1. Racism in the UK - From Discrimination to Acceptance with Dina Nayeri

Dina is an Iranian refugee who's had contrasting experiences of living abroad. She discusses the way in which she has been both brutalised and embraced in her adopted countries along with her experience of racism in the UK. Dina was born in Iran during a time of revolution. As a result, she had “a tumultuous childhood”. However, life outside of Iran would also prove to be challenging.

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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.