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Sep 2024
4m 5s

Megan Atherton's Story

Hidden Brain
About this episode

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.

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

Some guidance:

--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

--If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

-- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

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