Blindsided: The Moth Podcast
The Moth
Jul 03
Blindsided: The Moth Podcast
Blindsided: The Moth Podcast
The Moth
Jul 03
Shownote
Shownote
When something comes out of the blue, how do you react? Do you freeze? Do you
panic? Or do you find a way to move forward? Today, we’ve got two stories about
being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided, in completely different ways. This
episode was hosted by Amena Brown, author of the new essay collection 'Never
Tell A Black Girl How To Black Girl.'
Storytellers:
Janell Banks develops a fear of driving after a car crash nearly severs her
foot.
Amena Brown’s grandma takes a liking to Amena’s new husband.
Podcast # 985
Highlights
Highlights
This episode of The Moth explores the theme of being blindsided by unexpected events, featuring two personal stories that reveal different ways people react to surprise and adversity. Host Amena Brown guides listeners through tales of trauma and humor, showcasing how life's sudden turns can lead to both fear and connection.
Chapters
Chapters
A Crash That Changed Everything: The Long Road to Overcoming a Fear of Driving
00:00Eight Years Later: How One Woman Finally Got Behind the Wheel Again
02:29From Kansas City to New York: Embracing the Freedom of the Open Road
10:13Grandma's Surprising Advice: A Humorous Take on Love and Bruises
17:39Transcript
Transcript
Janell Banks: At The Moth, we're using the power of storytelling to connect teachers with their students. Once a student develops their story and voice, they can show up more authentically in the classroom, their relationships, and beyond, which is why we ...
