The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On
Aug 19, 2025
In this captivating hour, Sarah Johnson humorously navigates the responsibilities of her childhood NanoPuppy. Mike Malek opens up about confronting his fear of heights as a bridge inspector. Samira Sahebi shares a wild night that resulted in unexpected injuries and broken friendships. Beth Bradley recounts her physically and emotionally challenging climb in Colorado. Lastly, Shaun Leonardo dives into the adrenaline-fueled world of Mexican wrestling, where he embraces both triumph and defeat, ultimately reflecting on resilience.
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Childhood Toy Became All-Consuming
- Sarah Johnson describes becoming consumed by an electronic pet (NanoPuppy) as an eight-year-old and lying to avoid neglecting it.
- Her father ultimately throws the toy into their campfire, ending the cycle of guilt and responsibility.
Quit The Things That Drain You
- Don't keep unhealthy obligations by lying about them or secretly maintaining them.
- When something drains you, remove it instead of pretending it's fine.
Use Small Steps To Confront Fear
- When facing something terrifying, practice exposure and rely on calm teammates for stepwise progress.
- Small incremental steps (one hand, then a step) let you survive and build tolerance.