The Pursuit of Happiness - Ruby Cooper photo by Bailey Baker

“Sex is not a Christmas present!”

Photo by Bailey Baker

The Pursuit of Happiness

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on Audacy, SpotifyApple and iHeart on 3/4/25 --

In this hour, stories of searching for fulfillment and finding one's bliss. Unconventional self-care, making ancestors proud, and a quest for the perfect gift. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Ann Guo battles postpartum depression by soliciting dares from her family and friends. 

Morgan Givens joins the police academy, following in the footsteps of his trailblazing grandmother. 

Ruby Cooper strives  to give her son everything, until he asks for an untraditional Christmas gift. 

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14:01
Giving and Receiving

by Ruby Cooper

Ruby Cooper strives to give her son everything, until he asks for an untraditional Christmas gift. 

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10:22
No Longer Crashing

by Ann Guo

Ann Guo battles postpartum depression by soliciting dares from her family and friends. 

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12:42
Chasing Grandma

by Morgan Givens

Morgan Givens joins the police academy, following in the footsteps of his trailblazing grandmother. 

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