After her husband’s death, Nancy Merz Nordstrom took charge of her life and is making the most of her after 50 years.

No one's life is without setbacks. For many, Growing Bolder means facing up to challenges: relationship issues, battles with illness, financial struggles, basically standing up to face the unexpected head on. We call it Overcoming Obstacles.

She says she just wanted to survive -- but after battling two potentially deadly diseases, Lois-Ann Gilmore is thriving. She says staying in shape helped her stay in the game, and now she's smashing records and proving that it's never too late.

We're highlighting the Growing Bolder philosophy through the stories of men and women who prove how great life can be when you're bold enough to pursue your passions.

For cancer patients and their families, there's never been a "support group in a book." Until now. David Tabatsky's intensely personal story led him to put together stories of inspiration and motivation.

Making changes in life is never easy. There can be all kinds of roadblocks along the path to Growing Bolder; the roadblocks of age, religion and race. Many back away from them, but others stand strong, Breaking Barriers for the rest of us to follow.

Staying active can keep you physically and socially engaged, adding quality to your life. But for more and more of us, that's just not enough. Leaving a legacy and finding a way to give back are some of the most rewarding ways of Growing Bolder.

The secret to staying active is to find something you enjoy. Activity becomes passion, and that's really Growing Bolder.

Why did he compete in the Tour de France? Why is he back on the bike at all? He explained it very well when he announced to the world he would race again.

Through failed marriages, broken romances and shattered finances she has mananged not just to survive it all, but to come out with the true Growing Bolder Spirit.

Talk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.

As you reflect on 2009 and look ahead to 2010, we encourage you to take a moment to watch stories that will inspire you, raise your spirits and remind you that anything is possible in life, no matter what obstacles you must overcome.

It takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.

Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.