Aaron Hunt moved from corporate engineer to honored kayak fisherman

On Episode 174, Marianne Crooch explains why she is ‘The Calm Coach’

Marianne Crooch is known as [https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-174-podcast-banner-Marianne-Crooch-1024x1024.webp]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.

In Episode 173, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch helps women to find their voices again

Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is the other of [https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-173-podcast-banner-Mischelle-Saunders-Gottsch-1024x1024.png]Through Altered Stories Ministry, Mischelle is creating a space where healing, faith and encouragement come together through the power of storytelling.

Adam Nemer advocates for reducing mental health stigma in Episode 172

Adam Nemer founded Simple Mental Health to help reduce the stigma around seeking assistance with mental health. [https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-172-podcast-banner-Adam-Nemer-1024x1024.webp]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.

In Episode 171, Steve Moore finds purpose in music, encouraging others

A former pastor, Steve Moore today encourages others through music and with words. [https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-171-podcast-banner-Steve-Moore-1024x1024.webp]Steve teaches music to dozens of students every week, mentors people one-on-one, writes poetry, and continues to encourage others through simple, meaningful interactions.

Sue Donaldson finds meaning in hospitality on Episode 170

Sue Donaldson is the author of [https://forwardfrom50.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-170-podcast-banner-Sue-Donaldson-1024x1024.webp]Sue talks about loneliness, especially among seasoned citizens, and how reaching out to others often ends up blessing us just as much as the people we invite.