The Cake Stand

What if I told you one of the most meaningful stories I’ve ever shared… starts with a broken cake stand?

It sounds silly until you realize it was never about the crystal.

This episode is about my Aunt Judi, the recipes she left behind, the grief that still sneaks into ordinary moments, and a gift that reminded me I wasn’t “too much” for feeling deeply.

It’s about broken things, quiet kindness, learning to make chocolate chip cookies without the person who taught you, and why I still can’t make a decent pancake. 🥞🤍

Sometimes the people who change our lives don’t stay forever. Sometimes all that’s left is a recipe, a memory, or a cake stand that catches the afternoon sun.

And somehow… that’s enough.

If you’ve ever loved someone you miss, or you’ve wondered if healing means forgetting, I hope you’ll pull up a chair and listen.

🎙️ Episode 39: The Cake Stand is streaming now wherever you get your podcasts.

I’d love to know after you listen: What’s one ordinary object that reminds you of someone you love? 🤍