In this episode, Vix Lyttle talks to Oscar Rodriguez and they explore the power of friendship, mentorship, and inner resilience through the lived experiences of returning citizens. The conversation touches on how Buddhism and mindfulness helped sustain calm and clarity during extreme hardship inside prison, including long periods of restraint, and how those practices continue to support life after release. We also discuss Oscar Rodriguez’s documentary work, created since returning home, and how creative storytelling has become a tool for healing, identity, and purpose. An honest reflection on prison reentry, emotional intelligence, and transformation beyond incarceration.

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