In this episode of Modern Love: The Podcast, the actress Constance Wu reads the essay “Marry a Man Who Loves His Mother,” about a mother and daughter-in-law whose grief brings them closer together.

You can listen using the player above, or find the episode on iTunes and Google Play Music.

The essay’s author, Artis Henderson, is an award-winning writer. Her memoir, “Unremarried Widow,” delves into her experience as a Gold Star wife.

Ms. Wu stars in “Fresh Off the Boat,” which returned to ABC for its third season this week. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram.

P.S. You can still get tickets to see “Modern Love Live” at Town Hall in Manhattan on Oct. 20.