My Unsung Hero

By: Hidden Brain
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  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Megan Atherton's Story
    Sep 17 2024

    How about this: The morning after Megan was evicted from her home, her car broke down. She had nowhere to go — until a stranger stepped in 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, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

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    4 mins
  • Ian Sandler's Story
    Sep 10 2024

    When Ian got a middle-of-the-night call that his daughter had collapsed, he didn't know what to do. Then, an Uber driver went above and beyond 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, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.


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    4 mins
  • Janet Kahn-Scolaro's Story
    Sep 3 2024

    Janet's sister, Susan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation. Then the hospital staff came up with a plan.

    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, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!

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    4 mins

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We all need a little hope in this world of despair. Thank you Hidden Brain.

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