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Mental and Physical Implications of Anabolic Steroids

William Noguera explains how cash rewards, million dollar contracts, and accolades make anabolic steroids extremely tempting to athletes. But, is it worth it? Overnight, they transformed William, a teenager, into a vicious fighter, winning cash prices at underground fighting rings. However, he became unable to control his anger or process his emotions. These drugs cloud an individual’s judgment and can have deadly outcomes. What started with his father buying anabolic steroids in Tijuana, led William down a path towards a life sentence.

1:41 Prevalence of steroids

5:30 Father’s role in drug

6:32 Physical effects

8:50 Mental effects

15:12 Financial benefits

20:36 Killer Sally

21:18 Aftereffects

William A. Noguera

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/ 

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William & Anabolic Steroids: Psychological Lighter Fluid

There are serious ramifications to taking anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance and build muscle. Among them, steroids often exacerbate underlying mental health issues and trigger rage. William Noguera opens up about his own experience, taking them at only thirteen and throughout puberty. His father pushed the anabolic steroid, dianabol, at him to give him a competitive fighting edge. He grew enormous for his age and won huge competitions, but his emotions were off the charts.

1:40 Topic of conversation

3:30 History of steroids

7:35 William’s experience

12:00 Taking dianabol at 13

15:10 Mental health effects

17:55 Different reactions to steroids

20:10 Outro

William A. Noguera

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/ 

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Fighting for Father’s Approval 

William Noguera's desire for his father's approval started when he was only five years old, enrolled in martial arts tournaments for his father’s entertainment. Their complicated relationship had a lasting impact on Will, who wishes their relationship could’ve healed before his death. His experience as a competitive fighter taught him useful skills for prison life: discipline, survival skills, the ability to physically defend and assert dominance when called for.

1:41                             Fighter identity 

4:05                             Relationship with father 

13:35                           Bullying in school 

14:40                           Childhood trauma

17:26                           Seeking approval 

22:00                           Shame of conviction 

26:40                           Prison culture and rules 

39:29                           Closing words 

41:10                           Outro 

William A. Noguera 

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row 

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/

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Studying Serial Killers 

William Noguera worked as a caregiver to elderly serial killers for nearly a decade. Through that unique experience, he observed their “ticks” and learned how their brains were wired differently. William differentiates serial killers from the average prisoner and shares the story of when he met Charles Manson. There are prisoners who can, can’t, want to, and don’t to be rehabilitated. He puts serials killers in the category of can’t be and shouldn’t be rehabilitated. 

1:41                             Story of Steven 

9:20                             Actions speak louder 

11:20                           Individuals who can be rehabilitated

15:30                           Individuals who can’t be rehabilitated 

22:35                           Serial killers, Charles Manson 

28:28                           Starting Death Row Diaries 

32:50                           Serial killers ticks 

37:45                           Decision to start podcast

42:36                           Outro 

William A. Noguera 

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row 

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/

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How to Rehabilitate a Convict: Exploring Father-Son Relationships 

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera continue their conversation on rehabilitating convicts and discuss their family histories. William dedicated his book to his late father, who he loved and had a complicated relationship with. His father gave him steroids at only 13 for fighting, which started him down the wrong path. There are two key words that William uses in rehabilitation today: un-condition and integrate. Often, inmates find themselves confined behind bars, because they felt pigeonholed by what society expected from them. Fortunately, it's never too late to rewrite one's narrative. 

1:41                             Un-condition and integrate

11:00                           Freedom of choice 

14:43                           Peer pressure 

20:50                           Rising above 

21:52                           Martial arts, father, steroids 

27:50                           Making peace with father’s death 

32:20                           Family tree 

39:15                           Evaluating convicts for release 

45:10                           Outro 

William A. Noguera 

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row 

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/

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How to Rehabilitate a Convict: The Process

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera discuss the power of education and the process of rehabilitating a convict. Within the confines of William's prison courtyard classrooms, he encourages his fellow inmates to accept responsibility and shed the negative behavior patterns that led them there. Not all prisoners are receptive to William’s guidance; one must possess a sense of hope. In California, policymakers have reevaluated parole requirements for individuals who committed crimes when they were 25 and younger. While violent offenders should face consequences, those who are striving towards self-betterment deserve a chance at redemption.

1:41                             Road to education 

6:20                             Father figure role model 

12:30                           Power of choice 

14:20                           Solitary confinement is a gift 

16:40                           William’s first student

19:55                           Collaborators vs students 

24:15                           Hope                           

26:32                           CDCR 

31:00                           Reason to start podcast 

32:05                           Authenticity, self-acceptance 

37:20                           Outro 

William A. Noguera 

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row 

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

Dr. Reymon Ethnasios 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/

William and Dr Rey discuss solitary confinement. William will share his own experiences in San Quentin's solitary confinement and discuss the psychological effects it had on him. Arriving to San Quentin at just 22 years old, William has an amazing experience in solitary that changes the course of his life. William and Dr Rey will discuss policy implications, and how solitary has been used and misused in the past.

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Finding Purpose and Rehabilitation 

William Noguera was always an artist, but he discovered his love for Expressionist art while reading art history books in prison. His biggest source of inspiration is the abstract painter, Mark Rothko. Creating art helps William process trauma, feel a sense of escape within his cell, and has gained him recognition in galleries across the world. His book, "Escape Artist," delves deeper into how painting has profoundly impacted his life.

1:41                             Expressionist artists

4:19                             Reading about artists 

7:20                             Robert Alton Harris

8:38                             Processing trauma 

10:40                           Abstraction 

12:20                           Conversation with self 

15:08                           Creating art 

22:05                           Student artist 

26:10                           Career trajectory 

29:22                           Mark Rothko 

32:42                           Automatism art

35:05                           Evoking feeling 

40:35                           Studio cell 

43:08                           Change within 

46:02                           Outro 

William A. Noguera 

Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row 

https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/

https://deathrowdiaries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

To really rehabilitate in prison, an inmate either takes responsibility for his life and chooses to move forward or he will remain a victim and continue to leech from society. In this episode, William and Dr Rey discuss what it takes to take responsibility for your life. To feel a connection with society and want to contribute to it, instead of feeling owed by society and expecting hand-outs from it. William traces back on his life on San Quentin's Death Row and the many people he's encountered who have taught him about their rehab process. William also takes us into his prison-yard class and shows us how he teaches against victimization on the deadliest prison yard in America.

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