Susanne Wichst Apr 2026

: A writer and filmmaker whose essay "Squirrel, conscience, thermometer" chronicles her creative journey moving from Germany to Ireland and switching her writing language from German to English.

One of her most famous and humorous tales is titled , which was featured on The Moth Radio Hour. Notable Stories by Susanne Schmidt susanne wichst

Susanne is not just a performer; she is a for The Moth in Vermont and a clinical mental health counselor. She uses her background to teach the "power of first-person narrative" and the neuroscience behind how stories can build communities and promote social justice. Other Susannes with notable stories: : A writer and filmmaker whose essay "Squirrel,

: These stories delve into the adventures and mishaps of surviving childhood, recorded for the Stories from the Stage series. Background She uses her background to teach the "power

: A winning story from The Moth in Miami that explores themes of personal freedom and childhood.

: An actress who has shared stories about her life in film, such as the first movie she ever saw in a cinema (likely Peter Pan ).

: A story about an "extreme camping" trip in the 1960s/70s involving 4,000 pounds of gear, heavy military tents, and two families navigating the shores of Long Island.