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Stories from a Stranger

Stories from a Stranger

HigherGround 5 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Hunter Prosper hosts a weekly podcast where he interviews strangers on the street, capturing their personal stories about love, loss, regret, inspiration, illness, and family. Each episode features multiple strangers connected by a common theme, with interviews that start from a simple question and evolve into intimate revelations. The podcast also includes anonymously submitted confessions, offering a raw and human look at life's defining moments.

Episodes

S E16: Learning to Belong: Immigrant Childhoods, Family Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery
S E16: Learning to Belong: Immigrant Childhoods, Family Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery Aug 23, 2026 00:33:25 - 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
S E15: Falling in Love is Beyond My Control
S E15: Falling in Love is Beyond My Control Aug 17, 2026 00:42:08 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 datin
S E14: Still Thinking About Them: Stories of Love, Loss, and Legacy
S E14: Still Thinking About Them: Stories of Love, Loss, and Legacy Aug 10, 2026 00:41:54 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 wo
S E13: Lost Time, Found Compassion: Healing My Teenage Self
S E13: Lost Time, Found Compassion: Healing My Teenage Self Aug 3, 2026 00:42:11 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
S E12: Breaking the Cycle: Kids of Addicts Finding Healing and Hope
S E12: Breaking the Cycle: Kids of Addicts Finding Healing and Hope Jul 27, 2026 00:45:26 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 isol
S E11: Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss
S E11: Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss Jul 20, 2026 00:43:43 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
S E10: I Am Different, But No Less: Accepting Your Disability
S E10: I Am Different, But No Less: Accepting Your Disability Jul 13, 2026 00:47:01 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 impla
S E9: Stories of Motherhood and Home
S E9: Stories of Motherhood and Home Jul 6, 2026 00:56:56 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
S E8: Meeting Your Soulmate Feels Like Coming Home
S E8: Meeting Your Soulmate Feels Like Coming Home Jun 29, 2026 00:48:17 Hunter speaks with four strangers who recount their stories of falling in love with their soulmates.Meet this episode's strangers:- Marylou and Arthur met in New York City in the 80s after they'd both been recently dumped. At first, it seemed like they'd never work, but they soon fell madly in love with each other. Marylou describes curling up with Arthur on his mattress on the floor as f
S E7: A Second Chance on Life
S E7: A Second Chance on Life Jun 22, 2026 00:49:45 Hunter talks to three strangers who were brought to the brink of death, only to be given a second chance at life. Meet this episode's strangers:- David recounts his close relationship with his mother, whom he sadly lost recently. It's a loss that is still fresh and painful. Before her passing, she had gotten him through his own catastrophic medical issue. While playing softball, Davi
S E6: Sometimes Blood Isn't Thicker Than Water
S E6: Sometimes Blood Isn't Thicker Than Water Jun 15, 2026 00:54:03 Hunter meets with three individuals who had less than ideal relationships with the people who raised them and discusses how those relationships have shaped their adult lives. Meet this episode's strangers:- Latoya shares the story of a distant father and the fragile, beautiful bond they finally built in the last three months before he died. She describes his health struggles and the
S E5: Our Spirits Are Stronger Than Our Bodies
S E5: Our Spirits Are Stronger Than Our Bodies Jun 8, 2026 00:42:44 Hunter meets three people whose lives were upended by devastating illnesses. They share their stories of survival and how they refused to let sickness get in the way of living their lives.Meet this episode's strangers:- Sandra survived a catastrophic stroke and fell into a coma. Doctors told her mother that she would never wake up. Her mother refused to let doctors remove life support and

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