My Unsung Hero

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.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 front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.-- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A nurse's heartfelt acts of kindness and comfort during a cancer battle leave a lasting impact on a family.

Justin Horner shares his experience of being stranded on the side of the freeway and the heartwarming story of a migrant working family who came to his rescue, highlighting the power of kindness and selflessness in a chance encounter.

Ellen and her husband were afraid the border guard would confiscate the chemotherapy drugs they were bringing back from Mexico. But then he did something unexpected.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Teresa Hernandez shares her story of a nurse who becomes her unsung hero during a medical emergency while she is 33 weeks pregnant, offering essential support and comfort during a panic attack.

A father shares a heartwarming story of gratitude towards four kind strangers who helped his son with special needs during a day out. The speaker talks about a challenging experience with their son's physical meltdown and encountering kindness from a bartender and an Uber driver. They also share a moment of compassion and help received at a cafe when they were in need of water.

Discover how a stranger's act of kindness before a job interview changed Oliver Munster's life, leading him to become a successful pediatric surgeon and professor.

Calvin Lowe recounts a heartwarming story about his son's surgery and a compassionate doctor who eased their worries by assuring them of his dedication to their son's wellbeing.

Mary Griffiths shares her story of dealing with loss and finding hope in a stranger's act of assistance during a frustrating and overwhelming experience in heavy traffic with her new car.

Discover how a young doctor became an unsung hero by saving a gravely ill patient's life through quick thinking and going above and beyond in providing urgent care.