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.
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After losing his wife, Greg Peck healed through writing, biking and birdwatching
Even in the midst of caregiving, Greg began building what he called his “four pillars of self-care,” which would later become critical to his healing and purpose after Cheryl’s death.
From trauma to triumph, Kimberly Haar helps others to heal
Perhaps the most difficult aspect was learning to let go of resentment and the illusion of control. As a therapist, Kimberly had long taught others the power of forgiveness. Now she was living it.
David Cravit and Larry Wolf challenge stereotypes through SuperAging
With more than 100,000 centenarians in the U.S. today, the idea of coasting into the sunset is outdated. If you have 30 or 40 more years left, the question becomes, what are you going to do with them?
Latest podcast episodes
Randall Kemp explains how collecting music gives him joy in Episode 163
Randall reflects on what it really means to mentor younger generations, why telling stories works better than giving advice, and how faith continues to guide his decisions.
Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery helps people heal from the inside out
Dr. TLC helps people heal from religious wounds, dismantle racism, learn to live with intention and step fully into who they were created to be.
Suzy Mighell explains why she is empty nest blessed in Episode 161
When her youngest child left home on Suzy’s birthday, she was forced her to confront the silence, her identity and try to make sense of how the next chapter of her life could unfold.
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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.