Extra Apocalypses: Om Choudhary and Annabelle Gurwitch
Sep 22, 2023
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Om Choudhary, an expert on apocalypses, shares insights on dire times not being the end of the world. Annabelle Gurwitch reflects on the Age of Aquarius and her journey from a Jewish upbringing to pursuing acting.
In dire times, even personal crises can be overcome with the support of strong bonds and clownish humor.
Being part of a cult-like group can shape an individual's perspective and leave them with unresolved questions and reflections on personal growth.
Deep dives
Supportive Bond Between Brothers
Am Choudry shares his story of growing up in India and the difficulties he and his younger brother faced. Despite their challenging circumstances, they developed a strong and clownish bond that helped them through tough times. This bond continued into their adult lives and provided support when Am faced a personal crisis.
Life Inside a Cult
Annabelle Gerwich recounts her involvement in a cult-like group during her time in New York. She details the beliefs and experiences shared by the members, including the anticipation of a momentous event that never came to pass. Ultimately, she reflects on her journey, the impact it had on her life, and the unresolved questions that remain.
Reflections on a Past Experience
Annabelle receives a package containing recordings of her time in the cult and is faced with the decision of whether to listen to them. She contemplates the love and kindness she received from the group and expresses gratitude for the support they provided during a challenging period. She acknowledges the significance of her past but also recognizes how she has evolved since those days.
On this episode of The Moth podcast, we’re reairing a treasured episode from our archives. It’s all about different types of apocalypses. And just a reminder -- if you'd like to listen to our 25 year library of Moth stories, check out our story archive at the moth dot org, just click the stories banner.
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Hosted by:
Dan Kennedy
Storytellers:
Om Choudhary learns that even in dire times it's still not the end of the world.
Annabelle Gurwitch tries to usher in a new era of change — the Age of Aquarius.