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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Voices Unlocked https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4w9vkoen05yu3p325uxqreo3gwcz?.jpg Voices Unlocked Voices Unlocked Ep. 10 | Sarah Beresford on Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment Voices Unlocked Ep. 10 | Sarah Beresford on Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment In this episode of Voices Unlocked Pod, Lorna and Liv welcome Sarah Beresford OBE, reflecting on how their connection began and Sarah’s journey from Scottish secondary school teacher into work supporting children affected by parental imprisonment. Sarah recounts a pivotal case where a pupil’s mother received a life sentence and no services considered the children, prompting Sarah to visit the mother in prison and help maintain parenting through school reports, teacher contact, and supported visits.

She explains Families Outside and her Churchill Fellowship research, and describes developing Child Impact Assessment resources. Child-led conversation tools adaptable for different family situations to help adults understand how children are feeling and what support they want, with room to change their minds.

We also discuss HMPPS Think Child, practical system changes driven by young people (like the clocks and kindness campaign), and the need for kindness, consistency, and sustainable funding for Time Matters.

00:00 Disclaimer and Support
00:34 Meet Sarah
01:03 How We First Connected
02:57 Teacher to Advocate
05:56 First Prison Visit
10:26 Leaving Teaching for Change
10:55 What Families Outside Does
12:34 Children Lead the Work
14:53 Child Impact Tool Origins
17:41 Making the Tool Usable
20:09 Opt In Not Statutory
25:06 Adapting for Every Family
27:23 OBE and Policy Impact
28:43 Next Project HMPS Think Child
29:12 Think Child Origins
30:59 Probation Leaflet Idea
32:36 Be Kind Message
33:58 Clocks And Kindness
35:21 Small Changes Matter
35:57 Photos Letters Memories
38:00 Why Not Keep Asking
39:04 Visit Rules Anxiety
40:50 Child Friendly Visit Halls
43:31 Time Matters Impact
44:31 Funding And Mentoring
47:50 Future Plans And Thanks
48:43 Gratitude And Wrap Up

]]> In this episode of Voices Unlocked Pod, Lorna and Liv welcome Sarah Beresford OBE, reflecting on how their connection began and Sarah’s journey from Scottish secondary school teacher into work supporting children affected by parental imprisonment. Sarah recounts a pivotal case where a pupil’s mother received a life sentence and no services considered the children, prompting Sarah to visit the mother in prison and help maintain parenting through school reports, teacher contact, and supported visits.

She explains Families Outside and her Churchill Fellowship research, and describes developing Child Impact Assessment resources. Child-led conversation tools adaptable for different family situations to help adults understand how children are feeling and what support they want, with room to change their minds.

We also discuss HMPPS Think Child, practical system changes driven by young people (like the clocks and kindness campaign), and the need for kindness, consistency, and sustainable funding for Time Matters.

00:00 Disclaimer and Support
00:34 Meet Sarah
01:03 How We First Connected
02:57 Teacher to Advocate
05:56 First Prison Visit
10:26 Leaving Teaching for Change
10:55 What Families Outside Does
12:34 Children Lead the Work
14:53 Child Impact Tool Origins
17:41 Making the Tool Usable
20:09 Opt In Not Statutory
25:06 Adapting for Every Family
27:23 OBE and Policy Impact
28:43 Next Project HMPS Think Child
29:12 Think Child Origins
30:59 Probation Leaflet Idea
32:36 Be Kind Message
33:58 Clocks And Kindness
35:21 Small Changes Matter
35:57 Photos Letters Memories
38:00 Why Not Keep Asking
39:04 Visit Rules Anxiety
40:50 Child Friendly Visit Halls
43:31 Time Matters Impact
44:31 Funding And Mentoring
47:50 Future Plans And Thanks
48:43 Gratitude And Wrap Up

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-19140611 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 3187 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 9 | Dr Ben Rakes on INCCIP Global Support for Children With Incarcerated Parents Voices Unlocked Ep. 9 | Dr Ben Rakes on INCCIP Global Support for Children With Incarcerated Parents In this Voices Unlocked episode, we welcome Dr. Ben Rakes, who shares his current role teaching academic skills at University Campus Oldham and reflects on decades of work supporting young people affected by the criminal justice system. The conversation focuses on InCIP (International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents), how it emerged from links between the COPING project (2010–2013) and Francis Suby’s Ugandan organisation Wells of Hope, and how InCIP was shaped at the 2015 Dallas conference before its first conference in New Zealand in 2017.

Chapters:
00:00 Important Disclaimer
00:34 Meet Dr Ben Rakes
02:20 Surreal Holland Conference
05:00 What InCIP Is
05:22 Francis and Wells of Hope
08:55 InCIP Conferences Grow
10:42 Youth Panels Ripple Effects
12:32 South Korea Youth Empowerment
17:15 Huddersfield Escape Room Story
19:21 Online Conference and Bells Palsy
21:22 Ben Highlights Resilience Debate
24:23 Uganda Realities and Stigma
27:28 Uganda Prison Story
28:48 No Lawyer No Justice
29:39 Children Homes Abroad
31:38 Rethinking Resilience
33:44 Community Builds Strength
35:41 Incip Growth And Vision
36:44 UN Status And Youth Board
42:04 Gratitude And Farewell

]]> In this Voices Unlocked episode, we welcome Dr. Ben Rakes, who shares his current role teaching academic skills at University Campus Oldham and reflects on decades of work supporting young people affected by the criminal justice system. The conversation focuses on InCIP (International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents), how it emerged from links between the COPING project (2010–2013) and Francis Suby’s Ugandan organisation Wells of Hope, and how InCIP was shaped at the 2015 Dallas conference before its first conference in New Zealand in 2017.

Chapters:
00:00 Important Disclaimer
00:34 Meet Dr Ben Rakes
02:20 Surreal Holland Conference
05:00 What InCIP Is
05:22 Francis and Wells of Hope
08:55 InCIP Conferences Grow
10:42 Youth Panels Ripple Effects
12:32 South Korea Youth Empowerment
17:15 Huddersfield Escape Room Story
19:21 Online Conference and Bells Palsy
21:22 Ben Highlights Resilience Debate
24:23 Uganda Realities and Stigma
27:28 Uganda Prison Story
28:48 No Lawyer No Justice
29:39 Children Homes Abroad
31:38 Rethinking Resilience
33:44 Community Builds Strength
35:41 Incip Growth And Vision
36:44 UN Status And Youth Board
42:04 Gratitude And Farewell

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-19140609 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2840 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 8 | International Stories and Unexpected Connections Voices Unlocked Ep. 8 | International Stories and Unexpected Connections Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

Lorna and Liv return for Episode 8 of Voices Unlocked with a disclaimer that they’re not therapists and the stories are based on lived experience. They discuss international travel and speaking at conferences, starting with Liv’s first international conference at 15 in Caux, Switzerland, held in a castle with young people from around the world sharing experiences of vulnerability. Liv describes lasting friendships formed there, youth-led activities, talent shows, and how connection supports healing. They reflect on Paris, including Liv’s first time being allowed out to see the Eiffel Tower under careful supervision, and Liv later traveling alone to Brussels for youth-team planning meetings. Liv also shares a difficult period during conference travel when her nanny Liz died from glioblastoma and how safeguarding lead Darren supported her. They preview a future episode with guest Ben about InSIPP and end with gratitude, including a humorous story about Liv accidentally getting into a stranger’s car.

Chapters:
00:00 Disclaimer And Care
00:34 Episode Eight Intro
01:06 Switzerland Castle Conference
04:10 Friends For Life
06:10 Healing Through Connection
07:06 Youth Team And Paris
08:30 Eiffel Tower Safety Story
10:22 Solo Trip To Belgium
13:03 Darren And Grief Support
15:10 Favourite Conference Moments
15:53 Bonfire Fireworks Moment
16:23 Talent Show Spotlight
18:09 Castle Views Video Diary
19:02 Youth Leader Year Two
20:01 Stars Fireworks Bonding
21:16 Momo Surprise Reunion
22:09 Ghost Hunt Gone Wrong
24:25 Next Episode Ben InSIPP
25:23 Power of Connection
27:40 Gratitude Kindness Story
30:03 Wrap Up Thanks Goodbye

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Lorna and Liv return for Episode 8 of Voices Unlocked with a disclaimer that they’re not therapists and the stories are based on lived experience. They discuss international travel and speaking at conferences, starting with Liv’s first international conference at 15 in Caux, Switzerland, held in a castle with young people from around the world sharing experiences of vulnerability. Liv describes lasting friendships formed there, youth-led activities, talent shows, and how connection supports healing. They reflect on Paris, including Liv’s first time being allowed out to see the Eiffel Tower under careful supervision, and Liv later traveling alone to Brussels for youth-team planning meetings. Liv also shares a difficult period during conference travel when her nanny Liz died from glioblastoma and how safeguarding lead Darren supported her. They preview a future episode with guest Ben about InSIPP and end with gratitude, including a humorous story about Liv accidentally getting into a stranger’s car.

Chapters:
00:00 Disclaimer And Care
00:34 Episode Eight Intro
01:06 Switzerland Castle Conference
04:10 Friends For Life
06:10 Healing Through Connection
07:06 Youth Team And Paris
08:30 Eiffel Tower Safety Story
10:22 Solo Trip To Belgium
13:03 Darren And Grief Support
15:10 Favourite Conference Moments
15:53 Bonfire Fireworks Moment
16:23 Talent Show Spotlight
18:09 Castle Views Video Diary
19:02 Youth Leader Year Two
20:01 Stars Fireworks Bonding
21:16 Momo Surprise Reunion
22:09 Ghost Hunt Gone Wrong
24:25 Next Episode Ben InSIPP
25:23 Power of Connection
27:40 Gratitude Kindness Story
30:03 Wrap Up Thanks Goodbye

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-19140605 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1822 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 7 | Navigating Life as a Parent with an Ex-Partner in Prison Voices Unlocked Ep. 7 | Navigating Life as a Parent with an Ex-Partner in Prison Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

In episode seven of Voices Unlocked, hosts Lorna and Liv welcome their first guest, Lindsay, a parent whose children have been involved with Time Matters for four years since their dad was imprisoned. Lindsay shares how she found out through friends rather than any official contact, her initial anger, and the difficulty of answering the children’s questions without information. She explains deciding to be honest after seeing how lying can cause resentment, and describes how an initial lie about the army upset her son. The conversation highlights gaps in communication from prisons and probation, the impact of media exposure on children, and the “hidden sentence” families feel. Lindsay credits Time Matters and additional school and counselling support with helping her children thrive, discusses her son’s ADHD and need for positive outlets, and notes that home leave and release transitions can be especially challenging. The episode ends with gratitude and encouragement to seek support without shame.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:27 Four Years In
02:16 Finding Out He Was Arrested
05:59 Telling the Kids
09:36 No Official Support
13:47 Media and Online Exposure
16:29 Hidden Sentence Impact
17:32 Discovering Time Matters
21:07 Why Time Matters Helps
23:49 Trauma ADHD and Dopamine
25:25 Positive snowball effect
26:49 Park encounter wins
29:00 Boys being vulnerable
31:13 Family for life
32:38 Home leave struggles
35:13 Release rollercoaster
37:25 Advice and ditch shame
40:34 Kids speaking openly
44:42 Gratitude and wrap-up

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In episode seven of Voices Unlocked, hosts Lorna and Liv welcome their first guest, Lindsay, a parent whose children have been involved with Time Matters for four years since their dad was imprisoned. Lindsay shares how she found out through friends rather than any official contact, her initial anger, and the difficulty of answering the children’s questions without information. She explains deciding to be honest after seeing how lying can cause resentment, and describes how an initial lie about the army upset her son. The conversation highlights gaps in communication from prisons and probation, the impact of media exposure on children, and the “hidden sentence” families feel. Lindsay credits Time Matters and additional school and counselling support with helping her children thrive, discusses her son’s ADHD and need for positive outlets, and notes that home leave and release transitions can be especially challenging. The episode ends with gratitude and encouragement to seek support without shame.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:27 Four Years In
02:16 Finding Out He Was Arrested
05:59 Telling the Kids
09:36 No Official Support
13:47 Media and Online Exposure
16:29 Hidden Sentence Impact
17:32 Discovering Time Matters
21:07 Why Time Matters Helps
23:49 Trauma ADHD and Dopamine
25:25 Positive snowball effect
26:49 Park encounter wins
29:00 Boys being vulnerable
31:13 Family for life
32:38 Home leave struggles
35:13 Release rollercoaster
37:25 Advice and ditch shame
40:34 Kids speaking openly
44:42 Gratitude and wrap-up

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18944605 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2905 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 6 | Aaron’s Story, Finding Support, and the International Child Peace Prize Voices Unlocked Ep. 6 | Aaron’s Story, Finding Support, and the International Child Peace Prize Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

Lorna and Liv welcome guest Aaron, whom they have known since he was a child through Time Matters, and reflect on his early confidence in support groups and media work, including a BBC News interview. Aaron shares how his dad went to prison when he was nine, why his family chose not to maintain contact, and how rebuilding foundations through his mum’s research and peer support helped him cope. He describes stigma and bullying at school, including threats and being judged as destined to offend, and discusses the importance of vulnerability and safe spaces. They talk about the verbatim theatre production Eight Hours There and Back and Aaron’s later work presenting for BBC The One Show. Aaron also recounts being shortlisted worldwide for the International Child Peace Prize, placing second, and shares his current achievements in the Air Cadets and as a Lord-Lieutenant Cadet.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:34 Catching Up and Memories
05:36 Aaron Dad Prison Story
06:34 Choosing No Contact
09:49 Rebuilding Foundations
11:44 Safe Space and Vulnerability
14:11 Theatre Project Origins
20:04 One Show and Impact
23:40 School Struggles and Stigma
27:33 Stigma and Expectations
29:27 Breaking the Criminal Gene Myth
30:48 Safeguarding and Enabling Environments
33:01 Motivation and Paying It Forward
35:17 London Trips and Tube Chaos
38:57 Child Peace Prize Spotlight
41:46 Top Three Journey and Global Stage
48:03 Subtitles and Speech Impact
50:35 Cadets Role and New Achievements
52:35 Gratitude and Wrap Up

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Lorna and Liv welcome guest Aaron, whom they have known since he was a child through Time Matters, and reflect on his early confidence in support groups and media work, including a BBC News interview. Aaron shares how his dad went to prison when he was nine, why his family chose not to maintain contact, and how rebuilding foundations through his mum’s research and peer support helped him cope. He describes stigma and bullying at school, including threats and being judged as destined to offend, and discusses the importance of vulnerability and safe spaces. They talk about the verbatim theatre production Eight Hours There and Back and Aaron’s later work presenting for BBC The One Show. Aaron also recounts being shortlisted worldwide for the International Child Peace Prize, placing second, and shares his current achievements in the Air Cadets and as a Lord-Lieutenant Cadet.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:34 Catching Up and Memories
05:36 Aaron Dad Prison Story
06:34 Choosing No Contact
09:49 Rebuilding Foundations
11:44 Safe Space and Vulnerability
14:11 Theatre Project Origins
20:04 One Show and Impact
23:40 School Struggles and Stigma
27:33 Stigma and Expectations
29:27 Breaking the Criminal Gene Myth
30:48 Safeguarding and Enabling Environments
33:01 Motivation and Paying It Forward
35:17 London Trips and Tube Chaos
38:57 Child Peace Prize Spotlight
41:46 Top Three Journey and Global Stage
48:03 Subtitles and Speech Impact
50:35 Cadets Role and New Achievements
52:35 Gratitude and Wrap Up

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18944627 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 3290 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 5 | Film Festival Adventures & Parental Incarceration Stories Voices Unlocked Ep. 5 | Film Festival Adventures & Parental Incarceration Stories Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com 

In episode 5 of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna share their whirlwind trip to the USA after their short drama film That Girl, about a girl growing up with a mother in prison, was selected for the Idyllwild film festival in California. They recount the chaotic travel and arriving in snowy mountains with only summer clothes, meeting supportive festival friends like Nicole, and the emotional experience of watching the film with audiences and receiving heartfelt feedback. The team won three awards, including best editing, a narrative award, and the overall Festival Director’s Choice Award, and Liv describes how meaningful it was to hear pride from her mum as they rebuild their relationship. They end by encouraging young people affected by parental imprisonment that they are not defined by stigma and can achieve their goals.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Episode Intro and Thanks
00:48 Palm Springs Mix Up
02:09 Why We Went
03:16 Last Minute Travel Chaos
04:22 Cabin Life and Roast Dinner
05:56 Sharing Our Stories
07:14 Awards and Impact
11:23 Family Call and Voice Note
13:14 Rebuilding With Mum
18:22 Bigger Message for Kids
20:42 Media Stigma and Future Topics
22:41 Gratitude and Goodbye

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In episode 5 of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna share their whirlwind trip to the USA after their short drama film That Girl, about a girl growing up with a mother in prison, was selected for the Idyllwild film festival in California. They recount the chaotic travel and arriving in snowy mountains with only summer clothes, meeting supportive festival friends like Nicole, and the emotional experience of watching the film with audiences and receiving heartfelt feedback. The team won three awards, including best editing, a narrative award, and the overall Festival Director’s Choice Award, and Liv describes how meaningful it was to hear pride from her mum as they rebuild their relationship. They end by encouraging young people affected by parental imprisonment that they are not defined by stigma and can achieve their goals.

00:00 Disclaimer
00:34 Episode Intro and Thanks
00:48 Palm Springs Mix Up
02:09 Why We Went
03:16 Last Minute Travel Chaos
04:22 Cabin Life and Roast Dinner
05:56 Sharing Our Stories
07:14 Awards and Impact
11:23 Family Call and Voice Note
13:14 Rebuilding With Mum
18:22 Bigger Message for Kids
20:42 Media Stigma and Future Topics
22:41 Gratitude and Goodbye

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18944538 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1435 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 4 | School, Stigma & Support When a Parent Is in Prison Voices Unlocked Ep. 4 | School, Stigma & Support When a Parent Is in Prison Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

In episode four of Voices Unlocked, Lorna and Liv discuss what school can feel like for a young person with a parent in prison, including stigma, gossip, exclusion, and the difference between maternal and paternal imprisonment. Liv shares thriving academically while also facing playground comments, anxiety and panic attacks, and a harmful incident where a substitute teacher said she would “end up like” her mum.

They highlight the importance of good pastoral support and mentors, the challenges of being taken out of class for interventions, and how schools often lack training. The conversation stresses privacy, safeguarding, and GDPR, warning against teachers or students asking what the parent did or Googling cases, and encourages listeners to share anonymous stories and questions.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
00:29 Episode Four Setup
01:08 School With Prison Parent
02:20 Women In Prison Stats
05:09 Primary School Memories
06:46 Mentors And Support
07:51 Playground Gossip Exclusion
10:12 Teacher Comment Trauma
12:58 Anxiety And Going Home
13:53 Cousin As Protector
15:59 Netto Bag Bullying
17:15 Reebok Classics Disaster
19:32 School Stigma and Bullying
20:18 Teacher Dos and Donts
22:25 Breaking Crime Cycle Myths
25:40 Isolation and Social Media Triggers
28:09 Privacy Not Staffroom Gossip
33:02 When Support Becomes Oversharing
35:42 Rights Kindness and Wrap Up

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In episode four of Voices Unlocked, Lorna and Liv discuss what school can feel like for a young person with a parent in prison, including stigma, gossip, exclusion, and the difference between maternal and paternal imprisonment. Liv shares thriving academically while also facing playground comments, anxiety and panic attacks, and a harmful incident where a substitute teacher said she would “end up like” her mum.

They highlight the importance of good pastoral support and mentors, the challenges of being taken out of class for interventions, and how schools often lack training. The conversation stresses privacy, safeguarding, and GDPR, warning against teachers or students asking what the parent did or Googling cases, and encourages listeners to share anonymous stories and questions.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
00:29 Episode Four Setup
01:08 School With Prison Parent
02:20 Women In Prison Stats
05:09 Primary School Memories
06:46 Mentors And Support
07:51 Playground Gossip Exclusion
10:12 Teacher Comment Trauma
12:58 Anxiety And Going Home
13:53 Cousin As Protector
15:59 Netto Bag Bullying
17:15 Reebok Classics Disaster
19:32 School Stigma and Bullying
20:18 Teacher Dos and Donts
22:25 Breaking Crime Cycle Myths
25:40 Isolation and Social Media Triggers
28:09 Privacy Not Staffroom Gossip
33:02 When Support Becomes Oversharing
35:42 Rights Kindness and Wrap Up

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18745377 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100 2291 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 3 | Prison Visits, Contact & Saying Goodbye Voices Unlocked Ep. 3 | Prison Visits, Contact & Saying Goodbye Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

In episode three of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna discuss prison visits and contact for children with a parent in prison, stressing that they are not therapists and encouraging listener self-care. Lorna shares UK estimates of 192,000–312,000 children affected and explains that visit experiences vary due to inconsistent policies across prisons.

Liv describes her first visit to see her mum, including long travel, visiting orders, searches, supportive staff, and the emotional difficulty of saying goodbye, as well as a negative experience on a family day and a later, colder prison with fewer child-friendly resources. She recounts being unexpectedly placed on a closed visit behind glass and the impact of not being able to hug her mum. They note improvements in family-focused visits, discuss ways to stay connected (letters, email, calls, video), suggest tools like “Missing You” boxes, and offer advice for first-time visitors, including planning self-care.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
00:29 Episode Three Kickoff
03:12 UK Stats Explained
05:02 First Visit Journey
07:32 Security And Support
09:00 Meeting Mum Inside
11:21 Goodbyes And Anxiety
15:24 Visits Getting Better
17:13 Family Day Story
21:09 Good Staff Like Nicole
23:05 Why Visits Matter
23:19 Travel And Prison Rules
26:52 Closed Visit Shock
31:18 Should Kids Visit
33:04 What Helped After Visits
34:05 Keeping The Bond
35:35 Letters And New Tech
39:52 Theatre Changing Prisons
42:48 Advice For First Timers
47:23 Self Care And Goodbye

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In episode three of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna discuss prison visits and contact for children with a parent in prison, stressing that they are not therapists and encouraging listener self-care. Lorna shares UK estimates of 192,000–312,000 children affected and explains that visit experiences vary due to inconsistent policies across prisons.

Liv describes her first visit to see her mum, including long travel, visiting orders, searches, supportive staff, and the emotional difficulty of saying goodbye, as well as a negative experience on a family day and a later, colder prison with fewer child-friendly resources. She recounts being unexpectedly placed on a closed visit behind glass and the impact of not being able to hug her mum. They note improvements in family-focused visits, discuss ways to stay connected (letters, email, calls, video), suggest tools like “Missing You” boxes, and offer advice for first-time visitors, including planning self-care.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
00:29 Episode Three Kickoff
03:12 UK Stats Explained
05:02 First Visit Journey
07:32 Security And Support
09:00 Meeting Mum Inside
11:21 Goodbyes And Anxiety
15:24 Visits Getting Better
17:13 Family Day Story
21:09 Good Staff Like Nicole
23:05 Why Visits Matter
23:19 Travel And Prison Rules
26:52 Closed Visit Shock
31:18 Should Kids Visit
33:04 What Helped After Visits
34:05 Keeping The Bond
35:35 Letters And New Tech
39:52 Theatre Changing Prisons
42:48 Advice For First Timers
47:23 Self Care And Goodbye

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18745375 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100 2924 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 2 | Finding Out a Parent Is in Prison, Grief, and the Power of Support Groups Voices Unlocked Ep. 2 | Finding Out a Parent Is in Prison, Grief, and the Power of Support Groups Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

In episode two of Voices Unlocked, the hosts remind listeners they are not therapists and encourage self-care during emotional conversations. They reflect on how their long friendship shaped their lives, then discuss how families tell children when a parent goes into custody and what that moment feels like.

Liv shares learning at age eight that her mum was in prison after being told she was “working away,” describing delayed grief, unanswered questions, fears shaped by cartoons, and the stigma that made her feel responsible for defending her mum. Lorna explains concepts including ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief and why carers may delay disclosure while they figure things out. They highlight the value of peer support groups, differences in coping at different ages, and preview episode three on prison visits and contact, ending with Liv reading her award-winning poem “Dear Mum.”

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Disclaimer
00:29 Episode Two Catchup
03:18 Telling Kids The Truth
04:01 Finding Out At Eight
07:35 Grief And Judgment
10:21 Ambiguous Loss Explained
14:27 Justin Bieber Support Group
17:28 Why Peer Support Works
20:04 Second Time Around
21:51 Support Group Nerves
23:08 New Kids Find Belonging
24:26 Family Connection Magic
24:51 Why Support Groups Help
26:26 Moms vs Dads in Prison
28:02 Finding Out the Truth
30:12 Suitcase Kid Childhood
32:05 Second Time Anger
34:07 Posting Parcels in Uniform
36:14 Halloween Party Detour
39:39 Dear Mom Poem Finale
43:44 Gratitude and Wrap Up

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In episode two of Voices Unlocked, the hosts remind listeners they are not therapists and encourage self-care during emotional conversations. They reflect on how their long friendship shaped their lives, then discuss how families tell children when a parent goes into custody and what that moment feels like.

Liv shares learning at age eight that her mum was in prison after being told she was “working away,” describing delayed grief, unanswered questions, fears shaped by cartoons, and the stigma that made her feel responsible for defending her mum. Lorna explains concepts including ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief and why carers may delay disclosure while they figure things out. They highlight the value of peer support groups, differences in coping at different ages, and preview episode three on prison visits and contact, ending with Liv reading her award-winning poem “Dear Mum.”

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Disclaimer
00:29 Episode Two Catchup
03:18 Telling Kids The Truth
04:01 Finding Out At Eight
07:35 Grief And Judgment
10:21 Ambiguous Loss Explained
14:27 Justin Bieber Support Group
17:28 Why Peer Support Works
20:04 Second Time Around
21:51 Support Group Nerves
23:08 New Kids Find Belonging
24:26 Family Connection Magic
24:51 Why Support Groups Help
26:26 Moms vs Dads in Prison
28:02 Finding Out the Truth
30:12 Suitcase Kid Childhood
32:05 Second Time Anger
34:07 Posting Parcels in Uniform
36:14 Halloween Party Detour
39:39 Dear Mom Poem Finale
43:44 Gratitude and Wrap Up

]]> Voices Unlocked Buzzsprout-18745374 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2678 full false Voices Unlocked Ep. 1 | Meet Liv & Lorna: Creating a Safe Space for Children of Prisoners Voices Unlocked Ep. 1 | Meet Liv & Lorna: Creating a Safe Space for Children of Prisoners Email us at voicesunlocked26@gmail.com

In the first episode of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna introduce their podcast as a safe space to share real-life experiences of growing up with a parent in prison, while noting they are not therapists and encouraging listeners to look after themselves during emotional conversations.

Lorna shares how her career developed through prison research into founding Time Matters UK, and how she met Liv when Liv was eight after Liv’s mum went to prison. They reflect on advocacy moments like Liv speaking at conferences and appearing anonymously on the Jeremy Vine show, discuss stigma and lifelong impacts, and outline future topics such as school, prison visits, and support groups, inviting anonymous questions via email.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
01:20 Mission and Audience
02:56 Meet the Hosts
03:40 Lorna Origin Story
07:03 Liv Childhood Impact
10:11 Learning to Support Kids
14:33 Jeremy Vine Mixup
16:42 Finding Your Voice
17:40 Mum in Prison Lessons
19:27 Why This Podcast Matters
21:28 Let Young People Lead
25:06 Coping Through Helping
29:32 Closing Thanks and Contact

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In the first episode of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna introduce their podcast as a safe space to share real-life experiences of growing up with a parent in prison, while noting they are not therapists and encouraging listeners to look after themselves during emotional conversations.

Lorna shares how her career developed through prison research into founding Time Matters UK, and how she met Liv when Liv was eight after Liv’s mum went to prison. They reflect on advocacy moments like Liv speaking at conferences and appearing anonymously on the Jeremy Vine show, discuss stigma and lifelong impacts, and outline future topics such as school, prison visits, and support groups, inviting anonymous questions via email.

Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Safety Notice
01:20 Mission and Audience
02:56 Meet the Hosts
03:40 Lorna Origin Story
07:03 Liv Childhood Impact
10:11 Learning to Support Kids
14:33 Jeremy Vine Mixup
16:42 Finding Your Voice
17:40 Mum in Prison Lessons
19:27 Why This Podcast Matters
21:28 Let Young People Lead
25:06 Coping Through Helping
29:32 Closing Thanks and Contact

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