Speaking with an immigrant doctor, Pasco learns from our stranger what it means to come to the UK with the expectations of supporting your family abroad. We learn about life as a doctor in the NHS and the private sector, how our health care system coped with COVID, and hear about this doctor's philosophy around 'soul health'.

In this harrowing yet inspiring episode, this stranger gives us a raw picture of their experience, and how they live life to the full each day despite struggles and pain. They discuss her diagnosis, shame, politics, the NHS, and relationships. Join in the conversation and don't be a stranger. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review or drop us an email at [email protected]. Brought to you by Gigfunding.

Hello and welcome to Talk to Strangers.

Ever wondered what the 9-5 of a gang member is?

Or how a Hasidic Jew perceive themselves in society?

This podcast explores the lives of people in the UK we don't know. My name is Pasco, an ex-journalist for Vice and Al Jazeera and I'm curious to test my assumptions about stereotypes and find out more about people who are different from me. Unlike most podcasts, the stars of this show, are ordinary people, every episode I chat to a complete stranger each representing a different community. Join me for this unique opportunity to learn about the experiences and stories of our neighbours.