? Imagine sitting down with your parents and asking the one question that has lingered in the back of your mind, yet has never been spoken aloud. In The Apple and the Tree, Vogue Williams gives families the opportunity to unearth the parts of family life that remain buried, offering the chance for parents and their adult children to delve into questions of identity, love, loss, and the legacies that shape who they are.

In one moving episode, we meet Iman and her mother, Shahla, in Brighton. Iman is curious about her mother’s past, particularly her experience moving from Pakistan to England as a teenager, and the resilience that journey required. Their discussion is raw, exploring the grief of losing Iman’s father during lockdown, a loss that has forever changed their bond. The two also touch on Shahla’s experience with miscarriages and Iman's hopes for her mother’s future, given that Shahla is still in her mid-40s with so much ahead of her.

Each episode is recorded in the guests’ homes, and the setting amplifies the feeling that you’re right there with them, leaning in as they share their innermost feelings. As Williams and her guests unpack their revelations at the end of each episode, the question lingers: Does the apple fall far from the tree? It really sets as a reminder of the power of connection, vulnerability, and the stories we often leave untold in our closest relationships.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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