Barbara Alvarez’s Story
Two months before her daughter started college, Barbara’s husband died. On move-in day, an unsung hero helped carry her through it.
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Coming Clean
Last week, we talked with Leslie John about the costs of keeping secrets. Today, she returns with a look at the power of self-disclosure.
Keeping Secrets
We all carry secrets. But doing so can be costly: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships.
Kristi Reeves’ Story
On the day her divorce was finalized, Kristi set out alone on a mountain hike. When she broke down on the trail, a stranger asked if she needed a hug — and helped her find the strength to keep going.
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Joann Moschella’s Story
After a car clipped her bike in San Francisco, Joann suddenly found herself laid out on the asphalt. But a kind and whimsical hero stopped to help her get back on her feet.
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You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt
This week we look at the hidden power of doubt — not as weakness or indecision, but as a tool that helps us make better choices and navigate an uncertain world.
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Larry Maxfield’s Story
In 2007, Larry helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer, and he and his wife wanted to be near family in the final days of his life. When they arrived, neighbors and church members — strangers — had transformed Marty’s new house into a warm home.
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You 2.0: The Practice of Patience
Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of “failing fast.” But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives. We talk with Sarah about the difference between patience and passivity, and how to train ourselves to
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Never Give Up (A Bonus from StoryCorps)
Today, we bring you a bonus episode from the team at StoryCorps, whose mission is record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. We’ll hear from people who refused to give up on someone — even when the odds were long, or when it seemed like the person might be lost forever.
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Connie Sherburne’s Story
After her husband died, Connie received unexpected advice from an insurance agent: when people offer help, “let them.”
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