Molly Baker's Story

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Molly Baker's Story

FromMy Unsung Hero

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Jul 2, 2024

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After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support.If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect more listeners with the stories we share on this podcast.

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Jul 2, 2024

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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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Introducing My Unsung Hero: Each week, we share a story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And we show you how these acts of heroism — some big, some small — transformed someone’s life. by My Unsung Hero
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Jackie Briggs' Story: A stranger notices Jackie at a conference, and realizes something is wrong. by My Unsung Hero
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Wendy McDowell's Story: It's 1979, and Wendy is eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she sees a woman in white walking toward her. by My Unsung Hero
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Julie Ort's Story: Julie is having a very bad day. She's hiding out in the library when a stranger offers a comforting gift. by My Unsung Hero
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Alie Ward's Story: It’s 2013, and Alie’s year is going terribly. Then she gets a Facebook message from a generous stranger. by My Unsung Hero
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Dorothy Tiernan's Story: As Dorothy's father lies in a hospital bed, dying and in great pain, a nurse bends the rules to come to his aid. by My Unsung Hero
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Tony Ludlow's Story: Tony is angry at his English teacher, Mrs. Holman, for making him stay after class. But on the last day of school, she takes his hand, and tells him something he'll never forget. If you like the show, please share it with a friend, or write a review! And if you'd like to share your unsung hero with us, go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to do so. by My Unsung Hero
5 min listen
Betsy Cox's Story: Betsy Cox is having one of those days where everything feels like a struggle. But then a kind stranger offers a few simple words that shift her perspective. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Rick Mangnall's Story: In 2008, while driving to work, Rick crashes into a slab of granite rock. He's hanging upside down in his seatbelt when he sees an old Ford truck pull over across the road. by My Unsung Hero
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Terri Powers' Story: It's a few days after her mother's death, and Terri is at the checkout line in a grocery store. As she turns to leave, the bagger stops her, and asks a question. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Lorrie Paul's Story: It's 1996, and Lorrie is visiting her ailing father in the hospital. She's crying in the hallway near his room when a kind stranger walks by. by My Unsung Hero
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Leah Bartell's Story: It's 1994, and two men approach Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope. by My Unsung Hero
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Trieste Erickson's Story: In 2014, at the lowest point of Trieste's life, a stranger's brief comment changes everything. by My Unsung Hero
5 min listen
Alexandra Middlewood's Story: Alexandra is struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminds her of why she loves her job. Tell us about an unsung hero in your life! To do so, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Sophia Croll's Story: It’s 2013, and Sophia is having a bad day at the airport. As she quietly cries on a bench, a stranger approaches her with words of comfort. by My Unsung Hero
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Laura Holmes Haddad's Story: As Laura undergoes chemotherapy, an X-ray technician says something that makes her feel less self-conscious about her appearance. by My Unsung Hero
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Lesia Day's Story: Lesia's mother, Stephany, is used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany doesn't show up. by My Unsung Hero
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Carolyn Hax's Story: As Carolyn struggles to cope with her mother's terminal illness, a colleague gently reaches out to help. by My Unsung Hero
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Adrianne Drazin's Story: Adrianne is on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exits the plane, she notices a family nearby, waiting for something. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
John Moe's Story: John is languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminds him of his potential. by My Unsung Hero
6 min listen
Ayanna Thomas' Story: In 2009, Ayanna was walking through Tokyo, without an umbrella, when it started to rain. Then a stranger appeared by her side. by My Unsung Hero
3 min listen
Jamil Zaki's Story: It’s one in the morning, and a doctor has just told Jamil some difficult news about his newborn daughter. But instead of getting back to work, the doctor pulls up a chair. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Vanessa Grace Miller's Story: When Vanessa has a life-threatening allergic reaction in a foreign country, her young tour guide steps in to help. by My Unsung Hero
5 min listen
Sanaa Kerroumi's Story: Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. by My Unsung Hero
7 min listen
Justin Horner's Story: Justin’s tire has blown out, and he’s sitting on the side of a freeway, hoping someone will help. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van pulls over. by My Unsung Hero
6 min listen
Renée's Story: When Renée’s boyfriend loses his passport at the airport, she can tell he’s about to take his anger out on her. But then, a kind man appears and defuses the situation. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Vige Barrie's Story: On the way to an important meeting, Vige trips and is injured. Two kind strangers come to help. by My Unsung Hero
5 min listen
Nicole George-O'Brien's Story: Nicole has a seizure while driving to work. When she wakes up in the hospital, she learns about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Heather Church's Story: Heather slips on the stairs at a busy clothing store. As she begins to fall backward, she hears a noise behind her. by My Unsung Hero
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Annika Kahn's Story: Annika reunites with her favorite teacher from high school, 97-year-old Flossie Lewis. by My Unsung Hero
6 min listen

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Karen Muller's Story: Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help. by My Unsung Hero
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Shalom Auslander's Story: Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion. by My Unsung Hero
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Rasha Kowalewski's Story: Rasha remember the hospice nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness. by My Unsung Hero
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Mary Fran Lyons' Story: Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about her wig. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope. by My Unsung Hero
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Vanessa's Story: A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over. by My Unsung Hero
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Patricia Nieshoff's Story: In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared. by My Unsung Hero
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Joy Diaz's Story: Joy and her parents are dedicated to helping others. Then they receive some life-changing help themselves. by My Unsung Hero
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Jim Martin's Story: Father Jim Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham. by My Unsung Hero
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Juleus Ghunta's Story: Growing up, Juleus struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential. by My Unsung Hero
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Nicole George O'Brien's Story: Nicole had a seizure while driving to work. When she woke up in the hospital, she learned about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road. by My Unsung Hero
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Nick Epley's Story: After Nick's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the owner of a restaurant near her hospital made a surprising gesture of support. by My Unsung Hero
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John Woeste's Story: John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years. by My Unsung Hero
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Paix Auslander's Story: When Paix moved to a new high school, he felt lost and alone. Then an older student said something that gave him a flash of hope. by My Unsung Hero
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River Adams' Story: After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their life. by My Unsung Hero
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Kathryn Fumie's Story: After Kathryn burned her face in a kitchen accident, the ambulance worker on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok. by My Unsung Hero
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Nancy Pardo's Story: Nancy was terrified after her husband, Tom, suffered a series of fainting spells. When she asked his doctor what they should do next, the doctor’s answer stunned her — and changed her life. by My Unsung Hero
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Bethany Renfree's story: Bethany Renfree was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a nieghbor let Bethany know she'd be okay. by My Unsung Hero
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Mas Masumoto's Story: A worker at a funeral home makes a special effort to locate the family members of an ailing woman, and unwittingly uncovers a family secret that goes back decades. by My Unsung Hero
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Julie Silverman's Story: After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life. by My Unsung Hero
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JoAnne Foley's Story: Forty years ago, when JoAnne was working the night shift as a neonatal nurse, a baby girl was born terminally ill. JoAnne recalls the way her supervisor, Nancy, went above and beyond to make the baby feel loved. by My Unsung Hero
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Ben Gomes' Story: When Ben got a call about his mother being badly injured, he feared the worst. But when he arrived to the hospital, he learned how a stranger's quick thinking had saved her life. by My Unsung Hero
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Biar Kon's Story: Biar tells the story of a stranger who approached him on the street in Nairobi, Kenya and "sowed a seed of kindness" that he carries with him today. by My Unsung Hero
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Sandy Renner's Story: When Sandy burst into tears in the supermarket checkout line, a store employee offered her unexpected comfort. by My Unsung Hero
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Alexandra Middlewood's Story: A favorite from our archives: Alexandra was struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminded her why she loved her job. by My Unsung Hero
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Roger Lynn's Story: When Roger's wife was in the cancer ward, a nurse went out of her way to make her last days more comfortable. by My Unsung Hero
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Gary Dietz's Story: Four kind strangers helped Gary when his son with special needs was struggling during a day out in the city. by My Unsung Hero
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