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The Moth Radio Hour: All In - Live from London

2025/3/18
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Kate Oliver shares her story of confronting childhood fears during a paintball game, revealing how past experiences with bullying resurface and how unexpected recognition transforms her fears into empowerment.
  • The event takes place in London at a live Moth show.
  • Kate Oliver recalls her first paintball experience, initially filled with fear due to past bullying.
  • Her past as a 'weird, androgynous, nerdy' teenager is revealed.
  • Recognition by a former student at the paintball game shifts her perspective.
  • The newfound respect from teenagers at the game empowers her.
  • Kate Oliver continues to work with young people, carrying the lessons of her past.

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This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from a Mainstage show in London. Stories of going "All In" — in a new town, in an icy lake, and on the paintball course. This live show is hosted by Tiff Stevenson with additional hosting by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Kate Oliver remembers what it was like to be a "weird, androgynous, nerdy" teenager. 

Navied Mahdavian and his wife try to build a community in a new town. 

A difficult period leads Catherine Joy White back to a childhood passion. 

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