

The Moth Radio Hour: Parental Guidance
Dec 12, 2023
Bridgett Davis shares her mother's valuable lesson in providing for the family. Ellie Lee tells the story of her Chinese immigrant father's empire. Jason Schommer's mother teaches him about immortalizing bad decisions in photos. Louise Newton-Keogh learns the meaning of 'I love you' from her mother. Plus, stories of learning from parents, the impact of the numbers game, and reflections on motherhood and mental health.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of the Numbers Game
01:55 • 14min
A Daughter's Pride: The Secret Life of Her Lottery-Playing Mother
16:04 • 2min
Lessons from a Nine-Alarm Fire
17:42 • 3min
An Eccentric Father's Pursuit of Success
20:57 • 11min
Family Stories in Boston's Chinatown
32:07 • 4min
The Identity Experiment
36:13 • 5min
Reflections on Motherhood and Mental Health
41:09 • 2min
Growing Up with a Parent with Mental Illness
43:20 • 10min
Contacting The Moth and Bonus Story Announcement
53:07 • 8min