Sorting Through Life – Ep. 35: Choosing Joy While Aging

8/30/2026

Sorting Through Life

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In this heartfelt episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen sits down with her dear friend Mary, an 88-year-old community builder and lifelong source of wisdom. Together, they explore the realities of aging—from retirement, medical challenges, and physical limitations to falls, loneliness, and the difficult process of letting go of a longtime home. Mary speaks candidly…

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