Megan Atherton's Story

When Solitaire was 18, she had a stroke. When she got to the hospital, doctors and nurses accused her of being on drugs. Then, her unsung hero arrived, and ensured she got the care she needed. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo ... Show More

During her freshman year of college, Jennifer felt like the world was collapsing around her. One particularly bad day, a stranger stepped in and gave her hope for the future. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to u ... Show More

During a family trip to New York City, Lia's father lost his balance on a crowded subway. The stranger who caught him became a role model for how she hopes to respond when others need help. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo an ... 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

<p>Justin is  sitting on the side of the freeway, hoping someone will help him fix his busted wheel. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van pulls over.</p><p><i>Would you like to share the story of an unsung hero who helped you in a moment of need? If so, please recor ... Show More

One of our listeners is having a CODE 9 emergency, which is why she stole her roommate's phone, and is now sitting in her car outside her apartment WAITING for us to help with some Textual Healing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A woman shares how she went from being unhoused to getting her own place. She also educates Geth on day to day life as an unhoused person and how it changed her political views. 

One of our listeners is having a CODE 9 emergency, which is why she stole her roommate's phone, and is now sitting in her car outside her apartment WAITING for us to help with some Textual Healing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On this episode of Our American Stories, the word "hero" has been much misused in our present culture, but not when it comes to Megan McClung. You are about to hear why her tombstone reads: "Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Sara talks to Meera Mathew from the Existence Project and two storytellers to discuss how sharing personal stories can bring people from different backgrounds together and challenge the stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness. The Storyteller projec ... Show More

Megan fundraises for treatment abroad. Her condition deteriorates while in hospital in America. When anonymous sleuths discover she’s not where she claims, who will believe them? This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No mon ... Show More

One of the world’s unsung heroes – at least outside of Italy – is a brave woman who stood up to an insidious and longstanding custom and made her country a better place for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.