Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

A podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison or is close to someone who has. Featuring incredible stories from people who've been inside, plus advice and support for those recently released. Follow us at @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X and @lifeafterprisonpod on TikTok

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182 episodes
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Feb 2, 2023 · 54 min
The Sit Down: We Believe That People Can Change | Chief Probation Officer Sonia Flynn
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Jan 26, 2023 · 50 min
The Sit Down: Picking Up The Pen Inside Is What Saved Me | Lady Unchained
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Jan 20, 2023 · 1 min
We’ll Be Back Next Week With Series 2 of The Sit Down!
The Sit Down is back with Series 2 next week on Thursday 26th January. Contact us: If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us. 💬 DM us:...
Jan 9, 2023 · 22 min
Getting Out: Rebuilding Your Confidence
Building your confidence up again when you've spent time inside can be tough: Whether it’s navigating social situations, knowing what to say in a job interview, or feeling like people are judging you for your conviction. In this episode Zak and...
Dec 5, 2022 · 24 min
Getting Out: Education On The Out with Shannon Trust
Continuing or starting education after leaving prison can be a challenge. Here, Scott from the Shannon Trust explains the importance of education, what the challenges might be, and what options are out there. This podcast is also available as a video...
Dec 1, 2022 · 43 min
The Sit Down: From A Life Sentence To A Groundbreaking US Podcast | Ear Hustle
Today’s Sit Down features Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, hosts of the massive US podcast Ear Hustle. Ear Hustle started inside San Quentin Prison while Earlonne was still serving his sentence and it documents life inside the prison, something no...
Nov 28, 2022 · 23 min
Getting Out: Managing My Health with NHS Reconnect
Kate Morrissey from NHS England joins us to explain how to register with a GP, talk about the NHS Reconnect service and how to access it and provides information about where else you can go for support for different healthcare needs. This podcast is...
Nov 24, 2022 · 38 min
The Sit Down: Using Music To Rebuild My Life After Prison | Luke McCarthy
Luke McCarthy and his guitar Bailey join Zak and Jules to talk about how his upbringing and the expectations of others shaped his life and time inside. Luke opens up about how music became his comfort in prison and how it connected him to the charity,...
Nov 21, 2022 · 29 min
Getting Out: Managing Money On The Outside with Clean Slate
Clean Slate is an organisation that helps people with their finances. Emma, their head of programmes, joins Zak and Jules, to explain how to open a bank account, how Universal Credit works and signpost to lots of useful organisations and resources...
Nov 17, 2022 · 44 min
The Sit Down: Using My Care And Prison Experience To Empower Women | Aliyah Ali
After entering the criminal justice system as a young person in care, Aliyah found herself in a cycle of crime. After seeing other young women caught up in the system, she decided to set up Daddyless Daughters, a non-profit that supports girls and...
Nov 14, 2022 · 24 min
Getting Out: How Can I Get Support With My Mental Health? with CALM
In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Wendy Robinson from CALM to talk about taking care of your mental health after you leave prison. We talk about how challenging it is when you first come out, and how reality can be different to what you...
Nov 10, 2022 · 38 min
The Sit Down: How A Prison Chaplain Helped Me Get Clean In Prison | Chris Lynam
Chris Lynam is a poet, writer and public speaker who currently works at The Archer Project. Prior to this, Chris was embroiled in a life of addiction and criminality, originally in Ireland and then in the UK. Here, Chris shares the story of what led...
Nov 7, 2022 · 27 min
Getting Out: How Can I Keep My Recovery On Track? with Humankind
Jon from Humankind joins Zak and Jules to discuss the challenges around continuing, or starting, your Recovery journey after prison. We discuss the importance of reaching out for help and that it's never too late to do so. Jon tells Zak and Jules...
Nov 3, 2022 · 44 min
The Sit Down: From Prisoner To CEO | Tony Supreme
In this episode we are joined by CEO, radio producer, presenter and DJ Anthony Olanipekun who left prison and founded music platform Soul Surge. Tony opens up about his life before, during and after prison, touching on how he is dealing with past...
Oct 31, 2022 · 21 min
Getting Out: How Can I Find Work After Prison? with Working Chance
In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Lizzy Jewell from Working Chance to talk about finding a job after being in prison. They discuss employers’ changing attitudes towards people with convictions and the importance of having a backup plan...
Oct 27, 2022 · 41 min
The Sit Down: I Found My Voice In Prison | Tassie Ghilani
Tassie joins Zak and Jules to talk about her journey through the Criminal Justice System, from entering as a YO and becoming homeless at a young age, Tassie reflects on the life that she fell into and how she got out of it. Since coming out, Tassie...
Oct 24, 2022 · 21 min
Getting Out: What Are My Housing Options After Prison? with Shelter
In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Heidi Trott from Shelter to discuss the housing options available if you've recently left prison. We hear from Marcel, who found it difficult to get social housing when he first came out. Heidi tells Zak...
Oct 20, 2022 · 46 min
The Sit Down: How Does It Feel To Have A Son In Prison? | Tracy and Hilda
In this episode Zak and Jules are joined by Tracy, who has two sons serving life sentences and Hilda, who is Zak’s mum. In a fascinating and emotional episode, Tracy and Hilda talk about how it felt when their sons received their sentences, and how...
Oct 13, 2022 · 20 min
Getting Out: How Do I Disclose My Conviction? with Unlock
In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Debbie from Unlock to discuss the issues around disclosing your conviction when applying for jobs. Debbie explains how important it is to understand when and how to disclose your conviction. She also talks...
Oct 13, 2022 · 36 min
The Sit Down: Did You Ever Think That You’d Go To Prison? | Zak and Jules
Zak and Jules share their stories and explain how they ended up where they are today as the hosts of the Life After Prison podcast. They reflect on receiving their sentences, other people’s perceptions of them and how prison affected their family...