The Moth The Moth Podcast: Growing Up
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Feb 21, 2025 Whitney McGuire, a sustainability strategist and consultant, reflects on her Buddhist upbringing and the journey to self-acceptance in a predominantly Christian society. Aubrianna Peton, an English and history student, shares her summer experience cleaning up garbage while rethinking her relationship with food waste and its broader social implications. Jacoby Cochran, a renowned storyteller, reminisces about his childhood in a supportive skating community, highlighting the importance of family bonds and cultural legacy.
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Kroger Encounter
- Whitney McGuire's mom told a woman at Kroger that they were Buddhist.
- The woman reacted negatively, saying they were going to hell.
The Buddhist Meeting
- Whitney McGuire hid her Buddhism from a friend, but her Buddhist meeting was revealed.
- Her friend's curiosity and acceptance affirmed Whitney's identity.
Embracing Buddhism
- Sharing her Buddhist practice openly made Whitney McGuire feel empowered.
- She realized that embracing her true self was important.