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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Daniel Rg Crandall captures legacies one story at a time
“Stories connect us,” he said. “They give us a sense of where we come from, why we are the way we are, and what really matters. That is the legacy I want to leave.”
Bernadette Catalana helps mothers and daughters to grow closer
For Bernadette, parenting adult children means being available when her daughters face difficult life choices, offering guidance when asked, as well as stepping back, trusting their judgment and respecting their independence when necessary.
Tami Anne Strochak reclaimed her life holistically after turning 50
“You don’t have to wake up one day and suddenly be a new person,” she said. “Just start with one small change. Then, that energy begins to build and align everything else.”
Latest podcast episodes
David Cravit and Larry Wolf promote SuperAging in Episode 145
Together, David and Larry exemplify the “super aging” philosophy they teach by staying aware, active and engaged well into their later years.
Elizabeth Parsons helps achievers prepare for retirement in Episode 144
Elizabeth helps individuals and couples to get ready to leave the workplace by building bridges between their professional identities and their next adventures.
In Episode 143, Kevin Kolbe explains how YouTube gives seasoned citizens an avenue for expression
YouTube is one of the best, most accessible tools for people over 50 to share their wisdom and passions. It’s free to use and offers endless opportunities to connect.
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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.