Julie Ort's Story

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

After waiting in the ER for what felt like hours, Julie wondered if she was ever going to get the help she needed. Then, just as her pain became unbearable, a stranger stepped up to help — saving Julie's life in the process. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love ... Show More

After Jean was badly injured in a mountaineering accident, she had to hike through treacherous conditions to get to the trailhead. By the time she arrived, her condition was deteriorating quickly. But a stranger stepped in and went above and beyond to ensure she survived. Do you ... Show More

<p>From opera singers to strange noises emitting from air conditioners, listeners share stories about their unusual neighbors. </p><p>Plus:  We want to hear stories about your commute. Are there people that you see on the train platform everyday, but still remain a stranger to yo ... Show More

Everyone has a childhood memory that stays in their heart forever. In this episode of the 5-Minute English Podcast, Jessica looks back on one of her most special moments as a child. You’ll hear about the feelings, the details, and why this memory is still meaningful to her today. ... Show More

What started as a relaxing family vacation turned into an unimaginable tragedy. In this deeply personal story, Jessi opens up about the devastating moment her boyfriend passed away in front of her and her family, changing their lives forever. Through her pain, she shares her jour ... Show More

In this episode of Changes Focus we’re zooming in on a big change that we will probably all experience at some point - grief. Grief shapes us in different ways and hearing other people’s experiences of how they have coped with their loss can help in moving through our own. In thi ... Show More

Thanks to all of you for being loyal listeners! We are seeking your unique stories at two new interview style podcasts! The first- WITNESS....Everyone has a story Its one of those stories you share when you're sharing experiences- maybe you were in a movie, or involved in a rescu ... Show More

We like to think of memory as a record of the past. But that’s not really what it is. Memory doesn’t keep the past — it can also remake it. It stitches fragments into stories, and those stories — true or not — are what we end up calling our life, and sometimes, our collective his ... Show More

<div>My very dear guest, we have a rather unique and meaningful story as tonight's offering here in The Reading Room.  It will undoubtedly pique your morbid interest, as the subject is "The Victorian Obsession with Shrunken Heads"  But more than this, I believe it will touch, or ... Show More

Guest Briar, describes what it is like being a suicide witness survivor. Losing a loved one, particularly a boyfriend, who takes their own life is an incredibly traumatic and distressing experience that can leave a lasting impact on the person who witnessed it. Witnessing this tr ... Show More

In this deeply personal video, our guest opens up about a very difficult and sensitive topic: her brother's imprisonment for pedophilia. This is the story of how the police discovered the truth, the impact it had on their family, and the emotional turmoil she has experienced. Thi ... Show More