Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface

7. Lockdown - May Parsons - On Administering the First Covid-19 Vaccine

Do you remember that iconic moment the first UK vaccine was administered? Well, here we hear the story of the nurse who provided it, her name is May Parsons. May was originally born in the Philippines. She had a challenging childhood in which, at just 5 years old, she witnessed the brutal murder of her father during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Recovering from this loss became the challenge of her childhood.<a href="http://ourvoicespodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our website for the latest from Our Voices</a>We're also on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ourvoicesinthenhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/OurVoices14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourvoicespod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</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.