About this episode

Mike Foote and Natasha Buffo reflect on how the memories of their parents influence their lives and decisions.

How do we love those we have lost? In two essays, Mike Foote and Natasha Buffo explore how the memory of their parents guide them through life’s biggest moments—from a grueling hundred-mile run to the choice to become a mother. Support comes from⁠⁠ Oboz⁠⁠ : ⁠Comment on the Roadless Rule⁠ by Sept 21⁠ Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Kodiak Find Kodiak at kodiakcakes.com or your local grocery store Ka’Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order.  Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.

People in this episode

Guests: Mike Foote, Natasha Buffo

Topics covered

• grief
• memory
• parenthood
• running
• loss
• personal growth

Keywords

• loss
• memory
• running
• parenthood
• grief
• personal stories

Sponsors

Oboz, Darn Tough, Kodiak, Ka’Chava

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