Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia when she was 22 years old. In this special two-part conversation, she talks with Maya about why she sees survival as a creative act, the problem with narratives that frame illness as a "hero’s journey," and the messy space that exists between illness and wellness.
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Some Life Advice from “The Moth”
51:24

“I Felt Like an Alien Impersonating Myself”
37:32

The Cost of Being the Strong One
44:42