The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling

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In this hour, a trip through the phases of life—childhood to awkward adolescence, first jobs to careers, and big leaps in adulthood. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Anne McNamee Keels is "not the cool girl" at school.

Matthew Dicks finds a friend at McDonalds.

Kate Greathead finds out that her dream at age 7 is a nightmare at age 14.

Linda Grosser discovers more about herself on a sailboat.

Ron Hart loses passion for his dream job.

Karen Lascher has a complicated relationship with Mother's Day.

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Bodily Autonomy

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Resilience in the Face of Adversity

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25 Years of Stories All About Perspective

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25 Years of Stories Lost in Their Eyes

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25 Years of Stories Critical Crash

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25 Years of Stories: Finding Power

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25 Years of Stories Giving and Receiving Love (The British Isles)

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25 Years of Stories Collaboration

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25 Years of Stories The UK and Ireland

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25 Years of Stories Truth

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25 Years of Stories Joy and Juneteenth

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25 Years of Stories Pride

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