In 1980, backpacking alone to Greece, Elaine was attacked on a train. Two strangers stepped in, and stayed by her side for nearly the entire 12-hour ride. The post Elaine Batchelor’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
After his dad left, Patrick’s guidance counselor taught him to tie a tie — and showed him he wasn’t alone. Years later, he passed that lesson on to his own son. The post Patrick Furlong’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
In the days after her mother's death, Ashley struggled with guilt. She had been the one to request a "Do Not Resuscitate" order, at her mother's request. Still, Ashley wondered if she'd made the right choice. Then a nurse made a phone call that changed her life. The post Ashley Ludlow’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
In 1974, Surinder came out of a pharmacy to discover his car was gone. Not knowing anyone in town, he opened the phone book, and dialed a stranger with a familiar Indian last name. The man who answered went on to play a surprising role in his life. The post Surinder Gupta’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
At a resort in Mexico, Julie flew off a waterslide and hit the water hard. She was starting to lose consciousness when she felt hands grab her and pull. The post Julie Moore’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Why do some people risk their own lives to help another person, or give away their fortunes for the benefit of strangers? This week, we talk with psychologist and neuroscientist Abigail Marsh, who studies the science of altruism. We’ll explore what’s known about the brains of people who perform acts of remarkable selflessness, and how the […] The post Radical Kindness appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media