In this hour, stories of jumping, or being thrown, in the deep end—figuratively and literally. Leaving the "nest," reptilian co-workers, and a school swimathon. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour. Storytellers: Mukosi Shimaka-Mbasurealizes that participating in the Science Fair means talking to strangers. Gary Sizercares for his mother after her ALS diagnosis. During lockdown,Mytrang Nguyenhas to share her office with two lizards. While participating in a swimathon,Clare Wallderfollows the adage "slow and steady wins the race." College-boundIanna Banfieldpractices being away from her mother. Podcast # 967 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices