The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Acceptance
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Aug 26, 2025 Join Rob Carr, a former actor and founder of a children's museum, as he loosens up with a hilarious story about his acting class. Beth Ireland recounts her triumphant return to roller skating after 25 years. Jessi Realzola shares her struggles as an undocumented immigrant. Dinesh Ramde delves into the solemn task of writing an obituary for a soldier. Finally, Devorah Agami reflects on her journey with Bell's Palsy, highlighting the beauty in imperfections. These tales explore acceptance and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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Acceptance As Quiet Courage
- Jodi Powell frames acceptance as rolling with unexpected life changes and finding the bright side.
- The episode links small personal pivots to broader resilience and self-acceptance.
From Secret Thespian To Self-Acceptance
- Rob Carr hid his theater interest to appear 'cool' until a teacher forced vulnerability in class.
- Being publicly exposed as a thespian led him to accept himself and reconnect with peers.
Skating Past Nostalgia
- Beth Ireland expected to skate like in her youth but fell hard and realized she couldn't assume past skills.
- She returned to classes, reframed goals, and learned to skate again with humility.