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Hidden Brain

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.

My Unsung Hero

Caroline was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then her unsung hero stepped in and went above and beyond to help her. 

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Caroline Davis' Story

When Mark was a medical student, he struggled to care for a manipulative patient. Then one day, he saw the patient do something that surprised him.

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Mark Metersky's Story

Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend, and fled her home to sit on the curb. As she sat there, cold and wondering what to do, a car pulled over. 

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Karleen's Story

When Charlie arrived at the scene of his wife’s bike accident, he found four women protecting her from oncoming traffic. 

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Charlie Essers' Story

When Kimberly was training to become a nurse practitioner, one of her mentors changed how she viewed her role in patients' lives. That lesson went on to affect her personal life as well. 

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Kimberly Godsey's Story

After Virginia's young daughter accidentally boarded a subway train without her, someone unexpected 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Virginia Squier's Story

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.

Introducing My Unsung Hero

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.

Jackie Briggs' 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 ideas@hiddenbrain.org, with the subject line “Unsung Hero.”

Rick Mangnall's 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 ideas@hiddenbrain.org, with the subject line “Unsung Hero.” Find recording tips and what we're looking for here.

Terri Powers' Story

Laura was in a mental health crisis when someone unexpected calmed her down.

Laura Eshelman's Story

Laura Eshelman's Story

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