Next, meet Alec, a 25-year-old on a bold rebuild from the depths of anxiety, for a riverside chat that radiates courage and hope.

Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience & daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill wander the streets of Australia, microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.

It's conversations... with everyday people.

 

 

In Episode 4 of What a Stranger Told Me, Tim meets Alec, a 25-year-old on a bold rebuild, for a riverside chat that radiates courage and hope. This storytelling podcast captures raw stories from everyday people. After a blow-up at work and in life, Alec quit a soul-draining restaurant job, started therapy, and picked up Plato and Khalil Gibran to rethink everything.

Three weeks in, he’s already reading by the river, visiting grandparents in Toowoomba, and fighting old self-harm habits with fresh air and honest talk.He shares the wake-up call from a manager who spotted his inner critic, the relief of leaving a role that stole his spark, and the thrill of small wins—like getting out of the house instead of wallowing. Anxiety still lurks, but Alec now steps back, breathes, and keeps moving. He dreams of fine dining, travel, and rugby, all while building a life that’s truly his. His favorite escape? A good book and open sky.

This episode of What a Stranger Told Me weaves themes of mental health, courage, growth, and human connection, offering an uplifting glimpse into a stranger’s brave heart. It’s real, raw, and inspiring, proving a chance chat can spark real change. Join Tim to hear Alec’s story, a reminder every stranger carries a tale worth hearing.

 

 

🎙️ Want more, Stranger?

Like the idea of story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill chatting to attendees at your next conference or event? Or maybe you'd like them to chat to strangers in your part of the world. Hit them up here.

📸  Join us behind-the-scenes

Follow the What a StrangerTold Me podcast madness on Instagram.

☎️  Got a story you'd love to share?

Call us +61 489 272 286. You've got a whopping 10-minutes, so sit back, take a big breath and go for gold.

👽  Don’t be a stranger

Got some feedback? Bring it on. Just be gentle. One of us has thin skin ;)

🤩  Who’s behind all this strangeness?

Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Will Reid & Andy McColl

Next, meet Alec, a 25-year-old on a bold rebuild from the depths of anxiety, for a riverside chat that radiates courage and hope.
Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience &amp; daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/about/">Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill</a> wander the streets of Australia, microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.
It's conversations... with everyday people.
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In Episode 4 of&nbsp;What a Stranger Told Me, Tim meets Alec, a 25-year-old on a bold rebuild, for a riverside chat that radiates courage and hope. This storytelling podcast captures raw stories from everyday people. After a blow-up at work and in life, Alec quit a soul-draining restaurant job, started therapy, and picked up Plato and Khalil Gibran to rethink everything.
Three weeks in, he&rsquo;s already reading by the river, visiting grandparents in Toowoomba, and fighting old self-harm habits with fresh air and honest talk.He shares the wake-up call from a manager who spotted his inner critic, the relief of leaving a role that stole his spark, and the thrill of small wins&mdash;like getting out of the house instead of wallowing. Anxiety still lurks, but Alec now steps back, breathes, and keeps moving. He dreams of fine dining, travel, and rugby, all while building a life that&rsquo;s truly his. His favorite escape? A good book and open sky.
This episode of What a Stranger Told Me weaves themes of mental health, courage, growth, and human connection, offering an uplifting glimpse into a stranger&rsquo;s brave heart. It&rsquo;s real, raw, and inspiring, proving a chance chat can spark real change. Join Tim to hear Alec&rsquo;s story, a reminder every stranger carries a tale worth hearing.
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🎙️&nbsp;Want more, Stranger?
Like the idea of story-collectors Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill chatting to attendees at your next conference or event? Or maybe you'd like them to chat to strangers in your part of the world. Hit them up <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/contact/">here</a>.
📸&nbsp; Join us behind-the-scenes
Follow the What a StrangerTold Me podcast madness on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatastrangertoldme">Instagram</a>.
☎️&nbsp; Got a story you'd love to share?
Call us +61 489 272 286. You've got a whopping 10-minutes, so sit back, take a big breath and go for gold.
👽&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t be a stranger
Got some feedback? <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/contact/">Bring it on</a>. Just be gentle. One of us has thin skin ;)
🤩&nbsp; Who&rsquo;s behind all this strangeness?
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto Photography by Will Reid &amp; Andy McColl

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

And if you’ve got a story you’d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.

Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you’ve got a conference you’d like us to podcast from, then contact us at What a Stranger Told Me.

Credits ...

Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill

Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto

Photography by Andy McColl & Will Reid

 

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages &amp; backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
And if you&rsquo;ve got a story you&rsquo;d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.
Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you&rsquo;ve got a conference you&rsquo;d like us to podcast from, then contact us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatastrangertoldme.com">What a Stranger Told Me</a>.
Credits ...
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Andy McColl &amp; Will Reid
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Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

What a Stranger Told Me

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

Take a break from the everyday, and dive into the lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

And if you’ve got a story you’d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.

Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you’ve got a conference you’d like us to podcast from, then contact us at What a Stranger Told Me.

Credits ...

Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill

Music Supervision by Denis Feletto

Photography by Andy McColl & Will Reid

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages &amp; backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
Take a break from the everyday, and dive into the lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
And if you&rsquo;ve got a story you&rsquo;d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.
Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you&rsquo;ve got a conference you&rsquo;d like us to podcast from, then contact us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatastrangertoldme.com">What a Stranger Told Me</a>.
Credits ...
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Denis Feletto
Photography by Andy McColl &amp; Will Reid

Meet Alec, a 25-year-old waiter, navigating anxiety with books, therapy, and courage after burnout.  