The Moth Life After Death: The Moth Radio Hour
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Nov 4, 2025 Panduranga Rao, a nephrologist and storyteller, shares a poignant tale of certifying a death on an Indian train, highlighting a doctor's comforting role. Ceren Ege recounts her father's promise to connect with her after death, finding meaning in small signs. Noreen Grimes humorously navigates the bittersweet task of clearing her mother's belongings from their family home. Jake Ottosen reflects on a transformative experience as a gravedigger at a Renaissance Festival, while Craig Chester reveals his haunting connection to Montgomery Clift, sparking his creativity.
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Becoming A Doctor On A Train
- Panduranga Rao, a newly minted doctor, certified a dead man on a train to avoid an eight-hour delay and suddenly felt like a real doctor.
- The act of bringing comfort amid sadness gave him belonging and pride in his role.
Death Never Becomes Routine For Doctors
- Panduranga Rao notes nephrology exposes doctors to frequent death, yet each death remains humbling and never routine.
- He sees certification and bedside presence as privileges that bring comfort to families.
A Knocked-Over Plant As A Sign
- Ceren Ege recorded her father's voice before he died and later interpreted a knocked-over plant as a sign he returned as a ghost.
- She chooses belief in those small signs as consolation while delaying listening to the full recording.
