The Care Leaders's Podcast
Tired of the same old talk about children's social care? Us too. That's why we created "Conversations That Care."
Hosted by lived experience leader Luke Rodgers BEM and professional powerhouse Karylle Phillips, this isn't your average podcast. We're ditching the buzzwords and diving into the REAL issues facing children in care, care leavers and those with a social worker today.
Think: corporate parenting gone wild, the messy truth about "placements," and why leaving care often feels like a disaster. We're not afraid to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo.
Join us monthly as we unpack your burning questions, share hard-won wisdom, and explore what it truly means to lead with care.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, The Care Leaders podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your practice and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
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Episodes
19 episodes
The Role of Corporate Parenting
"Corporate parenting" is a phrase we hear often in children's social care, but what does it really mean in practice? Does it provide real solutions, or is it just another buzzword in the sector? In this episode of Conversations That Care, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:30
The Disaster of Leaving Care
In this episode of Conversations that Care, hosts Luke Rodgers and Karyell Phillips dive into the challenges and realities of leaving care. They unpack the “cliff edge” experience for young people transitioning out of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:54
Social Work and Social Workers
In this episode, Luke and Karylle delve into the complex and often overlooked role of social workers. They discuss the impact of social workers on the lives of children in care, exploring both the positive and negative experiences.From p...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:21
Local Authorities, Independent Providers and Placements
In this months episode, hosts Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips look at the complexities of child placements within the social care system. With their combined experience as care leavers and professionals, they explore the ongoing debate surrou...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:23
School and Social Care - A Complex Relationship
In this episode of Conversations That Care, Luke and Karylle delve into the intricate world of young people navigating the complexities of school and social care. With Karylle's unique perspective as a care-experienced social worker, teacher, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:52
Relationships
Relationships, relationships, relationships, this is something we hear echo the metaphorical corridors of our sector. We talk about the power of relationships and the transformative impact they can have for young people. We advocate for...
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41:54
Protected Characteristics: A Balanced View
If you’ve read any of Luke's blogs, you will know that he is unsure about making care experience a protected characteristic. This view is shared by many, and people have asked him to share his perspective since the campaign began b...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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47:55
The Power & Ethics of Sharing Lived Experience
Speakers: Luke Rodgers: Founder of The Care Leaders, lived experience leader and former fellow at the University of Oxford.Karylle Phillips: Qualified teacher, social worker, and trauma-informed practitioner.Podcast ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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58:51
From Care Leaver to Care Leader
In our latest podcast episode of "In Conversation With," we sit down with the inspirational Luke Rodgers BEM, the founder of The Care Leaders. 🎙️Luke's journey from care leaver to care leader is a testament to the transform...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:29:52
Redefining Narratives: Why Changing Words Won't Change Worlds.
In this episode, your hosts, Luke Rodgers BEM, Karylle Phillips and Dave Linton, engage in a thought-provoking discussion titled "Redefining Narratives: Why Changing Words Won't Change Worlds."Language plays a crucial role in how we perc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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40:00
Can Youth Participation Avoid Tokenism?
In this episode, we dive into the pressing question: "Can Youth Participation Avoid Tokenism?" With a blend of personal stories and professional insights, Luke and Karylle share their lived experiences and effective strategies to authentically ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:28
Why Children Keep Changing Social Workers
In this episode, we explore the complex world of social work relationships and the reasons why children often experience changes in their social workers. Luke shares a poignant personal story of his own experience as a looked-aft...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:28
Understanding Care Experience and the links with Crime and Exploitation
In this episode as we delve into the crucial topic of care-experienced young people and their involvement in crime and exploitation. Our hosts examine the reasons behind increased criminal behaviour, the importance of meaningful ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:57
Leaving Care: Becoming Independent Overnight
In this episode we explore the realities of leaving care and the challenges of becoming independent overnight. Our hosts Luke Rodgers, Karylle Phillips, lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, founder of Madlug, come together to share their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:07
Communication: How to talk to teenagers so they talk back to you
In this episode we hear from Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips, both lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, the founder of Madlug, the focus is on how to effectively communicate with teenagers. The discussion centers around the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:49
Transitions: what it is like to move foster placement
In this episode we hear from Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips, both lived experience leaders, and Dave Linton, the founder of Madlug. Together, they discuss the real-life experiences of moving from one foster care placement to ano...
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26:12
"Regardless of traumatic experiences, this is turning trauma into triumph"
Ric Flo is a lived experience leader, rapper, and founder of Mantra Music, the world’s first record label exclusively for care-experienced artists. For the latest episode of our ‘In Conversation With’ series, Luke Rodgers BEM, fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:08
Entering Care - The Real Reasons children come into care
When young people enter care, it can seem like the system takes a young person’s identity and gives them a new one, projecting them into a confusing world with new terminologies and often leaving them with little understanding of what’s happeni...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:00:33
Messages in Behaviour - What Children are Really Telling Us.
In children’s social care, systems are often set up to ‘manage’ the behaviour children and young people display, rather than helping us to understand the reasons behind their behaviour and what it communicates. In our latest episode, The Care L...
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57:43