

The Moth Radio Hour: Fear Factor
Oct 8, 2024
Guest
Rufus May
Guest
Chelsea Shorte
Guest
Patricia Aro
Guest
Tito Chavez-Nguyen
Guest
Diane Kastiel
Guest
Zaena Tessema
Zaena Tessema recounts her mother's use of a mysterious figure to control her childhood antics. Diane Kastiel shares the thrill and fear of an unexpected pregnancy at 46, while Tito Chavez-Nguyen channels Bruce Lee to navigate school challenges. Patricia Aro humorously navigates her dread of discussing death with her kids, and Chelsea Shorte recalls a tense police encounter during her masculine presentation. Rufus May opens up about the fear of disclosing a mental health diagnosis in his quest to become a psychologist.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Facing Fears: Journeys Through Parenthood
01:52 • 13min
Navigating Change: From Fashion to Personal Journeys
15:20 • 3min
Finding Belonging Through Martial Arts
18:05 • 13min
Searching for Acceptance: A Journey of Love and Fear
30:41 • 5min
Navigating Identity and Trauma
35:45 • 18min
Reflections on Mental Health and Professional Acceptance
53:45 • 4min