Sometimes living up to expectations means realizing they were wrong in the first place. ❤️ Kat Arney grew up believing she could only be a scientist. It took years for her to realize she could be a scientist AND be creative. 🎧 ow.ly/bRNx50ZQpbu

What happens when someone you care about believes something you fundamentally disagree with? Introducing #AtOdds, a new 3-part series about living with differences when neither of you is going to change your mind. 🎧 Begins Nov. 6. More details: ow.ly/pQCJ50ZVcsr

⏰ ONE WEEK until our show at @caveatnyc! And today’s your LAST CHANCE to snag early bird tickets. 👀 Join us for 5 true, personal stories about science, coming of age & rising to the occasion. 🎟️ Early bird pricing ends TONIGHT at 7 PM!! ow.ly/N9AH50ZQLSF

Kevin McNulty spent years trying to live up to the life he thought his dad wanted for him. Eventually, he realizes the most important thing his dad gave him wasn’t a path to follow — it was love to pay forward. ❤️ 🎧ow.ly/AegA50ZQp8H

Parents. They have a funny way of planning your whole life for you. 😅 This week, Kat Arney and Kevin McNulty wrestle with who their parents expected them to be — and who they actually are. 🎧 Listen tomorrow!

What if the part of yourself you spent years trying to ignore turned out to be your superpower? 🌈🔬For @BestKelsea embracing her queerness changed how she sees herself and how she sees science. 🎧ow.ly/JUlO50ZQoVM #SciComm #LGBTQ #QueerVoices #STEM #Inspiration #ListenNow

📚 Some lessons happen outside the classroom. Join us Oct. 27 at @USUAggies for Learning Curve — true, personal stories about science from engineering students. 🎤 Hosted by Bryan Kett + Kellie Vinal 📍 Logan, UT + livestream 🎟️ Join us in person or online!ow.ly/wLuW50ZTksc

NYC, it’s time to STEP UP! 🗽🔬 Join us @caveatnyc for 5 true, personal stories about coming of age, rising to the occasion & fulfilling expectations. 💻 In person + livestreamed Early bird tickets available until Oct. 19! 👉 caveat.nyc/events/the-story-…

The parts of yourself you’ve been ashamed of don’t make you any less worthy of love. 🌈❤️ This #NationalComingOutDay, Billie Sainwood shares a story about being seen, supported and, ultimately, falling in love. 🎧ow.ly/fOgW50ZQoOp #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove #ScienceStories

Sometimes finding yourself takes a few unexpected turns. 🏳️‍🌈 A medical mystery. A chance encounter at a brewery. For #NationalComingOutDay, tomorrow's episode features two stories about queer identity, self-discovery, and coming into your own. 💜 #QueerStories #ScienceStories

Atlanta, expect the unexpected. 👀 We’ll see you TOMORROW! Join us at Waller’s Coffee Shop for an evening of true, personal stories about science, surprises, curveballs and things not going remotely according to plan. 🎟️ ow.ly/kNRK50ZOnqE #ATLEvents #SciComm

Alicia Silver’s MS diagnosis uncovers a family secret — and forces her to rethink the high-stress life she thought was normal. Hear the full story on The Story Collider. 🧬 ow.ly/zUHv50ZPTHV #TrueStories #Storytelling #Podcast #ScienceStories #MSAwareness #FamilySecrets

A DNA test gives Ryan Jones answers he never expected — but it also changes the way he thinks about what makes someone family. Hear Ryan’s full story on this week’s episode of The Story Collider. 🧬❤️ ow.ly/vam050ZPTEl

Expectations: meet reality. 🔬 We’re back in Atlanta next week! Join us for true, personal stories about science and the moments that challenge what we thought we knew. 📍 Waller’s Coffee Shop ⏰ 7:30 pm 🎟️ ow.ly/b0ng50ZOmKT

Every family has secrets. 💀 🧬 A DNA test. 🤯 An unexpected diagnosis. 👀 Two BIG family revelations. Don't miss tomorrow's episode with Ryan Jones and Alicia Silver! #FamilySecrets #DNADiscovery #TrueStories #SciencePodcast #NewEpisode #StoryCollider

Trust gets complicated when you’re not entirely sure who’s fooling whom. 👀 A chance encounter with a stranger leaves Michelle Tong questioning how easily we decide who deserves the benefit of the doubt. 🎧 ow.ly/kX9750ZGKSj

That's a wrap on #ScienceStorytellingWeek! ❤️ We didn't hit our $15K goal, but thanks to YOU, we raised $3,230! Missed out? You can still grab a limited-edition notebook, sign up for a workshop or donate anytime. Thank you for supporting science storytelling! 💛

What happened on Catherine Macdonald's first tagging trip would shape the way she thinks about her work — and her responsibility to the animals she studies. 🦈 🎧 ow.ly/LGw650ZGKO9

🚨 BROOKLYN: TOMORROW NIGHT! We’re taking over Pete’s Candy Store for Ripple Effect — a night of true, personal stories about science, unexpected twists, and the moments that change everything. 🌊 🎟️ FREE Grab a seat, hear incredible stories & spend your Tuesday night with us. 🎤

🔬 What story will we tell next? For 16 years, thousands of people have trusted us with their stories. Your support helps us find, develop, share and preserve the stories still waiting to be told. ❤️ Help us reach our $15K #ScienceStorytellingWeek goal. ow.ly/gEZt50ZLHOm