My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero Podcast

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Nora Durkin's Story

    One day in 2001, Nora called 311 to report sexual abuse she says she experienced as a child. The voice on the other end offered her compassion, and hope. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you can receive free, confidential support by calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.

    4 min

  2. SEP 17

    Megan Atherton's Story

    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.

    4 min

  3. SEP 10

    Ian Sandler's Story

    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.

    4 min

  4. SEP 3

    Janet Kahn-Scolaro's Story

    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.

    4 min

  5. AUG 27

    Mike Huddleston's Story

    Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn’t able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.

    4 min

  6. AUG 20

    Jennifer's Story

    When a group of girls were bullying Jennifer in middle school, someone unexpected stepped in and changed the way she looked at the world.

    6 min

  7. AUG 13

    Leahruth Jemilo's Story

    When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.

    4 min

  8. AUG 6

    Denise Elliott's Story

    Nearly 60 years ago, a young boy took action when Denise and a friend were struggling in the ocean.

    4 min
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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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