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The IMO Podcast has been nominated for Best New Podcast in the British Podcast Awards. In this blog we take a look at why we started the podcast, how we went about making it, and highlight some of the guests we\u2019ve spoken to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMO (which stands for \u2018in my opinion\u2019) offers a space for care experienced children and young people to tell their stories on their own terms, and the IMO podcast is a key part of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might look at me and not think of me as your stereotypical looked after child, but what does that look like and why do you have those preconceptions? – Louise, series 2<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost we wanted the process of taking part in the podcast to be an enriching and enjoyable one for our contributors. We wanted them to end up with something that they were really proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We didn\u2019t want to shy away from complex issues, but we also wanted, with each interview, to give a nuanced portrait of that person \u2013 not simply to define them by their care status. Amongst the serious issues, there\u2019s joy and laughter. We felt strongly that the IMO podcast should be a place where people are free to be themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hoped the interviews would be helpful for other care experienced children and young people who are going through similar things, so they can draw on these conversations to find inspiration and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for any professionals listening, we wanted to share instructive first-hand testimonies that shine a light on both good and bad practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How each podcast is created<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we record, we have an initial conversation with potential guests to explore the kind of things they want to talk about. We talk through the consent process and we then go away and give that person time to think about whether they want to take part or not. People can change their minds anytime \u2013 including during and after recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are led by each guest about whether they want to use their real name or not. One of our principles is that this is their life, their story, and they have nothing to be ashamed of. We are conscious of not wanting to reinforce feelings of shame by insisting that they hide who they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once we\u2019re good to go, we either arrange to travel to meet our guests at a location they choose. Or we invite them to London to record in a studio in Soho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the interview is complete, we give our guests time to reflect and if they choose, they can sign-off on the episode before it\u2019s published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stories in each series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In series one we spoke to Ella who talked about the criminalisation of young people in care,<\/a> Ryan who talked about reading his files,<\/a> Nathanial and Victoria who told us about sibling contact<\/a>, Rhianna who spoke about being a child with HIV in England<\/a> and Steven, who is training to be a social worker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In series two we hear from Louise about mental health and postgraduate support<\/a>, and Charlotte who talks about moving into semi-independence<\/a>, with more episodes to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each episode we\u2019re struck by the fortitude and resilience of our contributors. Time and time again the episodes reveal the importance of secure and stable long term attachment relationships, be it foster carers or social workers. And across each series you get a real sense of the disparity between people\u2019s experiences. As Ella puts is, all she wants is for people to leave care not worse off than when they started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to thank all our guests for sharing their stories with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to the IMO podcast on Google<\/a> or Apple<\/a> podcasts to hear episodes as they’re released.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can listen to both series here. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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