Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface

6. Paralympics - Susie Rodgers, Paralympic Swimmer

Susie, a gold-medal winning former Paralympic swimmer, has overcome the odds on multiple occasions in order to achieve at the highest level. She was born with disabilities which have required her to wear prosthetic limbs since childhood. Rather than expressing regret, Susie articulates her gratitude to the support she received from the NHS. Right from her early years, it’s clear that Susie’s attitude has been one of positivity and possibility.<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.