Strangers You Know

Updated: 11 Jun 2023 • 44 episodes
www.StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com

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

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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. The podcast"s inception was an unexpected shift from a novel project, and s

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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 importance of resilience, determination, and hope. She puts God first in her life

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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 he grew older, he strived for perfection in all aspects of life, fearing aba

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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 setbacks, separation from family, taking risks at the end of the world, and near

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Brian Acord & James Hadlock 17 Mar 2023 • EN

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. "The more that I went on that journey, the more that I started to notice that transformation is po

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Brian Acord & Rachel Garrett 03 Mar 2023 • EN

#136:Rachel-Finding Identity Among Ghosts & Reconstruction

How does being an identical twin influence your understanding of yourself?  What if people only knew you by way of reference to another person? You"re the tallest in your family, you"re much quieter than your sister. Who takes more after their mom?  What if your referent looked just like you? Had the same smile, same f

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