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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.

My Unsung Hero Hidden Brain

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 51 Ratings

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.

    Jim Martin's Story

    Jim Martin's Story

    Father Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham.

    • 3 min
    Juleus Ghunta's Story

    Juleus Ghunta's Story

    Growing up, Juleus struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential.

    • 4 min
    Nicole George O'Brien's Story

    Nicole George O'Brien's Story

    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.

    • 4 min
    Nick Epley's Story

    Nick Epley's Story

    After Nick's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the owner of a restaurant near her hospital made a surprising gesture of support.

    • 3 min
    John Woeste's Story

    John Woeste's Story

    John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years.

    • 4 min
    Paix Auslander's Story

    Paix Auslander's Story

    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.

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Jadene Canada ,

Makes you feel warm all over

Thank you for creating and spreading goodness in the world. It’s such a nice change to hear stories that restore confidence in humanity and makes me feel grateful and reflective at the same time.

Carrie Lisa ,

Love these stories of kindness

These short stories create moments of positivity for the listener. Love them!

Carlyjay ,

This is beautiful.

Oh…I wish I could express how deeply beautiful this podcast is. Thank you.

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