Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart – Moments and Aspirations – Thursday




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Summary: Wishing kids stay small, being the Queen of Benefits, forcing herself out of a wheelchair, the power of motherhood, enduring the physicality of standup comedy, an oboe scholarship, when doors open, a curiosity about life, and a lack of fear of death. Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart shares her insights on products and services she believes in with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.<br> Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order through July 4th, 2018.<br> In this episode:<br> <br> How Stacy's son fell asleep on her on a car ride, wanting your kids not to get big, special moments when they still feel small<br> Esther as the "queen of benefits" for some, laughter is best medicine, she often gives it back -- but jests if someone is poor and she gives it back, then there are two poor people<br> How Esther had a TV show, radio show, one woman show on Broadway, performed at the UN<br> The greatest thing that ever happened to her<br> Esther's familial dystonia, neurological disorder (like Parkinson's, CP and MS rolled into one)<br> How Esther forced herself out of a wheelchair, now doing dance, choreography<br> How this was a miracle<br> It took a lot of years to look like she’s ok, her sister never got out of her wheelchair<br> The power of motherhood, how she needed to be a mom not in a wheelchair and be unencumbered, how she is grateful for a wheelchair helped her to move<br> She still needs to be in a scooter in malls, can’t walk too much.<br> An accident a month before her sons wedding<br> How is she able to deal with the physicality of standup comedy? -- through sheer force of her nature<br> A science of making all people laugh, very difficult thing to do.<br> How she took oboe in high school because it is the most difficult instrument<br> How Esther got a scholarship in college because she could play the oboe<br> Every door opens by itself, how she doesn’t solicit herself, happens because she loves people more than they can hurt her, and is curious about people and about life<br> How Esther wants to see everything, and she is seeing a lot of thing<br> Two thing her father gave her: Her name and lack of fear of death, and she's had a phenomenal life<br> <br> To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.