Janet Kahn-Scolaro's Story

All through the month of October, we’re bringing you some of the stories that have deeply resonated with us over the past five years. This week: A few years ago, Eric's husband Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. Several weeks before he died, they met a nurse who offered a com ... Show More

All through the month of October, we’re bringing you some of the stories that have deeply resonated with us over the past five years. This week: When a group of girls were bullying Jennifer in middle school, someone unexpected stepped in and changed the way she saw the world. Hos ... Show More

When Rika was seven, she crashed her bicycle at a park. A stranger stopped to help and made her an origami crane while they waited for her grandfather. Years later, she discovered a message hidden inside. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati ... Show More

Twenty years ago my sister and our family suffered a tragedy that we don’t talk about very often. She wanted to talk about it with the hope that it helps someone. I think it will help a lot of people. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinek Facebook: ht ... Show More

Cancer survivor Diane Thomas recommends simple gestures that anyone can make to care for their loved ones experiencing illness.This talk was filmed at TEDxEustis. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To ... Show More

Three excerpts from one of the last conversations a mother dying from cancer will have with her adult daughter, introduced by Fi GLover. 

Through the dual lens of a devoted sister and parent, Julie explores the emotional terrain of family illness and secrecy, puzzling over how she can care for others without losing herself entirely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More

In this episode, we hosted Michelle Nabhan, a courageous breast cancer survivor and her husband David. She opens up about the persistent taboo surrounding cancer diagnoses and the challenges of openly discussing it. Join us as they share insights into the emotional journey not on ... Show More

Jana and Kristen talk to an incredible young woman named Dylan Levitt. Dylan shares her story of losing her father to suicide and the lessons she learned while healing from that loss and moving on with her family.   And, Jana tries to figure out what it means to receive a “black ... Show More

Being a voice for people affected by cancer directly or indirectly is a calling Shannen takes seriously.  Even if it means sharing her own prognosis and the difficult decisions she's had to make along the way.In this episode, she is joined by her good friend and world-renowned On ... 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

The challenges of parenting as a widower. When Ani’s daughter was just two years old, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Her illness dominated their daughter’s early years, and she died when the child was six. Ani explains how he’s trying to teach his daughter what her mother wa ... Show More