My Unsung Hero: Terri Powers' Story

As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist Norman Farb says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like a ...  Show more

Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ...  Show more

When Sandy burst into tears in the supermarket checkout line, a store employee offered her unexpected comfort.

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A boy's mother is dying. So is his brother. But, for the first time he's presented with a chance to be a hero. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/creepcast to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Our listeners get Harry’s Trial S ...  Show more

On this episode, we share two stories about food and memory.Host: Kate TellersStorytellers:Terry Wolfisch Cole learns a lesson from her father.Michael Imber tries to become his grandmother’s “angel boy.”If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incred ...  Show more

This week, a favorite episode from the archives: Betsy 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. 

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