In this hour, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

Rites of Passage Extras

Susan Mweni

Susan her mum her nieces and her nephew in her house when they came to visit

Susan her mum her nieces and her nephew in her house when they came to visit

Susan riding a bicycle at Karura forest

Susan riding a bicycle at Karura forest.

Susan out in the field with some incredible girls from MAD Sisters 1

Susan out in the field with some incredible girls from MAD Sisters 1

Susan out in the field with some incredible girls from MAD Sisters 2

Susan out in the field with some incredible girls from MAD Sisters 2

Justin Hawkins

Justin testing the waters when he was a little boy before he learned to swim

Justin testing the waters when he was a little boy before he learned to swim.

Justin jumping in

Justin jumping in.

A photo Justin took the morning he swam in the ocean for the first time The Peoples Beach at Jacob Riis Park on 7 2 18

A photo Justin took the morning he swam in the ocean for the first time The People;s Beach at Jacob Riis Park on 7/2/18.

Jennifer Cohen

Jennifer with her dog Leo

Jennifer with her dog Leo

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Rites of Passage

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In this hour, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

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