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The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers

Young people raised in state care often face exclusion, marginalisation, and stigma. This series gives a voice to the diverse experiences that make up the care population.

Each episode we invite someone who has 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 in mainstream media, and it’s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations. Some of the stories we hear include what it’s like to be LGBT+ and in care, how children in care can be criminalised to manage their behaviour, what it’s like to be HIV positive and in care, and what it’s like to be separated from your siblings growing up.

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The IMO Podcast, series 4 episode 4: Luke’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 4 episode 3: Rebekah’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 4 episode 2: Louise’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 4 episode 1: Isatu’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 3 episode 5: Scarlett’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 3 episode 4: Ric Flo
Isabelle
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The IMO Podcast, series 3 episode 3: Isabelle’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 3 episode 2: Ashley’s back
Jerome
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The IMO Podcast, series 3 episode 1: Jerome’s story
Djamila
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The IMO podcast, series 2 episode 7: Djamila’s story
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The IMO podcast, series 2 episode 6: Jojo’s story
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The IMO Podcast: Conversations at Christmas
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Bonus IMO podcast episode: we’ve won GOLD at the European Lovie Awards!
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The IMO podcast, series 2 episode 4: Zara’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 2 episode 3: Max and Brandon’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 2 episode 2: Charlotte’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 2 episode 1: Louise’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 1 episode 5: Steven’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 1 episode 4: Rihanna’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 1 episode 3: Nathaniel and Victoria’s stories
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The IMO Podcast, series 1 episode 2: Ryan’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 1 episode 1: Ella’s story