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Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association
Mental Health
Criminal Justice System
Rehabilitation
Prison Reform
Prison System
Prison
Community Support
Entrepreneurship
Trauma
Education
National Prison Radio
Life After Prison
Personal Growth
Prison Rehabilitation
Resilience
Support Services
Addiction
Family
Support Networks
Gambling Addiction

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

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On this episode of Life After Prison, we explore a story that doesn’t follow a straight line — because real change rarely does. 

Donell, a successful contractor & former prisoner, shares the highs, setbacks, and hard truths of life after release, wh... more

Today’s guest is the definition of transformation. At the age of 11 he was groomed into county lines, by 12 he was regularly carrying firearms and by 15 he’d already seen the inside of a prison cell. The following years were a mix of serving time as ... more

Today on Life After Prison, we’re joined by filmmaker Daisy-May Hudson.  

In 2013, Daisy-May was living in a hostel with her mum and sister — a reality she didn’t fully recognise as homelessness at the time.  

At that young age she decided to pick ... more

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A few series back we looked at some of the comments that people had left on our social media. We responded to comments tackling the stigma of having been to prison and cleared up a few myths about what life is really like inside. Those episodes were ... more

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Recent Guests

Sosa Henkoma
Survivor of child criminal exploitation and modern slavery; advocate and speaker
Independent; Human Trafficking Foundation LEAP (co-founder)
Episode: From Being Labelled The Devil to Delivering Hope - Sosa Henkoma
Daisy-May Hudson
Filmmaker and BAFTA Breakthrough talent whose work focuses on prison and homelessness
BAFTA Breakthrough; Filmmaker (Halfway, Holloway, Lollipop)
Episode: BAFTA Breakthrough Star Talks Healing Through Film - Daisy-May Hudson
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
Former professional footballer, Arsenal youth FA Cup winner, subject of the episode
Football (player)
Episode: My Football Career Isn't Over Yet - Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
Glodi Wabelua
Guest sharing his life story and insights after prison
Glow Fitness UK / Glow Talks
Episode: They Labelled Me A Human Trafficker - Glodi Wabelua
Nick Hadris
Former prisoner turned advocate and mental health/rehabilitation speaker
Life After Prison guest
Episode: Prison Helped Me Escape My Chaos - Nick Hadris
Rhia Canady
Mother, widow, founder of Fly Girl Foundation
Fly Girl Foundation CIC
Episode: Losing My Partner Left Me In A Hole - Rhia Canady
Will Pendray
author and poet; debut poetry collection Overgrown draws from his prison sentences
Self-published author; Open University student; novelist/poet
Episode: I Went To My Dad's Funeral In Handcuffs | Will Pendray
Charlie-Sam Newman
Speaker and author focused on helping people unlock their true potential
Episode: Domestic Abuse Haunted My Childhood - Charlie
Paula Harriott
CEO of Unlock, a national independent advocacy charity that supports and campaigns for people facing stigma due to their criminal record.
Unlock
Episode: Cellmate to CEO | PAULA

Hosts

Jules
Host and co-host focusing on life after prison, with a background in storytelling and advocacy.
Zak
Co-host, engages with guests and drives discussions around rehabilitation and reintegration.
Tony Supreme
Creative and community consultant, guest host with focus on entrepreneurship and impact.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Frustrating

    A frustrating listen for any hardworking, law-abiding citizens. Getting all sorts of education in prison that I had to pay a hefty sum for! Seems they weren’t wrong about prison being a holiday camp.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jeckles88
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • I love this!

    I listened to the episode with Chris Atkins and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to listen to a truly authentic podcast with two ‘real’ people speaking unscripted and from the heart. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John V M
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good concept and issues!

    Their early stuff was unpolished and not so great but let's hope with time and experience it improves.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    bennkr9
    2 years ago
  • Just beautiful

    This podcast is so important. Educational while still being accessible and offering real and practical help that could really transform someone’s life.

    Zak and Jules should be so proud of the hard work they put into this show and know that everyone listening is so grateful!

    I recommend this podcast to everyone I know, whether they have had experience with the prison system or not I think it’s really crucial that the public understand the complexities of life in and after prison and have an oppo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5796533567890
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Informative and eye opening

    Really enjoyed listening to the latest episode about the gambler. It’s a very inspiring motivating story as to how addictions can be overcome and how people can turn their lives around. it was a good insight into the prison system and how that all works as it is a completely different bought one that we know. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M23682368
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The show features real people with lived experience, not just professionals.
High-quality storytelling and actionable takeaways for listeners and potential sponsors.
Guests embody resilience and practical pathways to rehabilitation.

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Losing My Partner Left Me In A Hole - Rhia Canady
Q: What kind of support did you have around you during the toughest times?
She describes a lack of formal support for her situation, the importance of personal resilience, and later access to bereavement counseling that helped her acknowledge the grief beyond being a caregiver to her daughter.
Losing My Partner Left Me In A Hole - Rhia Canady
Q: How did you begin your journey and what sparked your transformation?
Rhia explains growing up in a challenging environment, the trauma of losing her partner, and the decision to channel that pain into helping others through her own experiences and the Fly Girl Foundation.
Prison Helped Me Escape My Chaos - Nick Hadris
Q: So prior to going to prison, did you have a dream or a plan of what you wanted to do and where you were going?
No, I literally had no plans at all; it was chaos, and I was surviving day by day until opportunities like the COOK program appeared and gave structure and a path forward.
I Went To My Dad's Funeral In Handcuffs | Will Pendray
Q: What was it like writing a book from prison experiences and sharing it publicly?
He describes initial nerves due to personal content, but notes the overwhelmingly positive reception and the transformative feedback from prisoners and staff, which reinforced his mission to use writing as rehabilitation.
I Went To My Dad's Funeral In Handcuffs | Will Pendray
Q: How did you turn your time in prison around?
He explains that daily writing, free writing, and studying with Open University helped him heal and regain a sense of purpose, eventually leading to workshops in prisons and a career as a writer and educator.

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This show centers on people who have spent time in prison, featuring first-hand accounts of rehabilitation, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and personal transformation. Episodes highlight resilience, community support, and practical pathways to reintegration, often through education, mentorship, and social impact work. A distinguishing trait is inviting a mix of ex-offenders, advocates, artists, and business owners who share actionable stories, not just recounting hardship but illustrating how second chances can take shape across careers and communities.

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Life After Prison launched 4 years ago and published 174 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Life After Prison include:

1. Sosa Henkoma
2. Daisy-May Hudson
3. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
4. Glodi Wabelua
5. Nick Hadris
6. Rhia Canady
7. Will Pendray
8. Charlie-Sam Newman

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