What happens when life gives you unimaginable hardship… and you choose to turn it into purpose?

In this powerful episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Hyun Kim, whose life journey spans immigration, grief, resilience, and starting a mission-driven organization at age 65.

Hyun moved to the United States from South Korea in 1976 with no clear plan for her future. She worked factory jobs, learned English as a second language, and navigated life in a new country while dealing with deep loneliness and family struggles.

But the greatest challenge of her life came when her son was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy as a baby. For years, Hyun devoted her life to caring for him through hospital stays, therapies, and daily challenges.

After her son passed away at 28 years old, Hyun faced the unimaginable loss no parent wants to experience.

Instead of giving up, she chose to turn her grief into something meaningful.

At 65 years old, Hyun founded an agency that helps families — especially immigrant parents with children who have developmental disabilities — understand the support systems available to them and receive the care they need.

Her story is one of courage, perseverance, faith, and discovering purpose even after deep tragedy.

If you've ever felt blocked by your circumstances, your age, or your past — this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to create something meaningful.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Moving to the United States from South Korea at 21

• Navigating loneliness and cultural barriers as an immigrant

• Raising a child with a severe heart condition and developmental delays

• The emotional toll of long hospital stays and caregiving• Finding hope through reading, learning, and personal growth• The impact of losing her son at age 28

• Turning grief into purpose by launching a nonprofit agency

• Advocating for families with children who have developmental disabilities

• Why she started a scholarship program to honor her son

• Starting a meaningful organization at 65 years old

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What does it really take to reinvent your life after 50?

In this powerful episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with reinvention mentor AnYes Van Rhijn to talk about midlife transformation, starting over in your 60s, overcoming fear, and designing a life on your own terms.

After leaving a toxic relationship, AnYes moved to London with no guarantees. She house-sat to survive. She experienced panic attacks. She questioned everything.

Then she bought a franchise she didn’t know how she’d fully pay for.

Then she rebuilt her mentoring business.

Then at 66 — without ever visiting — she moved to Croatia.

Now at 68, she refuses to accept society’s narrative that women over 50 become invisible. Instead, she calls herself a Lifestyle Architect and helps women design their next chapter with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

If you’re navigating:

• A midlife crossroads

• Divorce or relationship loss

• Career reinvention after 50

• Fear of starting over

• Identity shifts in your 50s or 60s

• Feeling “too old” to pursue a dream

This episode will challenge everything you’ve been told about age.

Because reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about building forward.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• How to reinvent yourself after 50 without throwing away who you’ve been

• Why fear never disappears — and how to use it as fuel

• The mindset shift from “I can’t afford it” to “How can I make it happen?”

• Starting a business later in life

• Moving countries in your 60s

• Creating abundance through small wins

• Why women over 50 are not invisible

• Designing a lifestyle with purpose, freedom, and impact

• The power of clarity, identity shifts, and structured reinvention

  
  

About Our Guest: AnYes Van Rhijn

AnYes Van Rhijn is an international reinvention mentor and founder of The Reinvention Mentor. After multiple career pivots and relocating across Europe, she now lives in Split, Croatia, where she helps women 50+ design vibrant, meaningful second chapters through her structured reinvention framework.

She is the creator of the Reinvention Dalmatian VIP Experience, a 3-day immersive transformation experience on the Croatian coast.

Connect with AnYesWebsite: https://thereinventionmentor.biz

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🎙️ About the Podcast

More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with author Julie Cunningham to explore a life shaped by tradition, transformed by adversity, and redefined through courage.

Raised with strong cultural expectations about what a woman’s life “should” look like, Julie followed a conventional path of marriage and motherhood — until life took unexpected turns. She opens up about the emotional impact of divorce, the difficult yet transformative journey of rebuilding her identity, and the inner work required to heal and move forward.

Rather than shrinking in midlife, Julie expanded. She returned to school at the age of 60, rediscovered her passion for writing and music, and stepped boldly into authorship. Today, she’s even helping develop a TV pilot based on her memoir, Mama Was a Hippie — proving that reinvention doesn’t have an expiration date.

This conversation is for women navigating divorce, rediscovering purpose after 40 or 50, returning to education later in life, or breaking free from societal expectations. Julie’s story is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t stop with age — and neither do your dreams.

If you’ve ever felt limited by your past or your circumstances, this episode will encourage you to redefine what’s possible.

Because you are always more than your age.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How cultural expectations shape women’s early life choices
  

• Marriage, motherhood, and identity shifts
  

• The emotional impact of divorce and the path to healing
  

• Returning to school later in life
  

• Discovering (or rediscovering) creative passions
  

• Why it’s never too late to start over
  

• Redefining yourself beyond societal labels
  

• Building a meaningful legacy through writing
  

Key Themes

✨ Reinvention after divorce

✨ Emotional healing and growth

✨ Returning to school after 40

✨ Becoming an author later in life

✨ Women redefining age expectations

✨ Finding purpose in midlife

✨ Creative fulfillment at any stage

📲 Connect with Julie Cunningham

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• Website: https://www.juliecunninghamauthor.com/

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🎙️ About the Podcast

More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

Chapters:

02:55 Marriage and Motherhood: Timing and Expectations

05:34 The Impact of a Troubled Upbringing on Relationships

08:18 Navigating Divorce and Finding Independence

11:26 Returning to Education: A Journey of Self-Discovery

15:51 Experiences in College: Age and Learning

21:31 Musical Pursuits: The Harp and New Beginnings

28:14 Navigating Life Changes

32:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery

37:46 Writing as Healing

43:01 From Page to Screen: Adapting Stories

In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, Erica Pasvar sits down with certified portrait photographer and founder of The Grapevine Edit, Laura Kellerman, to explore how she blended journalism, photography, faith, and community into a thriving purpose-driven business.

Laura shares her unexpected transition from a career in journalism to portrait photography—and how those storytelling roots helped her create a trusted local news and community platform for the town of Grapevine. She opens up about her unique photography model focused on creating meaningful, lasting artwork, the importance of building real relationships in business, and why community is at the heart of everything she does.

We also dive into how Laura’s faith guides her decisions, the role her husband plays in supporting her entrepreneurial journey, and the challenges that come with building something meaningful from the ground up. Her story is a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear—and that connection, integrity, and purpose can shape a business that truly serves others.

If you’re a woman navigating entrepreneurship, creativity, or a career pivot, this conversation will encourage you to trust your calling, seek community, and keep going—no matter where you’re starting from.

📲 Connect with Laura Kellerman

• Instagram: @laura.kellerman

• @thegrapevineedit

• Facebook: @laurakellerman

• Website: LauraKellerman.com

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🎙️ About the Podcast

More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Laura Kellerman

01:57 Laura's Journey Through Photography and TV Production

11:45 Transitioning to Photography: A Unique Approach

19:13 Building a Photography Business in Grapevine

26:58 Establishing a New Studio in a Competitive Market

31:58 Building a Local Brand

37:03 Community Engagement and Growth

40:41 Becoming a Trusted Source

43:04 Navigating Rejection and Building Relationships

45:56 The Intersection of Business and Faith

What if the adventure of your life didn’t begin until 65?

In this powerful episode of the More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Sheila Nollert—pro-aging advocate, author, fitness instructor, and adventurer—who shattered societal expectations by completing a solo canoe trip at age 65.

Sheila shares how she went from a late start in fitness and quitting smoking during pregnancy to building an active, empowered lifestyle rooted in strength, resilience, and age positivity. She opens up about confronting ageism, navigating fear and self-doubt, and how spending time in nature transformed not only her physical health but her sense of identity and confidence.

From becoming a fitness instructor while raising two young children, to embarking on increasingly daring outdoor adventures, Sheila’s journey is a compelling reminder that it’s never too late to redefine what’s possible. She also discusses her mission to promote women in nature, encourage outdoor activities for women over 50, and challenge harmful narratives around aging through her writing and social media presence.

This conversation is a must-listen for women seeking personal growth, motivation to stay active, and proof that empowerment doesn’t expire with age.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a solo canoe trip at 65 became a life-changing act of self-trust

• Why ageism stops so many women from pursuing adventure—and how to push past it

• The role fitness, mindset, and self-talk play in healthy aging

• How nature can be a powerful catalyst for confidence and healing

• Why embracing age positivity can unlock your boldest chapter yet

  
  

  
  

  📲 Connect with Sheila Nollert

If you’re craving inspiration, adventure, and real stories of women rewriting the rules of aging, this episode will remind you: you are more than your age.

• Instagram: @grandma_moves

• Book: No Expiry

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More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Fitness Instruction

07:37 Impact of Fitness on Personal Life

10:10 Exploring Nature: Family Adventures

13:05 Facing Fears: The Solo Canoe Trip

16:00 Overcoming Challenges and Preparing for the Trip

18:51 Memorable Moments in the Wilderness

21:42 Reflections on Ageism and Adventure

24:38 Empowering Others: The Grandma Moves Movement

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What happens when your voice is taken away—but your purpose is not?

In this uplifting and motivational episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Benita Rose, an award-winning concert pianist whose extraordinary journey proves it is truly never too late to follow your calling.

Benita opens up about growing up with selective mutism and how music became her lifeline, her language, and ultimately her healing force. What began as a quiet childhood shaped by silence evolved into a powerful life in music—one that led to international recognition, a late-in-life career breakthrough, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Together, we explore the healing power of music, the role of music therapy, and how vulnerability and authenticity can become catalysts for deep personal growth. Benita also shares how the unwavering support of her family helped her overcome challenges, transform obstacles into strengths, and step boldly into a new chapter as a performer, teacher, and speaker.

This encouraging and inspiring conversation is a reminder that a late career change doesn’t mean you missed your chance—it may mean you’re right on time. Whether you’re a woman a navigating a pivot, or quietly wondering if it’s too late to begin again, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful, seen, and empowered.

✨ If you’ve ever questioned your timing, this episode is for you.

📲 Connect with Benita Rose

• Instagram: @benitarosepianist

• Facebook: Benita Rose Pianist

• YouTube: @benitarose7295

• Website:https://benitarose.com/

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🎙️ About the Podcast

More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

00:00 The Journey of Benita Rose: From Silence to Symphony

02:49 Overcoming Selective Mutism: A Personal Story

05:26 The Power of Music: A Voice for the Voiceless

08:23 Finding Confidence Through Performance

11:10 Teaching and Sensitivity: Lessons from Experience

13:39 Pursuing Passion: A Late Blooming Career

16:21 The Transformative Power of Music

19:03 Reflections on Life's Journey and Growth

22:02 Encouragement for Others: Embracing Your Path

28:48 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity

31:58 A Journey into Music and Performance

35:34 The Healing Power of Music

40:49 Opportunities and Growth in Music

45:03 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Age

50:50 Encouragement for Women Pursuing Dreams

What happens when faith collides with trauma, culture shock, motherhood, and unanswered questions?

In this powerful episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Heather Surls—author, editor, and longtime resident of the Middle East—to talk about her debut memoir, Beyond the Jordan. Heather shares her journey from growing up in California to living in Jerusalem and Jordan, where she encountered deep beauty, devastating loss, and life-altering questions about faith, suffering, and God’s goodness.

Heather opens up about witnessing violence, living through PTSD, navigating cross-cultural life, and how writing became both a lifeline and a calling—one she pursued even while raising young children. Together, Erica and Heather explore what it means to hold grief and hope at the same time, why creativity is not limited by age or season, and how choosing faith can be a daily, courageous act.

More about this episode:

In this episode, Erica Pasvar interviews Heather Surls, author of Beyond the Jordan, about faith, trauma, creativity, and what it means to live—and write—across cultures.

Heather shares:

• Growing up with faith and how it evolved through hardship
  

• Living in Jerusalem during bus bombings and political unrest
  

• Wrestling with God’s goodness amid suffering and loss
  

• The unseen lives of Palestinian and Arab Christians
  

• PTSD, healing, and encountering God in trauma
  

• Life in Jordan, including “Water Day” and cultural adjustments
  

• Navigating Western guilt and privilege with humility
  

• How relationships with Iraqi, Palestinian, Syrian, and Jordanian women reshaped her worldview
  

• Writing a book while raising young children
  

• Why creativity is not reserved for the young—or the fearless
  

• Encouragement for women who feel blocked by age or life circumstances
  

This episode is a reminder that:

✨ Faith can be chosen daily—even in doubt

✨ Creativity is an act of worship

✨ It’s never too late to pursue a calling

✨ Relationships humanize what headlines distort

📚 Books Mentioned

• Beyond the Jordan by Heather Surls (Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and international retailers)
  

🌍 Websites & Organizations Mentioned

• Anthrow Circus – Multimedia site exploring culture through the lens of place (Heather serves as Assistant Editor)
  

📲 Connect with Heather Surls

• Instagram: @heathersurls
  

• Facebook: Heather Surls
  

• Website: https://www.heathermsurls.com/

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More Than Your Age is a podcast for women who refuse to be defined by timelines, expectations, or age-based limitations. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, host Erica Pasvar highlights women who are pursuing purpose, creativity, and growth at every stage of life.

In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age podcast, host Erica Pasvar welcomes news anchor and author Kathleen Marple Kalb, who shares her powerful story of publishing her first novel in her 50s after decades of rejections, career pivots, and real-life challenges. If you're a woman navigating midlife, balancing motherhood and career, or dreaming of a creative comeback later in life, this episode offers motivation and practical wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Kathleen takes listeners through her journey—writing her first novel at just 16, building a successful career in radio journalism, and ultimately landing her long-awaited book deal at 52. She opens up about the personal obstacles she faced along the way, including family health crises, grief, and the pressures of being a mother while also trying to build a writing career.

Through honest storytelling and hard-earned lessons, Kathleen reveals how perseverance, resilience, and trusting your timing can transform your life. She discusses how writing became her escape during painful seasons, why it’s never too late to pursue your passions, and what it really takes to keep moving forward after hearing “no” again and again.

Plus, Kathleen gives listeners an exciting look into her upcoming projects, including multiple ongoing book series and a brand-new mystery series that showcases her talent and lifelong love of storytelling.

Whether you're hoping to reinvent yourself in midlife, return to a long-buried dream, or simply hear a story that proves age is not a limitation, this conversation is full of inspiration, encouragement, and reminders that it’s never too late to become who you’re meant to be and do what you’ve always dreamed of doing.

Key Takeaways

• Kathleen wrote her first novel at 16 and finally published at 52.
  

• Her mother’s support played a major role in her early writing life.
  

• A long career in radio journalism sharpened her storytelling skills.
  

• Family health crises deeply influenced her writing journey.
  

• Perseverance, even after countless rejections, became her superpower.
  

• Experiences with loss and grief shaped her creative voice.
  

• Balancing motherhood and career has been a central theme.
  

• Writing served as her escape and emotional outlet.
  

• She encourages others to tune into the universe’s signals and pursue their passions.
  

• She has multiple ongoing series and a new mystery series on the horizon.
  

Connect with Kathleen

kathleenmarplekalb.com

Instagram: @kathleenmarplekalb

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In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, Erica Pasvar sits down with Robyn Godfrey—six-star marathon finisher, author of Running the World, and a wonderful example that it’s never too late to start something new at any age. Robyn didn’t grow up an athlete. In fact, she describes herself as a “clumsy teenager” who never imagined she would one day run marathons across the globe, face intense setbacks, support a chronically ill spouse, and still find her way to the finish line—again and again.

Robyn shares how she began running in her late 40s, starting with just 30 seconds on a treadmill. That tiny first step turned into a life-changing journey that led her to the London Marathon at age 50, a goal to run all six World Major Marathons before 60, and ultimately becoming a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher.

But this episode is about far more than running. Robyn opens up about the emotional and mental toll of caring for her husband during a life-threatening illness, navigating isolation, juggling work, and still holding onto her goals. She talks honestly about setbacks—knee injuries, doctors who told her to stop running, the COVID shutdown that canceled the Boston Marathon, and even running her virtual race amid Idaho wildfires. Through every obstacle, Robyn’s determination, humor, and belief in small, consistent action carried her through.

You'll hear how she created her “30-Second Shift” mindset (inspired by James Clear’s work in Atomic Habits), what discipline really means, and why claiming your identity — “I am a runner,” “I am a writer,” “I am a beginner,” — is the key to lasting change.

Whether you are an athlete, a dreamer, a woman navigating a hard season, or someone who feels “too late” to start something new, Robyn’s story will reframe what’s possible. This conversation is a reminder that you are never too old to dream another dream, and the smallest step can change everything.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned

• Robyn’s Book: Running the World — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and as an audiobook
  

• Robyn’s Instagram: @robyn.godfrey.speaker

• Robyn’s Website + Speaking Requests: https://robynGodfrey.com
  

• Atomic Habits by James Clear (Referenced): https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 

⭐ Key Takeaways

• Starting small — even 30 seconds — can create life-changing momentum.
  

• Identity drives discipline: you become what you consistently show up for.
  

• Caring for someone through illness requires emotional, mental, and physical support—and a support system for yourself.
  

• Obstacles (injury, canceled races, pandemics, doubt, age) don’t need to end your goals; they can reshape them.
  

• The running community can become a tribe, a lifeline, and a source of purpose at any age.
  

• You’re never too old to dream, begin, or reinvent.

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Intro and Exit Music written and performed by Daniel Ging.

You HAVE to listen to this episode all the way until the end. We discuss the reality of feeling excluded and “less than” and how this struggle is very real, even at the age of 72. Meet: Mama J

At 72 years old, Jay Patterson—known to her followers as Mama J—is proving that life doesn’t slow down with age, it simply gets funnier, deeper, and more real. From navigating alopecia as a young child and sobriety to finding her voice on stage and on screen (including a viral Netflix appearance), Jay shares how she’s learned to keep showing up for herself and for life—no matter what comes her way.

In this conversation, we talk about aging with authenticity, the highs and heartbreaks of visibility, the challenges of social media comparison, and the freedom that comes when you decide to just say yes.

Whether you’re 32 or 72, Jay’s honesty is refreshing and it will help you feel less alone in the messy middle of life.

Guest: Jay Patterson (Mama J)

 Instagram: @mamaj_trust

Podcast Mentioned: Lunch Therapy with Joel Marshall and Jay Patterson — live every Tuesday at 2 PM CT / noon PT on YouTube

• On aging and self-worth: Jay opens up about realizing that insecurity doesn’t vanish with age—it simply evolves—and how she’s learned to find peace in who she is.
  

• Finding courage after setbacks: From two marriages to overcoming alcohol addiction, Jay shares what has helped her keep moving forward.
  

• The Netflix aftermath: What it’s really like to experience sudden attention—and how she dealt with both praise and criticism online.
  

• Faith and grounding: Both Jay and Erica talk about finding identity and confidence through their faith when social media starts to distort self-worth.
  

• “Just say let’s go.” Jay’s advice to anyone feeling stuck? Stop saying no to life. Try the class. Join the group. Go to the art night. Just say yes.
  

1. You’re never too old to start again. Whether it’s comedy at 60 or art class at 72, creativity has no expiration date.
   

2. Comparison steals joy—but gratitude restores it.
   

3. Faith, laughter, and community are timeless lifelines.
   

4. Small risks add up. Saying “Let’s go” might be your first step to rediscovering yourself.
   

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Intro and Exit Music written and performed by Daniel Ging.