The Blind Kitchen: Cooking Up Legacy with Debra Erickson

Food is the love language for many people. So, what do you do when you find yourself, or those you care about, going blind? How do you maintain your dignity as well as identity, if you lose a major part of yourself and are no longer able to make that “New Year’s Eve” soup or that Hanukah dinner? And we won’t even bring up grilling on the BBQ!  It’s then easy to socially isolate and become depressed because attending any party or social gathering is difficult.  In this episode, Angelina Carleton speaks with Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen about becoming blind woman as an adult, graduating from culinary school and creating her own cooking show in Oregon (USA)!  Debra speaks about useful tools such as ‘talking thermometers’ and ‘long wooden spoons’ in her company website’s library in sharing knowledge that stands the test of time. She also speaks about her legacy vision in answering ‘what if it is permissible to want to leave a legacy?’ Tune in to hear how most individuals who go blind rarely reach out to a support group, even if cooking food is where history and culture are shared!Learn more about Debra and her legacy at https://theblindkitchen.com.-At Legacy Planning©, we work with accomplished entrepreneurs, wealth creators, and family stewards who are ready to turn their success into lasting significance.Our bespoke coaching and advisory practice helps you clarify what truly matters—beyond balance sheets and business exits. We guide you in aligning your values, wealth, relationships, and impact into a living legacy you can lead with confidence today, and pass on with purpose tomorrow.Whether you're navigating a personal transition, succession planning, or seeking deeper meaning after financial success, we provide the structure and space to ask life's most important question: What will you leave in the hearts and hands of others?Because legacy isn’t what you leave behind—It’s how you show up now.-Looking for a meaningful gift for the visionary in your life? Give the gift of clarity, purpose, and legacy with a personalized coaching session from Design Your Legacy©. Perfect for birthdays, milestones, or major life transitions—this gift card opens the door to deeper impact and intentional living. www.angelinacarleton.com/gift-cardBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/design-your-legacy-life-lessons--6631446/support.