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Forward From 50 podcast

Forward From 50 podcast

Hosted by Greg Gerber

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Episodes

178

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

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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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&#039;t simply raising sheep or teaching people how to knit. It&#039;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&#039;s never too late to reinvent yourself, and following your dreams may be less risky than staying where you&#039;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.

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 &#8216;The Calm Coach&#8217;

<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.

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