In this episode of Uncarcerated, we talk to a man recently freed after being sentenced to 43 years.  Jason gets real and honest about the mistakes he's made and the trauma he faced in Indiana state prison system. From gang activity and drug abuse to redirecting his life through self help and group therapy, Jason is open and raw.  This is Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2 as we take a look into Jason's first few months of freedom and gaze into the crystal ball of where his life goes from here.  Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!!

On this installment of Uncarcerated we discuss 7 national ballot initiatives that could shape criminal justice reform, the importance of a self-care routine and taking care of yourself FIRST and we revisit with Peter from episode 1 to see how things are moving along during his first few months free. Please like/rate/subscribe/leave comments and download anywhere you get this show!!

Flying solo as we discuss Universal basic income for recently freed individuals, the death of a good friend of mine, the importance of writing down your goals and the show is LIVE from Los Angeles!!! Please like, rate, download and subscribe

We talk to a young black man from Jacksonville, Fl. in our most powerful episode yet. Corey discusses the injustice he discovered as a person of color in America, the abuse in the Dept. of Corrections and the tools he used to overcome the struggles as he has transformed his body, mind and spirit. Please listen, download, like, rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

We discuss cash bail reform and visit with "Duck" as he dives into the effects of a broken family, the allure of gangs, rehab in prison and the struggles and triumphs during his first year free. 

In part 2 of our emotional journey into Daniels experience, we explore death, addiction, corruption in the Dept. of Corrections, starting a family and what it means to have someone believe in you.

Daniel gets super raw about Florida's juvenile system, growing up in a broken home with drugs&alcohol present, trauma in and out of the prison system and more. This was cathartic and emotional so we decided to make it a two part show.

We dive into some alarming numbers as it relates to the prison system where the U.S. leads the world in incarceration rates. I share how numbers work in prison and some of my personal experience...all in a shortened show you can listen to on your way to work or fit in as you try to make it a mile on the treadmill! Like, rate, subscribe. Follow us @uncarcerated and email your input, feedback or experience at [email protected]

We begin our journey into the real stories of formerly incarcerated individuals by talking with Perter.  Woken up by guards and told he was going home 4 months early.  We'll hear how a gift like early freedom turns into a daunting exercise in restraint, homelessness, pitfalls and triumphs.