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174

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Jun 2026

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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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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.

June 2, 202632 min

In Episode 175, Raini Steffens explains how she helps women bounce back

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Raini Steffen helps women navigate unexpected life transitions." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-150x150.png 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-768x768.png 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-2048x2048.png 2048w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-175-podcast-banner-Raini-Steffen-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />As a life transition strategist, she helps women create practical roadmaps for navigating divorce, career loss, empty nest transitions and other major life changes.

May 25, 202631 min

On Episode 174, Marianne Crooch explains why she is ‘The Calm Coach’

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Marianne Crooch is known as "The Calm Coach."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

May 21, 202633 min

In Episode 173, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch helps women to find their voices again

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-1024x1024.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is the other of "The Story Within You: The Healing Power of Your Story."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-300x300.png 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-150x150.png 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-768x768.png 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Through Altered Stories Ministry, Mischelle is creating a space where healing, faith and encouragement come together through the power of storytelling.

May 10, 202649 min

Adam Nemer advocates for reducing mental health stigma in Episode 172

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Adam Nemer founded Simple Mental Health to help reduce the stigma around seeking assistance with mental health." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

May 3, 202652 min

In Episode 171, Steve Moore finds purpose in music, encouraging others

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A former pastor, Steve Moore today encourages others through music and with words." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

April 21, 202635 min

Sue Donaldson finds meaning in hospitality on Episode 170

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sue Donaldson is the author of "Never Alone."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

April 17, 202641 min

Aaron Hunt moved from corporate engineer to honored kayak fisherman

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Aaron Hunt is recognized as one of America's foremost experts on Bait Finesse System Kayak Fishing." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-169-podcast-banner-Aaron-Hunt--scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

April 9, 202622 min

Jim Boad found purpose helping people recover from addiction in Episode 168

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Jim developed a business plan to build and scale group homes to help people recover from addiction." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-168-podcast-banner-Jim-Boad-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />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.

March 27, 202635 min

In Episode 167, Jake Borchardt describes his life-altering adventure during COVID

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-1024x1024.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Jake Borchardt is an adventurer, minimalist, holistic health coach and author of "A Feather in Time."" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" srcset="https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-300x300.webp 300w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-150x150.webp 150w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-768x768.webp 768w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-167-podcast-banner-Jake-Borchardt-scaled.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Jake shares how that decision reshaped his life and led him toward a healthier, more intentional, minimalist and purpose-driven way of living.