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My Unsung Hero

The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

Episodes

Sanaa Kerroumi's Story

Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. Please share the story of your unsung hero with us! To do so, record a voice memo on your phone and email us at [email protected].

Feb 17, 20227 min

Deb Merchant's Story

When Deb Merchant was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, her partner Scott Stevens was at her side through every part of her treatment. It made all the difference in her recovery. Please share the story of your unsung hero with us! To do so, record a voice memo on your phone and email us at [email protected].

Feb 10, 20224 min

Leah Bartell's Story

It's 1994, and two men approach Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope. We'd love to hear your own story: send a voice memo to [email protected].

Feb 03, 20224 min

Nicole George-O'Brien's Story

Nicole has a seizure while driving to work. When she wakes up in the hospital, she learns about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road. Share your own story with us! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected].

Jan 27, 20224 min

Betsy Cox's Story

Betsy Cox is having one of those days where everything feels like a struggle. But then a kind stranger offers a few simple words that shift her perspective. Please share the story of your unsung hero with us! To do so, record a voice memo on your phone and email us at [email protected].

Jan 20, 20224 min

Carolyn Hax's Story

As Carolyn struggles to cope with her mother's terminal illness, a colleague gently reaches out to help. We'd love to hear your own story of an unsung hero. Record a voice memo on your phone and email us at [email protected].

Jan 13, 20224 min

Julie Ort's Story

Julie is having a very bad day. She's hiding out in the library when a stranger offers a comforting gift. We'd love to hear your own story: send a voice memo to [email protected].

Jan 06, 20226 min

Vanessa's Story

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. To share your unsung hero story with us, please record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected]. And thanks!

Dec 30, 20215 min

Sophia Croll's Story

It’s 2013, and Sophia is having a bad day at the airport. As she quietly cries on a bench, a stranger approaches her with words of comfort. To share your unsung hero story with us, please record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected]. And thanks!

Dec 23, 20217 min

Justin Horner's Story

Justin’s tire has blown out, and he’s sitting on the side of a freeway, hoping someone will help. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van pulls over. And we’d love to hear your own story: send a voice memo to [email protected].

Dec 16, 20216 min

Alexandra Middlewood's Story

Alexandra is struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminds her of why she loves her job. Tell us about an unsung hero in your life! To do so, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story.

Dec 09, 20214 min

Jamil Zaki's Story

It’s one in the morning, and a doctor has just told Jamil some difficult news about his newborn daughter. But instead of getting back to work, the doctor pulls up a chair. If you’d like to tell us about an unsung hero in your life, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story. And thanks!

Dec 02, 20214 min

Vanessa Grace Miller's Story

When Vanessa has a life-threatening allergic reaction in a foreign country, her young tour guide steps in to help.

Nov 25, 20215 min

Lorrie Paul's Story

It's 1996, and Lorrie is visiting her ailing father in the hospital. She's crying in the hallway near his room when a kind stranger walks by.

Nov 18, 20213 min

Tony Ludlow's Story

Tony is angry at his English teacher, Mrs. Holman, for making him stay after class. But on the last day of school, she takes his hand, and tells him something he'll never forget. If you like the show, please share it with a friend, or write a review! And if you'd like to share your unsung hero with us, go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to do so.

Nov 11, 20215 min

Heather Church's Story

Heather slips on the stairs at a busy clothing store. As she begins to fall backward, she hears a noise behind her.

Nov 04, 20213 min

Alie Ward's Story

It’s 2013, and Alie’s year is going terribly. Then she gets a Facebook message from a generous stranger.

Oct 28, 20215 min

Adrianne Drazin's Story

Adrianne is on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exits the plane, she notices a family nearby, waiting for something.

Oct 21, 20214 min

Lesia Day's Story

Lesia's mother, Stephany, is used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany doesn't show up.

Oct 14, 20215 min

Terri Powers' Story

It's a few days after her mother's death, and Terri is at the checkout line in a grocery store. As she turns to leave, the bagger stops her, and asks a question. We love to hear from you. Record a message about your own unsung hero and send it to [email protected], with the subject line “Unsung Hero.” Find recording tips and what we're looking for here .

Oct 07, 20214 min

Rick Mangnall's Story

In 2008, while driving to work, Rick crashes into a slab of granite rock. He's hanging upside down in his seatbelt when he sees an old Ford truck pull over across the road. Tell us your own story of an unsung hero — go here to find out what we're looking for, and then send your recording to [email protected], with the subject line “Unsung Hero.”

Oct 07, 20215 min

Jackie Briggs' Story

A stranger notices Jackie at a conference, and realizes something is wrong. If you have your own story of an unsung hero, we want to hear about it. Go here to find out what we're looking for, and how to record.

Oct 07, 20215 min

Introducing My Unsung Hero

Each week, we share a story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And we show you how these acts of heroism — some big, some small — transformed someone’s life.

Sep 21, 20213 min