Climbing a mountain wasn’t nearly as hard as convincing his parents to let him go away to college. Connor is learning to live with his autism on his own. But will his parents learn how to let go? For more on Connor's mountain climbing adventure

Laura And Her Dad

Dec 10th, 2018 35m 13s

It takes compassion and courage to make the right decision for an aging parent. Now that she’s her dad’s caregiver, Laura’s finding it difficult to balance caring for her kids, her career and herself. Finding out she’s not alone helps.Subscrib

Leon And His Stepmom

Nov 26th, 2018 27m 27s

Writing an apology to his late father, Leon realized he still had a chance to make amends with his remaining family. Reconnecting with his stepmom, Leon hoped to be the son he hadn’t been to his own dad.  #EverydayBravery

Jon And The Bridge

Nov 12th, 2018 27m 43s

Bridges give Jon paralyzing panic attacks. Attempting to cross a bridge took courage, the help of a fear expert, and a patient police officer. Facing his fear left Jon shaken but hopeful he could move forward in life.

Trevor And His Three Boys

Oct 29th, 2018 34m 45s

After her sudden death, Trevor couldn’t be everything his wife had been to their young sons. Forced to parent solo, Trevor learned ways to protect his health, his sons’ futures, and their memory of Mom.Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in...Appl

Rashelle And Her Food Truck

Oct 15th, 2018 32m 56s

Her son’s illness almost stopped Rashelle’s plans for a food truck. Until a drawing from her boy, and advice from her food truck hero helped this single mom get back on the road to her dream.Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in...Apple Podcasts

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Everyday Bravery Season 2

Oct 1st, 2018 2m

Host Laura Ling uncovers six stories about real people facing their challenges.

Starting Over

Jul 4th, 2017 30m 39s

Sometimes in life, you can’t fix what’s broken or replace what’s lost. When you hit a wall, starting over takes acts of everyday bravery. Meet a family that never gave up after losing a dad who gave them everything; Brendan, a travel writer who

Love and Loss

Jun 20th, 2017 29m 47s

Losing a loved one. Losing your eyesight. Moving forward with your life takes bravery. Meet Rachel, who tackled her bucket list while she could still see; Amelia, who found joy in singing again after losing her joy in life; and Mickey’s many ad

Forgiving and Accepting

Jun 6th, 2017 27m 24s

Forget about forgetting. Forgiving and accepting is harder. Giving someone’s who has hurt you a chance at redemption is an everyday act of bravery. Like Zorana calling out the father who left without a word; or Damion, who healed old wounds by

Betting on You

May 23rd, 2017 27m 17s

Putting others first can mean putting yourself at risk. Showing up, reaching out, and taking charge are everyday acts of bravery. Meet Marilyn who saves a life on her vacation; Tracey, who quits her job and goes to law school; Mike and Aileen w

Runs in the Family

May 9th, 2017 28m 56s

Putting our families first isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Stepping up for the people we love can take courage. In this episode, Tom and his mom team up to solve a crime; 6-year-old Eloise has to be brave while her dad serves in Afghanistan,

Going to Work

Apr 25th, 2017 28m 8s

In this episode, we'll hear from Erin, and her live TV news “trial by fire”; from Monica, a cruise ship actor who can't swim; Jon, who abandons science for adventure, and Tobin, who deals with the aftermath of an animal hit by a car.Subscribe

In Sickness and Health

Apr 18th, 2017 28m 59s

Hear about an unplanned home birth; about sisters meeting the woman who received their father's heart, and an artist who paints for kids fighting sickness in a hospital.Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in...Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherRadio

Taking a Stand

Apr 10th, 2017 30m 51s

It takes courage to stand up and face your fears—from stage fright to walking alone at night. Running toward, not away from, a challenge takes everyday acts of bravery. In this episode, we meet: Sophie, who stalks her stalker; Peter, who fight