The Moth The Moth Podcast: Confessions and Mt Olympus
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Aug 22, 2025 
Caroline Connolly, a seasoned reporter from Massachusetts, shares her transformative hiking journey in Greece, revealing profound insights about self-acceptance and personal growth. Her humorous tales highlight the unexpected challenges that lead to self-discovery. Alongside her, Kristina Nasi bravely makes an impactful confession, touching on struggles with faith and belonging. Together, they delve into the beauty of storytelling as a means of connecting and understanding ourselves and others.
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Hike That Helped Recenter
- Caroline Connolly moved back home after a breakup and impulsively booked a Greece trip with her sister to hike Mount Olympus.
- The attempt ended in fog, tears, and a near-summit turnback that still left her feeling okay about her life.
Fog, Raisins, And Unexpected Rescuers
- Caroline and her sister got lost on Olympus in a storm and were rescued emotionally by two Australian hikers.
- The encounter — and a whispered quip about health insurance — pushed them to keep going before they ultimately turned back near the summit.