Moving confidently in the mountains is a beautiful skill, but it doesn’t come naturally to many of us who live in a world of concrete. I’m used to guiding guests who need help learning to navigate the irregular terrain, but Freya was on a different level.
Braving the elements, relying on her instincts and living off the land were only a few of the things that Woniya Thibeault had to do to survive Alone. No, I’m not talking about the literal definition of alone—I’m referring to Alone, the survival competition series on History that’s been.
On this episode of The Moth Podcast, Catherine Burns, our former artistic director, shares the very first story she ever directed, and the last. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns.
Storytellers:
Woniya Thibeault survives in the wilderness
Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken
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