Stories from a Stranger

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“Every stranger has a story.” This is what Hunter Prosper realized when he began posting man-on-the-street interviews with real-life strangers to his social media accounts.  Hunter’s genuine connection with strangers and emotional interview moments quickly captured viewers' hearts across multiple platforms and a New York Times Best Selling book. Now, Hunter is expanding his social media series into a new weekly video and audio podcast, Stories from a Stranger, featuring portraits of multiple strangers connected by themes of love, loss, regret, inspiration, illness, family connections, and more. In each episode, Hunter brings his innate warmth, curiosity, and charm, interviewing people from all walks of life and sharing anonymously submitted confessions. Interviews start with a question and then grow in unexpected ways as strangers open up and share their most defining moments.  From the deaths of loved ones to using their most painful moments as inspiration to finding their greatest loves, no subject is off-limits. Their stories are raw, intimate, and bursting with humanity.  Right now, it is easy to feel like the world is irrevocably divided. Stories from a Stranger is a warm reminder that we are all human and more connected than we realize. It’s an invitation to empathy. Every stranger has a story. Let’s start listening.  New episodes every Monday on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 3h ago ·  Video

    Learning to Belong: Immigrant Childhoods, Family Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery

    - Peter immigrated from Korea as a child. As the only person of color in his school, he felt alienated and othered. He dealt with bullying because of the food he brought to school, called “Kim Jong-un” and told to go back to his own country. These experiences caused emotional pain, a desire to return to Korea, and resentment toward his parents, which he later reframed as gratitude for the opportunities they sought for him and his brother. Peter’s story takes an unexpected turn when he describes doctor’s finding a tennis ball-sized tumor in his head. His family—father, mother, and brother—dropped everything to spend a month with him in the U.S. during and after surgery, which he describes as the most beautiful thing they’ve done for him and a profound expression of support.  - Jade moved to the US from Ecuador with her family seeking better opportunities as conditions worsened back home; she was 17 and left behind the life and community her mother had built. She felt rejected and isolated at school in her U.S. senior year, struggling to make friends because classmates already had established groups, facing bullying and mockery over her English, leading her to isolate herself. Coping with loneliness and a desire to be seen and heard, she gravitated toward friends who felt like “home” but whose lifestyle centered on frequent drinking and going out, which led her into heavy alcohol use and emotional turmoil. Eventually decided on her own that “it’s been enough,” taking accountability and choosing to change, crediting herself for doing the hard work of applying advice and finding “a home” within herself over time.  - Sylvanna moved from Italy to England, and then to the United States. She emphasizes that immigrants are often looked down upon regardless of their efforts, noting that many in the U.S. forget their own immigrant roots. She argues that adapting to a new country involves more than language; it requires changing mentality, how you approach people, and how you work.  Chapters: 00:00:00 The isolation of moving to a new culture 00:01:10 Facing racism and being an outcast in school 00:03:46 How childhood hardships build resilience 00:05:57 Overcoming loneliness to become a people person 00:09:11 A dentist visit leads to a shocking diagnosis 00:10:35 How family support helped overcome a brain tumor 00:13:52 Learning to cherish and give back to aging parents 00:17:44 Anonymous strangers share their most painful memories 00:18:49 Finding strength in a mother’s pride 00:21:25 Leaving Ecuador and the struggle of senior year 00:24:23 Hitting rock bottom and escaping through drinking 00:28:03 Finding a home in yourself and taking accountability Topics:  The isolation of moving to a new culture  Facing racism and being an outcast at school  How childhood hardships build resilience  Overcoming loneliness to connect with others  A dentist visit leads to a brain tumor diagnosis  How family support helped overcome illness  Learning to cherish and support aging parents  Strangers share painful past memories  Finding strength in a mother's support  Leaving Ecuador and starting over in high school  FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast   FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Learning to Belong: Immigrant Childhoods, Family Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery

  2. Aug 17 ·  Video

    Falling in Love is Beyond My Control

    Hunter speaks with three strangers about meeting partners who changed the course of their lives.  Meet this week's strangers: - Niko is a school teacher from New York City who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. During treatment he grew closer to his long-time friend Lauren who gave him gift packages, which became a catalyst for rekindling their relationship and eventually dating. He describes Lauren’s support as essential, saying he would not have gotten through cancer or remained mentally okay without her; she showed up early, handled everything with grace, gave him hope, and made him feel handsome and normal even when he had lost his eyebrows and eyelashes. He explains that falling in love with Lauren during treatment meant everything; she became the person he wanted around when he felt worst, and he now sees her as his life partner, having already bought a diamond with plans to propose. - Selene's greatest love is Ethan, whom she first met in 2010 through her cousin on the day of the World Cup final; he is half Spaniard, and they initially connected over rooting for Spain. Their relationship unfolded over years of near-misses: she moved to California and he dated someone else; later they reconnected while she was in another relationship; then again as friends in a group when both had other partners, with him repeatedly “popping out of nowhere.” Eventually, after both had ended other relationships, Ethan directly expressed that he still had feelings and wanted marriage, and despite her hesitance, his clarity led her to give the relationship a serious try, including moving in together earlier than planned. She recalls the relationship feeling easy and largely conflict-free, later wondering if they didn’t argue enough; the turning point came when a disagreement over her wanting to attend a concert prompted him to admit he hadn’t felt the same for some time, which shocked her. They still went on a planned trip to Spain, where she had once imagined getting engaged, but despite trying, he couldn’t rekindle his feelings, leading her to conclude that two good people aren’t always a good long-term fit and that some loves aren’t meant to last forever. - Kyle’s greatest love is his wife, Bethany, whom he met in Long Beach, New York, during a grassroots effort to petition the city to reinstate the music portion of a surf contest that had been canceled after Hurricane Irene. They first met at City Hall while working with mutual friends to gather signatures; later that night he visited her house, met her family, and, too nervous to ask for her number, wrote his number on her hand at her request. They first said “I love you” about a month into dating while sitting on a couch with friends, describing it as something that felt natural to say. Now married nearly 13 years, Kyle reflects that love has evolved: he feels most loved when he feels truly seen, especially through life’s challenges, and emphasizes that marriage is not easy but that growing up together and sharing those struggles is something special.  Chapters: 00:00:00 Unexpected love stories from strangers 00:03:28 Niko faces a cancer diagnosis at twenty nine 00:06:05 Reconnecting with childhood crush during chemo 00:08:56 Celebrating remission and ringing the bell 00:12:08 How unconditional love provided strength 00:15:37 Realizing she is the person I want to marry 00:21:11 Selene shares her story of an old flame 00:24:38 Trying to make a relationship work through timing 00:28:39 When two good people still grow apart 00:32:06 What lost love teaches us about self focus 00:35:30 Kyle on meeting his wife while petitioning 00:39:27 How love evolves through thirteen years of marriage   Topics:  Finding love during cancer treatment The power of a gratitude journal Proposing after beating cancer  Reconnecting with childhood friends Why relationships end for good people Learning to prioritize yourself Meeting during a hurricane relief work Shooting your shot and giving your number How love evolves over 13 years Long term marriage and connection FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast   FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Falling in Love is Beyond My Control

  3. Aug 10 ·  Video

    Still Thinking About Them: Stories of Love, Loss, and Legacy

    Hunter talks to strangers who are carrying on the memories of loved ones that were taken too soon. Meet this week’s strangers: - When Yauri was introduced to Matthew by a mutual friend they immediately became close friends. Matthew was a chubby, goofy friend who would always crack jokes and let Yauri practice her hair styling skills on him. Unfortunately, Matthew had one foot in the gang world and was tragically shot and killed. The loss of Matthew rocked Yauri. She describes the depression that followed, and how she still thinks about him all of the time, and the neighborhood day that honors his memory. - John lost his mother Barbara earlier this year. She had John at the age of 16 and he felt like they really grew up together. Her remains were buried in Indiana just three days before the conversation, making the grief fresh; this process allowed John to relive their shared history and reflect on their relationship. He carries a picture of her and has taken her ashes on a “tour” to places like Hawaii and Indiana, continuing to include her in family journeys. -Sean’s grandfather, Paul, died in June and was one of Sean’s biggest inspirations, especially in motivating him to pursue engineering. Paul served in the army during the Korean War but was stationed in France, where he “ate his way across Europe,” and was known for always having a funny story or trick to make people smile. He now sees Monarch butterflies as signs that his grandfather is with him, which helped him move through the main stage of grief; seeing them makes him happy rather than sad.   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief 00:04:54 - Yauri and Matthew: Unexpected Tragedy and Loss 00:09:30 - Processing Sudden Loss Far Away From Home 00:14:15 - Honoring Legacy, Community, and Lasting Impacts 00:19:10 - Navigating Peer Influence and Complex Relationships 00:23:15 - John and Mom: Growing Up Together and Navigating Grief 00:28:00 - Crafting Eulogies and Fulfilling Final Requests 00:32:45 - Sean and Poppy: Finding Meaning and Signs from Loved Ones 00:37:15 - Cherishing Fond Memories and Unconditional Love Topics: Yauri remembers her best friend Matthew Impact of street violence in Harlem Struggling with best friends death far from home Honoring a legacy through community Influence of peer pressure on youth John reflects on losing his mother Writing her eulogy and honoring her wishes Sean and close relationship with grandfather Losing your biggest inspiration Finding comfort in signs from above Grandson shares how he’s honoring his legacy FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast   FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Still Thinking About Them: Stories of Love, Loss, and Legacy

  4. Aug 3 ·  Video

    Lost Time, Found Compassion: Healing My Teenage Self

    Hunter talks to three strangers who had moments in their youth that changed the shape of their lives going forwards. Even though they’re adults now, they still feel their young selves inside.  Meet this weeks strangers: - Mia shares how being called “weird” and told she couldn’t sing deeply hurt her as a child, especially as a quirky, ADHD kid who once went to school dressed as a clown. She describes a traumatic recess incident where popular kids staged a fake breakup to humiliate her, chasing her and throwing papers, which shattered her sense of safety but later fueled her compassion and artistic philosophy of creating non‑judgmental, welcoming spaces. She talks about processing these memories through EMDR therapy, learning that childhood experiences lodge in the body and that working through them can be painful but ultimately liberating. Mia reflects on how bullying made her abandon her authentic, “weird” self to fit in as a teen, leading to a sense of “lost time” and a long journey back to self‑trust and self‑expression.  - Jon recalls being a disruptive class clown in ninth grade and having a teacher physically slam him against a wall and call him a “loser” who would “never amount to be anything,” a moment whose full hurt surfaced only later. Johnny also describes a long, hostile relationship with a principal from junior high through high school, and how decades later that principal followed him on Facebook, praised his art, and moved Johnny to tears, feeling freed from the old “prison‑like” school dynamic. Asked about his greatest love, Johnny says it is the creative process itself, which sustains him spiritually and emotionally, serves as meditation and escape, and has been more enduring than his past marriage or romantic relationships. Reflecting on those educators, Johnny says he would now apologize to the teacher he tormented, acknowledging he disrupted what might have been the teacher’s passion and that the teacher had reason to try to stop the source of his pain.  - Amit still thinks often about her fourth‑grade English teacher who taught her after she immigrated from Israel to the United States in 2008 without knowing English. Thrown into public school with almost no English beyond “yes” and “no,” she initially communicated with peers through sounds, he took her under his wing, teaching her one‑on‑one during and after school, and even weekly at the library over the summer, so that by fifth grade she could speak English fluently, if imperfectly. Amit describes how his care made her feel loved and seen, stabilizing an otherwise frightening and destabilizing childhood immigration experience where she initially felt unsafe and unable to express herself. Now a teacher and tutor herself, Amit hasn’t yet reconnected with her former teacher, but wants to tell him she’s doing the same work he did—teaching kids to read, write, and speak English—and that she thinks of him almost every time she teaches.  Chapters: 00:00:00 Why our teenage years still shape us 00:04:17 Mia shares a devastating high school prank  00:08:12 Reclaiming lost time and your true identity 00:12:14 Learning to hold compassion for the bully 00:14:54 Why every stranger has a story to tell 00:17:13 Jon and overcoming the loser label 00:21:00 Finding closure with a past principal on social media 00:24:44 The creative process as a spiritual bride 00:28:42 Turning the right pain into artistic success 00:32:42 Amit and finding a voice after immigrating 00:37:45 The teacher who became her greatest cheerleader 00:43:03 Why adult words become a child's inner voice Topics: Healing through EMDR therapy Impact of childhood bullying Reclaiming your inner child Overcoming the teenage labels Art as a spiritual meditation Reconciling with past enemies Immigrating without English The power of patient mentors Changing your inner narrative Why adult words stick forever FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod   ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast   FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Lost Time, Found Compassion: Healing My Teenage Self

  5. Jul 27 ·  Video

    Breaking the Cycle: Kids of Addicts Finding Healing and Hope

    Hunter talks to three people who were raised by parents suffering from addiction, and how that changed them. Meet this episode’s strangers: -Troy was raised from age two to seventeen by his stepdad, who is an ex-NFL player. Troy looked up to him, but as his stepdad’s alcoholism spiraled out of control, he drifted out of Troy’s life. Troy describes watching him slide into depression and isolation, and the heartbreak he felt discovering that his “superhero” stepdad was deeply flawed. Despite long absences, Troy continues to reach out to his stepfather and hopes one day he will find the help he needs. -Taylor’s father fell into drug addiction when she was 10 years old. The addiction changed him drastically. He became abusive and struggled to maintain a job and home, forcing the family to become unhoused. She describes celebrating her 16th birthday living in a shelter. Now, as an adult, Taylor is working to heal her relationships with her mother and her father, who has found sobriety. -Jeffery describes growing up with a mother who became addicted to opioids. Even after repeatedly confronting her about her addiction, she continued to use. He describes living in fear that she would die, and the anticipatory grief he felt. Sadly his fears were realized when she passed away from an overdose. Even through all the pain, Jeffery recognizes that his traumatic experience shaped him into the man he is today. Chapters: 00:00:00 The impact of addiction on children 00:03:30 Troy - witnessing my dad's alcoholism and depression 00:07:15 Learning lessons from a parent's mistakes 00:11:00 Overcoming self-sabotage and finding peace 00:14:45 Taylor - Growing up in an unstable home environment 00:18:30 Navigating teenage homelessness and hardship 00:22:15 Breaking generational cycles of family trauma 00:26:00 Rebuilding self-worth and emotional stability 00:29:45 Jeffrey - Coping with my mother's death and complex grief 00:33:30 Healing from emotional neglect and abandonment 00:37:15 Processing the slow loss of an addicted parent 00:41:00 Choosing forgiveness and reparenting yourself Topics:  Growing up with parental addiction Overcoming childhood trauma & grief Breaking generational toxic cycles Reparenting your inner child safety Navigating parent alcoholism & drugs Moving past self sabotage to peace Coping with parental abandonment Healing emotional unpredictability Overcoming teen homelessness strain Choosing forgiveness & self grace FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast  FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/  ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Breaking the Cycle: Kids of Addicts Finding Healing and Hope

  6. Jul 20 ·  Video

    Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss

    Hunter interviews three individuals who were sent reeling after the losses of their fathers.  Meet this episode’s strangers: -Koi’s describes her father as “the perfect person”. Tragically he was taken one day in a freak hit and run accident while riding his bicycle through Los Angeles. She recounts finding out about his death and the emotional toll it took on her. While she initially turned to substances to cope with his loss, she has since found religion and has pulled herself back onto her feet. -Brittany’s father died of a heart attack. She describes the moment she felt his spirit leave this Earth. She wishes that she could still call her father everyday and share her life’s milestones with him, but after a period of darkness she realized that she can still speak with him anywhere and anytime.  -Vanessa grew up without knowing who her father was. As an adult she did some internet sleuthing and found him in Mexico. Reconnecting with her father was a wonderful experience that they both appreciated. Sadly, after three years, he passed away, but she still cherishes the short amount of time they had together.  Chapters: 00:00:12 Saying goodbye to your father 00:01:20 Koi: my father was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident 00:04:02 Why the stages of grief are a myth 00:07:23 Receiving the news "He's gone. It's final." 00:11:31 Brandon’s legacy: perfect memories and LA hidden gems 00:15:15 Finding faith and resilience after tragedy 00:18:08 A daughter’s final letter: "I get it now" 00:20:15 Angel Brittany: the hardest call of my life 00:22:46 Learning how to talk to your dad when you can’t call  00:28:18 Vanessa: meeting my biological father at age 40 00:33:54 Hearing "I love you" for the first time, finding self-worth 00:41:35 The bittersweet honor of picking his final funeral suit Topics: Coping with the loss of a father Navigating sudden parental tragedy Healing after an unexpected death Meeting your biological father at 40 Turning grief and anger into peace Caring for a sick parent near the end Remembering a parent's legacy daily Preparing a loved one's final funeral FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast  FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/  ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss

  7. Jul 13 ·  Video

    I Am Different, But No Less: Accepting Your Disability

    Hunter talks to three people who are living with disabilities, and how it’s effected them. Meet this episode's strangers: -Gabriella was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when she was a baby. She received cochlear implants, and after attending a preschool for the deaf, she transitioned to “mainstream” schools where most people didn’t realize she was deaf. To this day, she takes her implants off when she wants to feel grounded and at peace. Now, as an adult, she wouldn’t choose to be any other way. -Anthony was extremely offended when RFK Jr. made hurtful remarks towards people with autism. Anthony was diagnosed with autism at age three and has spent a lifetime learning to cope with it. He finds love and support from his mother, who has modeled behavior and advocated for him. Anthony emphasizes that no one can do life entirely alone, and people like his mother can help him push through challenges. -Nathalia has visible scars on her face that made her feel like an outcast growing up. When she was young she experienced bullying and feelings of low self worth. But one day she was told by a boy she had a crush on that if it weren’t for her scars she wouldn’t be so pretty, and it changed the way she felt about herself. Today she lives a normal, fruitful life and accepts her scars as part of herself. Learn more about Nathalia's story here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lovingmydots Chapters: 00:00:00 Embracing Physical and Mental Differences 00:00:52 Nathalia: My Scars are Essential to My Identity 00:07:53 Finding Love and Feeling Normal for the First Time 00:12:19 Overcoming the Trauma of School Bullying 00:15:13 Why I Refuse to Camouflage My Scars 00:19:49 Anthony: Reacting to Autism Misconceptions 00:23:41 Navigating Sensory Overload and Invisible Disabilities 00:25:41 The Life-Changing Power of a Mother’s Support 00:29:21 Why You Can't Do Anything Alone 00:33:14 Gabby: Growing Up Between the Deaf and Hearing Worlds 00:39:21 The Healing Peace of Total Silence 00:45:21 Radical Self-Acceptance: Choosing to Be Me Topics: Embracing physical differences Growing up with deafness Living with cochlear implants Finding peace in silence Debunking autism stereotypes Power of maternal advocacy Overcoming childhood bullying Beauty beyond the scars Rejecting societal standards Choosing yourself every day Support Our Sponsors: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/stories FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast    FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/  ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    I Am Different, But No Less: Accepting Your Disability

  8. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Stories of Motherhood and Home

    Hunter interviews four powerful women about their relationships with their mothers and their experiences as mothers themselves. Meet this episode's strangers: - Rosabella was adopted from Ukraine by a single mother and raised in Los Angeles. Her adoptive mother located her biological mother through a private investigator. She reached out and traveled across the world to the war-torn Ukraine to meet her biological sister. She is so grateful for this experience, which gave her not one but two loving mothers. - Michelle Obama chats with Hunter about how beautiful it has been to watch her daughters grow, and her own mother, who told her to "Come home, we'll love you here", which has always helped ground her. - Brenda is the single mother of an autistic son. Through him, she's learned how fulfilling it is to be a mother and is doing whatever she can to make his dreams come true. She's even started a quesadilla cart in order to give him a job and make ends meet.  - Sharron tells the story of her late mother, who was her best friend. Sharron herself is the mother of 10 children, fulfilling her lifelong dream of having lots and lots of kids. She wishes her mother were alive to see how full the family tree has gotten.  Topics:  - Michelle Obama's parenting advice - The wisdom of Marian Robinson - Finding biological roots in Ukraine - A teen mother's path to purpose - Raising a child with autism - The reality of raising ten kids - Healing from the loss of a mother - Presence over material things - Breaking the silence of grief - The strength of maternal bonds Chapters:  00:00:00 Parenting is the Hardest Job on Earth 00:01:23 Michelle Obama on The Bond her Daughters 00:03:39 Come Home: Wisdom from Marian Robinson 00:06:57 Finding Your Voice at the Family Table 00:10:28 Advice for Anyone Scared to be a Parent 00:12:47 Rosabella: Searching for Biological Roots in Ukraine 00:19:14 The Reality of Being a Chosen Child 00:25:13 Finding Birth Parents with a Private Investigator 00:33:22 Bri on Finding Purpose through Motherhood 00:37:27 Coping with the Fear of Not Being Enough 00:43:33 Sharron on Healing from the Loss of Your Mother As A Mother 00:50:51 Raising 10 Children and 16 Grandkids Support Our Sponsors: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/stories  FOLLOW THE SHOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod  ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast  FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/  ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“Every stranger has a story.” This is what Hunter Prosper realized when he began posting man-on-the-street interviews with real-life strangers to his social media accounts.  Hunter’s genuine connection with strangers and emotional interview moments quickly captured viewers' hearts across multiple platforms and a New York Times Best Selling book. Now, Hunter is expanding his social media series into a new weekly video and audio podcast, Stories from a Stranger, featuring portraits of multiple strangers connected by themes of love, loss, regret, inspiration, illness, family connections, and more. In each episode, Hunter brings his innate warmth, curiosity, and charm, interviewing people from all walks of life and sharing anonymously submitted confessions. Interviews start with a question and then grow in unexpected ways as strangers open up and share their most defining moments.  From the deaths of loved ones to using their most painful moments as inspiration to finding their greatest loves, no subject is off-limits. Their stories are raw, intimate, and bursting with humanity.  Right now, it is easy to feel like the world is irrevocably divided. Stories from a Stranger is a warm reminder that we are all human and more connected than we realize. It’s an invitation to empathy. Every stranger has a story. Let’s start listening.  New episodes every Monday on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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