The Conviction Fiction Podcast

Staying Free: Five Traps That Steal Your Second Chance


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Freedom doesn’t start the day you walk out of prison — it starts the day you learn how to live differently.

In this powerful solo episode, host Antoine Rivers breaks down five hidden traps that quietly destroy successful reintegration for the formerly incarcerated — and how to overcome them before they cost you your future.

From losing structure to revisiting toxic environments, from pride to unhealed trauma, Antoine unpacks the real-life lessons he’s learned walking the path from conviction to transformation. This isn’t theory — it’s survival wisdom turned into a roadmap for lasting change.

If you or someone you love is rebuilding life after incarceration, this episode will help you see freedom for what it really is: a daily choice, not a one-time event.

👉 In this episode:

    • The truth about freedom and discipline
    • Why some “support systems” secretly sabotage your growth
    • How pride and unrealistic expectations can derail progress
    • The mindset shifts needed to stay free — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

  • 🎙️ “Freedom isn’t about walking out of a cell — it’s about learning how to live outside of it.”

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