
Hosted by bestselling author, Seth Adam Smith, FORWARD is a motivational podcast filled with stories, ideas, and awe-inspiring interviews of people who refused to quit.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | ||||

On July 4th, 2025, lightning ignited the Dragon Bravo Fire — a massive wildfire that consumed over 145,000 acres of the Kaibab Plateau and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
But in the aftermath of destruction comes an unexp... more
Welcome to a brand new season of FORWARD! If you're worried about the future, this episode is a compelling reminder to hold onto faith and move forward with courage.
With mental health issues on the rise and a prevailing sense of hopelessness, autho... more
My name is Seth Adam Smith and this is FORWARD. If you’re feeling stuck in life then this podcast is for you. I’ve spent the past two decades gathering inspirational content—interviews, quotes, books, and stories—things that inspire people to move fo... more
An interview Nate-Mitchell, one of the co-directors of Anasazi Foundation. In this episode of FORWARD, Nate and I talk about the "gift of choice" and our inherent ability to find light and move forward.
"One of the things that I really find fascinat... more
In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Sean Astin, a philanthropist and actor most famous for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Rudy, and many other movies!
During our interview, Sean shared some pretty pro... more
"You have to have faith in yourself—in what you're trying to do. You just have to keep the fire burning." -Jonathan Stroud
In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Seque... more
The Magic Yarn Project and how one *seemingly* small act of service can change the world...
A couple of years ago, I cried after watching a State Farm commercial.
There. I admitted it.
The commercial, if you must know, was not your typical buy-our... more
Some people think that it's the end of the world. If so, I'm pretty optimistic...
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius
"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." -Joseph... more
I’ve known Seth for quite some time now. And although he’s definitely got some issues, I’m really glad he’s not talking about them on this podcast. 😉 #glorious
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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