Forward From 50 tells the stories of people over the age of 50 who enjoy more meaningful lives by pursuing things they are truly passionate about.
Latest features
Leukemia survivor Jeanne Phares helps women age on their terms
Today, Jeanne uses her experience to encourage women over 50 to take better care of themselves, build strength and create lives that keep them physically, mentally and socially active.
Michelle Lyman found alignment and rebuilt her life after turning 50
As her business grew steadily, Michelle found herself mentoring others who wanted to earn free products or build a side income.
Nurse Mark LaMaster discovers new purpose after becoming a patient
Mark believes most people don’t realize how much of their fatigue, bloating and weight gain is tied to insulin resistance. He estimates 93 percent of Americans are metabolically unhealthy.
Latest podcast episodes
In Episode 184, Jim Paulk talks about finding love and preserving stories
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.
In Episode 183, Jim Hughes helps prevent senior exploitation
People over 50 are particularly attractive targets for scammers and why falling for a scam has nothing to do with intelligence or education.
In Episode 182, George Jerjian talks about successful retirement transition
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.
Get inspiration from others
We want our lives to count for something and to know with certainty that our brief time on earth really mattered.
We know in our hearts that we still have lots of life left to live. But where to start?
Forward From 50’s book Fifty Over 50 provides dozens of short profiles of people who are actively pursuing new direction for their lives after turning 50.
Hello, I’m Greg Gerber. I developed Forward From 50 in 2021 after struggling with “apathy creep” for several years. I wasn’t motivated to do anything productive. Just passing time was making me sullen and angry. I was losing enthusiasm for life.
During that period, I discovered I wasn’t alone. Many people were told this era was their “golden years,” but they often wondered if there could be more to life. It became my purpose to help “seasoned citizens” apply their unique skills, talents and life experiences to enjoy a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
John DiPietro interviews Greg Gerber about the mission of Forward From 50
Who benefits most from Forward From 50?
- People who know they have a lot of life left in them and want to put their unique skills, talent and experiences to work helping others.
- People hoping there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing.
- People who want to leave a legacy by knowing their lives made a difference in the world.
- People of faith who want to run a stronger race and work to finish whatever assignment God gave them.
Our platform is not ideally suited for:
- People pursuing a life of leisure all day, every day. Our members want to make a difference in the world.
- People looking to get the most out of their cable subscriptions. We support people actively involved in their communities.
- People interested in where to get the best senior discounts. It’s fine to save money, but our members operate from an abundance mindset, not scarcity.
- People content with the direction of the life.