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ONE MINUTE REMAININGEpisode 6 ⋆ Coronavirus in PrisonIn episode 6 we discuss: ⋆ How and when will COVID-19 begin to effect the criminal justice system⋆ Who coronavirus will effect inside the prison population⋆ Sebastian's survivalist instincts on the toilet paper hoarding⋆ The good to come out once the dust settles around coronavirus⋆ Practice gratitude for those you love and what you could lose#oneminuteremainingI’m in love with an inmate. Sebastian, my partner, has been incarcerated since February 2019. I’ve been quite silent about this hardship because there is a heavy stigma attached to those in + out of the criminal system. I’ve carried a lot of shame + judgement of my own about this strange circumstance I find myself in but I’m sick of my own negativity.What a better way to flip the script on our federally recorded phone calls than to share what life on the inside is really like + how choosing to commit to a prisoner effects my day to day.#breakstigmas #iloveaninmate #storytelling #storymedicine #walkingwounded #podcast #compassionforcriminals #criminaljustice #prisonsystem #restorativejustice #endmassincarceration #reform #prisonwives #prisongirlfriends #mentalillness #addiction #mentalheatlh #federalprison #jail #inmate #felon #convict

ONE MINUTE REMAINING | Ep. 3 - Can someone heal in prison?In episode 5 we discuss:⋆ Can you be vulnerable in prison?⋆ Us vs. Them mentality⋆ Is sentencing the most stressful thing you have to deal with in prison?⋆ We discuss how once released from prison you are on probation in a town you can’t leave — isn’t that triggering and wouldn't you repeat criminal activity? ⋆ Prison culture and the environment is the opposite of a healing, nurturing environment. Is there hope for prisoners to change their lives around while incarcerated?⋆ Sebastian talks about the different attitudes each race has towards doing their time and once released, when the time comes⋆ Sebastian talks about how outdated the resources are in prison classes and “there needs to be a change, if there’s going to be a change”I’m in love with an inmate. Sebastian, my partner, has been incarcerated since February 2019. I’ve been quite silent about this hardship because there is a heavy stigma attached to those in + out of the criminal system. I’ve carried a lot of shame + judgement of my own about this strange circumstance I find myself in but I’m sick of my own negativity.What a better way to flip the script on our federally recorded phone calls than to share what life on the inside is really like + how choosing to commit to a prisoner effects my day to day.

ONE MINUTE REMAININGEpisode 4 ⋆ Tough conversations make change In Episode 4 we discuss: ⋆ Why do we love a comeback story but disregard the hardship?⋆ Why do we only see before and after in mainstream media?⋆ Discuss the ‘throw away culture' that’s the norm in the US⋆ Discuss viral videos on social media that create real change, like the straw in the turtle nostril, yet we seem to turn a blind eye to the problems in our own neighborhood⋆ Discuss how to break taboos with children

ONE MINUTE REMAININGepisode three ⋆ time passing in prison vs. the outside worldI’m in love with an inmate. Sebastian, my partner, has been incarcerated since February 2019. I’ve been quite silent about this hardship because there is a heavy stigma attached to those in + out of the criminal system. I’ve carried a lot of shame + judgement of my own about this strange circumstance I find myself in but I’m sick of my own negativity.What a better way to flip the script on our federally recorded phone calls than to share what life on the inside is really like + how choosing to commit to a prisoner effects my day to day.In episode three we discuss:⋆ How does the time go by when in prison?⋆ Seb discusses the 6 month shift⋆ Adaptability is human nature and inmates learn how to get comfortable.⋆ That time Seb got jumped bc other inmates thought he was having sex in the shower with another man⋆ How races stick together no matter what⋆ I worry now that Seb is comfortable, he’s becoming a better criminal, not a reformed man⋆ Does getting comfortable in prison make the time go quicker or simply connect deeper to your humanity?⋆ How important body language and confidence plays in how well you’ll fit in with other inmates⋆ How can I trust Sebastian when he’s out and on probation if he can’t commit to be law abiding while in prison?⋆ We discuss the portrayal of the prison system in the media & Hollywood⋆ Why does society choose to turn a blind eye to the broken prison system?⋆ Kaleigh talks about how this experience has been spiritually liberating and still extremely difficult.⋆ “You can’t watch water boil” — we discuss the differences on how time passes for Kaleigh and Sebastian.⋆ Kaleigh talks about how she takes advantage of the time alone and how to take good care of herself.⋆ Gets V emotional at the endaudio version: #oneminuteremaining

episode two ⋆ the cycle of addiction & jail timeI’m in love with an inmate. Sebastian, my partner, has been incarcerated since February 2019. I’ve been quite silent about this hardship because there is a heavy stigma attached to those in + out of the criminal system. I’ve carried a lot of shame + judgement of my own about this strange circumstance I find myself in but I’m sick of my own negativity.What a better way to flip the script on our federally recorded phone calls than to share what life on the inside is really like + how choosing to commit to a prisoner effects my day to day.In episode two we discuss:⋆ How Sebastian became a felon⋆ Why he admitted he had hash in his vehicle then ended up in jail⋆ Why he violated probation and ended up in jail again⋆ Glorified portrayal of dealing drugs⋆ Is criminal behavior connected to mental illness or something you just fall into it?⋆ Sebastian discusses the “power process” which can lead to chasing a dopamine high⋆ Does every American have the opportunity to be a law abiding, successful, contributing member of society?⋆ Do people have the ultimate choice to take drugs or not?⋆ The impulsive nature and chasing instant gratification — we all do it.Video version here

I’m in love with an inmate. Sebastian, my partner, has been incarcerated since February. I’ve been quite silent about this hardship bc there is a heavy stigma attached to those in + out of the criminal system. I’ve carried a lot of shame + judgement of my own about this strange circumstance I find myself in but I’m sick of my own negativity.With #walkingwounded I strive to share stories of those whose voices aren’t heard. What a better way to flip the script on our federally recorded phone calls than to share what life on the inside is really like + how choosing to commit to a prisoner effects my day to day. In episode one we discuss:⋆ What stigma is attached to you as a convicted felon?⋆ Good vs. Evil in the media⋆ Does the system work? Are you bettering yourself from the inside?⋆ What do you say to the people who say ‘you deserve your punishment since you broke the law’?⋆ Sobriety inside and outside of prison.⋆ In a perfect world with endless funds, what do you think needs to be changed immediately?⋆ The dangers in prison and how available illicit drugs are.⋆ Addiction in prison — those trying to quit, those who become addicts while incarcerated.#oneminuteremaining