Talk of Care – A ‘bitesize’ Podcast with Lola
Real voices, real stories, a podcast all about care.
Meet Lola – she’s 12 years old, full of personality, and has a lot to say about life in care. Living with her foster carer Becky (who Lola describes as “funny, weird in a good way, and totally addicted to tea”), she’s met some amazing people who help children feel safe and seen – not just part of a system. In Lola’s journey, creating a podcast about care brought these voices together.
That’s why she started Talk of Care – a podcast where real voices and real stories take centre stage. Each bitesize episode is just a few minutes long, perfect for listening on the go. Lola chats with foster carers, social workers, Mockingbird families, service leads, and her friends, sharing honest conversations and a few laughs. This unique podcast explores the topic of care with honesty.
Whether you’re in care, work in care, or just want to understand it better, Talk of Care is a fresh, fun, and heartfelt look at what care really means – from the perspective of someone living it. Plus, for those seeking a podcast that truly discusses care, this is a must-listen.
Tune in, listen up, and let’s talk about care.
Episodes
#1 Lola
In the very first episode of Talk of Care, 12-year-old Lola introduces herself and shares why she started the podcast. 1 min 9 secs. Read the transcript.
#2 Jo
In this episode, Lola sits down with her social worker Jo to talk about what it’s really like working with young people in care. 6 mins 23 secs. Read the transcript.
#3 Becky
In this episode, Lola chats with her foster carer Becky – who she describes as funny, a bit weird (in the best way), and totally addicted to tea. 4 mins 48 secs. Read the transcript.
#4 Ellie
In this episode, Lola chats with her friend Ellie, whose family has been fostering for over five years. Ellie shares what it’s like to grow up in a fostering household. 2 mins 27 secs. Read the transcript.
#5 Aimee
In this episode, Lola chats with Aimee, the fostering service manager, who knows all the ins and outs of how fostering works behind the scenes. 2 mins 37 secs. Read the transcript.