002. I don't know who I am when I'm alone

Life always has twists and turns, but some are so extreme that they make you question who you are. In this last episode of the season, two callers tell Leah Green how their relationships sent them down unexpected paths, one with criminal consequences

Loneliness can affect us in very different ways. This week, we hear how Felix*, who has struggled with addiction, and bird-loving Francine* are each coming to terms with their own recent bouts of isolation *Names in this week’s episode have been changed

In life, there are things we are told we should do – such as learn how to ride a bike or be kind to those who are grieving. But, as Hima and Bernard reveal to Leah Green this week, doing the right thing isn’t always as straightforward as we like to think

Sometimes changing your mind about something can lead you into a totally different life. Nat and Emma are testament to this and, as they tell Leah Green this week, feel all the better for it. Headphones recommended

For John and Federica, recent periods of isolation have spurred introspection into who they were, who they are and who they want to be. They tell Leah Green what they’ve learned. Headphones recommended

An uncle’s funeral and meals with an emotionally distant brother help James and Jess think about their families in new and unexpected ways. They tell Leah Green how in this first episode of a new weekly series. Headphones recommended

Your brief introduction to Innermost, a new series from the Guardian starting next week. In each episode, host Leah Green will journey into the lives of listeners from around the world. During intimate phone conversations, they will be invited to tell their story, whatever it may be. To tell us your story, head to gu.com/innermost or send us an email: [email protected]