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Everyday Bravery
Season 2
Journalist Laura Ling uncovers six stories of unsung heroes facing difficulties, and the mentors that help them find the courage to overcome. Be inspired by the everyday bravery of these extraordinary ordinary people.
Hosted by Laura Ling
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Episode 3 · November 12, 2018 Jon and the Bridge
Bridges gave 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.
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Episode 2 · October 29, 2018 Trevor and His Three Boys
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.
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Episode 1 Rashelle and Her Food Truck
Her son’s illness almost stopped Rashelle’s plans for a food truck. But a drawing from her boy, and advice from her food truck hero helped this single mom get back on the road to her dream.
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Episode 0 Everyday Bravery Season 2 - Trailer
Host Laura Ling uncovers six stories about real people facing their challenges.
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Episode 8 · July 4, 2017 Everyday Bravery Starts Over
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 whose drinking had to hit rock bottom before he could climb mountains; and Urvashi, who was brave enough to challenge medical experts about an illness that almost put her out of business.
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Episode 7 · June 20, 2017 Everyday Bravery in Love and Loss
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 admirers, who are keeping her glittery spirit alive.
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Episode 6 · June 6, 2017 Everyday Bravery Forgives and Accepts
Forget about forgetting. Forgiving and accepting is harder. Giving someone 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 forgiving his attacker; and Brenda, who gave up on retirement to care for her disabled great-grandchild instead. Learn more about Damion’s organization, Project Pneuma, here.
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Episode 5 · May 23, 2017 Everyday Bravery Bets on You
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, who build a hotel with their bare hands; and Mike MacMillan, who takes a risk and helps a desperate animal.
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Episode 4 · May 9, 2017 Everyday Bravery Runs in the Family
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, and Michael makes a tough decision when their family dog becomes dangerous.
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Episode 3 · April 25, 2017 Everyday Bravery Goes to Work
Jobs have a way of testing us. Facing fears to land a dream job, or having the courage to walk away from one that isn’t—everyday acts of bravery can have a big impact. 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.
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Episode 2 · April 18, 2017 Everyday Bravery in Sickness and Health
Making sacrifices to help others makes you stronger. Everyday acts of bravery reward you in ways you never imagined. 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.
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Episode 1 · April 10, 2017 Everyday Bravery Takes a Stand
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 fights anxiety with stand-up; Barbara wants to be a cheerleader again, and Rhiannon, who stands up to a preschool bully (courtesy of Raconteurs).
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Episode 0 · Mar 31, 2017 Introducing Everyday Bravery
Be inspired by real-life stories from people who dare to dream big, speak up, hang in, say no, let go, and take action. Hear how their acts of courage enrich their lives and the ones they love, and could enrich yours.
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Everyday Bravery: Meet the Hosts
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Season 2 Hosted by Laura Ling
Laura Ling is an Emmy award-winning journalist and producer. She’s traveled the world to report on slave labor in the Amazon, the drug war in Mexico, Internet censorship in China, and women’s rights in Turkey.
Her documentaries have investigated topics such as teen suicide, the challenges faced by military spouses, and underground youth subcultures in America.
While reporting on the trafficking of North Korean women, Ling and a colleague were arrested and held captive for 140 days before being granted a special pardon and returning to the United States.
Laura resides in Mill Valley, California with her husband and two children.
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Season 1 Hosted by Meg Wilcox
Meg Wilcox is a journalist, host and producer who has worked from Canada’s Parliament Hill to the Arctic Circle to the Rockies. One of her Everyday Bravery moments was picking up everything in 2014 and driving across Canada in a week to help build a radio station in Banff, Alberta.
Meg is now based in Calgary, Alberta, where she hosts a radio show on CKUA, makes podcasts and teaches journalism at Mount Royal University.
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