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The IMO Podcast<\/a> is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers that gives a voice to the diverse experiences that make up the care population. Each episode we invite someone who\u2019s been in care to talk about anything they like. It\u2019s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don\u2019t get the chance to tell their stories, and it\u2019s a chance to inspire and encourage others in similar situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to the IMO podcast on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0Apple<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google<\/a>\u00a0to hear episodes as they\u2019re released.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the forth episode of series 3, Ric Flo talks to us about having a creative or physical outlet as therapy, representation in music and managing relationships with foster carers and biological family. He also shares what inspired him and powerful advice for achieving your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get to a point where it\u2019s like, \u201cactually I know what the future holds for me because I\u2019m going to write the next chapter. I\u2019m the author of my story\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realised that rap was actually a cathartic exercise, I wanted to spread that to other young people to let them know, \u201clook this is not about performing on stage, this is your diary to yourself so you can let go of certain emotions and traumas that you\u2019ve been carrying with you\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow Ric Flo on Twitter\u00a0@ricflomusic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in care, leaving care, living away from home or working with children\u2019s services, Help at Hand<\/a> can offer you free support, advice and information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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