Looking the Part: The Moth Podcast
Summary
Jennifer Leahy shares how witnessing her father’s heart surgery shifted her perspective from a detached medical student to a compassionate caregiver who now prioritizes patient families. Sivan Schondorf recounts the chaotic experience of faking an engagement for a magazine photoshoot, which unexpectedly led to her finding a genuine partner.
Topics discussed
Moth Mainstage Tour: Tightrope
Sponsor: Alma for therapists
Sponsor: Culligan Purity water cooler
Introduction and first story setup
Jennifer Leahy: A medical student's perspective on her father's heart surgery
Jennifer Leahy bio and closing
Sponsor: 75 Million Campaign
Sponsor: Vinted secondhand marketplace
Introduction to second story
Sivan Schondorf: Pretending to be a bride for a magazine shoot
Sivan Schondorf bio and episode outro
Production credits and website info
Sponsor: Nissan Rogue
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