Brave Hearts

In this gripping episode, Michelle shares the story of the efforts to rescue 3 mountaineers from the face of Oregon's Mt. Hood. Elizabeth and Michelle also answer some fun Would-You-Rather questions.

Elizabeth shares the riveting story of Witold Pilecki, who had the desire to protect Polish sovereignty. Pilecki's work had been hidden from the world until recently, when records about his mission were finally made public in the early 2000s. Pilecki was the man who infiltrated Auschwitz, formed a secret underground resistance within its walls, and escaped the camp. His story is one of brutality, humility, and the capacity of humanity for both good and evil. Sources: The Volunteer: One Man, an Underground Army, and the secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz, written by Jack Fairweather

In this Brave Bits episode, Elizabeth and Michelle share stories of heroic rescues and warm-hearted community efforts. They also rate Thanksgiving food and play some Would-You-Rather questions. Sources https://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/meet-modern-farmer-robin-emmons/https://enfhope.org/get-involved/

Michelle shares the riveting pandemic that plagued the world with an unknown cause. The Sleeping Sickness. Michelle and Elizabeth also answer some fun questions and a would-you-rather gameSources:Instagram @braveheartspodEmail [email protected]

Elizabeth shares the riveting story of Americas first nuclear accident. Located near the small town of Idaho Falls, Idaho the National Reactor Testing Station was the newest development in energy at the time. The men working at the various reactors were pioneering the field. Unfortunately, the powerful neutrons within the reactor proved to be more impactful than the men wielding it. On January 3, 1961 the SL-1 reactor explodes leaving its three crew men dead inside. Rescue workers are posed with the life threatening task to retrieve their bodies. Facing levels of radiation double to triple what their meters were initially reading. SourcesIdaho Falls: The Untold Story of Americas First Nuclear AccidentInstagram @braveheartspodEmail [email protected]

In this weeks episode Elizabeth and Michelle share powerful personal stories of heroes from their own lives. Everyone has a hero of some kind in their lives. We love to hear about those heroes. Email us to share some of your personal storiesInstagram @braveheartspodEmail [email protected]

In this weeks episode Michelle shares the rivoting story of Juliane Koepcke and how she and her family were instrumental in protecting a small area in the Amazon Rainforest. Not only did they study and live near the small area within the rainforest but Juliane Koepcke survived in it. LANSA Flight 508 went down in the depths of the jungle and after 10 days Juliane was the only survivor.Sources:When I fell from the sky - Juliane KoepckeThe Greatest Survival Stories of All Time- Cara TABACHNICK

Join Elizabeth and Michelle in another fascinating Brave bits episode. Learn about heroes who dedicate to make others likes better and Search and Rescue missions that leave the very rescuers lives in peril. And of course some fun questions! Sources15 Search and Rescue Stories by Shaun RoundyThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation www.abc.net.edupurplehearthomesusa.orgwww.cnn.com/2013/08/01/world/africa/cnnheroes-bwelle-cameroon-doctor

In this weeks episode Elizabeth shares a story about James Howard an Englishmen who travels across the world to live and work with elephants in the jungle of Myanmar. Bill changes the way elephants are cared for and treated in the teak logging industry and he also is instrumental in the use of elephants during WWII. Join us every Monday for new episodes!Instagram @braveheartspodGmail [email protected]:Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vickie Constantine Croke

In this weeks episode Michelle takes us on a fun adventure learning about rats, horses, bees, dolphins, and sea lions. Each of these animals have interesting ways that they help people from mine detection to lung cancer diagnosis and everything in between!Elizabeth and Michelle also play a fun game guessing what different animals are used for certain tasks around the world.Join us next week for our next episode! Instagram @braveheartspodEmail [email protected] State Universiry KRTV Holding Hope Facebook page NIWC Dolphinproject.orgProject Marine Mammal

In this weeks episode Michelle and Elizabeth honor heroes from the terrorists attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001. The first half of this episode is a breakdown of the events that unfolded that day. The second half is stories of heroes, both human and animal, who responded to the incidents.This week we encourage you all to not forget the events of 9/11 and the incredible heroes that responded from around the world. To remember and honor our fallen heroes take some time this week to do something good that you wouldn't typically do. For more information on the event refer to the 9/11 memorial websitehttps://timeline.911memorial.org/?_gl=1*d1uln4*_gcl_au*MTEzODgwNzE1MC4xNzU2MjM5ODQx#FrontPageOther sources The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett Graff

At the end of part 1 Marc, Keith, and Tom have spent almost two years as hostages. In part 2 of this story Elizabeth shares more of the gut wrenching experiences of the three men as well as their heroic and miraculous rescue by the Colombian Army. SourcesOut of Captivity Surviing 1967 Days in the Colombian Jungle Marc Gonsalvezs, Keith Stansell, Tom Howes, with Gary Brozekhttps://arsof-history.org/articles/pdf/v14n3_op_jaque.pdfFollow us on Instagram @braveheartspodEmail us with any story ideas [email protected]

Elizabeth transports us to the depths of the Colombian Jungle where Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves, and Tom Howes crash during a surveillance mission looking for illegal cocaine operations. The men are quickly taken hostage by the FARC - Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and are hostages for 1,967 days. In part 1 of this two part story we learn about the plane crash and their first year and a half as hostages. Elizabeth and Michelle also do some fun Would You Rather questions and answer some questions about the initial rescue efforts. Join us next week for part 2!SourcesOut of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 days in the Colombian Jungle by Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, and Tom Howes with Gary Brozek.https://arsof-history.org/articles/pdf/v14n3_op_jaque.pdf

Join Michelle and Elizabeth as they share four stories of heros. Peter Tabichi, the first female marine, Twanda Jones, and a heroic whale. Thank you for listening and join us next week for another episode!Instagram @braveheartspodStory suggestions email us! [email protected]

Michelle takes us inside the Tham Luang cave system in Thailand where a soccer team becomes trapped inside due to flash flooding. Thousands of people from around the world rally together to save the 12 boys and their coach. Their miraculous rescue takes place in a very curious way. Join us every Monday for our newest episode!Instagram @braveheartspodEmail us! [email protected] Rescue National Geographic documentary on DisneyThe Boys in the Cave by Matt Gutman

This week Elizabeth takes us to Iraq in March of 2003. The Iraq War has begun and Lawrence Anthony is concerned about the animals in the Baghdad Zoo. Anthony begins a war of his own as he and many others risk their lives to save the animals Michelle and Elizabeth also answer some fun and intriguing questions and play a mystery sound. Come back next Monday for our next episode and the mystery sound reveal!SourcesBabylon's Ark : The Incredible War Time Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo by Lawrence AnthonyInstagram @braveheartspodEmail [email protected]

In this episode Michelle and Elizabeth share intriguing stories about a Thai conservationist, a search and rescue coming full circle, a cruise ship rescue, and animals adopting children. Join us to here all about these unique stories.Come back every Monday for new episodes!Instagram @braveheartspodEmail us! [email protected]

In part 2 of Judy's story, we learn more about this heroic canine that had no professional training. Michelle shares the riveting stories of Judy being smuggled, saving people from shipwrecks, and returning home. Join us every Monday for new episodes!Instagram @braveheartspodStory ideas? Email us! [email protected]:History.comAnimals Go To War From Dogs to Dolphins by Connie GoldsmithNo Better Friend by Robert Weintraub

Join us while Michelle tells the story of the Judy, an English Pointer that surmounted obstacles and uplifted morale for many men, women, and children during WWII. In this episode we begin learning about Judy's adventurous life and the different rescues she performs. Join us next week for part two!Please be patient with us as we are working out technical difficulties. We are aware of moments where Elizabeths mic cut out and are working to resolve the issue for future recordings. SourcesHistory.comAnimals Go To War From Dogs to Dolphins by Connie GoldsmithNo Better Friend by Robert WeintraubInstagram @braveheartspodStory ideas? Email us! [email protected]

In this weeks episode, Elizabeth tells the story of the sinking of the Alaska Ranger in one of the most dangerous oceans in the world. We also learn about the missions that took place to rescue the 47 crew members and how this incident is recognized as the largest rescue in Coast Guard history. We also share some of our favorite memories fishing, favorite movies out at sea, and some interesting answers to would you rather questions. Join us every Monday for more episodes!Sources:Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompsonhttps://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAR0905.pdfhttps://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/docs/documents/AlaskaRanger.pdfInstagram @braveheartspodStory ideas? Email us [email protected]

In this premier episode Michelle and Elizabeth tell stories about George Washington, a messenger pigeon named Cher Ami, a horse named Warrior, and a Syrian brown bear named Wojtek. Story ideas email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @braveheartspodJoin us every Monday for more inspiring stories!