Dare To Be Human

In this marvelous episode with Micaela "The Other Baby" Blei, Ph.D. we explore what it means to fail early and to build frameworks to manage anxiety and risk. We discuss the power that stories have to heal and give the opportunity to heal as we discover why it is a particular story from our lives seems to be taking up space in our minds. From potential TED talk topics to the paradox of social connection producing and reducing anxiety for us to the way and how our stories change over time. About Micaela BleiAs a two-time Moth GrandSLAM champion storyteller and former Director of Education at The Moth, Micaela Blei, Ph.D., has been working for years with individuals, organizations, and communities to shape and share the important stories of their lives. In 2016, Micaela wrote The Moth’s storytelling curriculum, now used by over 1500 educators across the globe. Her acclaimed workshops are invitations to reflection, spaces for discovery, and most of all— fun. Her own stories have been called “heartbreak