Hosted by Jessica Lewis · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 13 episodes
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Beyond the System is my podcast about life in and after care, not through reports or labels, but through lived experience.As someone who grew up in care and now works with looked-after children, I share honest reflections and conversations about growing up in care, participation, identity, and the long-term impact of the system.Some episodes are personal, some feature stories from others, but all aim to centre voices that are too often spoken about rather than truly listened to.
Jessica Lewis hosts Beyond The System, a business show with 13 episodes published.
In this episode, I explore what sits underneath the pressure to prove you’re okay — the reality that many care-experienced young people don’t always have the same safety nets as others. I talk about what safety nets actu
Show notesIn this episode, I explore the pressure to appear “okay” — especially for care-experienced young people. I share my own experiences of independence, struggle, and the expectation to be the “success story,” and why it’s t
Show notesAfter a short break from recording, this episode is a bit of a reset. I talk about the reality of stepping back when life feels full, the pressure we often put on ourselves to keep going, and why taking a pause doesn’t m
Show notesIn this episode, I reflect on Mother’s Day — a day that can mean very different things depending on your experiences. After spending time with my mum and sister (and laughing until we couldn’t breathe), it got me thinkin
Show notesIn this episode, I’m talking about independence, what it really looks like for young people leaving care. After recently returning from a trip to Cyprus with my family, and hearing my niece talk about buying her first ho
Show notesThis episode is about showing up, even when you’re exhausted, stretched, or struggling. I reflect on the pressure many care-experienced people feel to prove they’re “doing okay,” and how hard it can be to keep going with
Show notesIn this episode, I talk about why relationships matter so deeply in care and how one consistent adult can change everything. I share reflections on Michelle, the foster carer who gave me stability, belief, and strong fou
Show notesWhat does belonging really mean when you’ve grown up in care? In this episode, I reflect on belonging, the kind that feels conditional, the kind you learn to survive without, and the kind that slowly appears when people
Show notesLeaving care doesn’t mean everything suddenly makes sense. This episode explores life after care independence, pressure, and the quiet process of becoming. An honest reflection on growing into yourself at your own pace,
Show notesWhat happens when your life is written about before you get the chance to speak? In this episode, Jessica reflects on labels, identity, and the lasting impact of being “known on paper.” A gentle but powerful reminder tha
Show notesGrowing up in care is often reduced to a single story. In this episode, Beyond The System challenges some of the most common misconceptions about care, and explores why those misunderstandings matter in policy, practice,
Show notesThis episode explores why voice matters- how it's used, how it's taken away and what happens when people are finally able to use their voice. Connect & support: 💛 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @beyondthesystem2026 –
Show notesThis short introductory episode is a postcard from the beginning of Beyond The System. It’s a brief introduction to the podcast, where it came from, and what listeners can expect as it grows. No deep dive yet, just setti
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Beyond The System is hosted by Jessica Lewis. The show is categorised under business (non-profit) and has published 13 episodes.
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