The Moth The Moth Podcast: Jaws
Jun 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, storyteller Alexis Traussi recounts her experience with jaw surgery in high school, exploring challenges with self-image and personal growth. Anagha Mahajan shares a humorous yet touching tale of a biking accident that landed her in the ER, highlighting unexpected kindness during a chaotic time. Both stories reveal the emotional weight behind dental experiences, blending vulnerability with humor as they reflect on life's teethy misadventures.
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Alexis's Jaw Surgery Journey
- Alexis Traussi underwent jaw surgery to correct an underbite that made her self-conscious and caused pain.
- Despite risks like numbness and a liquid diet, she embraced the change to improve her quality of life.
Shania's Wisdom Teeth Delay
- Shania Russell delayed removing her wisdom teeth, comparing her experience to scary online stories.
- She eventually had two teeth removed without sedation and is still postponing the remaining two.
Anagha's Bike Crash and ER Ordeal
- Anagha Mahajan crashed her bike, breaking her teeth and experiencing a difficult ER visit.
- A stranger's kindness with clean towels helped her endure pain and uncertainty through medical delays.