The IMO Podcast - open and honest conversations with care leavers

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September 9, 20190 min

The IMO Podcast - Open and honest conversations with care leavers

The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. We want to give care experienced young people a place to tell their stories. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage people in similar situations. About IMO (in my opinion): IMO represents the voices of teenagers in care and care leavers. It’s somewhere you can share stories, experiences and achievements, get and give advice, and find loads of great free stuff! We share blogs, vlogs, podcasts and more from teens in care, and we link Children in Care Councils in England together around common campaigns, to amplify your voice and make a real difference. We also share opportunities for care leavers, like jobs and apprenticeships, and we give away loads of free stuff! IMO was created by the Children’s Commissioner for England in collaboration with an advisory network of teens with care experience. If you’d like to join this network and have a say in how IMO is run, get in touch at https://imohub.org.uk/about/

September 24, 2019Episode 120 min

S1E1 - Ella's story

Ella talks to the IMO Podcast about how she feels she was criminalised to manage her behaviour in children’s homes. She chats about bouncing back from results that don’t go your way and holding workers to account by turning up to LAC reviews with a copy of the legislation. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

September 24, 2019Episode 228 min

S1E2 - Ryan's story

Ryan tells The IMO Podcast why he chose to read his care files and how it’s changed his perspective on being in care. We hear about his voluntary work in the LGBT community and he spills the beans on some of the celebrity interviews he’s done as a journalist. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

October 3, 2019Episode 316 min

S1E3 - Nathaniel and Victoria's stories

We met Nathaniel and Victoria through an organisation called Siblings Together. Nathaniel and Victoria are not related but they both were separated from their brothers and sisters when being taken into care. They tell us what that separation feels like and give us an insight into contact arrangements. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

October 10, 2019Episode 414 min

S1E4 - Rihanna's story

We met Rihanna through CHIVA, a foundation that supports young people living with HIV. Rihanna tells us what it’s like to grow up with HIV in England. She tells us about the change in support when she turned 18 and we hear about the challenges and excitement of leaving foster care to go to university. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

October 21, 2019Episode 519 min

S1E5 - Steven's story

Steven is a care leaver who is training to be a social worker. He tells us how growing up in care has shaped the kind of social worker he wants to be. We discuss how little time families are given to change when they are under social services assessment and reflect on the lack of aspiration on behalf of care leavers from those who are supposed to inspire them. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

May 7, 20201 min

The IMO Podcast - Open and honest conversations with care leavers

The IMO Podcast is back with a second series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. We want to give care experienced young people a place to tell their stories. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage people in similar situations. About IMO (in my opinion): IMO represents the voices of teenagers in care and care leavers. It’s somewhere you can share stories, experiences and achievements, get and give advice, and find loads of great free stuff! We share blogs, vlogs, podcasts and more from teens in care, and we link Children in Care Councils in England together around common campaigns, to amplify your voice and make a real difference. We also share opportunities for care leavers, like jobs and apprenticeships, and we give away loads of free stuff! IMO was created by the Children’s Commissioner for England in collaboration with an advisory network of teens with care experience. If you’d like to join this network and have a say in how IMO is run, get in touch at https://imohub.org.uk/about/

May 11, 2020Episode 120 min

S2E1 - Louise's story

Louise talks to the IMO Podcast about loneliness and isolation in the care system, the importance of supporting care leavers to study at postgraduate level, and her experience of building relationships at university. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. Series two continues to shine a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

June 11, 2020Episode 217 min

S2E2 - Charlotte's story

Care leaver Charlotte talks to the IMO Podcast about the importance of advocacy, accessing mental health support and moving into semi-independent living. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. Series two continues to shine a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

July 11, 2020Episode 314 min

S2E3 - Max and Brandon's story

Max and Brandon discuss what life is like in a children's home and their unexpected friendship. They tell us about their first night in care, and why they're the new Ant and Dec. The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers. The first series shines a light on the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get the chance to tell their stories, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. You can find out more about the series at www.imohub.org.uk/podcast.

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