for their lives. It is an opportunity for them to tell their stories in their own words regarding what they do to give their lives meaning and purpose.
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Episodes
Michelle Lyman shifted from medical engineer to entrepreneur 02.07.2026 25:05
Michelle says it's never too late to reinvent yourself, and following your dreams may be less risky than staying where you're no longer fulfilled.
In Episode 176, David Frost outlines how he helps people to thrive well past 50 08.06.2026 41:43
After facing health challenges in his 70s, David found renewed meaning in helping others understand how to live stronger, healthier and more intentional lives.
In Episode 175, Raini Steffens explains how she helps women bounce back 02.06.2026 32:40
As a life transition strategist, she helps women create practical roadmaps for navigating divorce, career loss, empty nest transitions and other major life changes.
On Episode 174, Marianne Crooch explains why she is ‘The Calm Coach’ 25.05.2026 31:14
Marianne is a former IT professional turned Calm Coach who helps women move from chaos to calm without needing a mountain retreat, yoga mat or monk.
In Episode 173, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch helps women to find their voices again 21.05.2026 33:14
Through Altered Stories Ministry, Mischelle is creating a space where healing, faith and encouragement come together through the power of storytelling.
Adam Nemer advocates for reducing mental health stigma in Episode 172 10.05.2026 49:46
Adam shares a deeply personal story with lessons that can benefit anyone, especially people over 50 who may still carry the old belief that emotions should be hidden and struggles handled alone.
In Episode 171, Steve Moore finds purpose in music, encouraging others 03.05.2026 52:48
Steve teaches music to dozens of students every week, mentors people one-on-one, writes poetry, and continues to encourage others through simple, meaningful interactions.
Sue Donaldson finds meaning in hospitality on Episode 170 21.04.2026 35:18
Sue talks about loneliness, especially among seasoned citizens, and how reaching out to others often ends up blessing us just as much as the people we invite.
Aaron Hunt moved from corporate engineer to honored kayak fisherman 17.04.2026 41:14
What started as a way to reconnect with something he loved, fishing, has evolved into a YouTube channel, a growing audience, and even his own line of American-made fishing rods.
Jim Boad found purpose helping people recover from addiction in Episode 168 09.04.2026 22:34
Jim explains how a long-delayed desire to give back finally became his full-time mission after 50, and why he wishes he had started much sooner.
In Episode 167, Jake Borchardt describes his life-altering adventure during COVID 27.03.2026 35:52
Jake shares how that decision reshaped his life and led him toward a healthier, more intentional, minimalist and purpose-driven way of living.
In Episode 166, Jim Bartleman starts a new life after injury 20.03.2026 34:28
Jim’s life proves that although we can’t control what happens to us, we can choose what happens next. The road to new purpose begins with a single decision.
Kirsten Samuel talks about betrayal recovery and addiction in Episode 165 19.02.2026 49:23
Kirsten spoke honestly about marriage betrayal and the emotional impact of pornography, especially the shame and identity wounds that can hit a spouse.
Evan Sanchez loves coaching young adults in Episode 164 13.02.2026 43:33
After surviving bankruptcy, cancer and multiple layoffs, Evan realized the importance of living in alignment with who you really are, not just what society expects of you.
Randall Kemp explains how collecting music gives him joy in Episode 163 04.02.2026 49:19
Randall reflects on what it really means to mentor younger generations, why telling stories works better than giving advice, and how faith continues to guide his decisions.
Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery helps people heal from the inside out 28.01.2026 9:36
Dr. TLC helps people heal from religious wounds, dismantle racism, learn to live with intention and step fully into who they were created to be.
Suzy Mighell explains why she is empty nest blessed in Episode 161 21.01.2026 55:58
When her youngest child left home on Suzy's birthday, she was forced her to confront the silence, her identity and try to make sense of how the next chapter of her life could unfold.
Cliff Ravenscraft urges people over 50 to discover their zone of genius 14.01.2026 1:09:08
Cliff Ravenscraft turned a podcasting hobby into a business empire. Now he helps people over 50 to identify and work in their "zone of genius."
Angela Burk helps women navigate midlife in Episode 159 08.01.2026 43:53
Angela insists that midlife is not about fixing what is broken. It is about reclaiming what was always yours, including your voice and desires.
Kate Schaefers outlines her goal for The Midlife Academy in Episode 158 30.12.2025 47:14
Through The Midlife Academy, Kate helps people slow down, reflect and reconnect with what matters most, then design the next chapter of their lives so it aligns with how they want to live.
In Episode 157, Jim Hinckley describes his passion for travel, storytelling 17.12.2025 45:19
Jim's story is really about what happens when you stop living on autopilot and choose curiosity, connection and contribution later in life.
In Episode 155, helping people with end-of-life planning gives Rebecca Kanable purpose 07.12.2025 41:57
Rebecca’s story encourages us to think differently about planning ahead and reminds us that meaningful work can still be discovered, even later in life and sometimes in the most unexpected places.
Randi Crawford explains how coaching young women gives her purpose in Episode 154 04.12.2025 45:26
Randi’s purpose comes from teaching honesty, building confidence through action and helping families break free from the comparison-driven world.
Riana Malia talks about breaking long-standing negative patterns in Episode 153 29.11.2025 49:19
Riana helps high-achieving women to break long-standing negative patterns in their lives in order to finally create the life and love truly meant for them.
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