19 episodes
Hey, Stranger! Thoraya Maronesy
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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Hi, I’m Thoraya. You may know me from YouTube or social media where I interact with and share stories of strangers. 95% of my daily interactions begin with an introduction, so if you don’t know me, bear with me while I piece together yet another one. I spend my life meeting strangers and engaging them in intimate conversations with me, and sometimes even with one another. In this new podcast, I share these strangers with you, an audience of other strangers, in hopes that one day we won’t feel so “strange” to one another anymore. So, nice to meet you. I’m Thoraya and welcome to “Hey, Stranger!"
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18. A Man Who Reveals A Lifelong Secret
A man who was once a stereotypical high school bully shares how he secretly wishes he was known as the opposite. Expressing that his size and athletic appearing body is not how he imagines himself or feels on the inside. He shares how he began and continues to tune into his true passions as he grows older and that he will never forgive himself for how he once treated some classmates.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/c2yZPPRxivE
Thoraya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystranger.podcast/
Thoraya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thorayaaa -
17. A Follow-Up With Grant (The Stranger Who Asked Me To Dance)
All of Grant's Links:
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MWUV5h8zGj_8yOpSgIRkw
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@grant_mooney_?lang=en
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/grantmooney/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/grant_mooney_
SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lDVSg8KQuidmRrMkWcOSB?si=1ae034178c354ab4&nd=1 -
16. A Woman With Premonitions
www.heylla.com
A woman explains her premonition and ability to sense things before they happen. She shares stories of her past experiences and gives new perspectives on how we all can be more self-aware and conscious. The conversation deepens into the topic of technology and the role it plays in making society less present, and negatively effecting connection to our inner thoughts.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/pjyD_Bf8QzM
Thoraya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystranger.podcast/
Thoraya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thorayaaa -
15. Thoraya's Secret Voicemail
This episode deals with sensitive topics.
Strangers dial in to thoraya’s voicemail inbox and share their deepest secret.
Watch the video version of this episode on Thoraya's YouTube channel linked here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1QoCI87TAkX5uAjlIh-fg
Thoraya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thor.aya/
Thoraya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thorayaaa -
14. A Man Who Is Not A Narcissist
The fear of being a narcissist or being perceived as selfish is our guest's biggest secret - he shares his reasoning and thought processes behind it all.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/c2yZPPRxivE
Thoraya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystranger.podcast/
Thoraya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thorayaaa -
13. Thoraya's Secret Voicemail
This episode deals with sensitive topics.
National Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
More + international resources: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
Strangers dial in to Thoraya’s voicemail inbox and share their deepest secret.
Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1QoCI87TAkX5uAjlIh-fg
Thoraya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystranger.podcast/
Thoraya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thorayaaa
Customer Reviews
5/5
Thank you for everything you do!
Interesting
Hi Thoraya! I love the content you make, and the feeling and vibes it gives me! I think it so important to listen to other people and their stories, and what you do is amazing. Here in Finland people aren’t open at all, and everyone just tries to mind their own business. I think we should change that, and even if we are shy, talk to strangers and listen to their stories. I also like how by listening or watching your videos or your podcast we are able to hear so many different points of view. Nobody Is there to judge other people, and you let them be What they are. Thank you for making interesting content!
The one stranger I still remember
The one stranger that comes to mind is this girl I met during a traditional Finnish celebration. I’m usually a very shy person but having a few drinks helps me ease up and I actually turn into a social butterfly xd. I always try to spread love and positivity even when I’m having a bad day myself. During that celebration I came across this group of girls and I went to give them high fives with a smile on my face and told them they’re awesome. We ended up chatting a bit and I was smiling and laughing with them. Then one of the girls suddenly took me a few meters away from the group and asked me if I was doing ok. She said she could sense that I’ve had a rough life. I didn’t want to put my problems on someone else let alone a stranger so I told her that I was fine. But she could see completely through me and told me that it was ok, if I wanted to share with her, she was there to listen. So I told her a little about the hardships I’ve faced and the whole time she never broke eyecontact and showed true interest in me and my life. She hugged me multiple times and said she was sorry for the things that had happened to me. It might seem insignificant to some but her telling me that she could see I was a good person, that I deserved better and that things would change around for me meant the world to me. At least for that moment she made me believe that I matter and have a place in this world. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that.