Welcome to "Incarcerated in Arkansas with Meagan Lea", a podcast that sheds light on the experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals in Arkansas. Join Meagan as she sits down with men and women who have lived through the ups and downs of the Arkansas prison system. From their journeys to their struggles and triumphs, Meagan creates a safe space for raw and honest storytelling. With each episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those behind bars and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to hear the real stories of those who have lived it, and discover why their voices matter. New episodes released weekly. Subscribe now and join the conversation on criminal justice reform.
This week Meagan's patience runs out as she REALLY struggles with technology. Working through her frustrations she shares her experiences in half way houses and reentry. Meagan recalls every half way house she has been in and weighs the pros and cons of each facility. Meagan also shares what helped her the most from each facility and what she believes the Arkansas Department of Corrections could do to better to prevent returning citizens from walking back through those gates and lower recidivism rates state wide. Meagan also goes back to prison in this episode but not as an inmate.This week is also the first installment of "Letters from Lifers" where Meagan reads letters she received from inmates serving life sentence in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.I want to dedicate this episode to my good friend Melisa Principe who passed away last week from health issues. I met her in reentry. She was a great friend and really solid in her recovery. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family and friends.If you have any comments or just want to get in touch please feel free to reach out at incarceratedinarkansas@gmail.com
In this episode Meagan struggles with technology and learns how to edit audio files in the studio software. This week I sat down with my long time friend to discuss Lindsey's journey. Travel with us down memory lane as Lindsey gets vulnerable about her strengths and struggles post incarceration and how she has maintained sobriety and freedom 8 years after her release from the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
In this episode, Meagan sits down with Maesa who shares her powerful story of struggling with addiction, her experiences in RPF, and her journey through drug court. She reflects on the importance of finding the root cause of her addiction and how it has impacted her life.Topics Covered:Personal struggles with addictionExperiences in RPFDrug court and the legal systemFinding the root cause of addictionPersonal growth and transformation
In this episode, Meagan shares her incredible story of having emergency hernia surgery while incarcerated in Arkansas. She recounts the pain and discomfort she experienced leading up to the surgery, and the challenges she faced in getting the medical care she needed while behind bars. Meagan also discusses the emotional toll of being incarcerated and undergoing surgery, and how she found resilience and support through her experience. Topics Covered: Meagan's experience with emergency hernia surgery while incarcerated The challenges of accessing medical care in prison The emotional impact of being incarcerated and undergoing surgery Finding resilience and support in difficult circumstances
In this deput episode, I share my personal story of being incarcerated in Arkansas during the COVID-19 pandemic. I talk about my experiences, the challenges, and how I coped with uncertainty and fear that came with it. Join me as I vulnerably share my journey and set the stage for future episodes exploring life after incarceration and the road to redemption.
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