Topic Guide
What Is Heroism?
Heroism is a subject covered in depth across 3 podcast episodes in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About Heroism
- 1.The host openly struggles with spoiling her numerous pets (two dogs, three cats) and regrets not implementing stricter training methods like crate training from a young age.
- 2.Actor Terrence Howard underwent rigorous training for his film *Pride*, swimming 4,000 yards daily for six hours, and the film is based on the true story of dedicated swim coach Jim Ellis.
- 3.Howard and Naomi Campbell's past connection stemmed from a shared interest in business and ethical "Apollo diamonds," which are man-made and conflict-free.
- 4.Actress Joely Fisher had a planned home birth for her daughter True, with a large group of friends and medical professionals present.
- 5.Teenager Tommy Rosati heroically rescued three young boys from an icy canal in 20-degree weather after being woken by his mother's screams, performing the rescue in his boxers.
- 6.One of the rescued boys weighed approximately 200 pounds and was wearing heavy winter clothes, making Rosati's one-armed rescue even more challenging.