My Unsung Hero: Sanaa Kerroumi's Story

We often imagine that feelings of unhappiness come from outside us — in our circumstances or the difficult people in our lives. But what if the forces that erode our happiness come from within? Psychologist George Loewenstein joins us to explore why our minds nudge us toward the ... Show More

When historian Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, she became fascinated by the ways people try to impose order on events they can't control. She joins us to explore what it means to live fully when life offers no satisfying explanation for the tragedies we may face. ... Show More

Think about the last time you had a discouraging thought. Maybe you told yourself, "This won't work. I'm not cut out for this." Did you take that thought as fact? Last week, we talked with psychologist Martin Seligman about why some people come to believe that their actions don’t ... Show More

<p>In 2009, Ayanna was walking through Tokyo, without an umbrella, when it started to rain. Then a stranger appeared by her side.</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 myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. </p> ... Show More

<p>After Susan rushed to the hospital to check on her sick father, a stranger offered her comfort in an unexpected way. </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 ... Show More

<p>Samantha was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing.</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">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</ ... Show More

<p>Sandra is at her wits' end in her job search — until someone unexpectedly helps her out. </p><p>If you like the show, you can support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain">Patreon page</a>. And please check out our other podcast, <a href="https://hiddenbrain. ... Show More

<p>After Brian refused to accepted a stranger's help, her actions changed his life forever. </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">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain. ... 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

<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 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