You asked for it...literally. In this episode, Dr. Erin Boyce and I will answer many of the questions we have received over the years doing this podcast, and the specific questions sent out recently by those of you responding to my request.

For Ben

• Why didn’t you use methamphetamine? 
• Are you anti-Christian? Do you think of yourself as having a religious identity?
• What is your favorite drug? 
• Do you think prisons should be abolished?
• Do you have any suggestions for recovery success? 
• Did you learn anything in prison that helped you later on? 
• Who if your favorite artist, singer, researcher or author? 
• Did you ever try to stop using drugs unsuccessfully? 
• Where did you grow up?  
• Who has been your favorite guest?  

For Erin 

• Did you enjoy heroin/fentanyl? 
• Why did you stop using meth? 
• What do you do when you encounter “Karens” in your class?
• Do you or did you ever have a religion? 
• How does your religious identity work with Ben’s?

Bonus Question: How  can someone prepare for release from prison? 

 You can find out more about Dr. Kristin Neff's ideas of compassion and self-care (mentioned by Erin) at SelfCompassion.org 

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