Moving On: Stories about letting go of a relationship

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Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Performing Arts, Arts, Science

4.4 • 818 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Some relationships stand the test of time—others unravel. In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers explore what it means to heal, let go, and move forward. Part 1: Stuck in a monsoon on Kauai, Belinda Fu unintentionally ruins a friendship with a classmate. Part 2: Matt Storrs blames a dinosaur scientist’s theory for the end of his marriage. Belinda Fu, MD, (“theImprovDoc”) is a physician, educator, and performing artist based in Seattle. She travels the country teaching about medical improv, using the principles of improvisational theater to improve wellbeing, health, communication, and patient care. (medicalimprov.org) She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. Belinda performs and directs improv theatre, studies jazz voice, makes really good popcorn, takes naps in the sun, and would like to say hi to your dog. belindafu.com Matt Storrs is a comedian and storyteller based out of NYC and originally from Phoenix, AZ. Matt created a solo show based upon the story in the episode entitled "Jurassic Heartbreak." It will next be performed at the Harrisburg Fringe Festival in July (https://www.hbgfringe.com/). He has also been featured on NPR and PBS. Matt is known for sharp stories and his esoteric comedy. Matt Storrs is a humor person. He can be found online at @mtstorrs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.2	I'm your host, Misha Gaiyewski, and today's episode is all about moving on.
1:11.8	Something we've all had to face at one point or another, whether it's a relationship, a job, or a friendship, letting go of something that once mattered isn't easy.
1:16.7	Our first story is from family physician, educator, and performing artist Belinda Fu.
1:21.2	Her story is recorded at Kane Hall in Seattle. It was part of a show we did in partnership
1:25.8	with KUOWW and The Wild podcast last year.
1:29.4	Belinda's story beautifully captures just how tough and sometimes downright weird it can be to move on from a friendship.
1:36.8	It's a really moving story, and I'm so excited to finally share it with you.
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