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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:15

What Is The £700 Million Investment In Probation...

Life After Prison ·

2025/06/12

This week on Life After Prison, Zak & Jules discuss the final report on the Sentencing Review that was released last month. They delve into topics surrounding early release, £700 million investment into probation services and community-based sentencing.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.Useful organisations:Kate Fraser episode discussing Women's prisons - https://youtu.be/0T7b7V3ySFoWomen in Prison (London, Manchester & Woking) – Support and

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32:23

Life After Prison The Spark | Kate

Life After Prison ·

2025/06/05

This week Jules talks to Kate, who works for NHS England as the Regional Head of Health and Justice in the East of England. For 11 years, Kate struggled with a heroin addiction. Kate now holds keys to several prisons, and was even the prison substance misuse commissioner in the prison where she once spent time inside. Kate talks to Jules about the incredible work she does helping people, her career progression, and how she managed to turn her life around.The full version of this episode can be found

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33:36

I Started a Successful Gym Brand from Prison | Tuan

Life After Prison ·

2025/05/29

This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Tuan, co-founder of Gymbusy. Before launching his fitness brand, Tuan was on the roads and ended up serving two prison sentences. But after his release, he found a new path—building discipline, strength, and purpose through fitness. Teaming up with his cousin, he co-founded Gymbusy, a brand that not only transformed his life but is now inspiring others to do the same.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life

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29:12

Life After Prison The Spark | Julia

Life After Prison ·

2025/05/22

In this episode, Jules chats with Julia. Released from prison 10 years ago, Julia started working in the criminal justice system, working her way up into management positions, but she found that what was once part of her healing journey, was becoming part of her trauma. Julia decided to make a change, and as somebody known as having a permanent tan, she’s living her best life running her own tanning and beauty salon.Useful organisations:Unlock- Building a fairer future for people withcriminal

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47:19

Overcoming Addiction In Prison To Award Winning...

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2025/05/15

This week on the Life After Prison couch. Zak & Jules are joined byKevin Devonport. An international award-winning self-taught artist, whose journey started from a council estate in Leeds. Kevin served 24 years inside, where he overcame addiction and taught himself to paint, which has lead to his work being featured across the UK and Europe in multiple prominent exhibitions.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.Useful OrganisationsCare After Combat

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30:24

Life After Prison The Spark | Pri

Life After Prison ·

2025/05/08

This week Jules speaks to Pri, whose negative relationship with alcohol lead to multiple convictions and stints in prison. Unwavering support from the charity ID Essence, a probation officer willing to go the extra mile to help support her with binge drinking, and being fitted with an alcohol tag, helped Pri get to the place where she is today. She’s now working for ID Essence, supporting women coming out of prison, and prefers a takeaway and a Netflix binge to getting drunk on a Friday night.The

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35:36

Myth Busting Comments About Prison

Life After Prison ·

2025/05/01

This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some social media comments again, this time with the aim to dispel some myths surrounding prison. These comments are from a video of previous guest Nabil Abdul Rashid recalling his first moments being in prison.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.Useful OrganisationsPrison Reform Trust (UK-Wide) – Campaigns for fairer, more effective penal systems and supports people in

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23:05

The Spark | Kerry

Life After Prison ·

2025/04/24

In this episode Jules speaks to 20-year-old Kerry, who’s only been out of prison a month at the time of recording. They chat about how losing a friend in the Grenfell Tower fire at the age of 13 had a massive impact on Kerry, who later became expelled from school, and at the age of 17 received a 5 year prison sentence. For Kerry, being recalled back to prison after being released half way through her sentence was a big wake up call, and changed her outlook on moving forwards.The full version of this

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47:23

I Had My Baby With Me For 8 Months In Prison | Molly...

Life After Prison ·

2025/04/17

This week Jules sits down with Molly Ellis, someone she met while they were both in prison. In 2017, after experiencing a family tragedy, Molly’s life changed drastically, eventually ending with a five-year prison sentence for fraud. Just weeks before starting her sentence, she gave birth to her daughter and chose to raise her newborn behind bars. Since her release, Molly has dedicated herself to helping others rebuild their lives through her organisation Project Accountability. The two also

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40:11

The Spark | Sharon

Life After Prison ·

2025/04/10

In this episode, Jules chats to Sharon. Sharon’s life on the Cornish coast is idyllic, but her life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs to get to this point. From escaping an abusive relationship and serving a prison sentence for benefit fraud, to cycling around the world, battling serious health problems and publishing her own book.Useful organisations:Kaleidoscopic UK - Supporting Children and Adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse https://www.kaleidoscopic.uk/Women’s Aid - Building

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41:09

Responding To Comments On Social Media

Life After Prison ·

2025/04/03

This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some of the comments they received on social media about a previous episode. That episode explores disclosing to potential future partners if you have spent time in prison, and how soon you would tell them.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.The episode the comments came from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH5uK6WvvnQOur episode on disclosing your conviction:

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27:03

The Spark | Sarah

Life After Prison ·

2025/03/27

In this episode Jules talks to Sarah, who after years of struggling with her mental health and substance abuse, found that the warmth, support and community found in a women’s centre not far from her home, would help her transform her life.Useful organisations:Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ POPS (Partners of Prisoners) https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/Women’s Service Map https://www.womensservicesmap.com/Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/Trauma Breakthrough

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52:44

From Young Chef of the Year to Belmarsh | Natty Can Cook

Life After Prison ·

2025/03/20

This week Zak and Jules welcome lifelong chef Nathaniel Mortley AKA Natty Can Cook to the Life After Prison couch. Natty shares his experiences of working in some of London’s most high-end restaurants and how the environment there contributed to him going to prison. He also speaks about how seeing people excel while he was inside inspired him to start planning his future for when he was released. Now that he’s out, he is on an incredible journey to take Caribbean cuisine to the heights of the

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39:08

Introducing: Hold or Fold – Betting Shops with David...

Life After Prison ·

2025/03/13

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling.In this episode we’re looking at betting shops and the role they play

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39:27

Introducing: Hold or Fold – Introducing Ben & Steve

Life After Prison ·

2025/03/06

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called Hold or Fold and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.'Hold or Fold' explores gambling harm with an emphasis on the criminal justice system, your hosts Ben & Steve have both served time in prison as a direct result of their gambling. In this first episode they are introducing themselves to you, a brand

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28:31

Life After Prison The Spark: Charlotte

Life After Prison ·

2025/02/27

In this episode Jules chats to Charlotte, who after years of self-harm, admissions to psychiatric hospitals, and a period of time in prison, is now in a really happy place. Charlotte has big ambitions for her future, and wants to be that support for others that she needed when she was younger, and she’swell on her way to achieving her goal.Useful links and organisations:Working Chance: https://workingchance.org/Girls Get Social: https://www.instagram.com/girls.get.social/Samaritans:

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23:35

How Do You Deal With Uncertainty?

Life After Prison ·

2025/02/20

Zak and Jules discuss dealing with the fear of the unknown and how this affected them when leaving prison. They also hear from people inside about some of the hobbies they’ve developed to help pass the time, and the small privileges they now recognise that they’re missing out on.Useful organisations:Mental Health and Emotional SupportMind (Nationwide) – Offers mental health resources, advice, and supporthttps://mind.org.ukSamaritans (Nationwide) – Provides a listening ear for anyone struggling or

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27:16

Life After Prison The Spark: Scout

Life After Prison ·

2025/02/13

In this episode Jules chats to Scout, a poet, writer and broadcaster. Scout, who ended up in prison after experiencing a manic state of psychosis, explores themes of mental health, prison and sobriety in her work. She talks to Jules about rediscovering her ability to write, turning to faith in prison and learning to like yourself.The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)Useful links and organisations:National Prison Radio:

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48:11

I Planned My Business In The Prison Kitchen | Abdul...

Life After Prison ·

2025/02/06

Zak and Jules meet Abdul Bangura. Abdul has served three prison sentences. He is now a successful entrepreneur running his own aviation business. Abdul talks to Zak and Jules about how a chance meeting with his mentor in prison set him on a path to see his own potential.Useful organisations:The Alac Group – Abdul Bangura’s aviation Companyhttps://thealacgroup.co.uk/aboutPower The Fight – a charity that empowers local communities to end youth violencehttps://www.powerthefight.org.uk/School For Social

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31:58

Life After Prison The Spark: Kiri

Life After Prison ·

2025/01/30

In this episode Jules is joined by trainee barrister Kiri, whose dreams of a legal career were shaped when she was remanded in prison under joint enterprise law. Kiri tells Jules about the abusive relationship that caused her downward spiral, and the hard work that’s got her where she is today. Together they talk about the power of lived experience, being on the other side of criminal justice system, and getting more women into law. The full version of this episode can be found wherever you

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