My Unsung Hero: Justin Horner's Story

Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ... Show More

Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may ... Show More

Why does one bad experience have the power to overshadow an otherwise good day? Psychologist Alison Ledgerwood explores the negativity bias, the deeply human tendency to hold on to what went wrong and overlook what went right. She explains why our minds are drawn to losses and th ... Show More

<p>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.</p><p><i>Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at My Unsung Hero1 </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by ... Show More

<p>When Corey’s car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, he was surprised by who stepped up to help</p><p>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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsungh ... Show More

<p>Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn’t able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.</p><h2>Episode Notes</h2><p>When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.</p><p>Do you have your own story of an unsung he ... Show More

<p>Four kind strangers helped Gary when his son with special needs was struggling during a day out in the city. </p><p><i>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. </i></p><p><i>Some ... Show More

<p>The morning after Megan was evicted from her home, her car broke down. She had nowhere to go — until a stranger stepped in to help.</p><p>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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@ ... Show More

<p>When Charlie arrived at the scene of his wife’s bike accident, he found four women protecting her from oncoming traffic. </p><p>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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrai ... Show More

Justin was walking home from work when all of a sudden he was struck by a motorcycle going upwards of 100 km/h. The accident tore his leg off and he almost lost his life. Thanks to the swift work from the EMT's and Physicians/Nurses that came to the rescue, Justin's life was save ... Show More

<p>After her car key broke, Betsy was stranded and all alone. Then, the unlikeliest of heroes came to her aid. </p><p>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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsu ... Show More