In this episode of I’m In Control, I sit down with writer, poet and intuitive guide Phoenix Rose for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, prison, healing and reclaiming self-worth.

Phoenix shares her lived experience of drug addiction, domestic violence, and being sentenced to almost three years in prison. She opens up about the moment she realised she was ready for change, how prison became a place of deep reflection rather than punishment, and why rehabilitation and lived-experience support are so powerful.

We talk about smashing stigma around the prison system, forming meaningful connections behind bars, and the life-changing impact of rehabilitation programs. Phoenix also shares her journey into embodiment, ritual and self-connection, including the creation of her yoni steaming practice as a way to heal deep trauma and reconnect with herself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, shame can be released, and control doesn’t always come from doing more - sometimes it comes from learning to let go.

Episode timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Phoenix Rose

01:15 – Addiction, arrest and sentencing

03:30 – Life before prison and readiness for change

07:00 – Entering prison and early reflections

08:40 – Quiet moments, structure and education inside

11:45 – Friendships and rehabilitation programs

14:00 – The importance of rehab and self-responsibility

15:00 – Writing a book and returning to prisons to give back

18:00 – Embodiment, yoni steaming and healing trauma

22:00 – Self-love, spirituality and lived experience

29:00 – Fear, control and breaking cycles

31:20 – A defining moment of surrender and growth

35:40 – Where to find Phoenix and closing reflections