Eric and his husband, Dennis Hopkins, lived a life full of music, gardening, and dance. But in 2022, Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. A few days before he died, they met a nurse named Sherry, who offered a compassionate roadmap of what was to come.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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</a>. 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Eric and his husband, Dennis Hopkins, lived a life full of music, gardening, and dance. But in 2022, Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. A few days before he died, they met a nurse named Sherry, who offered a compassionate roadmap of what was to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org"&gt;myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some guidance:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.&lt;/p&gt;
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Eric and his husband, Dennis Hopkins, lived a life full of music, gardening, and dance. But in 2022, Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. A few days before he died, they met a nurse named Sherry, who offered a compassionate roadmap of what was to come.

Eric Johnson's Story

Happy Father’s Day, dads! In honor of dads everywhere, we bring you a bonus episode about a transit worker who gave Donald Kabara an unexpected gift: a hug from his son.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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</a>. 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Happy Father’s Day, dads! In honor of dads everywhere, we bring you a bonus episode about a transit worker who gave Donald Kabara an unexpected gift: a hug from his son.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org"&gt;myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some guidance:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.&lt;/p&gt;
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Happy Father’s Day, dads! In honor of dads everywhere, we bring you a bonus episode about a transit worker who gave Donald Kabara an unexpected gift: a hug from his son.

Donald Kabara's Story

The last place Brad saw his mom before she died was at a diner in New York. A few years later, when he went back to that diner, the bartender asked if he remembered their table, and invited him to go sit there.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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</a>. 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The last place Brad saw his mom before she died was at a diner in New York. A few years later, when he went back to that diner, the bartender asked if he remembered their table, and invited him to go sit there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org"&gt;myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some guidance:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.&lt;/p&gt;
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The last place Brad saw his mom before she died was at a diner in New York. A few years later, when he went back to that diner, the bartender asked if he remembered their table, and invited him to go sit there. 

Brad Larsen's Story

In 2019, Darren was about to become a first-time father, and he was terrified. Then a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that completely changed his perspective on parenthood.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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</a>. 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In 2019, Darren was about to become a first-time father, and he was terrified. Then a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that completely changed his perspective on parenthood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org"&gt;myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some guidance:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.&lt;/p&gt;
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In 2019, Darren was about to become a first-time father, and he was terrified. Then a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that completely changed his perspective on parenthood.

Darren Wayman's Story

In early 2003, Amy went into labor a full ten weeks before her due date. When her twins were born, both were struggling. But one of the boys was in a particularly dire situation, and needed a blood transfusion as soon as possible. The hospital didn't have any blood that matched the baby's blood type — until Amy's unsung hero 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 <a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org">myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org</a>. 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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In early 2003, Amy went into labor a full ten weeks before her due date. When her twins were born, both were struggling. But one of the boys was in a particularly dire situation, and needed a blood transfusion as soon as possible. The hospital didn't have any blood that matched the baby's blood type — until Amy's unsung hero stepped up to help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org"&gt;myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some guidance:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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In early 2003, Amy went into labor a full ten weeks before her due date. When her twins were born, both were struggling. But one of the boys was in a particularly dire situation, and needed a blood transfusion as soon as possible. The hospital didn't have any blood that matched the baby's blood type — until Amy's unsung hero stepped up to help.


Amy Connor's Story

The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

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