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.
More than 40 years ago, Paul's father began to show signs of cognitive decline. As a result, he lost job after job. When his father was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a small local firm made him an offer that helped restore his dignity.
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 [email protected].
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.
Years ago, on a flight home, Caitlin and the man next to her started chatting. She told him that ever since the 9/11 attacks, she had been nervous to fly. Then the man leaned over and told her something she still tells her children today.
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 [email protected].
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.
When David's wife fell ill, a friend went above and beyond to help the family cope.
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 [email protected].
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.
When Melissa’s seven-year-old son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger ran across the street 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 [email protected].
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.
When Cara Beth was studying abroad in college, her brother, Luke, died in an accident. On the plane ride home, a stranger made her overwhelming grief a bit easier to bear.
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 [email protected].
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.
When Claire was a server at a high-end restaurant, she fumbled opening an expensive bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.