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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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31:05

Life After Prison The Spark: Catherine

Life After Prison ·

2024/11/21

In this episode Jules speaks to Catherine, a qualified personal trainer at Fitness Rush. Catherine and Jules share a love of fitness – but it’s something Catherine only recently discovered on her sobriety journey. After living through cycles of addiction, homelessness and criminality, Catherine talks about finding stability, being nominated for a National Fitness Award, and using her past as her purpose. Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you

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47:28

Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women |...

Life After Prison ·

2024/11/14

In this episode of Life After Prison, we’re joined by Kate Fraser, Head of Practice at Women In Prison, an organisation dedicated to supporting women impacted by the criminal justice system. Kate shares her journey through the prison system and into this work, exploring the unique challenges women face within the system. Kate also shares her vision of what real, systemic change could look like for women in the justice system and why inclusive, trauma-informed approaches are key to creating lasting

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31:52

Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty B

Life After Prison ·

2024/10/24

In this episode, Jules is in conversation with Kirsty. Kirsty had a tough childhood, and was exposed to drugs and violence from an early age, she was also let down by the people who were supposed to care for her. She went on to battle with her own addictions, and while spending time in prison found a path to recovery. Kirsty now spends her time helping other people coming out of prison to do the same. Useful organisations: Ingeus https://ingeus.co.uk/ The Turnaround Project- Women's Work

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34:52

How Do You Leave Your Old Life Behind After Jail?

Life After Prison ·

2024/10/17

In this episode, Zak and Jules chat through the challenges that come with leaving your old life behind after you’ve been in prison. Zak and Jules discuss the strategies they have employed both while inside and on the outside to make sure they keep away from their old lives. They also hear from listeners who share some thoughtful advice on this topic and they share some inspiring words that they find helpful in keeping them grounded on their life after prison journey. This podcast is also

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30:42

Life After Prison The Spark: Michelle

Life After Prison ·

2024/10/10

In this episode Jules chats to Michelle, a real force to be reckoned with. Michelle is a huge advocate for people with lived experience of prison working within the criminal justice system, as she knows first hand how powerful that is, and how the right support can go a long way. Michelle experienced a lot of trauma as a child and has dealt with a lot of heartache over the years, which resulted in years of addiction. She now does everything she can to help other people make the changes she’s made

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52:02

I Changed My Mindset In Jail: Kieron Bryan

Life After Prison ·

2024/10/03

Kieron Bryan is an author, entrepreneur and former prisoner. In this episode, Kieron tells Zak and Jules how while serving a long prison sentence he discovered his passion for books, and read over 250 behind the door. He also shares how he used the skills he learned while in jail to set up multiple businesses, write a chess book for kids called ‘The Pawn Who Wants To Be Queen’, and how he has kept his mindset on track post release doing his Masters Degree and growing all his businesses.

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33:23

Life After Prison The Spark: Milan

Life After Prison ·

2024/09/26

In this episode Jules chats to Milan. Milan works as a careers advisor, alongside studying for a degree in criminology. She’s a self confessed ‘geek’, which is something she found out about herself while serving 8 years of a 16 year sentence in prison. Milan talks to Jules about the different obstacles she dealt with in prison, including the death of a loved one, and what it was like being released after 8 years inside. The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your

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31:43

Did You Ever Get Ghosted On A Prison Visit?

Life After Prison ·

2024/09/19

In this episode Zak and Jules discuss prison visits. They share their memories of visits they had while they were serving sentences, and talk about what they learned from people still inside about the things they like best about visits. They also talk about the prison walk of shame; what happens when someone ghosts you on a visit. In part 2, Zak and Jules share more of their personal memories of visits and hear from some family members of people in prison about what they love about visiting

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32:47

Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty G

Life After Prison ·

2024/09/12

In this episode Jules talks to somebody who is working hard to make prisons more supportive places for people with autism. Kirsty has an autism diagnosis herself, and after many years of struggling to find the right support, and having spent time in prison herself, knows what needs to change. She is now using her voice to make changes in the criminal justice system for people who are neurodiverse. Useful organisations: Ingeus, https://ingeus.co.uk/ Junction 42, https://www.junction42.org/ NHS

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53:16

A Prison Officer's Story: Alex South

Life After Prison ·

2024/09/05

In this episode, Zak and Jules sit down with former Prison Officer, Alex South to discuss her time working in some of the UKs most notorious prisons including HMPs Whitemoor, Wormwood Scrubs and Belmarsh. Alex tells Zak and Jules about the main reasons she wanted to become a prison officer, and talks about the characters she met and the conditions she saw in the prisons she worked in. Alex also shares what she thinks needs to be done to improve conditions for staff and prisoners living and

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29:54

Life After Prison, The Spark: Tracy Mackness

Life After Prison ·

2024/08/29

In this episode Jules talks to successful business woman, Tracy Mackness, who’s had a huge transformation from a self-proclaimed ‘Essex Bad Girl’ to a pig farmer. Tracy runs the Giggly Pig Company, and has around 600 pigs, (as well as 18 dogs and 2 chickens!). Tracy first came into contact with pigs when serving a 10 year prison sentence. One of the over 50 courses Tracy took inside was pig husbandry, and that experience changed her life on a massive scale. The full version of this episode

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29:43

Are You Playing Catch Up With Life After Jail?

Life After Prison ·

2024/08/22

In this episode, Zak and Jules talk about their experience of having their life on hold when they were in prison. They discuss how they felt they were playing catch up in some areas of life while they were inside, and hear from listeners who share their own reflections. Zak and Jules spend some time talking about some of the things they learnt from that time away including how to manage their money, and also about valuing time and finding patience. This podcast is also available as

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32:21

Life After Prison The Spark: Lilly Lewis-Bell

Life After Prison ·

2024/08/15

In this episode Jules chats to Lilly about her incredible journey. After being abandoned as a child, spending two decades in abusive relationships, losing her children to the care system and spending nearly 4 years in prison, Lilly couldn’t be any more content with how her life is now. She works tirelessly to help other women going through the criminal justice system live the kind of life she is now living. Lilly talks passionately about what has helped her get to where she now, where she has a

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54:18

I Experienced White Privilege in Prison: Chris Atkins

Life After Prison ·

2024/08/08

In this episode, Zak and Jules meet the film maker and host of the A Bit of A Stretch Podcast, Chris Atkins who was sentenced to 5 years for Tax Evasion. Chris talks to Zak and Jules about being on bail for 4 and a half years before he was sentenced and the struggles he faced in prison being separated from his young son. Chris also opens up to Zak and Jules about his experience of white privilege while serving time in HMP Wandsworth, and about the conditions he experienced in jail. This

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36:36

Life After Prison The Spark: Sunnie

Life After Prison ·

2024/08/01

In this episode Jules meets Sunnie, a Prisons and Community Support Worker for ID Essence. Sunnie and Jules find many similarities between their own stories. They talk about the lead up to Sunnie being sent to prison, what she did to fill her time inside, and how it was being released from prison as a young woman, after going in as a teenager. Sunnie talks about her passions, what motivates her, and how she has continued to have a positive mentality. The full version of this episode can be

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26:48

What Stigma Do You Have To Deal With When You Have a...

Life After Prison ·

2024/07/25

In this episode, Zak and Jules hear from listeners about the judgement they have faced because they have a family member in prison. They also talk about how long they would wait before telling a potential partner they have been to jail, and the shame and judgement attached to having a sentence. Later, Zak and Jules spend some time discussing ways to deal with the judgement that comes from co-workers, strangers and even friends when you are supporting someone in jail. This podcast is

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38:34

Life After Prison: The Spark Jen Joseph

Life After Prison ·

2024/07/18

The Spark is a brand new strand of Life After Prison, where Jules speaks to women who have been through the CJS about The Spark they found which set them on a path of transformation and change. In this episode Jules meets the actor, Jennifer Joseph. Jen talks about some of the work she’s proudest of, such as the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy, and Kae Tempest’s Paradise. They also chat about some of the TV work Jen has been involved with, such as Netflix’s Top Boy, and winning Come Dine With Me.

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50:28

I Made People Laugh In Jail: Nabil Abdulrashid

Life After Prison ·

2024/07/11

Zak and Jules catch up with comedian, Nabil Abdulrashid as he drops in to the studio in the midst of his Purple Pill tour. Nabil chats to Zak and Jules about arriving from Nigera and landing in one of London’s most notorious estates, how he ended up in jail and what he did to pass the time while he was there. He also talks about his comedy career, how his early love for comedy got reignited in prison, how people in jail recognised his comic skills and what happened when he realised he’d got

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29:33

How Can I Manage My Finances After Release?

Life After Prison ·

2024/06/13

When you first get out of jail, managing your finances can be tricky, even opening a bank account can be difficult. Clean Slate is an organisation that helps people with their finances. In this episode, Emma, their head of programmes, joins Zak and Jules, to explain how to set up a bank account, how Universal Credit works and signposts to lots of useful organisations and resources that can help you manage your money. Organisations mentioned: Clean Slate – https://www.cleanslateltd.co.uk/

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24:00

What’s it Like Having a Relationship on the Outside,...

Life After Prison ·

2024/06/06

Zak and Jules are continuing to chew over the massive subject of relationships when one or other of the people involved are in prison. In this episode they focus on how it feels when you’re inside but the person you love is on the out. Useful Organisations: Prison Phone Limited https://www.prisonphone.co.uk/ Sussex Prisoners Families – https://www.sussexprisonersfamilies.org.uk/ Partners of Prisoners https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/ PACT https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

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