Episode 8

Wealthy beauty clinic owner Michelle and her best friend and operations manager, Liz, swap with unemployed single mum Amy and her teen daughter Phoebe. Michelle lives in Lisburn, a well-to-do suburb of Belfast and has worked hard to achieve her success, but helping people is a vital part of her work. A few miles away in Newtownabbey live single Amy and Phoebe. Amy suffers from anxiety and has been signed off work for the last two years. Amy wants to get back into employment for herself and as a good example to Phoebe. During the swap Michelle and Liz become more and more impressed with Amy as they realise how hard it is to live in her shoes. Amy's confidence grows and the week culminates in a work trial at Michelle's business. Tears flow when everyone finally meets, and Amy reveals that the week has given her a new feeling of hope.