Objects is our podcast that launched in February 2021 as part of our celebrations for Care Day.
It returned for season two to form part of our Care Experienced History Month celebrations.
Objects can shape the world around us and hold special meaning. From the prized first car or the treasured childhood teddy, they have a significant impact on us.
This series sees host Charlotte Armitage sit down with Care Experienced people, ranging from social workers to farmers, looking at the objects that represent the different moments in their life. Each guest brings three objects to the conversation, representing their life before, during and after care.
Watch the latest episode below or stream the podcast on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music.
All of season 2’s episodes are available to watch below or can be streamed on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music.
Listen back on season 1 below.
On this episode, Charlotte is speaking with Scottish Comedy Award Winner, Gary Meikle. Gary is now an internationally known stand-up comedian, who uses his platform to highlight the struggles Care Experienced people face, particularly after leaving care.
On this episode, Charlotte sits down with Councillor Graham Campbell. Graham is a Rastafarian veteran political campaigner and community activist who in May 2017, was elected as Glasgow City Council’s – and Scotland’s – first ever African Caribbean Councillor
On this episode, Charlotte is speaking with Jemma Kerr. As a baby, Jemma spent 3 months in foster care before being adopted by her Mum and Dad. As Jemma got older, she began to understand that being adopted makes up a huge part of her identity.
On this episode, Charlotte sits down with Caroline Richardson. Caroline has been an unwavering children’s right defender. Caroline is the longest standing worker at Who Cares? Scotland and is as every bit as committed to it as she was 20 years ago.
On this episode, Charlotte is speaking to Carmel Jacob. Carmel was brought up by her Gran in Edinburgh and as a child, she developed a love for wrestling. She swapped her wrestling boots for university books, training as an Educational Psychologist, where she now supports Care Experienced children and young people.
On this episode, Charlotte dives into conversation with Chris Law MP. Chris grew up in Fife and when he left school he trained as a Chef, before graduating from St Andrews University. Chris revealed his Care Experience publicly for the first time during a House of Commons debate on foster care.
On this episode, Charlotte speaks with her friend and colleague, Kenny Murray. Kenny has established himself as an award-winning campaigner, PR professional and aspiring screenwriter, with a particular interest in media representations of Care Experienced people.
The Objects podcast is a unique series that delves into the personal stories of individuals with care experience, using cherished items as a lens to reflect on their journeys.
Launched in February 2021 as part of Care Day celebrations, and continuing into Care Experienced History Month, the podcast offers intimate conversations that highlight the diverse realities of life before, during, and after care.
Hosted by Charlotte Armitage, each episode features a guest who shares three meaningful objects representing pivotal moments in their life. These narratives provide insight into the emotional landscapes of those with care experience, creating understanding and connection within the broader community.
By focusing on personal artifacts, the Objects podcast humanises the care experience, offering listeners a profound appreciation of the resilience and individuality of Care Experienced people. Tune in to hear these compelling stories that bridge personal history with collective awareness.
