Strangers You Know
Get out of your own head and see the world from the perspective of a complete stranger. These "Honest, Vulnerable, and Bold conversations" (TM) help intellectually curious individuals escape the echo chambers of their own social media algorithms. Broaden your understanding of key topics from people who don't look, think, or act like you. Conversations include: trauma, racism, patriarchy, faith crisis, shifting worldviews, deconstructing religion, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, all range of emotions. Join host Brian Acord as we meet wonderful humans with wildly different backgrounds - sharing meaningful aspects of their lives that all seem deeply familiar. Connecting the world through shared experiences and stories could make everyone Strangers You Know. https://linktr.ee/strangersyouknow
Podcasting since 2022 • 44 episodes
Strangers You Know
Latest Episodes
Season One Finale - Goodbye for Now
As we reach the one-year mark of "Strangers You Know," I want to express my gratitude and provide some important updates. I apologize for letting the anniversary slip by without acknowledgment, as it was a disservice to my guests and listeners....
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Episode 141
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#140 Amira: The End of 'Normal' - A Refugee's Story
Born in the Central African Republic, Amira Kherrallah has faced the unimaginable challenges of leaving her home, family, and friends behind during a time of conflict. Her inspiring journey as a refugee and entrepreneur has taught her the impor...
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Episode 140
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#139 Matt - The Life Shift: Finding Healing and Humanity through Vulnerable Conversations
Matt Gilhooly's life took a sharp turn at the age of eight when a tragic accident claimed the life of his mother. Thrust into a world of grief and confusion, Matt struggled to make sense of his loss, eventually burying his pain deep within. As ...
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Episode 139
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138-Sam: Exploring Creativity at the End of the World
Samantha Hodder has explored the power of storytelling since she was five-years-old. Today she shares the behind-the-scenes stories that led her to the most remote spot on earth and why that story was nearly silenced forever. Four years of setb...
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Episode 138
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The Power & Peril of Perfection: A Millionaire's Addiction
#137 James Hadlock: Human beings can lose themselves in even the noblest of causes. Understanding ourselves and our motivating factors can raise us to great heights, or crush us. In the case of James Hadlock, it did both."
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Episode 137
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