Starting Over

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 adventures, visit his fundraising page here. Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play Music Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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. Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play Music Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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. 
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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.

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... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RadioPublic Google Podcasts Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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 Spotify Stitcher RadioPublic Google Podcasts Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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

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. Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RadioPublic Google Podcasts Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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. Learn more about Mickey and Amelia's story with Prudential's Masterpiece of Love video series. Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RadioPublic Google Podcasts Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS

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 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. Subscribe to Everyday Bravery in... Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RadioPublic Google Podcasts Pocket Casts TuneIn RSS