Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface

15. NHS - Misbah, Nurse, Somerset

Misbah, a nurse from Pakistan, is adjusting to living in the UK while confronting the sadness and trauma of having lost her grandfather during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not being able to attend his funeral due to the global lockdown, she describes being constantly reminded of him when treating her patients. Misbah’s story is deeply connected to family. She also talks about her mother, who was a midwife, being her greatest inspiration.<a href="http://ourvoicespodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our website for the latest from Our Voices</a>﻿Thanks to our sponsor Swoosh English: for 10% off any course click <a href="https://swooshenglish.com/ourvoicesdiscount/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> A <a href="https://fascinateproductions.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fascinate</a> Production

Traditional ideas of masculinity are dead, and now men struggle to find their place in the world. In Stories of Men, Alex Melia speaks to men who’ve overcome challenging circumstances to find out what they’ve learned about being a man in today’s world. Each guest shares a story from their life that has had a big impact on them.

Alex Melia is a businessman and podcaster from Atherton, Greater Manchester. He has built a business which now employs over 30 people. Ten years in, and the company sustains him without his involvement. He now travels the world on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life.

This podcast was previously Our Voices.