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101 Year Old Mom’s Must-Have Tips for Bathroom Safety
In this episode of Mildred’s Mindset book series, my 101-year-old mom shares the simple upgrades that help her stay safe and independent.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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From Panic to Independence: the Power of Planning
MILDRED’S MINDSET BOOK SERIES
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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When the Night Called Out
A daughter, a fading mother, and the mysterious bird that woke me up in more ways than one.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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May 2025

One of My Mom’s Secrets to a Long, Vibrant Life
A Lesson from Mildred, 101: Don’t Isolate
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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5 Secrets to a Long Life I Learned from My 101-Year Old Mother
What I discovered went far beyond health tips.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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The Film That Healed a Lifetime of Hurt
This Mother’s Day, give the film that proves forgiveness is possible-even when it feels impossible.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
0:45
Still a Force
Reflections on aging, gratitude, and the sea
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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April 2025

She Keeps Telling Me Her Time Is Limited
She’s not afraid of dying. But I’m deathly afraid of losing her.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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My 101-Year-Old Mother Admits She Wasn’t a Good Mom
How Forgiving My 'Mommie Dearest' Set Me Free
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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From Pain to Peace: Dreading Good-bye as I Face My 101 Year Old Mother’s Mortality
I used to wish my mother gone. Now I fear the day she leaves me. Forgiveness changed our story—and my life.
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Gayle Kirschenbaum
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March 2025

February 2025

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