Barry Edwards

Over Fifty Starting Over

O5O Podcast—Ambition, Grit & Unfiltered Truth for Life’s Third Act. Host Barry Edwards brings broadcast polish and rebel wit, joined by political analyst Merle Garrison, a data-driven conservative. In 90 turbo minutes they dive into mid-life health, fitness and mindset wins, then clash over culture and politics from independent vs conservative angles. Spotlight guests share comeback stories and one-step-better tips. New episodes every Friday to help you level-up the boldest half of life.

Author

Barry Edwards

Category

Education

Podcast website

overfiftystartingover.com

Latest episode

Apr 24, 2026

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Episodes

227: The Twitter Files Revelations 24.02.2023

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss "10 Best Jobs for Over 50". Twitter Files exposing coverup of extreme censorship. The fleecing of the middle class. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #SelfHelp #SelfImprovement #TwitterFiles

226: Debbie Weiss: A Crash Course in Dating Over 50 20.02.2023

Debbie Weiss is the author of "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love". It's her true story of losing her beloved husband at 50 to cancer and her struggle to find love again. It's a very inspiring tale of finding oneself while plodding through a number of unfulfilling relationships with men that are struggling with their own demons.

225 Classic - Taming the Pig 10.02.2023

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discuss overcoming negative self-talk. New jobs. Sustaining major weight loss. Best of recent episodes! Biden parody! Dog videos! Special shout outs to Tim Winders, Dr. Heather Browne and Dr. Glenn Livingston! #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #SelfImprovement #TimWinders, #Dr....

224: Dr. Glenn Livingston | End Binge Eating for Good 03.02.2023

Glenn Livingston, Ph. D. is a clinical psychologist and was the CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. He’s also an entrepreneur, and author of several books, notably: The nationally-renowned: Never Binge Again : A 3-step system to stop binge eating, overeating, and stick to your diet even if you've been bingeing for years. An...

223: Marty Strong - How to write that first book - it’s easier than ever 30.01.2023

Resources: https://overfiftystartingover.com/223/  Marty Strong is a retired Navy SEAL officer and combat veteran. He is a novelist, a practicing CEO and Chief Strategy Officer. He’s a Business Coach and author of 2 popular business books  He’s also the author of THE TIME WARRIOR SAGAS  a 4-book series of fiction set in a dystopian future and SEAL STRIKE - a 5-book series of high ac...

222: Elle Hart - Ditch being undervalued and feel empowered every day 10.01.2023

Ditch being undervalued and feel empowered every day with Elle Hart You’ve taken care of others. Now is the time to take care of yourself. You no longer need to feel unappreciated and overwhelmed by expectations. It’s your turn to be prioritized. Elle tells us how she uses the Gallop CliftonStrengths Personality test to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your personality to improve your career...

Sherrie Dunlevy - Inspiration & Transformation from Grief 03.01.2023

Our special guest is former TV & radio personality and nightly news anchor Sherrie Dunlevy. Through a series of events that we’ll discuss, after age 50 Sherrie completely re-invented her life. She's the author of, "How Can I Help" - Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved Ones through Life’s Difficulties”. Sherrie also has an online course “Graduating Grief” where she helps people not just heal fro...

220: Dr. Heather Browne - Personal and professional grief experience 28.12.2022

Barry and Merle planned to do a Holiday Special podcast. But Merle is too overcome with grief to so due to the loss of his beloved cousin. Not our first brush with sudden grief, it's time for us to bring in a professional: Meet the esteemed Dr. Heather Browne. Her pro experience is matched by her personal experience.

O5O 219: Darshan Pindoria-east meets west in psychology 21.12.2022

Barry Edwards interviews mental health psychologist and public speaker,  Darshan Pindoria. We discuss Darshan’s 9 months in India training in a yoga ashram and the impact it’s had on his unique practice. #PodcastShow #entrepreneurship #Cleveland #branding #SelfEmployment #inspiration #retirement #SelfHelp #DarshanPindoria #psychologist #MentalHealth Where to find Darshan Pindoria deeppsyc.com...

O5O 218: Tim Winders - Success Redefined 09.12.2022

Merle Garrison in an excellent interview with author of COACH - a story of Success Redefined.  Tim Winders shares inspiring insight into his journey of massive ups, downs and up again - finding peace, happiness and massive adventure along the way!

O5O 217: Health boosters. Sam Bankman-Fried. WalMart shooting 23.11.2022

Classic Thanksgiving episode with Merle – Healthy activities. Curing neck pain.  What happened to bitcoin guru Sam Bankman-Fried? WalMart is the latest in recent string of mass shootings. Trump announces his run.

O5O 216: Scott Edwards "Bill Mahr? I fired his @ss!" 10.11.2022

Barry Edwards and Comedy Club Entrepreneur,  Scott Edwards discuss... ...Entrepreneurial endeavors since 17 years old. Owning a submarine. Comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey... and firing Bill Mahr. Also discuss "woke" threats against free speech and the Midterm surprise. Where to find Scott Edwards: http://www.standupyourhostandmc.com https://www.scottscomedystuff.com...

O5O 215: Sleep problems, Kanye/Elon/Trump problems 29.10.2022

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison Halloween special. IMPORTANT resumé tips. Sleep problems, and Halloween movie reviews as well. And where's Jill Biden?

O5O 6.15: Eric Christiansen: "This may be a little controversial, but..." 10.10.2022

Barry Edwards speaking with documentarian Eric Christiansen about parenting, self development classes, immigration, reincarnation and his upcoming movie release.

O5O 6.14 Classic: Tech deals and scams 30.09.2022

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing Boosting your Brain Health. The BEST Smart Phone/Laptop deals. EASILY recognize email scams. The controversy of not teaching parents how to parent.

O5O 6.13: John Moyer – Screen writer, comedian, hypnotist, YouTube sensation 20.09.2022

Barry Edwards with hypnotist John Moyer John Moyer is a professional hypnotist and YouTube Creator of hypnosis and meditation content for his 270K subscribers. John started as a screenwriter of independent films and 25 years as a professional stand up comedian. Feeling like his life had hit a wall – divorced, a single dad, stuck in a loop of bad relationships and struggling financially – John real...

O5O 6.12: Fleet Maull - Zen master - moving beyond blame 31.08.2022

Barry Edwards with Fleet Maull, PhD – author, Zen master Fleet is an executive coach, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur that founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association , while serving a 14-year federal drug sentence from 1985 to 1999 . Fleet is also the author of Radical Responsibility : How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose...

O5O 6.11 Classic: 70 years into the future 27.08.2022

Barry Edwards and Merle Garrison in a classic format discussing psychic's 70 year prophecy, Merle's new super-diet, Biden's redistribution of income. A couple TV show reviews.

O5O 6.10: Small steps to greatness with Jim Paluch 22.08.2022

Barry Edwards and motivational speaker/author, Jim Paluch discuss... Jim's Personal Consistency program. We also discuss the proposed solutions to depression as revealed in his book "The Depressed Motivational Speaker". Full vid/show notes: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-10/

O5O 6.9: Emmy award-winning Eric Christiansen tackles trauma documentaries 16.08.2022

Barry Edwards and documentarian Eric Christiansen discuss… Eric’s life passion of creating documentaries of trauma survivors’ that have lived through mass shootings, terror attacks, combat and sexual assaults. The films follow these survivors as they try to find peace, often challenged by PTSD, physical injury and emotional turmoil. “Searching for Home: Coming Back from War”  has aired more t...

O5O 6.8: Nutrition, metabolisms & hormones with expat, Elizabeth Sherman 04.08.2022

Barry Edwards and special guest author Elizabeth Sherman discuss... Elizabeth Sherman and hubby have been living near the white sand beaches of Cancun for 5 years. With 5 certifications, she provides life and weight loss coaching and gives us with insight into easing ourselves into a more moderate and healthy lifestyle. We also talk about being an expat in Mexico. Elizabeth is certified as a Life...

O5O 6.7: Robert Ginsberg -Afterlife, mediums and reincarnation 02.08.2022

Full vid/show notes: https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-7/  Barry Edwards and special guest author Robert Ginsberg discuss...  Bob and his Forever Family Foundation are featured in the Netflix Docuseries "Surviving Death". Bob is also author of The Medium Explosion.  We discuss grieving the loss of loved ones and how we may still feel a connection with them in the afterlif...

O5O 6.6: Doug Noll – Overcoming anger 25.07.2022

Barry Edwards and special guest author Doug Noll discuss… Doug’s journey as a very successful commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before transitioning to leadership development, problem-solving, and peacemaking. Doug Noll is now a mediator, speaker, and award-winning author of De-Escalate : How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. Mr. Noll is also the co-founder of the award-winning Pri...

O5O 6.5: Ray Vance – A Road Through Hell: a true story of alcoholism and drug addiction 18.07.2022

Barry Edwards and special guest author Ray Vance discuss… Ray’s life journey of addiction, incarcerations and brushes with death. Three generations of his family have suffered consequences as he struggled to recover… and he has. full vid/show notes:  https://overfiftystartingover.com/o5o-6-5/

O5O 6.4: Dr. Stephen Trzeciak – Wonder Drug 11.07.2022

Barry Edwards and special guest Physician Scientist , Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH discuss… … Wonder Drug : 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for Yourself — Dr. Trzeciak and co-author Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli’s new release and follow up to 2019’s Compassionomics. Every point in this book is backed by studies. It will irrefutably convince you of how making some subtle...

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