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Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts.#174 Forgiveness Without Apologies. Writing a Mother-Daughter MemoirForgiveness doesn't erase the past. It changes who gets to control your present. In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus talks with filmmaker, writer, and coach Gayle Kirschenbaum and her 102-year-old mother, Mildred Kirschenbaum, about their volatile, funny, and hard-won evolution from conflict to connection. Gayle shares the story behind her debut memoir, Bullied to Besties: A Daughter's Journey to Forgiveness, including the relentless criticism she grew up with, the physical toll it took, and the moment she realized the only way forward was to stop living as a victim. The conversation also...
2026-01-1542 min
MenOpod: all things fifty +The Gift of Forgiveness with Gayle Kirschenbaum | Ep. 42Happy Holidays! This year’s gift is forgiveness—because rage ages you faster than Botox can fix. Emmy-winning filmmaker, author, and forgiveness coach Gayle Kirschenbaum joins us to explain how she went from fleeing home at 16 to making peace with the mother who bullied her for decades.We crack open the “secret generation,” expose the wounded toddlers inside our most difficult parents, and explain why waiting for an apology is the most delusional holiday tradition of all. Whether your mom is turning 103 or just live-blogging her medical complaints, this episode shows how forgiveness isn’t about letting her off th...
2025-12-2554 min
Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingForgiveness to Friendship and Why It's Never Too Late with Gayle and Mildred KirschenbaumSend a textIs there an age when it’s too late to publish a book, forgive a person, or take a chance on yourself? Not if you’re Mildred Kirschenbaum. With the help of her daughter Gayle, Mildred is a 101-year-old Instagram sensation and debut author who is currently on a book tour. Join us as we discuss the challenges of mother/daughter relationships, how forgiveness turned Gayle and Mildred into best friends, and the secrets to lifelong learning and living vibrantly no matter your age. Mildred Kirschenbaum, a centenarian from Brooklyn, NY, has captu...
2024-11-1445 min
I'm Dying to Tell YouEpisode 100: A Chat with 100-Year-Old Mildred KirschenbaumSend a textTo celebrate Episode 100 of this podcast, here I chat with 100-year-old Mildred Kirschenbaum. Mildred has become a social media star and is happily sharing some life lessons of her ten decades. She not only became an author at 100, Mildred entertains over 100,000 on TikTok and Instagram. Her videos have been featured on mainstream media outlets like the Today Show, CBS and Fox. Mildred and her daghter Gayle collaborated on a book, Mildred’s Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian, a 76-page self-published book that melds anecdotes, photos, and life advice. In Mildred's book, readers embark on a jo...
2024-10-0143 min
The One Way Ticket ShowMildred Kirschenbaum - Centenarian Icon, Influencer, Author, Globetrotter Mildred Kirschenbaum, a centenarian with a zest for life, is known for her viral life advice as a social media influencer, sharing her simple yet profound guidance for a fulfilling life. Mildred came from humble beginnings, born to immigrant parents in Brooklyn, NY. She excelled in school but needed to work. By 19 she was married and began a family when her husband returned from the service after WWII. She held volunteer leadership positions in non-profit organizations. With a passion for travel, she started a travel agency and traveled the world. Mildred wrote her first book, M...
2024-07-2354 min
Press Play On This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Mildred's Mindset by Mildred Kirschenbaum, Gayle KirschenbaumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6713to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mildred's Mindset
Author: Mildred Kirschenbaum, Gayle Kirschenbaum
Narrator: Mildred Kirschenbaum, Gayle Kirschenbuam
Format: mp3
Length: 46 mins
Release date: 07-03-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
When Mildred Kirschenbaum celebrated her 99th birthday, her daughter Gayle shared a video of her on Instagram, setting off a viral sensation. Gayle, initially using her account for photography, redirected the spotlight to showcase her mother's wisdom and the unique bond they share. The attention grew as Maria Shriver and other major media outlets, including NBC Today's Jenna & Hoda, CBS...
2024-07-0346 min
Age is IrrelevantMeet Centenarian Mildred Kirschenbaum and her Emmy Award Winning, Filmmaker, Writer, Producer and Coach Daughter Gayle Kirschenbaum!There's healing in forgiving your parents. Nursing resentments towards a parent does more than keep that parent in the doghouse...we get stuck there too! Hear about 69 yr old Gayle Kirschenbaum's journey of learning to forgive her 100 year old Mother Mildred for being a mean mother growing up. Hear about Mildred and Gayle's life in Brooklyn, NY in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. How their strained relationship was finally mended and see them today, with their transformed relationship, as the poster for a great mother/daughter relationship! I think we will all be able to relate to this conversation. I...
2024-06-0454 min
Zoomer Week in ReviewHamas Likely Committed Rape on October 7th: UN Report & A 100-Year-Old Internet SensationUN Report finds Hamas likely committed rape during Oct. 7th massacre:
This week, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict presented a report concluding that rape and gang rape likely occurred during the October 7 Hamas attack in Southern Israel. It also found “clear and convincing” evidence that hostages were raped while being held in Gaza and that those currently held are still facing such abuse. The UN was late to acknowledge these crimes and the fact-finding mission leading to the report took place largely because of the efforts of Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Director of the Rackman Center for the...
2024-03-0919 min
Empower Your RetirementImprove Your Retirement Planning with a Positive AttitudeOn this episode, financial advisors and retirement planners Frank and Frankie Guida discuss the importance of having the right attitude when it comes to retirement planning. They share the story of a 100-year-old woman who credits her positivity for her long life and explain how a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges and achieve your financial goals. Discover secrets to preparing for retirement with optimism and confidence. From leveraging market-savvy investments to tax-efficient planning, learn insight that can revolutionize your financial outlook and how attitude impacts not only your wellbeing but also your financial...
2023-08-2910 min
Lunacy33: The Secret to Living 100 Years - Transformation & Forgiveness with Mildred & Gayle KirschenbaumWelcome to Lunacy; where we discern the sacred from the insane and admit that whether we like it or not, we are all profoundly affected by the cycles of the moon. Today on the show, I’m talking with Mildred and Gayle Kircshenbaum. Mildred shares her tips to living life large and being in love with your life at any age, along with reflections on being a Centenarian. Gayle is a forgiveness coach, and offers insights into her tumultuous relationship with her mother and how she found healing and liberation. She also dives into the story behind her...
2023-08-271h 19
Live Happy NowEP20: Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum - The Power of ForgivenessThis week we look at the power of forgiveness with an emotional story from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker/TV producer Gayle Kirschenbaum and her mother Mildred. You can learn more about their path to forgiveness in the feature documentary, Look At Us Now, Mother!
2015-10-2726 min