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Oct 2024
4m 8s

Corey Widmer's Story

Hidden Brain
About this episode

When Corey’s car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, he was surprised by who stepped up 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.

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