My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story

We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment — an ...  Show more

We conclude our month-long You 2.0 series with a 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. Researcher Bobby Parmar explores how doubt can sharpen judgment, and makes a case f ...  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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