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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 hours 30 minutes
Nancy Pardo's Story
Nancy was terrified after her husband, Tom, suffered a series of fainting spells. When she asked his doctor what they should do next, the doctor’s answer stunned her — and changed her life.
Bethany Renfree's story
Bethany Renfree was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a nieghbor let Bethany know she'd be okay.
Mas Masumoto's Story
A worker at a funeral home makes a special effort to locate the family members of an ailing woman, and unwittingly uncovers a family secret that goes back decades.
Julie Silverman's Story
After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life.
JoAnne Foley's Story
Forty years ago, when JoAnne was working the night shift as a neonatal nurse, a baby girl was born terminally ill. JoAnne recalls the way her supervisor, Nancy, went above and beyond to make the baby feel loved.
Ben Gomes' Story
When Ben got a call about his mother being badly injured, he feared the worst. But when he arrived to the hospital, he learned how a stranger's quick thinking had saved her life.
Biar Kon's Story
Biar tells the story of a stranger who approached him on the street in Nairobi, Kenya and "sowed a seed of kindness" that he carries with him today.
Sandy Renner's Story
When Sandy burst into tears in the supermarket checkout line, a store employee offered her unexpected comfort.
Alexandra Middlewood's Story
A favorite from our archives: Alexandra was struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminded her why she loved her job.
Roger Lynn's Story
When Roger's wife was in the cancer ward, a nurse went out of her way to make her last days more comfortable.