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My Unsung Hero

by Hidden Brain

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When Teyu immigrated to the U.S. at 11, he spoke no English and felt isolated at school. A fellow student patiently helped him learn the language — and feel less alone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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Tracy Zito's Story

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Kate Rogan's Story

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Jake Berry's Story

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When Jake learned that one of his oldest friends had been rushed to the hospital, he was stuck at college with no way home. Then two people he barely knew drove him more than an hour home so he could be there. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Ashleigh Bell Pedersen's Story

August 4, 2026 · 4 min

At the beginning of the pandemic, Ashleigh was diagnosed with cancer. Because of social distancing, she found herself missing the comfort of a hug. But one day, at the end of a chemo infusion, a nurse took a risk and changed everything…
Annabelle Gurwitch's Story

July 28, 2026 · 5 min

After Annabelle was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, a volunteer living with the same diagnosis offered advice that changed the way she saw the future. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice…

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About the show

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.