My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story

For centuries, people have described creativity as something mysterious: a flash of insight, a whisper from the muse, a sudden idea that seems to arrive out of nowhere. Psychologist Ap Dijksterhuis explores the hidden mental processes that lead to these moments of inspiration, an ...  Show more

How does the culture in which you live shape the life that you lead? We all know that culture affects the languages we speak and the foods we eat. But anthropologist Joseph Henrich says the impact of culture goes even further, reaching into our bodies and our minds. He takes us o ...  Show more

During her freshman year of college, Sarah is feeling adrift. But a simple comment from one of her professors helps her understand herself in a new way. 

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Juleus is in elementary school, and he can't read. But then a new teacher convinces him to believe in himself. 

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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 inc ...  Show more

A favorite episode from the archives: 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.

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