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

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.
Aaron Hunt found renewed purpose after 50 one cast at a time

When Aaron Hunt walked away from the corporate world after turning 50, people thought he had lost his mind. Friends and family members warned him that fishing all day would eventually become boring. Some insisted he would need another serious job to stay fulfilled, while others questioned whether anyone could truly leave behind a successful […]
Sue Donaldson finds purpose at the dining room table

The gatherings are not elaborate productions, which is part of her message. Hospitality has nothing to do with perfection.
In Episode 173, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch helps women to find their voices again

Through Altered Stories Ministry, Mischelle is creating a space where healing, faith and encouragement come together through the power of storytelling.
The hidden mistakes many retirees make in their first year

A meaningful life cannot be built solely around avoiding work. It must be built around embracing some type of meaningful purpose.
Jake Borchardt had to let go of the past in order to move forward

“Clear the fear and free the dream,” he said. “That’s what it came down to for me. Once I stopped letting fear dictate my decisions, everything else started to open up.”
Adam Nemer advocates for reducing mental health stigma in Episode 172

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.
A fall at 50 altered Jim Bartleman’s life and purpose

A fall at work caused a brain bleed and seizures, leaving Jim in a coma and forcing him to relearn how to walk, talk and even swallow.
In Episode 171, Steve Moore finds purpose in music, encouraging others

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.
Evan Sanchez helps young adults and their parents

“I want people to reach their highest potential,” he said. “And I want young adults to avoid the regrets I had.”