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In this reloaded episode, I share a powerful conversation with Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project. Fritzi discusses the vital importance of creating trauma-informed prisons and communities. She explains how understanding trauma can shift our perception of incarcerated individuals, seeing them not as inherently bad people, but as individuals who have often endured immense suffering. Fritzi highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the impact of our actions on others, emphasising the need for compassion and systemic change to address the root causes of harmful behaviour, ultimately aiming to end child abuse and foster healing within society.Key Takeaways:Creating trauma-informed prisons and communities means understanding that individuals, particularly those who are incarcerated or living in poverty, are often dealing with significant past trauma and adversity.Shifting our perspective to see incarcerated individuals as people who have suffered, rather than simply "bad people," is crucial for fostering compassion and facilitating healing.We are all interconnected, and our actions and societal structures have a profound impact on individuals' well-being and behaviour. Addressing trauma can lead to a ripple effect of positive change.The goal of the Compassion Prison Project is to end child abuse by raising awareness of how trauma affects brain development and behaviour, encouraging more compassionate and informed interactions.Recognising and addressing our own trauma and reactive patterns is essential for personal healing and for contributing to a more compassionate world.Episode Highlights:01:00 - Fritzi explains the mission of the Compassion Prison Project: to create trauma-informed prisons and communities.02:00 - The belief in our interconnectedness and how that understanding shifts perception when interacting with others, including incarcerated individuals.03:45 - Fritzi shares her personal realisation of how her own past trauma and reactive behaviour impacted her child, highlighting the importance of understanding the effects of our actions.04:26 - The significance of Bessel van der Kolk's book, "The Body Keeps the Score," in understanding trauma, and the realisation that many in prison are deeply traumatised.07:08 - Fritzi discusses Tony Crowe's work with Trauma Talks in Belfast, emphasising that societal division often reflects our own internal divides.About the Guest:Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”, has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Vassar College.Episode links:Compassion Prison ProjectThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkTony Crowe episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39X8en1iTZffmwraDuTizs End credits:Connect with Megan:Instagram: @‌HigherLove_withMeganWebsite: http://www.higher-love.comThis episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (http://lucylucraft.co.uk )If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

In this episode, I delve into the complexities of what it means to be well in an unwell world. I explore the concept of soul loss, the importance of deconditioning and unlearning, and the power of collective healing. I also discuss the importance of being in right relationship with self, others, and the world.Key Takeaways:Soul loss is a real phenomenon that occurs when we suppress parts of ourselves to conform to societal expectations.Deconditioning and unlearning are essential for healing and creating a new, more just world.We heal in community, and collective liberation begins with being in right relationship with self, others, and the world.Episode Highlights:01:24: The question: How can we be well in an unwell world?04:42: The concept of soul loss07:31: Deconditioning and unlearning11:12: Collective healing18:15: Hypernormalization and the refusal to stay the sameMentioned in the episode:Compassion Prison Project:https://compassionprisonproject.org/how-it-all-began/Voices on the Side Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-on-the-side/id1688949334Disrupting the Wellness Industry (Episode):https://www.higher-love.com/The Nap Ministry:https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/Connect with Megan:Instagram: ⁠@‌HigherLove_withMegan⁠ Website: ⁠www.higher-love.com⁠Music:Good For You by THBD ⁠https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MNCAIWXJ7PY&t=0s Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream:https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary Music promoted by Audio Library ⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibraryProduction credits:This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (https://www.lucylucraft.co.uk/about )If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

In this powerful episode of The Higher Life with Megan, I delve into the complexities of trauma, addiction, and healing with Tony Crowe, a facilitator for the transformative program, Trauma Talks, developed by previous guest Fritzi Horsman of the Compassion Prison Project. Tony shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding his path to becoming a facilitator, highlighting the profound impact of addressing the root causes of trauma rather than just the symptoms. He discusses the unique structure of Trauma Talks, its success in both prison and community settings, and the ripple effect of healing that extends beyond the individual. This episode challenges conventional views on addiction, emphasizing the importance of compassion, self-awareness, and community support in the journey towards recovery and societal change. Timestamped Highlights: 00:04:06:09 - 00:05:50:00 The development of Trauma Talks 00:08:57:10 - 00:13:20:21 Tony's struggles with addiction 00:16:19:14 - 00:18:46:12 The impact of societal "othering" 00:22:39:22 - 00:23:20:02 The revolutionary approach of viewing addiction through a trauma-informed lens. 00:28:15:01 - 00:33:24:19 The Trauma Talks framework 00:38:15:20 - 00:40:12:20 Trauma Talks personal transformations Resources & Links: Compassion Prison Project: https://compassionprisonproject.org/ Gabor Maté's work: https://drgabormate.com/ Previous episode with Fritzi: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/does-trauma-define-our-prison-system-with-fritzi-horstman/id1598796616?i=1000673796732 Connect with Tony on TikTok: @‌TheUnorthodoxRecoveryCoach Connect with Tony on Instagram: @‌Pro2022 New Fritzi Horsman film on veterans in prison: Connect with Megan: Instagram: @‌HigherLove_withMegan Website: www.higher-love.com Podcast Music: Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultanCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6MuMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

In this episode, I talk with Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project, about the profound impact of childhood trauma on individuals who end up incarcerated. Fritzi's work was brought to my attention through the deeply moving video "Step Inside the Circle," featured in the "Wisdom of Trauma" documentary. This video showcases a compassion trauma circle within a maximum-security prison, revealing the pervasive role of trauma in the lives of inmates. We delve into The link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and criminal behavior. The shocking statistics on the prevalence of trauma in prison populations. How the Compassion Prison Project addresses trauma through compassion circles and other initiatives. The need to reframe our understanding of incarcerated individuals as products of a traumatized society. The importance of collective responsibility in creating a more just and compassionate world. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional views on crime and punishment and offers a new perspective on healing and rehabilitation. Episode Highlights: 02:08 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 03:30 The Impact of Trauma in Prisons 06:47 Compassion Trauma Circle Exercise 13:14 Symptoms and Effects of Trauma 33:41 Finding Value in Dehumanizing Environments 38:44 Collective Responsibility and Community Healing 41:07 Systemic Issues and Racial Disparities in Prisons Connect with me on ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherlove_withmegan/ ⁠ and find out more about me ⁠this way⁠: https://linktr.ee/higherlovewithmegan?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaUdx9GkR1vkfJarQte_E14RWHKU4sfWN9ec7I0Kbbqx-DsA7XlMCwTS3E_aem_qpzWZv8Je0FWm1_kR6iLJA I'd love to hear what you think. Podcast Music: Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultanCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6MuMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

Sheila Darcey is a visionary artist and the founder of SketchPoetic, a creative expression practice that empowers individuals to express, reflect, and heal. In 2021, she authored the book "Sketch by Sketch - A Creative Path to Emotional Healing & Transformation," which was published by Macmillan US, Hay House UK, and Penguin Libros. Translated into eight languages, her book has garnered a global audience. Standing at the intersection between art, technology, and wellness, Sheila is a pioneer dedicated to promoting Arts & Healing. She collaborates with organizations and institutions that seek innovative approaches to address holistic health encompassing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her expertise has been sought after by notable brands including Google, Disney, Toyota, Sony, and Nike. Sheila has been featured on CNN, Today Show, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Fast Company, LA Times, and LA Weekly. She has also partnered with brands and organizations to host SketchPoetic workshops at Summit LA, Today I'm Brave, S.P.Y..- Safe Place for Youth, The Coalition for Behavioral Health, and many more. She is the Ambassador for Mental Health & Wellness for KnownOrigin and Content Contributor for Compassion Prison Project's Trauma Talks Program.   Tune into Sheila's first time on She's All Over the Place Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfts-sketch-by-sketch-mental-health-with-sheila-darcey/id1485475729?i=1000554108879   ounder of SketchPoetic and Author of "Sketch by Sketch - A Creative Path to Emotional Healing & Transformation" Connect more with Sheila Darcey here: http://www.sketchpoetic.com http://www.sheiladarcey.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sketchpoetic   Stay connected with me :) https://www.chonacas.com/links/  

On Episode 458 of Impact Boom, Fritzi Horstman of the Compassion Prison Project discusses how traumatic childhood experiences impact the lives and behaviours of people in prisons, and why she is bringing awareness, education, healing and change to prison systems in the US and beyond. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 376 with Helen Black on creating long-term change for incarcerated people through social enterprise -> https://bit.ly/3T9gasB The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Sarah Ripper Guest(s): Fritzi Horstman Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

In October 2023, Thom Knoles participated in a panel discussion at a fundraiser event for The Light Inside, an organization providing Vedic Meditation courses for inmates in prisons in the United States, with plans to operate internationally.Other panelists included: Joh Jarvis, a Vedic Meditation Initiator and the founder of The Light Inside; Rev. Dr. Michelle Anne Simmons, founder of Why Not Prosper, an organization that provides support for women after they exit the prison system, and a board member of The Light Inside; and Robert Hammond, also a Vedic Meditation Initiator and a board member of The Light Inside, facilitated the discussion.This episode is a slightly truncated recording of that event, with a short introduction from Joh Jarvis. As well as reflections on Thom's own experiences working in prisons, we hear about the impact The Light Inside is having on prisoners and everyone else whose lives they touch.The Light Inside website: www.the-lightinside.orgWhy Not Prosper website: https://www.why-not-prosper.org/The Compassion Prison Project website: https://compassionprisonproject.org/ Episode Highlights[00:45] Setting the Context[03:25] Step Inside the Circle[04:52] Introductions[06:12] Collective Responsibility for Change[08:09] Unlocking Baseline Happiness for World Peace[09:26] From Incarceration to Inner Peace[11:06] Starting The Light Inside[12:35] Teaching in Rikers Island[13:57] Purpose and Vision of The Light Inside[14:59] Meditation in Rikers Island[16:29] Spiritual Alignment of Reverend Michelle to The Light Inside[17:41] Transformative Experience in Jail[18:50] From Resentment to Revelation[19:53] Meditation as a Tool for Recovery and Personal Growth[21:09] Beyond Therapies: The Impact of Self-Forgiveness and Meditation[22:14] Teaching Tools for a New Path[23:58] Teaching Meditation in the Toughest Jails[25:47] Passing the Test[28:52] Freedom Behind Bars[30:26] Transforming Lives in San Quentin[32:06] Meditation's Impact on Rival Gangs[33:25] Changes in Inmates Doing Meditation[34:41] Challenges and Transformations in Rikers Island[35:45] "I Sound Less Angry."[37:11] Power of Leadership in Culture Change[39:27] Culture Change in the Prison[40:50] Strategic Teaching: Engaging Prison Guards to Impact Inmates[43:15] Mental Health in Prisons[45:02] Meditation as a Coping Mechanism[46:06] Supporting The Light Inside[47:24] Spreading the Light[48:36] A Different Workplace[50:19] Tenderness Amongst Violence and ChaosUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Find out more about Thom's upcoming Rounding Retreat in Sedona in May 2024, https://thomknoles.com/sedona

Joining Hunter today is Keith Wattley, the Founder and Executive Director of Uncommon Law. Keith and his team at Uncommon Law support people navigating California's discretionary parole process through trauma-informed legal representation, mental health counselling, legislative and policy advocacy, and in-prison programming led by those who have been through the process themselves. For decades, people have been aware of the pervasive bias that infects the parole system of California, but little has changed to address it. That's where Keith and Uncommon Law come in. Guests: Keith Wattley, Founder and Executive Director, Uncommon Law Resources: Uncommon Law Website https://www.uncommonlaw.org/ Follow Uncommon Law on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uncommonlawyer/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UnCommLaw Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnCommonLaw/ 1.     The Compassion Prison Project has some great information about rates of trauma - in particular, childhood trauma - among people in prison, and the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and incarceration 2.     The Sentencing Project has several really excellent reports about our country's enduring reliance on life sentencing, how ineffective these kinds of sentences actually are in promoting public safety, and the relationship between life sentencing and mass incarceration 3.     Speaking of the Sentencing Project, Keith recently authored this op ed in The Crime Report with their Senior Director of Advocacy Nicole Porter, which explores similar ideas 4.     The Justice Policy Institute recently released this analysis of Maryland's parole process, highlighting several of the same issues we see in California.  5.     Similarly, there has been fairly regular coverage of the racial biases evident in New York's parole hearing decisions in recent years 6.     Finally, feel free to check out this video series our organization put out last year; it explores cycles of violence from the perspectives of people who have both survived and caused harm, and gives a good sense of our work and messaging   Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and to recognize this, I've recorded a special "HE" Starts Now edition of the She Starts Now podcast.   If you have a boy, young man or adult man in your life or if you are one yourself, please listen to this intimate conversation with my friend Zak about the struggles men face when it comes to grief, shame, loneliness, addiction and vulnerability.Zak is a tech and digital media entrepreneur based in Calgary, host of the CanadianPodcast and founder of a brand new initiative he recently launched with a team of men from across Canada.This initiative is MenTell.ca  Their aim is to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health and to encourage men from all walks of life to use their voice - either in person or online - by sharing strategies on what's helped them on the path to mental and emotional wellbeing. Through storytelling, education and open conversations, the objective of MenTELL is to inspire at least one individual to realize they are not alone in this. Zak believes that when men share what's real for them, they become a beacon of hope not only for themselves but for todays and for tomorrow's generation.In this episode Zak openly shares about his own struggles and what helped him climb out of a very dark hole (and what can help you too). In this episode:The harmful messages we send boys and menWhy the stats on men and depression are all wrongHow men cope with grief, shame and vulnerabilityDepression + Addiction: the importance of community and asking for supportZak's weekly ritual to grieve the passing of his mother and the message he wants to send to those that are struggling right nowA study on loneliness and aging men (and what some countries are doing about it)The Compassion Prison Project: how unresolved trauma is hurting men and our worldToxic Ambition: masking pain through distraction and the pursuit of successThe Mentell.ca movement: why it started and how you can get involvedLearn More & Get Involved:www.mentell.ca https://www.instagram.com/mentell.ca/"Step Into The Circle: The Compassion Prison Project https://compassionprisonproject.org/

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/FbITRNVNT3s Another road map to transformation with the unstoppable visionary Richard Mireles. This conversation will also be included in our Trauma Talks series and will be delivered to prison tablets across the nation! Richard Mireles is a dynamic public speaker and expert communicator with advanced leadership and communication certifications with the world-recognized Toastmasters International. He is Certified Career Coach having graduated under the tutelage of Master Coaches Christina Lee and Dr. Yvette Hall of Paradigm 360 LLC. An inspiring leader and powerful orator who delivered over 65 transformational coaching seminars and workshops. Richard possesses the uncanny ability to capture a room's attention while conveying impactful messages to any audience. Having spent over 20 years inside the CDCR, Richard made abundant contributions as a co-founder of the Inside Solutions think tank and lead intern for CROP Organization's programs offered within correctional institutions. Richard graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management from California Coast University. He has an advanced certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) (CADC II) counselor who received a certificate of recognition from the California State Senate for his contributions to the recovery community. He is a graduate of Initiate Justice's "Institute of Impacted Leaders" and has spoken as a criminal justice reform advocate at the California State Capitol on 5 separate occasions and has conducted 90 legislative visits. Richard is also the only known incarcerated person to earn the status of Associate Trainer from John Maxwell's EQUIP Leadership. Richard was found suitable for parole at his initial Board of Parole Hearing and was released in March of 2019. Today he is the Director of Outreach and Engagement at CROP Organization and Host of The Prison Post Podcast. He trains transformational/personal empowerment seminars in carceral settings, community colleges, and leaders of nonprofit organizations. Note to listeners, our Youtube edition of this discussion has photos in some of the interview. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

In this episode, Luis is joined by Fritzi Horstman, the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project. In this episode, Luis and Fritzi explore what a trauma-informed justice system might look like and why it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society. They discuss the connection between vulnerability and accountability, uncoupling behavior from identity, what it means to transform a body out of anti-social or criminal behavior, and the impact of trauma on prisoners, officers, and judges. For more information on Fritzi's work, visit: https://compassionprisonproject.org/.For more information on Luis' work, visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/2AmdypsJr94 Our mission at Compassion Prison Project is to create trauma-informed prisons and communities. Our guest today is Jarvis Jay Masters, our first interview with someone on Death Row. Jarvis Jay Masters was born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row which is the latest pick for Oprah's Book Club. His poem “Recipe for Prison Pruno” won the PEN Award in 1992. He has kept an active correspondence with teachers and students across the country for two decades, and his work continues to be studied in classrooms in both grade schools and colleges. Since taking formal refuge vows with H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1991, Jarvis has also been guided by Ven. Pema Chödrön, with whom he shares an enduring friendship. In 2020, he became the subject of a podcast series Dear Governor as well as a new biography, The Buddhist on Death Row: How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place, by David Sheff. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. He was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently in the federal courts. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/mycAo0nC-to Our mission at Compassion Prison Project is to create trauma informed prisons and communities. Our guest today is Jarvis Jay Masters, my first interview with someone on Death Row. Jarvis Jay Masters was born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row which is the latest pick for Oprah's Book Club. His poem “Recipe for Prison Pruno” won the PEN Award in 1992. He has kept an active correspondence with teachers and students across the country for two decades, and his work continues to be studied in classrooms in both grade schools and colleges. Since taking formal refuge vows with H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1991, Jarvis has also been guided by Ven. Pema Chödrön, with whom he shares an enduring friendship. In 2020, he became the subject of a podcast series Dear Governor as well as a new biography, The Buddhist on Death Row: How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place, by David Sheff. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. He was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently in the federal courts. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/59fKdmiB4MU Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation includes a discussion about resilience and solitary confinement. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence that exists in our prisons, our communities and our families. Our Returning Citizen Roundtable Part 2 features Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert Mosqueda. Jason Bryant is the Program Director for CROP (Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs), holds a BA from Adams State University with an MA in Philosophy from California State University and an MS in Psychology from California Coast University. He has 20 years of lived experience within the CDCR. Jason dedicated his term of incarceration to higher education and serving other people through thoughtful conversations and coaching about new possibilities for people's lives. In 2020, Jason's sentence was commuted by Governor Newsom who ordered his immediate release from prison due to his remarkable contributions in transformative and rehabilitative work while incarcerated. Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic' masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was living at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Robert Mosqueda is the Program Manager with the Women Center Youth and Family Services located in Stockton, CA. He is passionate about criminal justice; having grown up in the Department of Corrections with a father who was an Associate Warden and was incarcerated in California Department of Corrections. He speaks from personal experience how those in correction play a vital role in the rehabilitation process. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/BI27-qxQIUI Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation dives into the ACE Quiz as well as a discussion about the prevalence of childhood trauma in the trauma to prison pipeline. This conversation is included in Episode 2 of our series which is being implemented in several prisons and communities in the United States. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence that exists in our prisons, our communities and our families. Our first Returning Citizen Roundtable discussion about childhood trauma featuring Shaka Senghor, Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert Mosqueda. Shaka Senghor entered prison in 1991 for committing second-degree murder. Today, he's a best-selling author, lecturer at universities, and leading voice on criminal justice reform. During his 19 years incarcerated—including seven in solitary confinement—Shaka began a journey of self reflection, inspired by reading and writing as a means of understanding his past, his present, and his future potential. By embracing forgiveness, hope, and everything that's possible when you refuse to be defined by your past, he's become a leading voice on the potential inherent in us all when given support and a second chance. In the decade since his release, he's written books, garnered awards and fellowships, lectured at universities, started and worked with nonprofits seeking to lift people up, visited the White House, been interviewed by Trevor Noah and Oprah Winfrey, given award-winning TED talks, featured in a song with Nas, and tirelessly worked to help create the personal and societal change we need for a more inspired, just, fulfilling future. Jason Bryant is the Program Director for CROP (Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs), holds a BA from Adams State University with an MA in Philosophy from California State University and an MS in Psychology from California Coast University. He has 20 years of lived experience within the CDCR. Jason dedicated his term of incarceration to higher education and serving other people through thoughtful conversations and coaching about new possibilities for people's lives. In 2020, Jason's sentence was commuted by Governor Newsom who ordered his immediate release from prison due to his remarkable contributions in transformative and rehabilitative work while incarcerated. Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic' masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was living at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Robert Mosqueda is the Program Manager with the Women Center Youth and Family Services located in Stockton, CA. He is passionate about criminal justice; having grown up in the Department of Corrections with a father who was an Associate Warden and was incarcerated in California Department of Corrections. He speaks from personal experience how those in corrections play a vital role in the rehabilitation process. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

In this episode,  I sit down with Grammy award winning producer, filmmaker and activist, Fritzi Horstman in a compelling conversation discussing her very powerful documentary "Step Inside the Circle." We discuss trauma, particularly childhood trauma, what it does to the brain, body and spirit, its horrific effect on incarcerated men and women as well as society as a whole.We chatted about the Adverse Childhood Experience Survey (ACE Survey) that helps one discover how much trauma they experienced in their early childhood years.  Childhood trauma is the primary reason why men and women end up in the prison system.  Fritzi went over the benefits for us as a society to have a shift on how we view crime and punishment vs rehabilitation. Other topics covered were:* The power of healing circles* The 13th Amendment and what changes are in order* Increase in inmate wages* Programs to increase a feeling of self worth and belonging* The impact solitary confinement has on young minds.* Gabor Mate's thoughts on why one man with an ACE 10 score ends up in prison, but another family member with a 10 score does not.* Converting prisons to "Healing Centers"* What constitutes "Violence?"* The Compassion Prison Project Letter Writing CampaignAnd Fritzi pressed me with some questions that forced me to take a hard look at some childhood trauma that I experienced and may still be showing up in areas of my life.Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”, has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Vassar College.Step Inside the Circle Documentary:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVxjuTkWQiE&t=47sCompassion Prison Project Website:https://compassionprisonproject.org/Follow Fritzi on Instagram:@Fritzihorstman@Compassion.prison.projectWebsite:www.BetterPlaceProject.orgFollow us on social media:Instagram: @BetterPlaceProjTo follow Steve & Erin on Instagram:@SteveNorrisOfficial@ErinorrisFacebook: Facebook.com/BetterPlaceProjectPodcastEmail: BetterPlaceProjectPodcast@gmail.com

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/gLG-Lb_PoxI We recently interviewed Chris Wilson, author of "The Master Plan." Chris is a visual artist, author, film producer and social justice advocate, and was serving a life sentence when he started writing "The Master Plan." In his memoir, Chris writes about his journey from being incarcerated to becoming the successful entrepreneur he is today. Chris Wilson is a living example of how discipline, self-determination and knowing your self worth can change everything: including getting yourself out of prison. Chris splits his time between Baltimore, Maryland, and New York City. Through his work, he investigates societal injustices, human relationships, and public policies. His book, "The Master Plan," continues to inspire people from all walks of life. His artwork is collected and displayed internationally and his production company, Cuttlefish, has produced several successful films, including The Box, which was recently featured in the Tribeca Film Festival. He is also the founder of the Chris Wilson Foundation, which supports social entrepreneurs and prison education, including re-entry and financial literacy for returning citizens, as well as art-related programs. Feature image from chriswilson.biz Learn more about Chris and his work Buy Chris's book, "the master plan" Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Fritzi Horstman of the Compassion Prison Project discusses prisoners, policing, trauma, ACES, intergenerational trauma, the justice system, racism, and how our humanity can get lost in our occupations. This episode references acts of violence. 

Welcome to The Prison Post. My co-host Jason Bryant was on assignment, so I brought in my dear friend, James Willock as my co-host for this special episode. James was incarcerated from the age of 19 to the age of 47 in California's prison system and has now been free for a little over one year. We are excited to be back and to drop Episode 42 with one of the greatest human beings on this planet, Fritzi Horstman. Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project (CPP) an organization dedicated to creating trauma-informed prisons and communities and bringing creative inspiration to all men and women living and working in prisons. With 95% of the incarcerated men and women eventually returning home, Fritzi believes it is imperative that we address the chronic mental health issues in prison with common sense, compassion and urgency. In 2020, Fritzi directed “Step Inside the Circle” at California State Prison – Los Angeles County with 235 incarcerated men. The video has reached nearly 3 million views worldwide and has attracted over 900 volunteers to CPP.  Fritzi and the team at CPP are in production, creating a 12-part series entitled “Trauma Talks” to be distributed to prisons in the US and abroad which launched in September 2021. Fritzi produced HBO's “The Defiant Ones” directed by Allen Hughes which has garnered several awards including a Grammy for Best Music Film. Her first feature, “Take A Number,” which she wrote, produced, and directed, debuted at the Slamdance festival and premiered on HBO. Fritzi studied at New York University's summer film program and received a Bachelor of Arts in Film and English from Vassar College. CPP's mission is to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action. Their main focus is on childhood trauma and how it affects the lives of men and women living and working in prisons. In our research, using the CDC/Kaiser Permanente ACEs study (Adverse Childhood Experiences), we have seen that ACE's are disproportionately high within the prison system. At CPP, they are focused on bringing childhood trauma awareness, education and healing to prisons and communities both in the U.S. and globally. Fritzi reached reached out to me and asked if I and members of our team at CROP Organization would be willing to go back into the prison with her for a couple of days to participate in her "Step Inside the Circle" work with the incarcerated and her trauma conversations with officers. We were set to get on a call and she asked me to watch one of her award winning videos first. I watched and called her in tears 7 minutes later which led to over a 2 hour zoom about the addressing trauma and healing in my incarcerated brothers and sisters and within myself. She exudes empathy and compassion as a natural expression of who she is and she's one of those rare people you meet and know your life would never be the same afterwards. Enjoy the show and please hit the red subscribe and like button so we can continue bringing you this inspirational and informative content. I'll include links to two of her other videos and where you can donate to her organization below. Step Inside the Circle: https://youtu.be/FVxjuTkWQiE Honor Yard: https://youtu.be/Xo_RUSuk4s8 Donate to Compassion Prison Project here: https://compassionprisonproject.org/ Please subscribe to our podcast and follow us here on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/CROPOrganization Our Linktree will take you to all the places you can find us on social media for fresh insights into who we are and what we're doing to reimagine reentry at CROP Organization. Please donate to us at https://www.croporganization.org/ or text CROP at 91999 and donate to our work of transforming lives and healing communities. You can take the Adverse Childhood Experiences Test and learn more about how childhood trauma may have affected you:...

Fritzi Horstman is a Grammy-award winning producer, but above all else she is an inspiring 'trauma investigator.' Who shares with us how 'trauma separates us, while trauma awareness brings us together.' Trauma runs 7 generations ahead and before, so what does that look like?

Sheila Darcey is a transformative innovator with more than 20 years' work experience as a facilitator, coach, and consultant in sectors such as technology and digital agencies, this has given Sheila the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, and other social impact projects such as the Compassion Prison Project. Sheila holds a bachelor's in fine arts, focusing her studies on Art History from the University of Memphis, and later obtained a certification in Social Emotional Arts from UCLA. Sheila found in the act of daily sketching and freestyle-drawing an impactful way to therapeutically process what she was feeling, materializing her thoughts, emotions, and ideas as sketches. This meditative and creative method helped her connect both her left and right brain hemispheres through the art creation process. As a means to help others, Sheila founded Sketch Poetic, and created the “Sketch by Sketch - A Creative Patch to Emotional Healing & Transformation”. Sheila wants to share this mindfulness practice which allows anyone to process their own experiences with innovative approaches. Her upcoming book will be available this coming December 2021.

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award winning journalist, an internationally recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neuroscience, immunology and human emotion. Her mission is to translate emerging science in ways that help those with chronic conditions find healing. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Donna Jackson Nakazawa appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Creating Trauma Informed Prisons and Communities Throughout the World. Compassion Prison Project began as the brainchild of award-winning producer Fritzi Horstman, whose own childhood trauma helped shape its conception. Over the course of several months in 2019-2020, Fritzi and a dedicated team of facilitators and volunteers partnered with incarcerated men at a Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP), a maximum-security prison in Central California. Together, they created powerful tools to address and heal from childhood trauma. Connect with Fritzi here -  www.compassionprisonproject.org www.linkedin.com/in/fritzi-horstman If you want to stay in contact with Moniquea, please check out her social media pages and website here. https://www.facebook.com/somaticsynergy www.somaticsynergy.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquea-spiteri/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of you may recognize Fritzi Horstman from watching Dr. Gabor Mate's film The Wisdom Of Trauma. Fritzi is the founder of The Compassion Prison Project. Will we be talking about trauma, aces, and what she is doing in the world. www.compassionprisonproject.org To find out about my work and coaching offerings www.cptsdcoach.com. This episode was sponsored by International Association Of Trauma Recovery Coaching www.thetraumarecoverycoach.com

Dr. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a Doctor of Chiropractic. His postgraduate training includes the fields of neuroscience and neuroplasticity, quantitive electroencephalogram EEG measurements, epigenetics, mind-body medicine and brain heart coherence as a researcher, lecturer, author and corporate consultant. His interests lie in demystifying the mystical so that people have all the tools within their reach to make measurable changes in their lives. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Joe Dispenza appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

In our first special episode, we're presenting amazing approaches like a prison model without wardens and guns in Brazil, and we're talking to Fritzi Horstman, the founder of the Compassion Prison Project. Further stories mentioned Brazil's jails reduce recidivism rates without wardens and guns, DW Reducing incarceration decreases number of violent crimes in the US, Reasons To Be Cheerful Prison with no fence helps women readjust to life in the community before their release, Charlotte Observer Fitness entrepreneurship course offers a second chance to the formerly incarcerated, Next City Two prisoners care for fellow inmates with mental illnesses in pioneering US initiative, The Christian Science Monitor Former inmates partially run probation system in US, BBC Prisoners are becoming lawyers in the US, Reasons To Be Cheerful Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

I came across Fritzi Horstman when I watched Dr Gabor Mate's recently released film The Wisdom Of Trauma. Wow, enough said. If you ask Fritzi she'll tell you 'it all started with a book and a prison'. The book was The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, and the prison, well that changed everything. Fritzi is founder of the Compassion Prison Project, an organization dedicated to bringing compassion, childhood trauma awareness and creative inspiration to all the men and women living behind bars. When I spoke to Fritzi in this episode, I felt like I was speaking to someone who is about to change the world. You're going to love what she is doing in the world, but even more so you are going to love her openness to step vulnerably into her own experiences with me (and you) throughout this touching conversations. This episode is pretty special. FRITZI HORSTMAN www.fritzihorstman.com www.compassionprisonproject.org TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roll-withthepunches/message

Fritzi Horstman is the founder and director of the Compassion Prison Project and her work with the organization was recently featured in the worldwide film release of The Wisdom of Trauma, including the works of Gabor Mate and several other leaders in the trauma-informed and healing movement. Fritzi is also a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”, has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Vassar College.We talk about trauma, judgment, compassion and healthcare and how our system has gone defunct due to the driving factors of profit and power, and what we can do to be part of the solution instead of the problem. For more on Leah and her work, visit her website LeahGuy, and find her on social @leahguylive. #trauma #traumarecovery #healing #recovery #compassion #compassionprisonproject #prison #overcomingtoxicemotions #traumaticlife

Dr. Levine is the founder of the Somatic Experience Trauma Institute. He's worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years. He is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing Method. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Peter Levine appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

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My whole life, it feels like I always had something wrong with me. I wasn't good at sports… I was a chubby kid… I couldn't make friends… I was terrified of girls and sex… And the list goes on and evolves to more adult issues like financial struggle, substance abuse, legal issues, etc as I grew older. I always felt like I was somehow broken as I watched all the other people around me hold their lives together and thrive where I was struggling so mightily. I used to think it was genetic, or that my parents were just messed up people and I was messed up like them. But it was only recently, thanks to a wonderful quote I recently heard, that I've reframed this view of myself. In today's episode, I talk about this: In case you missed it, the quote is: “We have to start looking at ourselves in terms of what happened to us instead of what's wrong with us.” -Fritzi Horstman, The Compassion Prison Project. And if you feel like there is something ‘wrong' with you, it could be that you have unresolved childhood trauma. And if you don't have access to professional mental health services, I may be able to help. So I invite you to book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/artburns/45-min-coaching-session It's free and it could change your life.

Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., is the President of the Trauma Research Foundation, Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Medical School and author of NYTimes Bestseller “The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Bessel van der Kolk appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Dr. Bruce Perry appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

"We're there, we did it, palliative care exists. Now how are we going to keep it relevant to the hearts and minds of the people?"   This week on the podcast Julian talks to Palliative Care Doctor, and health visionary Naheed Dosani. Having experienced the death of one of his patient's who was homeless early on in his medical career he took a small break to consider deeply what he wanted to do in medicine. He then moved into Palliative care, specifically looking at how we are able to administer palliative care to the homeless community. In the conversation Naheed draws parallels between the treatment of racialised people in medicine and the treatment of homeless people. How medicine favours a euro-centric understanding of community which overlooks how communities can be built in ways that are unrecognised by healthcare, governments and many organisations. Mentioned on the podcast Naheed Dosani Twitter, Instagram, Ted Talk Peach Program Elevate Compassion Website Sign Up, Twitter, Instagram CameradosMovement Website, Twitter, Instagram Inner City health Associates Insite Project Vancouver - supervised injection site   Previous Episodes Mentioned: Fritzi HorstmanTwitter, Compassion Prison Project, Podcast Episode DianeRoberts Podcast Episode Meena and Dipankar Podcast Episode James and the Lemon Drizzle Cake Angela Fell Twitter, Podcast Episode Follow Survival of the Kindest on Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to get our episodes as they are released. Email us on sotk@compassionate-communitiesuk.co.uk

Transcript available hereThis week on the podcast Julian talks to Palliative Care Doctor, and health visionary Naheed Dosani. Having experienced the death of one of his patient's who was homeless early on in his medical career he took a small break to consider deeply what he wanted to do in medicine. He then moved into Palliative care, specifically looking at how we are able to administer palliative care to the homeless community. In the conversation Naheed draws parallels between the treatment of racialised people in medicine and the treatment of homeless people. How medicine favours a euro-centric understanding of community which overlooks how communities can be built in ways that are unrecognised by healthcare, governments and many organisations. Mentioned on the podcast Naheed Dosani Twitter, Instagram, Ted TalkPeach Program Elevate Compassion Website Sign Up, Twitter, InstagramCamerados Movement Website, Twitter, InstagramInner City health Associates Insite Project Vancouver - supervised injection sitePrevious Episodes Mentioned: Fritzi Horstman Twitter, Compassion Prison Project, Podcast EpisodeDiane Roberts Podcast EpisodeMeena and Dipankar Podcast Episode James and the Lemon Drizzle CakeAngela Fell Twitter, Podcast EpisodeFollow Survival of the Kindest on Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to get our episodes as they are released. Email us compassion.pod@gmail.com

Jason Hernandez is an advocate for clemency, process reform, and serves on the board of the Buried Alive Project, which works to eliminate life without parole sentences handed down under federal drug law. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Jason Hernandez appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Dr. Kim Gorgens is a Professor of Psychophysiology Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychology of Criminal Behavior at University of Denver. She manages a large portfolio of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) related research and has lectured extensively on those issues including a 2010 TED talk on youth sports concussion, a 2018 Ted talk on brain injuries and criminal justice, several NPR spots and an interview on CNN with Anderson Cooper. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Kim Gorgens appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Dean Williams was appointed Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections by Governor Jared Polis on January 8, 2019. Prior to joining the Colorado DOC, he was the Commissioner of Corrections in Alaska where he oversaw the operation of community jails, halfway houses, pretrial and sentenced facilities, probation, parole and pre-trial efforts in the state. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Dean Williams appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Dr. Christine Montross is a 2015 Guggenheim fellow in nonfiction. She's also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Christine Montross appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Thomas Hübl is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator whose lifelong work integrates the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. The post Fritzi Horstman interviews Thomas Hübl appeared first on Compassion Prison Project.

Fritzi Horstman, Founder of Compassion Prison Project, is committed to better understanding the impacts of trauma on mental health and incarceration, and increasing awareness of these issues. With Eldra Jackson of Inside Circle, she shares a thorough explanation of childhood trauma's effects, and digs wholeheartedly into the personal experiences that have shaped her work.

“Service is alchemy, when you stop thinking about yourself and you look at what else is going on, there's a major shift that happens.” In this episode I connect with Fritzi Horstman, a Grammy award winning producer and Founder of The Compassion Prison Project. We talk about how Fritzi's life changed when she received an invitation to visit a prison, leading her to transition from working in the film industry to prisons. It was Fritzi's own childhood trauma which helped shape the conception of The Compassion Prison Project, which is a central theme within our podcast where we explore how the biggest challenges we experience within our lives are guiding us to embracing our highest potential. Over the course of several months in 2019-2020, Fritzi and a dedicated team of facilitators and volunteers partnered with the men who were incarcerated at a Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP), a maximum-security prison in Southern California. Together, they created powerful tools for addressing and healing from childhood trauma. “My vision is that all prisons in the United States will become healing centres, and I wake up every morning thinking how I can make that happen.” During 2019, the men at KVSP and CPP explored mindfulness, meditation and the power of intention. Understanding the shame that comes with the dehumanization of child abuse and being incarcerated, the men found ways to make amends to themselves, the people they've harmed and their community. They learned what it means to have deeper compassion and belonging through recognizing our shared humanity.  Fritzi and i delve deep into how healing her own trauma opened the door to her developing the drive to bring this awareness to the men and women living in prisons. This is a powerful conversation which is both deeply vulnerable and loving, carried forth by a front-line warrior who is embodying what it means to truly be love. "If you study prison populations as I have, you see a common preponderance of childhood trauma and mental illness. The two go together. So a lot of the people are being punished for being mentally ill and they are mentally ill because they were traumatized as kids. So what we have in prisons are the most traumatized people in our society." - Dr. Gabor Mate.

“When you study prison populations, you see a common preponderance of childhood trauma and mental illness. The two go together. So what we have in prisons are the most traumatized people in our society.” – Dr. Gabor Mate. What do you think of when you think of a prisoner? How would you feel knowing your neighbour, that mom, or dad, or child had once been incarcerated? In this episode of Rise Resilient, I hope to challenge the assumptions we may have of those whose circumstances have led them to the corners, the margins, and the prisons of our communities, and instead open our hearts and eyes to see and understand a person first. Episode 2 of Rise Resilient is a very vulnerable conversation with Fritzi Horstman, the director and founder of the Compassion Prison Project who was generous with her time and in sharing her own story. Fritzi Horstman is a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries, is a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”. and most recently, has committed her heart to shining a bright light on a taboo topic-prisons and adverse childhood experiences, to ensure we can bring compassion to the men, women and children living in prisons today. More than anything, she encourages us to see our shared humanity when considering the NEEDS of those within our prison system: NEEDS such as connection, compassion and forgiveness, all of which the margins, corners and prisons of life simply can't provide. Compassion Prison Project: To transform prisons and communities through compassionate action Compassion Prison Project (CPP) focuses on bringing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma awareness to prisons and communities. We've created compassion-based curricula for people who have experienced ACEs, empowering them with awareness, information and tools for healing. Website: https://compassionprisonproject.org/projects/prison-and-community-outreach/ CPP Documentary PSA: https://compassionprisonproject.org/the-documentary/ Support: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/step-inside-the-circle-childhood-trauma-behind-bars-documentary-film/compassion-prison-project LEARN: ACEs study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html Toxic stress: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/toxic-stress/ Executive function: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/ Brains Journey To Resilience: https://youtu.be/HJvDrT6N-mw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riseresilient/message

I feel honored to have had the opportunity to sit with Fritzi Horstman, founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project, to discuss her brilliant and beautiful insights on: the Compassion Prison Project philosophies impact of untreated ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) comorbidity of COVID – trauma prefrontal cortex and amygdala functions during trauma forgiveness … Continue reading Fritzi Horstman – Defining Justice; Forgiveness; Impact of Untreated ACEs; & the Compassion Prison Project →

Fritzi Horstman, the founder of the Compassion Prison Project, is doing amazing work in prisons around the United States. She visits prisons around the US and brings compassion to the inmates. Fritzi is able to have prisoners be vulnerable and show themselves that we are all the same. What Fritzi does is incredibly beautiful and you will definitely enjoy this episode. Mentioned Links: The Body Keeps the Score (book) The Trials of Gabriel Hernandez (Netflix Series) I Am A Killer - PyroJoe episode (Netflix Series) Where to find Fritzi Horstman: http://compassionprisonproject.org/ Step Inside the Circle YouTube Video Donate to the Compassion Prison Project Make sure to leave us a 5-star review! Support The Social Ninjas Podcast via our patreon here. Follow us, ask us questions, and submit topic ideas to our Instagram handles: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle @JeremyTalksToStrangers SPONSORS: You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics from FindMyFormula.com by using the code: SOCIALNINJAS Click here to order Get 10% off all Four Sigmatic Mushroom coffees, cacaos, and skin care at FourSigmatic.com by using the code: SOCIALNINJA Click here to order

Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project. Her program gained great awareness in early 2020 when her video “Step Inside the Circle” about incarcerated people's childhood trauma went viral — it's been viewed over 2.5 million times to date. In this episode, Fritzi shares the importance of living in a trauma-informed society.

FRITZI HORSTMAN, is a Grammy-award winning producer and the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. Simply put, trauma effects us all and those effects run deep. We all are in a position to become more aware and more compassionate. “Compassion Prison Project believes in the power behind Compassion in Action.” Compassion Prison […]

Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project - an organization dedicated to bringing compassion, childhood trauma awareness and creative inspiration to all men and women living behind bars. She is currently directing “Step Inside the Circle,” a documentary about childhood trauma behind bars. The PSA created from some of the footage from the documentary has already received over 2 million views across all platforms. If you haven't seen it already, you can check it out here.

We're talking with Fritzi Horstman.  She's the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project.  Before that, she was a Grammy Award Winning producer of projects like HBO's “The Defiant Ones” as well as dozens of television projects, documentaries, and several films.  In 2018, Fritzi had the experience of visiting a high-security prison and while she was there her heart broke.  She saw some things she thought needed to change, so she dove in to help.  A video that demonstrates the amazing work of the CPP has gone viral with millions of views.  In fact, that's how I came across Fritzi's story.  After watching the video… I dug into the story and was so impressed I wanted to have her on to share about her journey! She's the example of someone who saw something that needed to be fixed and she came up with a tangible solution to help.  I think it will inspire you.  Let's get to it.     Listen To The Podcast:     RESOURCES: The Compassion Prison Project's Website: compassionprisonproject.org More info from the CDC on childhood trauma and the ACE Score: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention Facebook: @compassionprisonproject  Instagram: @compassion.prison.project    The CPP Video we talked about: Step Inside the Circle from Fritzi Horstman on Vimeo.   MORE INFORMATION ON THE EPISODE: On February 12… 235 incarcerated men gathered in the yard of a California maximum-security prison to learn something about themselves. These men formed a huge circle… and our guest… Fritzi Horstman… stood in the middle of that circle… alone… with a microphone… guiding them through an incredible process of awareness and healing. Maybe you've seen the viral video that helps to tell the story… a million+ people have watched it… and it's amazing.  (It's featured in the resources section above.) Fritzi reads a series of statements.  Each time… if these men could say yes to the statement… about their childhood… about the environment, they grew up in… about the abuse and trauma they faced… about the incredible challenges, they'd had to deal with… then they were asked to step further into the circle. It's a circle of compassion. It's a circle of no shame. It's a circle of healing. Again… if you've seen the video… you know it's an incredibly powerful and incredibly revealing process that we can all learn from.   And that's just the beginning of the “Compassion Prison Project” started by Fritzi. This week, we're going to talk with her about how she went from being a Grammy Award Winning producer to be the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. I hope it inspires you to DREAM and to THINK about the places where you see a problem that needs to be fixed… and to ask… “What can I DO to help?”   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:05 Meet Fritzi Horstman 3:59 The back story of how it got started 4:37 More about the Compassion Prison Project 7:42 How trauma-affected Fritzi 9:30 How extreme poverty affects the brain 12:43 When Fritzi decided to be the change 16:55 The peace that comes with not judging 18:39 Become a problem solver 21:59 The ACE test 25:36 How Fritzi has overcome her own childhood trauma 27:49 How to connect with Fritzi 28:39 Mitch's biggest takeaways   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… I know one of my favorite parts of the conversation was when Fritzi talked about seeing the problem but she looked at it through her experience.   Yes… I loved it when she said, “I'm a producer.  I fix problems!”   She reframed this huge challenge and although she didn't have experience with the prison systems… she gave herself permission to explore possible solutions.  She didn't wait.  She started.  She asked, “What can I do?” and she took action.  That's huge! How about you? What's something that stood out to you from the conversation?   Leave a comment and let me know!

Fritzi Horstman is a rare, beautiful individual with a selfless passion to transform lives. As a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on the “The Defiant Ones”, Fritzi is not resting on her laurels. Nor is she coasting through Hollywood, lapping up the limelight. Instead, she is focusing on spending as much time as possible in prison, supporting incarcerated men and women. Fritzi believes wholeheartedly in an urgency to bring humanity and compassion to prisoners to transform their lives and ultimately society. I invited Fritzi onto the podcast after seeing a 7-minute clip of her forthcoming documentary “Step Inside the Circle”, a riveting examination of the role that childhood trauma plays in the lives of the incarcerated. Within the first minute, I knew I wanted to help share Fritzi's story and work. I felt chills throughout my whole body and still do each time I watch it. If you have not seen this powerful video, I urge you go to the link for “Step Inside the Circle” in the show notes, watch the video, and then listen to this podcast. It will give you greater context for the dialogue that Fritzi and I share. It is remarkable, in a sense, that Fritzi escaped a life of crime and addiction. Many who suffer the degree of adverse childhood experiences that she did do not rise above a life of shame, blame, and fear. With courageous transparency, Fritzi shares with us some of her most intimate childhood experiences and how they still impact her today. With her message “There is no shame,” she wears her heart on her sleeve, which helps those around her find inner strength and forgiveness. Until there is forgiveness, there can be no healing. Until there is healing, as a race we will continue to perpetrate acts of violence against all life. Fritzi is the founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project, which, through compassion, childhood trauma awareness, and creative and educational programs to uplift humanity, aims to catalyze prison reform and end recidivism. Fritzi knows firsthand the trauma that many incarcerated men and women have experienced in life. Having found her path, she is now helping many who are most lost to find theirs. Episode Links: “Step Inside the Circle” video https://compassionprisonproject.org/ The Body Keep the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Russel Brand Dr. Gabor Mate Charles Eisenstein Wim Hof Lynne Twist Nadine Burke Harris– California Surgeon General Learning Links: Surf Retreat through Anchor Point Expeditions Episode 3– Shea Boland on Overcoming Addictions, Finding Purpose, and Serving Others

In this episode, I interview Fritzi Horstman, the founder and executive director of the Compassion Prison Project. In 2017, Fritzi won a Grammy Award working alongside Dr. Dre in The Defiant One, a 4-part documentary series. She has worked with many of the top names in the industry such as Richard Dreyfuss, Christian Slater, Jewel, Jennifer Lopez and many more, but it is not her accomplishments in the movie industry that now define Fritzi, but more so the work she is doing with the Compassion Prison Project. At the very core of her being, Fritzi's Compassion Prison Project is about bringing humanity and compassion to incarcerated men and women. She is currently filming a documentary about the work that she and her team are doing in maximum security prisons in the United States and their commitment to help inmates understand that their true nature is not violent and hateful but instead magnificent and magical. Her new mission in life is to help incarcerated men and women heal and reform themselves in ways that help them re-enter society and contribute back to the communities that they live in proactive ways. Her hope is to provide them with the tools and skills to live meaningful lives that give them a sense of purpose, hope, connection and love. This conversation dives very deeply into the impact of childhood trauma, the importance of compassion for others and compassion for self, the power of belonging and connection, and the need to look more closely at our own lives and the work we need to do to live with more fulfillment and meaning. Fritzi hopes that listeners of this podcast, at minimum, better understand the devastating impact that childhood trauma can have and to understand what the ACE Test is (Adverse Childhood Experiences Test). It is her hope that everybody takes this test to better understand any childhood trauma that they may have experienced and what can be done about it. The ACE Test can be found at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. See the powerful Step Inside the Circle videoFritzi's BioFritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of CPP.  She is a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”, has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society.  She has a Bachelor's Degree from Vassar College.Connect With FritziWebsite: https://compassionprisonproject.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fritzi5Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fritzi.horstman and https://www.facebook.com/compassionprisonprojectPlease consider a donation to Fritzi's Compassion Prison Project. She currently has a fund raising initiative to be able to continue doing the amazing work that she and her team are doing. Special thanks to Bronx based band Conversing with Oceans and Alex Bondarev for creating the podcast music.https://www.conversingwithoceans.com/