My Unsung Hero

By Hidden Brain

What's My Unsung Hero about?

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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My Unsung Hero episodes:

04.16.2024
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.
04.09.2024
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.
04.02.2024
John Woeste's Story
John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years.
03.26.2024
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.
03.19.2024
River Adams' Story
After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their life.
03.12.2024
Kathryn Fumie's Story
After Kathryn burned her face in a kitchen accident, the ambulance worker on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.
03.05.2024
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.
02.27.2024
Bethany Renfree's story
Bethany was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a neighbor let Bethany know she'd be okay.
02.20.2024
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.
02.13.2024
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.
02.06.2024
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.
01.30.2024
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.
01.23.2024
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.
01.16.2024
Sandy Renner's Story
When Sandy burst into tears in the supermarket checkout line, a store employee offered her unexpected comfort.
01.09.2024
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.
01.02.2024
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.
12.26.2023
Justin Horner's Story
In 2010, Justin was sitting on the side of the freeway, hoping someone would help him fix his busted wheel. Right around the time he was about to give up, a van pulled over.
12.19.2023
Ellen Butterfield's Story
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.
12.12.2023
Teresa Hernandez's Story
As Teresa was waiting to have a cesarean section, she started to have a panic attack. Just then, a nurse put her hand on Teresa's head and made her feel she was going to be ok.
12.05.2023
Gary Dietz's Story
Four kind strangers helped Gary when his son with special needs was struggling during a day out in the city.
11.28.2023
Oliver Muensterer's Story
Minutes before an important job interview, Oliver realized he'd forgotten his dress shirt. A stranger offered a kind and unexpected solution.
11.21.2023
Calvin Lowe's Story
When Calvin’s young son was about to go into surgery, his doctor shared a comforting message.
11.14.2023
Mary Griffis' Story
Not long after she lost her brother to suicide, Mary accidentally stalled her car in heavy traffic. As drivers honked and shouted, a stranger slowed down to help. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, there...
11.07.2023
Sarah Lubarsky's Story
The emergency room staff was ignoring Sarah's gravely ill fiancé — until a young doctor stepped in.
10.31.2023
Laura Eshelman's Story
Laura was in a mental health crisis when someone unexpected calmed her down.
10.24.2023
Robin Annexstein's Story
More than 10 years ago, when Robin's father died, a man at the U.S. passport office offered a moment of relief.
10.17.2023
Katie Ortman Doble's Story
As Katie struggled with a medical ordeal, a stranger offered exactly the comfort she needed.
10.10.2023
Wendy McDowell's Story
In 1979, Wendy was eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she saw a woman in white walking toward her.
10.03.2023
Jeff Balch's Story
Jeff honors three men who worked as trash collectors, who turned a painful moment into a positive memory.
09.26.2023
Tessa West's Story
As Tessa said her last goodbye to her dying father, a family friend made the experience feel just a little bit easier.
09.19.2023
Hal Hershfield's Story
A simple act of a generosity from a coffee shop barista helped Hal feel like he was finally a part of his community.
09.12.2023
Trieste Belmont's Story
In 2014, at the lowest point of Trieste’s life, a stranger’s brief comment changed everything.
09.05.2023
Ethan Kross' Story
Ethan had a habit of fiddling with his wedding ring. One day, it slipped off his finger — and onto the subway tracks.
08.29.2023
Laura Carstensen's Story
After Laura was badly injured in a car crash, a stranger pulled over to help her.
08.22.2023
Lynn Fainsilber Katz's Story
A stranger at the beach helped Lynn remember that when life gets hard, you don't have to do it alone.
08.15.2023
Jonathan Adler's Story
Jonathan suffered from asthma as a kid until a teacher encouraged him to embrace the disease.
08.08.2023
Adrianne Drazin's Story
Adrianne was on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exited the plane, she noticed a family nearby, waiting for something.
08.01.2023
Leidy Klotz's Story
They met as rivals on the soccer field. Then they became teammates.
07.25.2023
Eranda Jayawickreme's Story
Eranda was nervous on his first overseas trip by himself, until a fellow passenger went the extra mile to help him out.
07.18.2023
Susan Dickman's Story
After Susan rushed to the hospital to check on her sick father, a stranger offered her comfort in an unexpected way.
07.11.2023
Julia Minson's Story
When Julia's mother was struggling with late-stage cancer, Julia had a conversation with a doctor that made her feel heard.
07.04.2023
Dorothy Tiernan's Story
Years ago, when Dorothy’s father was dying in the hospital, a nurse worked to lessen his suffering.
06.27.2023
Susan Haas' Story
Susan recalls the hairstylist who took a chance on her when she couldn't afford a haircut.
06.20.2023
John Kindschuh's Story
John remembers the quick thinking of his hospital roommate, who called for help when John's speech began to slur, and may have saved his life.
06.13.2023
Daniel Willingham's Story
When Daniel's daughter ended up in the ICU in a foreign country, a stranger helped him get there.
06.06.2023
Barbara Romero's Story
Barbara spent years trying to understand her son's difficult behavior. Then someone said something that made her realize that it was no one's fault.
05.30.2023
Andy Davis' Story
Andy honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the ultimate gift during a time of intense grief.
05.23.2023
Pierce Forde’s Story
When Pierce was hurt in a crash, a stranger stayed by his side.
05.16.2023
Lily's Story
Lily was feeling wary of strangers after filing a restraining order against someone. Then a small gesture from a store clerk reminded her of the kindness all around her.
05.09.2023
Mary Amato's Story
After giving birth to her second child, Mary was struggling with her new identity as a stay-at-home mom. But then an older woman said something to her that made all the difference.

What's My Unsung Hero about?

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My Unsung Hero episodes:

Nicole George O'Brien's Story

Nick Epley's Story

John Woeste's Story

Paix Auslander's Story

River Adams' Story

Kathryn Fumie's Story

Nancy Pardo's Story

Bethany Renfree's story

Mas Masumoto's Story

Julie Silverman's Story

JoAnne Foley's Story

Ben Gomes' Story

Biar Kon's Story

Sandy Renner's Story

Alexandra Middlewood's Story

Roger Lynn's Story

Justin Horner's Story

Ellen Butterfield's Story

Teresa Hernandez's Story

Gary Dietz's Story

Oliver Muensterer's Story

Calvin Lowe's Story

Mary Griffis' Story

Sarah Lubarsky's Story

Laura Eshelman's Story

Robin Annexstein's Story

Katie Ortman Doble's Story

Wendy McDowell's Story

Jeff Balch's Story

Tessa West's Story

Hal Hershfield's Story

Trieste Belmont's Story

Ethan Kross' Story

Laura Carstensen's Story

Lynn Fainsilber Katz's Story

Jonathan Adler's Story

Adrianne Drazin's Story

Leidy Klotz's Story

Eranda Jayawickreme's Story

Susan Dickman's Story

Julia Minson's Story

Dorothy Tiernan's Story

Susan Haas' Story

John Kindschuh's Story

Daniel Willingham's Story

Barbara Romero's Story

Andy Davis' Story

Pierce Forde’s Story

Lily's Story

Mary Amato's Story