Janet Kahn-Scolaro's Story

At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left her with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myuns ...  Show more

A Christmas Eve drive in a new town left Mary lost and alone — until a couple pulled over to help. What they did next turned her loneliest holiday into a poignant memory.Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at ...  Show more

In this deeply personal video, our guest opens up about a very difficult and sensitive topic: her brother's imprisonment for pedophilia. This is the story of how the police discovered the truth, the impact it had on their family, and the emotional turmoil she has experienced. Thi ...  Show more

What started as a relaxing family vacation turned into an unimaginable tragedy. In this deeply personal story, Jessi opens up about the devastating moment her boyfriend passed away in front of her and her family, changing their lives forever. Through her pain, she shares her jour ...  Show more

This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you.

This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris!

<div>My very dear guest, we have a rather unique and meaningful story as tonight's offering here in The Reading Room.  It will undoubtedly pique your morbid interest, as the subject is "The Victorian Obsession with Shrunken Heads"  But more than this, I believe it will touch, or ...  Show more