MyTERN Conversations

Eugene Ivey, Kurry Harbour, and Aaron Smith explore connections between their early life experiences, including their concepts of masculinity and self worth based on the role models they had or didn’t have, and their experiences with addiction, incarceration, and self transformation. Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. I’m-Built-to-Better-Myself_TranscriptDownload

In this episode, Bobby Iacoviello, Hector Bannister and Martin O'Brien discuss their experiences with the US court system. They consider how and when the legal system strips people of their individual voices and the many systemic flaws of our capitalist, carceral state. Finally, they offer insights into how they can reclaim their voices and seek accountability and healing through alternative forms of justice. Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Monopoly-TranscriptDownload

Four students in the MyTERN program discuss their daily struggles with mental health and its impact on life post-incarceration. Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript AmICrazyTranscriptDownload

Bobby Iacoviello and Chaiya Chan discuss their connections before and after incarceration, and the role of changing and saving the lives of those they care about. From coaching football to keeping restorative justice circles, these two MyTERN students work to prevent youth from falling victim to the streets. Bobby and Chaiya reflect on the importance of mentoring, supporting communities, and relationship building. Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript Coming Home: We're Right Where We're Supposed To Be, transcriptDownload

Thank you for listening to the MyTERN Podcast. The MyTERN program is a Tufts University-accredited program, providing education, mentorship, and career development support to — and by — those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. MyTERN's objective is to provide an opportunity for each participant to rediscover and reframe their skills, interests, responsibilities, and commitments. This podcast is created and produced in partnership with Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Bridging Differences Grant Program. Music brought to you by Elmer Pleit. Cover art brought to you by Rahim Gray (Instagram: @rahimgrayart). Learn more or support MyTERN at TUPIT.org. Featuring: Hector Bannister, Chaiya Chan, Kurry Harbor, Bobby Iacoviello, Eugene Ivey, Steven Johnson, Gary Lee, Martin O’Brien, Billy Raye, and Aaron Smith Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences.

Stories about the intersections of gender, motherhood, trauma, severe deprivation, and incarceration, featuring myTERN students Calvena and Marie. Featuring Calvena DeVoe and Marie Lafontant Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript You're One Strong, Resilient Woman, TranscriptDownload

Hector and Vee talk about the meaning of “family” and “home” before, during, and after incarceration. Featuring Hector Bannister and Devon McNeil Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript Home Was Never Home, TranscriptDownload

The first episode of the podcast features three MyTERN students: Shakir Abdullah, Rahim Gray, and Joseph Irizarry, who discuss their experience and thoughts about education before, during, and after incarceration. This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript There's No Us Without You Guys, There's No You Guys Without Us, TranscriptDownload

Thank you for listening to the MyTERN Podcast. The MyTERN program is a Tufts University-accredited program, providing education, mentorship, and career development support to — and by — those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. MyTERN's objective is to provide an opportunity for each participant to rediscover and reframe their skills, interests, responsibilities, and commitments. This podcast is created and produced in partnership with Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Bridging Differences Grant Program. Music brought to you by Bernell Jones II. Cover art brought to you by Rahim Gray (Instagram: @rahimgrayart). Learn more or support MyTERN at TUPIT.org. Featuring Shakir Abdullah, Hector Bannister, Calvena DeVoe, Rahim Gray, Joseph Irizarry, Marie Lafontant, & Devon McNeil Content Warning: This podcast series contains material about emotional and physical trauma and abuse — especially experienced by women and BIPOC — that may be upsetting to some audiences. Episode Transcript MyTERN_Conversations_1-0_transcriptDownload