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Empower Over 50

Empower Over 50

Empower Over 50 78 episodes Latest May 8, 2026

Empower Over 50 is a podcast hosted by Max Farnon that offers honest, grounded conversations about life after 50. It covers topics such as job loss, career reinvention, identity shifts, financial uncertainty, and finding purpose in the second half of life. Each episode is an audio deep dive into the previous day's video from the Empower Over 50 YouTube channel, providing a deeper conversation for listeners on the go.

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I’m 57. Nobody warned me about these 2 regrets. May 8, 2026 1198 When you hit your 50s, two things happen that nobody prepares you for: you start to feel invisible, and you start to look back with regret. In this video, I break down "Ghost Mode"—that moment in the workplace or social circles where your ideas are bypassed and your messages are ignored. Statistics show that age discrimination and feeling irrelevant are the primary drivers of identity cr
At 57, I Realized Two Things — and the First One Is That Nobody Cares May 1, 2026 925 I was thinking about an old mortgage chart I was shown years ago when I bought my first apartment in England. The advisor walked me through how the early years of a mortgage are mostly interest, and only later does the balance shift toward paying down the principal.That chart came back to me recently in a way I didn't expect. Because life works the same way — and somewhere in your 50s, the gr
Over 50? The 7 Resume Mistakes That Get You Instantly Rejected (And What YOU Can Do) Apr 24, 2026 980 In the 80s, job hunting meant scanning the Sunday paper, typing up a resume, and mailing it off in a crisp envelope. Today, we upload our resumes into an invisible digital void and often hear absolutely nothing back.The reason for that silence? The Applicant Tracking System (ATS).In this episode, we break down how employers train their ATS to act as an invisible bouncer, quietly looking for "
56% of Workers Over 50 Are Forced Out. Here’s How It Could Happen To YOU. Apr 21, 2026 458 Most people believe retirement is something you choose. You work for decades, reach your late 50s or 60s, and decide when you’re ready to step away.But for many, that isn’t how it happens.In this video, we break down the reality facing workers over 50. Backed by data from the Urban Institute, ProPublica, AARP, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the truth is uncomfortable but important. More
57 Years Old and Beginning Again | Your Resume Never Reaches a Human — Here's Why Apr 17, 2026 820 The job market has changed, and if you're over 50, the systems screening your application can detect your age before a human ever reads your name.In this episode, Max goes deeper than yesterday's video and shares the full story: losing his job at 57, how it compares to being made redundant in 2013, and why the old playbook no longer works. He breaks down exactly how Applicant Tracking Sy
Losing Your Job After 50? Your Health Insurance Could Hit $24,000. What Would You Do? Apr 14, 2026 1002 If you thought that losing your job after 50 was bad enough, the potential loss of health insurance is truly terrifying. In this episode, Max Farnon shares his personal $20,000 hospital scare and lays out the shocking reality: a married couple could face up to $24,000 a year for health insurance on COBRA. He compares this financial burden to the system in the UK, where he received care with no bil
Tax Shock: 57, Out of Work, and Staring Down the IRS Apr 12, 2026 1200 The reality of unemployment gets worse: a recent conversation with an accountant confirms a massive tax bill is due, intensifying an already precarious financial situation. At 57, facing a difficult job market and dwindling runway, the pressure has led to "analysis paralysis" — the inability to choose the next move out of fear of making the wrong decision. In this unscripted episode, I d
24% of Workers Who Lose Their Jobs After 50, Will Never Work Again. Feb 13, 2026 940 Millions of men over 50 are discovering the truth: experience no longer guarantees opportunity. The same skills that once made you valuable now make you "overqualified." In this episode, we unpack why this is happening and what it really means. If you're feeling pushed aside, you're not alone — this is the new reality of work after 50.Watch the full video on YouTube: youtube.co
The Vintage Advantage: Human Skills in an AI World Feb 12, 2026 900 What if the skills you built in the 1990s — before Google, before smartphones, before AI — are exactly what the 2026 workplace is desperate for? In this episode, we explore why your "analog" toolkit — real conversation, deep focus, first-principles problem-solving, and the ability to read a room — isn't a relic. It's a competitive advantage. As AI takes over routine tasks, the
Over 50? 133% Ageism Spike Feb 11, 2026 764 Millions of experienced professionals over 50 are caught in a double squeeze: ageism in hiring is up 133% and, for the first time ever, college graduates make up 25% of all unemployed Americans — over 1.9 million people. In today's episode, we break down the numbers, the rise of AI-driven bias, and why your degree and experience are no longer the shields they once were. Discover what's r
The Sunday Morning Question: Why February and Aging Are About Pacing, Not Pushing Feb 8, 2026 1207 February is often called the quietest month, but what if it's actually the most important? In this episode, we explore why slowing down isn't laziness, how aging brings clarity, and why simplicity is a form of wealth. Discover five ways to move through the "slush season" with more peace, less pressure, and a gentler pace. If you're tired of the cult of busyness, this is yo
Grannycore Goes Mainstream: Why Old-School Hobbies Are the New Cool Feb 7, 2026 756 Why are Gen Z and millennials suddenly obsessed with knitting, puzzles, and other "grannycore" hobbies? In this episode, we dive into the surprising data behind the analog hobby boom, why screen-free activities are now a rebellion, and how the skills you learned from your grandmother are suddenly the height of modern cool. We explore the cultural shift, the economic impact, and why older

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