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The Moth Podcast: More Mothers

On this episode… more mothers.. A few days ago, we aired an episode of The Moth Radio Hour called “Mama Bears” - where we shared some stories about the archetype of protective mothers. But, for Mother’s Day, we’re expanding that category… with stories about how being a mom, and having a mom, can be a lot. This episode is hosted by Jenifer Hixson.

Read the transcript here.

Storytellers:

Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.

Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.

Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.

Ice Cream Man

by Melanie Kostrzewa

Melanie Kostrzewa learns some lessons about motherhood from her neighborhood ice cream man.

Melanie Kostrzewa

The house is under surveillance.

by Marie Dennehy

Marie Dennehy deals with a mother undergoing mental health issues.

Marie Dennehy

No Time for Second Guessing

by Marya Morris

Marya Morris is in over her head as a new stay-at-home stepmom.

The Moth Podcast: More Mothers Extras

The Shapeshifter

by Peter Aguero

Peter Aguero's life takes an unexpected turn in a pottery class.

Inheritance and Horizon

by Tighisti Amahazion

Tighisti Amahazion finds creature comfort during an escape with her family. 

Tighisti Amahazion

Silence in the City

by Julian Goldhagen

Julian Goldhagen gets trapped in a walk-in closet.