When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org . Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standing front o...
Aug 13, 2024•4 min
Nearly 60 years ago, a young boy took action when Denise and a friend were struggling in the ocean. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org . Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standi...
Aug 06, 2024•4 min
As the earth shook beneath Julia's feet during an earthquake, a stranger offered her comfort. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org . Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standing fro...
Jul 30, 2024•4 min
When Frances was injured in a car accident, a truck driver came over to help. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org . Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standing front of you today,...
Jul 23, 2024•4 min
After getting into a car crash, Lilah was comforted by someone unexpected.
Jul 16, 2024•4 min
A favorite from the archives: Andy honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the ultimate gift during a time of intense grief.
Jul 09, 2024•4 min
After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support. If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect more listeners with the stories we share on this podcast.
Jul 02, 2024•3 min
Shortly before it was her turn to perform in a piano competition, Angela's nerves were getting the best of her. Then a competitor did something that changed her day — and her life. If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect more listeners with the stories we share on this podcast.
Jun 25, 2024•4 min
Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.
Jun 18, 2024•4 min
Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.
Jun 11, 2024•4 min
Rasha remembers the nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness.
Jun 04, 2024•4 min
Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about losing her hair. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.
May 28, 2024•4 min
A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over.
May 21, 2024•5 min
In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.
May 14, 2024•4 min
Growing up, Joy and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then they received some life-changing help themselves.
May 07, 2024•4 min
Father Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham.
Apr 30, 2024•3 min
Growing up, Juleus struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential.
Apr 23, 2024•5 min
Nicole had a seizure while driving to work. When she woke up in the hospital, she learned about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road.
Apr 16, 2024•4 min
After Nick's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the owner of a restaurant near her hospital made a surprising gesture of support.
Apr 09, 2024•4 min
John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years.
Apr 02, 2024•4 min
When Paix moved to a new high school, he felt lost and alone. Then an older student said something that gave him a flash of hope.
Mar 26, 2024•4 min
After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their life. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your lif...
Mar 19, 2024•5 min
After Kathryn burned her face in a kitchen accident, the ambulance worker on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.
Mar 12, 2024•4 min
Nancy was terrified after her husband, Tom, suffered a series of fainting spells. When she asked his doctor what they should do next, the doctor’s answer stunned her — and changed her life.
Mar 05, 2024•5 min
Bethany was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a neighbor let Bethany know she'd be okay.
Feb 27, 2024•4 min
A worker at a funeral home makes a special effort to locate the family members of an ailing woman, and unwittingly uncovers a family secret that goes back decades.
Feb 20, 2024•4 min
After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life.
Feb 13, 2024•4 min
Forty years ago, when JoAnne was working the night shift as a neonatal nurse, a baby girl was born terminally ill. JoAnne recalls the way her supervisor, Nancy, went above and beyond to make the baby feel loved.
Feb 06, 2024•4 min
When Ben got a call about his mother being badly injured, he feared the worst. But when he arrived to the hospital, he learned how a stranger's quick thinking had saved her life.
Jan 30, 2024•4 min
Biar tells the story of a stranger who approached him on the street in Nairobi, Kenya and "sowed a seed of kindness" that he carries with him today.
Jan 23, 2024•4 min
