The Moth The Moth Podcast: AAPI Voices
May 23, 2025
Helen Langlee Wyss shares her transformative experience at a Korean jimjilbang, confronting body image issues and finding joy in vulnerability. Hari Sanghvi recounts his struggle with self-acceptance through a powerful moment of helping a teenager in crisis. Meanwhile, Wendy Suzuki reflects on her father's memory loss, connecting her neuroscientific expertise with deeply personal insights about family and identity. Together, these stories celebrate resilience and the beauty of embracing one's cultural heritage.
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Helen's Body Confidence Journey
- Helen Langlee Wyss shared her first experience at a Korean spa, Jimjilbang, where nudity and body confidence were central challenges.
- This experience helped her start feeling more comfortable and accepting of her body despite lifelong insecurities.
Hari Finds Power in His Voice
- Hari Sanghvi struggled with a high-pitched voice that caused him personal and professional challenges.
- When supporting a suicidal caller, revealing his true voice helped connect and possibly saved a life.
Wendy's Memory and Love Story
- Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist, realized emotional memories matter deeply after her father's memory loss.
- She courageously started saying 'I love you' to her parents, changing family culture and creating lasting memories.