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Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association
Mental Health
Criminal Justice System
Prison
Rehabilitation
Prison Reform
Prison System
Entrepreneurship
Community Support
Trauma
Education
National Prison Radio
Personal Growth
Life After Prison
Prison Rehabilitation
Addiction
Resilience
Support Services
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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In this episode of Cellmate To CEO, Tony Supreme talks to Sophie Strachan, CEO of Sophia Forum, a charity promoting and advocating for the rights, health, welfare and dignity of women living with HIV. Sophie also works part-time as a sexual health ad... more

Today we are joined by Naomi, and her journey is one of resilience, service and transformation. From becoming a mum at just 16 to serving 6 years in the military with tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, her life then took a turn that ultimately led to a p... more

When Caprice went to prison for the first time at 44, she never imagined a poster on a prison wall would lead her to Ali, a coach whose belief in her would help reshape her future. Together, they share a story of resilience, recall, rebuilding and th... more

While studying accountancy at university, Pratik became involved in drug dealing, believing it was a shortcut to success. After being convicted of conspiracy to supply drugs, he received a 2-year prison sentence, a period that changed the course of h... more

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Caprice Oneson
Former prison inmate who collaborated with a coach
Life After Prison guests
Episode: Coaching In Prison Helped Me Be More Accountable - Caprice & Ali
Pratik Doshi
Author and former inmate; COO/Program Lead at Breakthrough Social Enterprise; AI education advocate
Breakthrough Social Enterprise
Episode: I Believed Quick Money Was Better Than Hard Work - Pratik Doshi
Lilly Lewis
Women's Involvement Advisor at One Small Thing; CEO and founder of Watering Your Soul, CIC
One Small Thing; Watering Your Soul, CIC
Episode: Domestic Violence Tore My Life Apart - Lilly Lewis
Caragh Arthur
Founder of Arthur Employment Law; Senior Policy Lead for HMPPS; Director of Context; Churchill Fellow researching women in care and prison pathways
Arthur Employment Law; HMPPS; Context; Churchill Fellow
Episode: Cellmate To CEO | Caragh
Chris Sylvester
Founder of Getting Clean and LERO Leeds, recovery advocate
Getting Clean, LERO Leeds
Episode: Cellmate to CEO | Chris
Carlotta Allum
Founder of Stretch, a charity supporting social inclusion through arts, culture, storytelling and technology
Stretch
Episode: Cellmate To CEO | Carlotta
Gethin Jones
Founder of Unlocking Potential; campaigner focused on reforming perceptions of justice
Unlocking Potential
Episode: Cellmate To CEO | Gethin
Jordan Young
Guest who shares his life story, experiences in East London, and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur, founder of Find My Filmmaker and previous ventures
Episode: Your Environment Shapes Who You Become - Jordan Young
Rory Newton
Host of Legacy Chats, guest in this episode
Legacy Chats
Episode: Legacy Chats Sits Down With Life After Prison

Hosts

Zach
Host of Life After Prison; associated with Life After Prison
Jules
Co-host/host of Life After Prison; provides interviewing and show flow
Tony Supreme
Host of episodes focusing on Life After Prison and related teams; prominent in National Prison Radio collaborations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 162 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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Audience appreciates candid, authentic storytelling with lived experiences.
Guests deliver practical, hopeful guidance for reintegration.
Quality is consistently professional with strong mentorship themes.

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I’ve Spent Most of My Life in Institutions - Omi Nai Wellness
Q: How can listeners connect with your work or find Omi Nai Wellness?
People can connect via Instagram under the name Omi Nai and visit the website ominaiwellness.co.uk for more information and services.
I’ve Spent Most of My Life in Institutions - Omi Nai Wellness
Q: What was the hardest part of prison for you, especially as a mother?
Leaving her children and the intrusion into privacy, including the experience of shared toilets, which was a constant source of trauma but also shaped her drive to protect and rebuild for her kids.
I’ve Spent Most of My Life in Institutions - Omi Nai Wellness
Q: What did the military give you, and what did it take away?
It provided discipline and a capacity to follow orders, but diminished self-initiated thinking and left a sense of freedom compromised after leaving, contributing to the difficulties of civilian life.
Domestic Violence Tore My Life Apart - Lilly Lewis
Q: How has your personal experience shaped the work you do now with One Small Thing and Washing Your Soul?
My experiences fuel a mission to reform justice outcomes for women and children, combining policy input, community-based programs, and practical supports that address root causes and create safer, more healing-centered paths out of trauma and incarceration.
Domestic Violence Tore My Life Apart - Lilly Lewis
Q: What kinds of support do you think would have helped you most when you were transitioning out of prison?
Holistic, trauma-informed support that connects housing, mental health, substance misuse services, and children's social care, with flexible programs that adapt to individual timelines and remove bureaucratic barriers.

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This show centers on lived-prison experience, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, featuring personal journeys from individuals who have navigated incarceration, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Episodes often explore coaching, education, and community impact, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, policy impact, and practical pathways to employment or entrepreneurship post-release. Notable strengths include candid storytelling, the use of lived experience to inform policy and society, and a focus on hopeful, actionable outcomes for listeners considering reintegration or seeking reform in justice systems.

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Recent guests on Life After Prison include:

1. Caprice Oneson
2. Pratik Doshi
3. Lilly Lewis
4. Caragh Arthur
5. Chris Sylvester
6. Carlotta Allum
7. Gethin Jones
8. Jordan Young

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