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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

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

Kirsten Samuel helps betrayed spouses to find hope again
After turning 50, Kirsten stopped assuming the best chapters were behind her and she began seeing later life as a place for assignments, not retirement.

Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery helps people rebuild their lives with love
Her work blends psychology and ministry to center on three pillars: the sacred relationship, the selfish relationship and the shared relationship.

Suzy Mighell found purpose in the empty nest
For Suzy, meaning and purpose after 50 come from embracing an invitation with open hands, an open heart and a willingness to step into the quiet and listen.