Hidden Brain

My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story

<p>It's 1994, and two men corner Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope.</p><p>To hear more stories like this, subscribe to our new podcast, <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/myunsunghero/">My Unsung Hero</a>. And we'd love to hear your own story: send a voice memo to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.</p>

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.