Jeremy Indika Podcast

A live recording of my primary school session exploring emotions, body safety rules, online safety, secrets, speaking up, and the long-term impact of keeping difficult experiences hidden. In this session, I take Year 5 and 6 pupils through a series of interactive games and challenges while sharing parts of my own life story — from what happened to me as a child, to working in aerospace and superca...

What does the age of consent actually mean? And why is it different depending on where you are in the world? In this episode, I explore those two questions in real time. No script, no over-preparation — just a genuine attempt to understand something that affects young people everywhere, but that most of us can’t confidently explain. We look at how the law works, where these ages have come from, an...

This episode works best on my YouTube channel, where you can watch the full talk with the visuals that support it. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/kRIYbwE04As This is the full recording of my talk at a conference, where I tried to explain this subject in a different way. In this presentation, I explore the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and teenagers, both in person and online,...

In this episode, I speak with Danny, a 73-year-old who spent eight years working as an online child decoy as part of an activist team. He explains how these teams operate, how they gather evidence, how cases are passed to police, and what the process can look like from first message to court. We talk about: - how quickly adults can approach a decoy profile online - the roles inside these teams (de...

In this episode, I review an interview with a retired child abuse investigation detective who spent nine years working on some of the most difficult cases in policing. Rather than focusing on graphic detail, this conversation is about reflection — what this work does to you, what it teaches you about trauma, and how complex child abuse investigations really are. It also raises an important questio...

Stopping people from abusing children requires intervention long before harm is done — and long after someone has crossed a line. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with StopSO, a UK charity specialising in therapeutic work with offenders and people at risk of offending, to explore how early intervention, behaviour change, and specialised therapy can protect children from sexual harm. This conversa...

n this video, you’ll see the full recording of me delivering my primary school safeguarding session — designed especially for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7–9). I wanted to find a way to teach body safety and online safety that actually connected — not just another formal talk that goes over their heads. So, I turned safeguarding into one big game. Together, we moved through different “levels”...

Links mentioned below. The clip I reviewed - https://youtu.be/moJ59Po9aPE?si=Qj_zqt6PigsRv7Eq The full Mikhaila Peterson podcast - https://youtu.be/4qZoJooGHfY?si=fBDmQZcopePXto8j The Teen Corn podcast that I mentioned in video - https://youtu.be/C_enOcVeTTw?si=OKaq9gXBhIbNwV07 Why didn’t the government act sooner? For years, concerns have been raised about the easy access young people have to onl...

When it comes to children and teenagers, their behaviour around bodies, boundaries, and sexuality can be complex — and often misunderstood. - What’s normal curiosity? - What’s problematic? - And where does it cross into being harmful or even violent? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Jennifer Allotey, forensic psychologist and social worker, to unpack these difficult questions. We discuss: - The...

Bonnie Blue has built a huge following — and makes over £1 million a month — by leaning into schoolgirl and “barely legal” fantasies. But why are these themes so popular, why do they spread so easily on social media, and what does her success say about us as a society? In this episode, I explore: - How Bonnie Blue “cracked the code” of algorithms - Why outrage and support both fuel her rise - The...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Angela Tan about how to talk to children and young people about their bodies, consent, personal boundaries, and safety. It’s an honest, respectful, and practical conversation to help parents, teachers, and anyone working with children feel more confident navigating these tough — but essential — topics. Because if we don’t talk to them, someone else will… and that...

This convicted child abuser speaks openly about what makes a child vulnerable to abuse - and I don’t think you’ll be surprised. Because deep down, these are all things that we already know - but make us feel uncomfortable to face. I don’t want to give this man praise, but he is giving us something truly valuable here and I don’t want you to miss it - especially if you have children yourself. Below...

YouTube link - https://youtu.be/yDLzgpEbGOA What do you say to a room full of 13-year-olds about abuse, secrets and speaking up? In this powerful live talk, I speak directly to Year 8 students about how abuse often doesn’t look like violence — and why speaking up matters. Using real-life stories, questions, and interactive moments, this session helps young people understand grooming, recognise the...

Links I've mentioned in the podcast below. 1. What Is Harmful Sexual Behaviour? NSPCC Learning – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/harmful-sexual-behaviour CSA Centre – https://www.csacentre.org.uk/resources/key-messages/harmful-sexual-behaviour/ Lucy Faithfull Foundation - https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/harmful-sexual-behaviour.htm 2. The Continuum of Sexual Behaviours NSPCC...

A new study found that 1 in 6 men admit feeling sexual attraction to children — including teenagers under the age of 18. In this episode, I break down the findings, challenge the stereotypes about who offenders are, and explore what this means for how we protect children and teens today. Too often, we imagine offenders as “creepy strangers” or people we’d spot a mile off. But the reality is more c...

This was a big moment for me. It was the first time I’d ever been invited to speak to Year 5 students—children just 9 and 10 years old. And I won’t lie… I was nervous. This session is about body safety, the importance of speaking up, and how to recognise when something doesn’t feel right. I speak honestly, but gently—because young children deserve to be informed and protected without being overwhe...

In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Anna Sonoda, author of Duck Duck Groom, about how grooming works and how adults—not children—must be empowered to recognize and interrupt it. Drawing from her experience working with sexual offenders, Anna explains the four stages of grooming—flattery, favoritism, forbidden fruits, and fear—and emphasizes that grooming is intentional, gradual, and observable. Th...

To book me for your school - https://jeremyindika.com/speaker-event/ Many will disagree with me doing this.  But with so many schools saying they’re worried to bring me in to speak to teachers because of what I might say or how far I might push the boundaries, I’ve decided to post a full recording online, so everyone can see exactly what I’m doing. This comes with a risk (potentially) because...

“If you liked it at the time, then you can’t grow into an adult and change your mind when you look back at it” - is what I’ve seen many sections of society say. And they’re not shy. They comment on my posts from time to time. Their view (from what I’ve seen) is that if a teenager flirts and involves themselves at the time, then they know what they’re doing and can’t label it as abusive and exploit...

Do you think you’d be able to tell if your partner was living a double life behind closed doors? Imagine what this woman is going through once she finds her partner’s illegal hard drive with 600 photos and videos of children. Links as promised below, 1. 40-year old man arranges to meet 14-year old girl - https://youtu.be/3PqvA2JjkCo?si=IyaG8BSJ1lGsVtR8 2. Huw Edwards had 7-year olds on his phone a...

To watch the live recording of my school talk - https://youtu.be/eAdkKhtyYkY To find Rachel Carey, Rachel is passionate about developing strong mental health in young people and assists school in developing well-being programs that not only meet the statutory outcomes for RSHE but also help young people to understand and develop their own mental health, resilience, and self-worth. Personal LinkedI...

If you would like to watch this so you follow along with the slides I pull up, click here - https://youtu.be/eAdkKhtyYkY Many people are curious to see what I’m delivering in schools, so I’ve recorded a session for you to watch. You’ll see how I weave storytelling techniques with interactive exercises to create something that engages these young people. Below are my links Website: https://jeremyin...

I’ve managed to get the work I do in schools and Something to Say onto BBC Radio - how amazing is this. Take a listen. I’m now going to push to see whether they will bring me into the studio for a full length interview. This is a celebration -  @SomethingtoSayofficial  Below are my links Website: https://jeremyindika.com Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-something-to-say-podcast Somet...

I’ve been heckled, I’ve had audiences shout at me and I’ve had event organisers cut my microphone and ask me to leave. You may not know about the situations I faced when I took my story public for the first time at open mic events back in 2019. But I believe this is what built me as a speaker. None of this has come naturally.  Here's a link to my first ever open mic - https://youtu.be/hX...

Do you know what to do if your child is sexually harassed, assaulted or abused online or in person? And I’m not talking about the logistics of reporting to the police etc. I’m talking about supporting your child as a mother, a father, a family, but also, how to support yourself as your world comes crashing down and you feel helpless reading police reports and witnessing your child going through tr...