

The Moth Radio Hour: Brains, Beauty, and Brawn: Stories of Girlhood
Oct 17, 2023
Young women share stories of moxie, grit, and growing up. Topics include conflicted physical strength, going off the path in the wilderness, seeking work as a welder, and shared taste in women. A powerful story explores persistence in the face of discrimination. The podcast also delves into friendship, fatherhood, and the impact of the Vietnam War, reflecting on a father's love and influence. Lastly, there's a heartfelt exploration of how a narrator imagines their father's response to a story.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Embracing Strength and Breaking Expectations
01:37 • 19min
Dreams, Unshared Mountains, and Identical Tastes
20:08 • 2min
Persistence in the Face of Discrimination
22:15 • 15min
Friendship, Fatherhood, and Vietnam War
36:50 • 2min
A Father's Love and Influence
38:37 • 12min
Reflections on a Father's Reaction
50:15 • 2min