The Kitchen Widow sits down with Audra Wilford, founder of the MaxLove Project. Together they talk about what it takes for young families to thrive in the face of illness.
Tembi Locke
On kids and holiday traditions
How my daughter and I celebrate the holidays after the death of my husband. Originally published on The Kitchen Widow.
Sharing love and grief
After the last episode of The Kitchen Widow, my daughter came to me with an idea and a request. She wanted to honor her dad and share HER wisdom. Cooking is her way of remembering and she has some advice for other grieving kids. Together, we brainstormed and she...
What 40 steps taught me about love and grief
When I took the stage last spring to share insights on love, caregiving and loss, my deepest desire was to stand in the truth of what I know. I hoped to communicate the universal need for unconditional love and connection in our daily lives. It was brave, bold and...
How children can support a friend
Originally published on The Kitchen Widow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FPGeJjc9PE
On caregiving
Caregiving is a trial by fire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCEoWcwmrSg Originally published on The Kitchen Widow.
An old-fashioned wake – the kid’s version
Originally published on The Kitchen Widow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZn6yASehks
Navigating a child’s grief
Originally published on The Kitchen Widow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7rFTsRGfQ
Being honest with kids
Originally published on The Kitchen Widow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De2_WPJca3s
I know how you feel
We lost the same person, but we had different relationships with that person...I don't know what it's like to lose a dad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYBGzueeQ1o Originally published on The Kitchen Widow.
Grief in the classroom
With one in seven American children suffering the loss of a loved one before age 20, this episode starts a conversation about how to support kids returning to school at a critical time in their young lives. It offers tips from teachers to help them thrive. As a mother...
Tender is the season
Tembi and her friends come together to create new traditions after loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=157Hay_ngVQ Originally published on The Kitchen Widow.
Tasting gratitude
Tembi surprises the friends who supported her through her husband's illness with a moment of celebration and gratitude. Originally published on The Kitchen Widow.
Remembering the chef
You might say Saro was an accidental chef, with an intentioned spirit. Someone who’d never write a recipe down, but who would always take an opportunity to sit down and break bread with the people in his life. His joy existed in the pursuit of delicious and subtle...
Origins of The Kitchen Widow
If you’ve ever been touched by profound loss; walked the path of caregiving; or simply asked yourself “What do I do, What do I say?,” then The Kitchen Widow is where I hope you find advice and inspiration. I hope you will recognize your experience in the...