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183

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Sep 2026

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EN-US

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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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September 23, 202639 min

In Episode 185, Caroline Alan turns health challenge into new mission

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Caroline Alan is the CEO of Beam Minerals and author of "The Mineral Reset."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-2048x2048.png 2048w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-185-podcast-banner-Caroline-Alan-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />When we discover something that improves our own lives, perhaps we should share what we know so that it benefits others.

September 10, 202640 min

In Episode 184, Jim Paulk talks about finding love and preserving stories

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-1024x1024.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Jim Paulk is the author of "How I Found Love" and "Shaking Up the World."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-300x300.png 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-150x150.png 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-768x768.png 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode-184-podcast-banner-Jim-Paulk-edited-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Jim’s story reminds us that purpose does not have a retirement age. We can continue learning, creating, serving and contributing for as long as we are willing and able.

August 28, 202638 min

In Episode 183, Jim Hughes helps prevent senior exploitation

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Jim Hughes is a cybersecurity advisor from Nashville who is on a mission to help seasoned citizens protect themselves from online scams, identity theft and digital exploitation." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-183-podcast-banner-Jim-Hughes-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />People over 50 are particularly attractive targets for scammers and why falling for a scam has nothing to do with intelligence or education.

August 19, 202636 min

In Episode 182, George Jerjian talks about successful retirement transition

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="George Jerjian is the author of "Dare to Discover Your Purpose: Retire, Refire, Rewire"" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-182-podcast-banner-George-Jerjian-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />George explains why preparing financially for retirement is only part of the equation and why people also need to prepare mentally and emotionally for the transition.

August 12, 202652 min

In Episode 181, Greg and Kiersten Harrod promote slowing down

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Greg and Kiersten Harrod are the owners of Pemberley Woolworks." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-181-podcast-banner-Greg-Kiersten-Harrod-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Their mission wasn't simply raising sheep or teaching people how to knit. It's helping others to slow down enough to truly notice people and world around them.

August 5, 202640 min

In Episode 180, Jeanne Phares explains how a bad diagnosis sparked a new life

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-1024x1024.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Jeane Phares encourages women to stop thinking only about losing weight and instead focus on building the strength and confidence needed to enjoy life for years to come." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-300x300.png 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-150x150.png 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-768x768.png 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode-180-podcast-banner-Jeanne-Phares1-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Jeanne encourages women to stop thinking only about losing weight and instead focus on building the strength and confidence needed to enjoy life for years to come.

July 29, 202628 min

In Episode 179, Emily Wickham describes the rewards of faith and persistence

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Emily Wickham a Christian author, Bible teacher and podcaster whose lifelong passion for writing eventually led to a traditionally published Bible study after years of persistence and faith." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-179-podcast-banner-Emily-Wickham-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Even after turning 50, Emily continues finding new ways to serve others through books, podcasts, devotionals and her growing online ministry.

July 22, 202630 min

Mark LaMaster helps people improve metabolic health

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mark LaMaster combines his nursing experience with his passion for teaching." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-178-podcast-banner-Mark-LaMaster-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Mark helps adults understand metabolic health, identify root causes behind chronic conditions and equip them with practical tools to build healthier lives.

July 2, 202625 min

Michelle Lyman shifted from medical engineer to entrepreneur

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Michelle Lyman shifted from working as a medical engineer to an entrepreneur" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode-177-podcast-banner-Michelle-Lyman-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

June 8, 202641 min

In Episode 176, David Frost outlines how he helps people to thrive well past 50

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="David Frost is the author of “Kaboomer: Thriving and Striving Into Your 90s” and “Strong to Save: Your Gen X Imperative to Die Harder and Later.”" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-176-podcast-banner-David-Frost-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />After facing health challenges in his 70s, David found renewed meaning in helping others understand how to live stronger, healthier and more intentional lives.