Blindsided: The Moth Podcast

The Moth

Jul 03

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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 b...

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.

00:00

Welcome to The Moth

02:29

A car crash nearly severed her foot.

10:13

Embracing control and freedom after overcoming fear.

17:39

Kiss him gently, white people bruise easily

Chapters

A Crash That Changed Everything: The Long Road to Overcoming a Fear of Driving

00:00

Eight Years Later: How One Woman Finally Got Behind the Wheel Again

02:29

From Kansas City to New York: Embracing the Freedom of the Open Road

10:13

Grandma's Surprising Advice: A Humorous Take on Love and Bruises

17:39

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 ...