Whose senses are actually sharper — men or women? 👀👃👂

We dive into the ultimate “battle of the sexes” and unpack what science says about smell and taste.

Plus:

💡 A brand-new Hack of the Month to help you spend smarter and save money

😂 A fresh Dad Joke you didn’t know you needed

❤️ How to stay in your relationship lane — without crossing over and driving your partner nuts

🕊️ A real conversation about how we move forward after losing friends and family to death — and how grief reshapes us

And don’t miss it — we’re teasing our March 15th guest, whose story is one you’ll definitely want to hear.

Real talk. Real growth. A little humor along the way. Right here on Past Forward Now.

On Ep 04: A Moment with Suki Lopez, we sat down with the incredibly talented Suki Lopez for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey in entertainment and life beyond the stage. Reflecting on her 10 years on Sesame Street, Suki shares what the experience has meant to her both professionally and personally. She opens up about family, navigating life and creativity with ADHD, and what really happens behind the scenes of the Disney Cruise Line. From her time performing in West Side Story to running her own dance studio, Suki discusses the passion that drives her work and the discipline it takes to build a lasting creative career. She also speaks candidly about balancing a demanding schedule with family life—offering insight into the perseverance, authenticity, and heart that fuel everything she does.

On Ep 04: A Moment with Suki Lopez, we sat down with the incredibly talented Suki Lopez for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey in entertainment and life beyond the stage. Reflecting on her 10 years on Sesame Street, Suki shares what the experience has meant to her both professionally and personally. She opens up about family, navigating life and creativity with ADHD, and what really happens behind the scenes of the Disney Cruise Line. From her time performing in West Side Story to running her own dance studio, Suki discusses the passion that drives her work and the discipline it takes to build a lasting creative career. She also speaks candidly about balancing a demanding schedule with family life—offering insight into the perseverance, authenticity, and heart that fuel everything she does.

On Ep 02: A Moment with Suki Lopez, we sat down with the incredibly talented Suki Lopez for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey in entertainment and life beyond the stage.

Reflecting on her 10 years on Sesame Street, Suki shares what the experience has meant to her both professionally and personally. She opens up about family, navigating life and creativity with ADHD, and what really happens behind the scenes of the Disney Cruise Line.

From her time performing in West Side Story to running her own dance studio, Suki discusses the passion that drives her work and the discipline it takes to build a lasting creative career. She also speaks candidly about balancing a demanding schedule with family life—offering insight into the perseverance, authenticity, and heart that fuel everything she does.

Talking about our updated website, a new healthy energy drink we love and our upcoming guest on Feb. 15

This episode is about His Time of the Month and ADHD. How we work through it. Stay still the very end for a little giggle.

Billy West is more than a voice—he’s a cultural force.

In this episode of Past Forward Now, the legendary voice actor behind Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, and countless animated classics reflects on his creative journey, career challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Billy shares candid stories about perseverance, artistic integrity, and what it takes to sustain a creative life over decades.

A thoughtful, funny, and inspiring conversation with one of the true icons of animation.

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Welcome to Past Forward Now. In this inaugural episode, we introduce the heart behind the show—who we are, why we’re here, and what you can expect from future conversations. It’s an honest look at the stories, struggles, and growth that shape real people making a difference. Plus… fair warning: there are some really bad dad jokes along the way. You’ve been warned.