My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero
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  • My Unsung Hero

    Kristi Reeves' Story

    2/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    On the day her divorce was finalized, Kristi set out alone on a mountain hike. When she broke down on the trail, a stranger asked if she needed a hug — and helped her find the strength to keep going. 
    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 [email protected]
    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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

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  • My Unsung Hero

    Joann Moschella's Story

    1/27/2026 | 4 mins.
    After a car clipped her bike in San Francisco, Joann suddenly found herself laid out on the asphalt. But a kind and whimsical hero stopped to help her get back on her feet. 
    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 [email protected]
    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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • My Unsung Hero

    Larry Maxfield's Story

    1/20/2026 | 4 mins.
    In 2007, Larry helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer, and he and his wife wanted to be near family in the final days of his life. When they arrived, neighbors and church members — strangers — had transformed Marty’s new house into a warm home.
    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 [email protected]
    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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • My Unsung Hero

    Never Give Up (A Bonus from StoryCorps)

    1/16/2026 | 17 mins.
    Today, we bring you a bonus episode from the team at StoryCorps, whose mission is record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. We'll hear from people who refused to give up on someone — even when the odds were long, or when it seemed like the person might be lost forever.  

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  • My Unsung Hero

    Connie Sherburne's Story

    1/13/2026 | 4 mins.
    After her husband died, Connie received unexpected advice from an insurance agent: when people offer help, "let them."
    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 [email protected]
    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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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About My Unsung Hero

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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