Ayanna Thomas' Story

After a few weeks of studying abroad in France, Holly felt overwhelmed and homesick. But an encounter with a stranger at the post office changed everything, and led to a decades-long friendship. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice me ... Show More

Dan was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. As a kid, he was painfully self-conscious about it. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it’s still a small act of kindness Dan ... Show More

In the 1990s, Ana Maria's father drove a taxi in Miami. One repeat passenger had a ritual: at the end of every ride, he’d give her father $20 for Ana Maria to “buy something nice.” One day, the man pulled out a $50 bill — the exact amount she needed to apply to her dream school. ... Show More

<p>Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. </p><p><i>Please share the story of your unsung hero with us! To do so, record a voice memo on your phone and email us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.</i ... Show More

It’s been a minute ya’ll! The winds of change are blowing. There is a lot to reflect on right now, and Anna is here to be your mirror. In this ep, she gives us a tarot reading to check in on where we are at and how to get to where we are going as we drop into a new year. But befo ... Show More

Y'all just buckle up. Lauren Daigle is here with stories and preaching and heart and SINGING and she is kinder to us than we deserve. Her writing and her music have changed so many of our lives, today's in depth convo behind the words and music will do the same, I think. Her late ... Show More

<p>Would you like to be more self-assured? You aren't alone: So many of us want to live our lives with more confidence and less fear. Today's guest, my long-time friend Anna Goldstein, has some tips. Anna is a certified life and business coach who tells it like it is, and she is ... Show More

One of the most powerful tools you have, something you use every single day without fully realizing and recognizing the potential of it, yes, I am talking about your voice. The words you speak and the tone in which they carry truly have the potential to not just impact your own l ... Show More

<p>A few weeks ago, our staff here at Atlas Obscura put out an episode about our traveling expectations – places that either blew us away… or were a major letdown.  And today - we are hearing YOUR stories.</p><p><strong>WE WANT YOUR STORIES:</strong> We’re working on a new slate ... Show More

<p>Our show often focuses on interesting people and places. But in this episode, the team shares memorable encounters they’ve had with animals – everything from parakeets to a very special opossum. </p><p><strong>TELL US YOUR STORY:</strong> We want to hear your stories too! Give ... Show More

<p>Hoy subimos a un tren lleno de jóvenes activistas por el cambio climático. Son más de cien personas llegadas de todas partes del mundo con una meta común: aportar ideas y proyectos que contribuyan a frenar el cambio climático, desde lo individual hacia lo colectivo. Durante es ... Show More

How do you learn new words whilst having a 9-5 (Or perhaps 9-8), family, hobbies and all the other things going on? This is a big point for you. Bree from AC English has joined me today to share 3 easy memory techniques that can help you learn more effectively without a huge time ... Show More