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.

Recent Episodes

Jason Dennen describes how a near-death skydiving experience changed his life in Episode 087

Posted December 26, 2024 • 01:02:38

Prior to the accident, Jason was working 70 to 80 hours per week. After the brush with death, he has reprioritized his life so he can be more involved...

In Episode 086, Amy Daughters explains why writing books, letters impacted her life

Posted December 8, 2024 • 00:44:29

Becoming an author was a new direction for Amy’s life, but her life changed profoundly after she started sending handwritten, personalized letters...

Robert Ruesch shares his story of helping his daughter overcome addiction in Episode 085

Posted November 27, 2024 • 00:41:11

After helping his daughter overcome a 30-year addiction, Robert wrote a book explaining what keeps addicts addicted, and why parents should never give...

In Episode 084, Jeffrey Barnes describes a resilient life and his admiration of Walt Disney

Posted November 21, 2024 • 00:45:16

Jeffrey Barnes teaches people about the wisdom displayed by Walt Disney. He and his wife, Lindsey, who is 38 years younger than he is, also teach people...

In Episode 083, Mary Baskin talks about starting Vagabond Travel

Posted November 16, 2024 • 00:29:07

Rather than setting up tours visiting 10 countries in 10 days, Mary prefers to offer immersive experiences to a few areas so travelers truly enjoy the...