The Unexpected Power of Pie, Memory, and Human Connection with Beth Howard

What if the smallest, simplest things...are the ones that carry us through the hardest moments?In this episode of Roar, Danielle sits down with writer and pie baker Beth Howard for a conversation that starts with something light, and becomes something much deeper.Because at first glance, pie doesn't feel like a serious topic. But in Beth's world, it means more than one thing.What began as baking became something else entirely, including a way to process loss, connect with others, and move through moments that don't always have easy answers.Danielle and Beth explore what it looks like to turn something simple into something meaningful, and how everyday acts can become a form of care, connection, and healing. Together, they talk about:How something as simple as baking can take on deeper meaningThe connection between creativity and griefWhy working with your hands can help process emotionsThe role of ritual in a technological worldLetting go of perfection and focusing on presenceHow sharing something small can create connectionThe accessibility of simple acts, no expertise requiredWhat it means to do something when there are no wordsBeth's perspective reminds us that we don't always need big solutions. Sometimes we just need something to do with our hands, our attention, and our care. Key Takeaways:Simple acts can carry deep meaningCreativity can be a tool for processing grief. You don't need expertise to create something meaningful.Ritual can provide grounding during difficult times.Connection often comes through sharing small things.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Beth's Website (includes her books, Pieowa showing schedule, classes and more)Related conversations:Lisa Field on creative spacesKatherine Center on finding joyFollow & Subscribe to Roar:🎧 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roar-podcast/id1791584834⁠🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5A3yVooECAKII1a3HV3bcf⁠▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roarpod⁠📩 Newsletter: ⁠https://substack.com/@roarwithdanielledavies⁠🙋 Be a guest: ⁠https://www.danielledavies.com/be-a-guest⁠Connect with Danielle:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/roarwithdanielledavies⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledaviesmedia/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.danielledavies.com/#RoarPodcast #BethHoward #Pie #Grief #Creativity #WomenAndCreativity#Healing #Ritual #DanielleDavies