Podcasts about inside circle

In this powerful conversation, host Eldra Jackson III sits down with Ian Manuel—activist, poet, and author—whose life was irrevocably changed after being sentenced to life in prison at age 13. Ian shares his remarkable journey from solitary confinement to the national stage, where his poetry and voice are transforming narratives about justice and healing. With raw vulnerability and grace, Ian recounts his friendship with the woman he harmed, the struggle to rebuild life after release, and how art helped him survive two decades in isolation. A moving exploration of restorative justice, resilience, and redemption.  To learn more about Ian Manuel, you can follow him on Instagram at @ianmanuelofficial and on Twitter at @ianmanofficial. His memoir, My Time Will Come, is available from Penguin Random House wherever books are sold. To learn more about the work of Inside Circle, visit www.insidecircle.org.

Felix Mickens joins host Eldra Jackson III to reflect on a life shaped by early loss, decades of service in juvenile justice, and a profound journey of healing. From his childhood in East St. Louis and New Jersey to his leadership in bringing Inside Circle into New Jersey's juvenile justice system, Felix shares moving stories of grief, disconnection, growth, and the quiet power of second chances. Now cancer-free after a decades-long battle, Felix embodies the resilience and compassion he offers to the young people he serves.

After a devastating rugby injury left him paralyzed from the neck down at just 25, Wayne Forrest could have given up. Instead, he tapped into something deeper. In this moving conversation with host Eldra Jackson III, Wayne shares how he transformed trauma into triumph, rediscovered purpose, and now helps others access their inner warrior. Tune in to hear how this farmer, father, and coach turned adversity into fuel for a powerful new life. Learn more about Wayne at https://www.wayneforrest.com/ Connect with Inside Circle at https://insidecircle.org/

In the final episode of 2024, host Eldra Jackson III reflects on a transformative year for Inside Circle and its mission to empower system-impacted individuals to ignite healing and change within themselves and their communities. From reintroducing circles inside New Folsom Prison after six years to launching the first Inside Circle program at the Zaanstad Justice Center in Amsterdam, this year has been about one theme: igniting community. Eldra revisits three standout episodes that exemplify this theme, sharing powerful stories from guests like Jason Bostic, Wesley Jeffries, Janelle Hudson and Manuel Ruiz. Join us for an inspiring retrospective on how Inside Circle has worked to eliminate all forms of violence, empower self-healing, and spark change in communities around the globe. As we head into 2025, we invite you to join us on the front lines of service and transformation.  Consider making an end of year gift at: insidecircle.org Thank you for your continued support. Let's ignite community—together.  

In this powerful episode of Inside Circle, host Eldra Jackson III sits down with George Nolan, a re-entry recovery advocate and motivational disruptor. George shares his transformative journey from a life of crime, addiction, and prison to becoming a force for positive change. At 45, he had a life-changing epiphany that led him to pursue a path of intention, authenticity, and recovery. George opens up about the importance of aligning actions with values, the hard work of personal development, and how he's now helping others realize that their past doesn't have to dictate their future. From prison tattoos to entrepreneurship awards, George's story is a testament to the power of internalizing change and making it personal—whether in public or in the dark. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and the impact of intentionality. If you're interested in learning more about George and his work, visit his website at GeorgeNolan.net, or his podcast site at OutlawsToAdvocates.com. You can also connect with him directly at 480-527-6326, or follow him on LinkedIn and TikTok (@George2021).  

In this episode of Inside Circle, host Eldra Jackson III and guest Jackson Hightower explore the transformative power of sexual energy. Jackson shares his holistic approach to helping men overcome issues like shame, performance anxiety, and porn addiction. By focusing on diet, fitness, and mindset, Jackson shows how harnessing sexual energy can boost confidence and positively impact every aspect of life. This episode challenges taboos and offers practical insights for men seeking to elevate themselves and achieve lasting success. Learn more at - www.jacksonhightower.com/

This week we dive back into the world of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. A church that many call a cult. We speak more specifically this time about their homes for "troubled teens". Some of these teens sent to these homes needed mental health counseling, some were being "ungodly", and others sent away for simple things such as smoking a cigarette. Regardless of the reasons we learn this week that these homes were at best ill equipped to help and at worse an abusive place that brutally punished and terrorized those they were asked to help. I talk with Amanda Householder who was featured in the documentary "Let Us Prey" that exposed IFB for what it is. She grew up in the troubled teens homes that were AGAPE and Circle of Hope not necessarily because she was a troubled teen herself, but because her parents (now charged with over 100 crimes) ran the facilities. This is a powerful chat._____________________________________Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berlinvonmortis/_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

Join Eldra Jackson III on this inspiring episode of "The Inside Circle," where he welcomes Al Lewis, a pivotal figure who witnessed the evolution of civil rights organizing firsthand in Memphis. Al shares his unique experiences growing up during the tumultuous civil rights era and discusses his journey to the Underground Railroad Training Odyssey. In a heartfelt conversation, Al expresses his enduring hope and belief in the potential for growth and healing within communities. This episode delves into how we can tap into our collective humanity to mend the deep-seated historical pain and trauma that lingers in places steeped in such rich history. Listen in as Al explains the importance of this pilot project in Memphis, emphasizing the vast opportunities for positive change and the strong desire among the community members to heal and move forward together. https://inwardjourney.org    

Dive into a compelling episode of the Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III, featuring guests Jason Bostic and Wesley Jeffries from Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. This episode illuminates the transformative healing journey of two former rivals, brought together by the programmatic efforts of Project Restore. Through the dedicated healing work facilitated by Inside Circle, they embark on a path of discovering commonality, embracing a new way of being, and fostering community healing. Their story highlights the crucial work of Project Restore and Inside Circle in facilitating personal transformation and reconciliation. Listen in for a powerful narrative of hope, change, and unity. This is an essential episode for those interested in the profound impact of healing and programmatic intervention on individuals and communities.

Join host Eldra Jackson III for a compelling episode of The Inside Circle Podcast, spotlighting the transformative journeys of two remarkable individuals enrolled in Inside Circle's Young Adult Empowerment (YAE) program. Listen as they recount their histories and the profound impact of the program's holistic approach, which helped them reshape their futures by pairing emotionally supportive male role models with life skills training, addiction recovery, workforce development, and financial literacy. Through candid accounts of struggle and growth, this episode offers an intimate glimpse into the world of young men born into extremely challenging circumstances who, with deep personal commitment and the right support at the right time, found their way out.   

Jeff received four degrees at MIT (Physics, Math, Mech E and Robotics). He hosted “Time Warp” on the Discovery Channel about the wonders of science, and made large-scale art for 15 years.   By external measures, he was incredibly successful. But inside, something was missing. This disconnect led him to a deep depression in high school, and chronic pain for almost 20 years after that.   Jeff learned quantum mechanics before learning about his emotions. He marvels at the fact that we can measure the external universe to 10-decimal accuracy, but most of us don't learn about our insides: our emotions, what leads to flourishing, how to take great care of ourselves. Years of personal exploration transformed him, leading to a determination to not have the road to joy be difficult for others to find.   He has spent the last 15 years training in meditation, personal development, and group dynamics for well being, facilitating high school students through a 3-week intensive and adults through an 18-month program. He speaks around the world on the topics of art, science, education, healing, and consciousness. See more of his work at bea.st.   Additionally, I'll be donating to and raising awareness for the charity or organization of my guest's choice with each episode now. This episode, the organization is called Inside Circle. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Jeff on: Website: https://www.sleepawake.camp/ His TED Talk on Science & Spirituality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0--_R6xThs The Large-Scale Art he's Created: https://bea.st/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepawake.camp/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Buddha's Brain - Rick Hanson The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté MD Wilhelm Reich

Join Eldra Jackson III in a powerful conversation with Manuel Ruiz, Chairman of the Board at Inside Circle. In this episode, Manuel details his journey from a 21-year life sentence to his pivotal role in the organization today and shares about how he learned to feel, the complexities of shedding his identity as a former prisoner, and how he helped bridge racial divides in prison. Reminding us all to breathe and emphasizing the value of self-reflection and reframing our internal narratives, Manuel's story is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of Inside Circle.

In this inaugural 2024 episode of Inside Circle, host Eldra Jackson III introduces Taylor Code, an individual whose journey in restorative justice began in his youth at a Los Angeles probation camp. Taylor shares his transformative experience from gang member to empowered poet, discussing the pivotal role of vulnerability and creativity in reclaiming his identity. As a Credible Messenger Coordinator, Taylor now dedicates his life to mentorship and community restoration, reflecting on his profound evolution and commitment to change. Join us as we explore Taylor's powerful narrative of redemption and impact.  Find more about Taylor's work at iamtaylorcode.com

Det här ett återpublicerat och reklamfritt samtal som spelades in 2019.För många är kanske Eldra Jackson III mest kände från dokumentären ”The Work”. Han har avtjänat 24 år i fängelse varav två av dem i isolering. Idag arbetar han för organisationen ”Inside Circle” som grundades i New Folsom-fängelset i Sacramento 1996. ”Inside Circle” fokuserar på att stötta och rehabilitera män i deras personliga arbete under tiden de sitter i fängelse. Det var tack vare ”Inside Circle” som Eldra blev frisläppt från den dom som egentligen innefattade livstid.Besök Inside Circle härTa del av Eldras TEDxTalk här Här hittar du alla samtal från Hur kan vi?Utforska Hurkanvipedia för att lära dig mer Stötta Hur kan vi? 3.0 genom att bli månadsgivare härBoka oss till ditt team, ledningsgrupp eller företag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode Luis is joined by writer and speaker Eldra Jackson III. Luis had seen Eldra in The Work, and was deeply moved by the documentary. At the time of filming, Eldra was serving a life-sentence in prison; he is now the co-executive director of Inside Circle, the non-profit who hosts the men's groups shown in the documentary.As a survivor of childhood trauma, Eldra had developed an internalized story that said that to thrive you must become a predator, in order to not become a victim again. This led to decisions and a lifestyle that ended in a conviction for illegal activities. Forced to continue bypassing his emotions, he went from from hiding fear, sadness, and grief, and moved directly into a survival response for a life in prison. During this time he was invited to join the men's group, where he began developing a different relationship with pain, so that he could grow, and show up for other people. Luis and Eldra discuss self-relating and self-parenting, transmuting trauma, and the medicine that lives right besides pain.You can learn more about Inside Circle here: https://insidecircle.org/You can watch The Work here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B077GGWH8P/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Discover the transformative journey of Heru Enkamit, who found liberation after 27 years of incarceration. His life's tapestry is woven with poignant moments of awakening pulled from the street, prison, fatherhood, work with Inside Circle, and his journey from release to entrepreneurship. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue that inspires deep reflection on your own life choices.

Leaders at the vanguard of ideas and change inspire us to loosen our grip on the comfortable status quo, in favor of exploring new possibilities that better align with the altering patterns of our personal and professional lives. As we shape a world where people love their life's work, this live conversation series showcases global leaders who embody the curiosity and discernment that stimulates a new relationship with change.Join CEO of inviteCHANGE, Janet M. Harvey, MCC, and her co-host, CEO of Choice Magazine, Garry Schleifer, PCC, with their guest, Eldra Jackson, III, Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. Explore the idea of being comfortable with the tension that exists between Control and Agility. Build your roadmap for how to have a different kind of conversation with your peers, clients, communities ... and yourself!Read the article exploring this tension deeper: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjkxpuDownload the Tensions of Presence Reflection Activities and Register for the Series: invitechange.com/vanguard-conversation-seriesAccess the audio, transcript, and chat: https://tinyurl.com/3r6zehhyGrab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

Eldra Jackson III joins us once again, and we hit the ground running, diving into his life's most valuable lessons. Hailing from a challenging background, he spoke of the significance of self-worth and the often overlooked role of support, especially for men. His own journey highlighted the immeasurable power of authenticity and embracing one's past for personal growth. Before we wrap up Act 2, Eldra touches on the pivotal importance of self-acceptance, personal evolution, and propelling oneself ahead.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 an inmate 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.Website: https://insidecircle.org/

In this deeply insightful conversation, Eldra Jackson III fearlessly shared his life journey, from growing up as a military brat during the Cold War era to facing the consequences of his choices, leading to incarceration. He opened up about the constructs he created to protect himself and how they shaped his path, though despite the darkness, Eldra found strength in resilience and the importance of self-forgiveness, highlighting the significance of seeking support within a men's group. His transformation is a testament to the power of self-discovery, passion, and courage, reminding us that taking the first step paves the way forward.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 an inmate 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.Website: https://insidecircle.org/

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 In this talk, we will seek to demystify and remove the 'loaded' feelings that oftentimes arise for so many when we hear the term "toxic masculinity". The term has become a part of the current lexicon and can serve to castigate half of the human population as inherently 'bad' or 'negative'. Masculinity is not a negative aspect of the human condition in and of itself, but like anything else, left unchecked, almost anything can be harmful without constructive and healthy direction. In the confines of the belly of the beast that is New Folsom prison, a movement was born that gave way to what is known today as Inside Circle. A movement that began with convicted felons...many serving life plus who had grown tired of killing for the sake of killing and wanted to learn how to feel again. Today the circles that these men began over 25 years ago have come to be known as 'healing circles'. From within the pits of despair, destruction and ruined lives...and from inside of one of the most 'toxic' environments on the face of the planet; what lessons are available about how men can grow to be healthy within their masculinity? --- Eldra Jackson III, is the Co-Executive Director-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 an inmate 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 and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor. --- Links: - Get our latest psychology lectures emailed to your inbox: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 - Check out our next event: http://theweekenduniversity.com/events/ - Eldra's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldra-jackson-iii-inside-circle - Eldra's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eldra_Jackson_ - Eldra's TED talk: https://bit.ly/3VrXrI1

In this episode, we turn the microphone around and ask podcast host and Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III, a few questions about the work that Inside Circle does. Eldra was an inmate 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. Today, he's a coach, healing circle facilitator, writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around “toxic” masculinity. Tune in to hear from this living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry.

This former gang member sentenced to 24 years in prison is the perfect example of how transformation exists if we feel supported and heard. Today's guest is Eldra Jackson. At just 14 years old, Eldra was convicted of a series of gang violence crimes. Locked up in prison, he had to live alone with his mind due to the environment around him until the Inside Circle community gave him the opportunity to transform himself. Eldra, who is the Co-executive Director of the aforementioned non-profit community, teaches incarcerated, former, and young people to achieve self-acceptance. He says self-awareness is capable of great things within us. Listen to this magnificent story of overcoming and healing, where a man “found freedom in a life sentence.” ABOUT ELDRA JACKSON Writer, speaker, and advocate for at-risk youth, criminal justice rehabilitation, community building, and overcoming toxic masculinity. As a living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, his life's work now — as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor — includes actively supporting others in overcoming their limiting beliefs. CONNECT WITH ELDRA Website: www.insidecircle.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg/ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:38] Who's Eldra Jackson? [5:46] The feeling after the verdict. [7:53] Prison survival plan. [9:04] The most challenging part of being in prison. [11:10] How to deal with loneliness in prison. [12:00] The positive consequence of being in prison. [13:03] The Inside Circle job and how this community changed his life. [22:21] Finding freedom in prison. [27:33] What is life like after prison? [30:34] How healing circles can change lives. [34:00] What can society do to help the incarcerated? [46:08] Current generation VS. the previous ones. [48:44] Where are we going as a society? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course. Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

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

Rick Misener has been out for 15 years, but his 30 years inside still impact him deeply. In his second interview for The Inside Circle Podcast, Rick addresses the difficulties and joys of living with your romantic partner, the journey to supportive work after transitioning to the outside, and the incredible support Inside Circle offers to system-impacted people. Rick Misener is now a lead facilitator and certified coach for Inside Circle, and he's been part of the project of building Inside Circle from its earliest days. Rick shares simple, profound ways that sitting in circle can fuel personal growth and help you follow the path you want for your life.

Gethin Aldous co-directed and produced The Work, an award-winning documentary about Inside Circle's emotional healing work at New Folsom State Prison in California. Listen as he shares the unexpected series of connections that inspired him to get involved with the documentary project and describes how doing “the work” with Inside Circle changed his life and inspired the creation of All Kings - a New York based group that puts together therapeutic circles and hosts retreats for formerly incarcerated men and others.

The subject of a documentary entitled, Visiting Day, Scott Nolan was close to his incarcerated cousin, Patrick Nolan, who founded what is known today as Inside Circle. Their relationship, kept alive through letters, conversations and occasional visits, influenced Scott's work and inspired him to make art and music with incarcerated people. Tune in for a conversation loaded with rich, humorous stories and unexpected insights from a perceptive artist. This lively interview goes deep into the meaning of Inside Circle's work and illuminates how to make it real in our lives and our hearts.

In this episode, you'll hear a recording of an Inside Circle call with special guest Danny Kerr. Danny Kerr of Breakthrough Academy (no relation to the Breakthrough company I founded) is a leading business expert who helps business owners lead teams. He has an amazing story about how he transformed his life, but in this call he talks about situational leadership. For most of that are clinicians, we aren't trained in business and we have to go back and learn business and management skills. One of those critical skills is situational leadership. Most of us as clinicians use I told you so management. The mental error we have as a manager lies in not utilizing situational leadership and meeting our staff members exactly where they are. If we don't understand the principles of situational leadership, we can quickly drive our practices off a cliff and get ourselves in trouble. When I learned about this, we implemented it immediately in my practice and were able to accelerate the development of our key staff members into better managers over time.

In this episode of the ManKind Podcast, host Paul Newell sits down with Eldra Jackson III to talk about the various sides of human work, the areas most fail to acknowledge and integrate. Eldra  is the Co-Executive Director of The Inside Circle, a healing community using the power of human connection found in peer-guided healing circles, we transform lives, positively impacting each system we touch by reducing violence inside and outside adult and juvenile prisons, lowering recidivism rates, and building social-emotional literacy.  He is also the Host of the Inside Circle Podcast, a space to expand our concept of personal transformation and what it means to begin change from within.Key takeaways from this episode: Developing a new relationship with woundsWhat are the areas of self-careWhat can integration mean for those doing their inner workDistinction between "healing a wound" vs. "revealing strength from a wound"Practicing authentic connection with selfThe benefits of being in a sharing communityYou Can Find Out More Here:Connect with the Inside Circle, go to: https://insidecircle.org/New to men's work? Introductory Training Website: https://mkpusa.org/themenswork-bipocSupport the show

In this episode I speak with Eldra Jackson III, Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a non-profit that runs programs within prisons and the community with the aim of empowering system-impacted people. We discuss Eldra's experiences within the justice system, his experiences with Inside Circle, and the amazing trajectory that this involvement had on the rest of his life. I truly hope you're as inspired by this episode as I was. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromtheinsidepodcast/support

Raymond Garcia spent 20 years in prison. Since his release, he's become a vital part of Inside Circle, facilitating circles and participating in groups as part of his unfolding reintegration on the outside. In this special in-person interview, Raymond talks about how he found Inside Circle, the impact that sitting in healing circles has had on his life, and what he hopes to bring to others as a facilitator. Tune in to enjoy Raymond's beautiful understated wisdom that offers a guiding light to anyone seeking to change and deepen their understanding of themselves.

Revealing how the work of Inside Circle extends far beyond prison walls, retiree Jessica Coronado shares how she found Inside Circle and in doing so, tapped into a deep well of support while battling stage 4 cancer. Full of life and hope, this conversation is incredibly inspiring. Don't miss Jessica's hard won pearls of wisdom and the opportunity to witness how individuals who have healed themselves and built lives free of the justice system can make a profound and positive impact on the communities they return to - one circle at a time.

In this episode of the podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Eldra Jackson III from Northern, CA. Eldra is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. He shares what that organization is all about, as well as his personal story & why he's passionate to be part of it. 

Understanding The Inside Circle, A Journey of Purpose w/ Eldra Jackson | Season Two, Episode TwentyA 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 an inmate 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, and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor.  www.insidecircle.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldra-jackson-iii-inside-circle/ https://twitter.com/Inside_Circle_ https://twitter.com/Eldra_Jackson_ https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle/ https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg

What is InsideCircle.org? We build transformative environments for justice-involved youth and adults to heal, find purpose, and build meaningful lives of service. Mission: Inside Circle empowers system impacted people to lead change from within by providing opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people to heal and serve both themselves and others.  We exist to reduce recidivism and all forms of violence – physical, emotional, and psychological – in our prisons and communities.Eldra Jackson III, Co-Executive DirectorA 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 an inmate 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, and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor.  www.insidecircle.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eldra-jackson-iii-inside-circle/https://twitter.com/Inside_Circle_https://twitter.com/Eldra_Jackson_https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle/https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg

Understanding The Inside Circle, A Journey of Purpose w/ Eldra Jackson | Season Two, Episode TwentyA 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 an inmate 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, and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor.  www.insidecircle.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldra-jackson-iii-inside-circle/ https://twitter.com/Inside_Circle_ https://twitter.com/Eldra_Jackson_ https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle/ https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg

Join host Eldra Jackson III as he sits down with Rick Misener, a formative member of Inside Circle who found himself in the healing circles Inside Circle is known for. In this dialogue, Eldra and Rick go right to the heart of vulnerability, love, and wisdom as they reveal that every drop of contentment in our lives is worth working for. This kind of community, these moments of connection, are the heart of transformation. Today, Rick shares his powerful lived-experience as a coach and facilitator for Inside Circle. You can join his virtual drop-in support group every Wednesday 6-8 pm PST. We think you'll want to after you hear this incredible conversation.

Jillian Richardson is a coach and community organizer whose work focuses on how to build and sustain nourishing relationships and communities. She curates The Joy List, a weekly email of positive community events in New York, and leads a program called “New Yorker in 90 Days.” There's a depth to Jillian's work and the way she approaches her own personal growth that resonates with Inside Circle. This interview highlights unexpected connections among different types of community building and transformational work.

James McLeary was part of the original group that brought men's circles to New Folsom Prison after the 1996 riots that led to the formation of Inside Circle. He's been part of the men's work movement for over 25 years and his wisdom shines through this beautiful, rich conversation. James has made incredible contributions to initiation practices and circles over the years - especially for black men and people inside prison, but above all, he's committed to doing his own work.

Eldra is a writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice, rehabilitation and turning around toxic masculinity. He was incarcerated at New Folsom Prison when he founded Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer and mentor.

Writer, speaker, and a living example of transformation, Eldra Jackson III shares his personal journey of what led to hitting rock bottom and rehabilitating his life. Eldra invites us to embrace self-awareness, accountability and empathy, or as he refers to it, “human work.” While incarcerated, his transformation was made possible by the community of Inside Circle, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating spaces for healing for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Now, he is the Co-Executive Director, dedicated to helping others find their own path to redemption. With riveting openness and kindness, Eldra shares personal stories and insights from his unique journey that help us all to begin healing ourselves and each other. New episodes every Monday

A few months ago I had the privilege of interviewing this incredible man over Zoom, and it's with a lot of thankfulness that I share that conversation with you now. James' experience working with elders and mentors across multiple continents and cultures, his life growing up on the streets of Chicago, and his work with inmates at Folsom Prison, all of it has given him an unparalleled understanding of what men need to grow, change, lead, build, endure, and most of all, help themselves and the world around them. James is a deeply experienced wisdom holder and expert facilitator whose leadership has been a critical force driving the growth and success of programs at both Folsom State Prison and San Quentin State Prison. He is the executive producer of the documentary, THE WORK, detailing Inside Circle's program in Folsom Prison. He brings deep expertise in group process work and its application in varied settings. As a member of the Elder Council, James guides our vision for incarcerated and released men. Connect with James -Inside Circle: https://insidecircle.org/ -The Bravery: https://www.thebravery.org/ -Trailer for THE WORK: https://youtu.be/cca5QWdSTMQ Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they're looking for. Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter    Editing & Mixing by: Aaron The Tech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode's guest is Steve Kawaja, a businessman who got interested in personal transformation and the prison system about ten years ago. He started visiting prisons with Inside Circle in 2015. Through sitting in circle with incarcerated folks, Steve has found something that sounds an awful lot like deep personal transformation. In this conversation, Steve gets real about what personal growth looks like for him, how vulnerability frees us, and the joys of being a little lighter and freer in the world.

Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me for a conversation unpacking toxic masculinity from inside the prison system as an life-sentence inmate to his work with Inside Circle. We talk power + control, gang life, remorse (or lack of) and more. Eldra's perspective on life and his humility is truly refreshing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - as always, you can email me on danusia@schoolforfathers.com  Here's the link to enter the School for Mothers Monthly Book Stack Giveaway over on @school.for.mothers.podcast instagram. Look out for the books & pineapple pic!

Both a group facilitator and organizational leader at Inside Circle, Aaron Burris is passionate about his work expanding the reach of our healing circles and leading struggling justice-involved people through transformative group processes each day. In this profound conversation, he shares about his darkest moments in prison and the challenges of confronting intergenerational trauma. Having committed his life to breaking cycles of incarceration, Aaron's decades of hard personal work shine through this dialogue, highlighting his beautiful, grounded, uplifting perspective on how we can all learn and grow by sitting with ourselves. If you don't like the person you see in the mirror, there's hope. Show up and do the work.

In this incredible conversation, Eldra Jackson III of Inside Circle talks to DJ Vodicka, a former prison guard and special investigations unit officer in the California prison system. Exposing a corrupt gang of prison guards and officers known as the Green Wall, DJ's experience of institutional corruption, from the warden to the administration and even the prison guard union, drives home yet another problem with the prison industrial complex. The guards and officers at a prison are often corrupt and set up incarcerated people to be abused, treated unfairly, and disrespected. Listen as DJ Vodicka describes how he stood up against these abuses. His immense sacrifice and work are an important step to making the path through incarceration an opportunity for people to find stability and healing.

Eldra Jakson III, Co Executive Director at The Inside Circle Eldra Jackson III Eldra served 24 years of a life sentence; the last eight were spent sitting with Inside Circle eventually leading to his release from New Folsom Prison in 2014. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor.  He is a writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic' masculinity. He also hosts the Inside Circle Podcast. The Inside Circle The Inside Circle exists to reduce recidivism and all forms of violence-physical, emotional, and psychological— in our prisons and communities. Using the power of human connection found in peer-guided healing circles, Inside Circle transforms lives, reducing violence inside and outside adult and juvenile prisons, lowering recidivism rates, and building social-emotional literacy. They Operate regularly within and around California State Prison, Sacramento (New Folsom), Sierra Conservation Center, and New Jersey's Juvenile Medium Security Facility. They have ignited and run programs in an array of adult and juvenile detention centers and community settings across the United States. After sitting in group with Inside Circle for an average of 3 years, members show shifts in resilience, empathy, self-regulation, and perspective taking. For participants, There's an 80% decline in the number of “115” rule violations. 70% of participants dropped 1-3 security levels. 44% of the men who were serving and went through the program are no longer in prison but instead serving their communities and contributing to society, and 0% of released participants returned to prison within three years of release. For more on The Inside Circle watch The Work documentary available on Amazon. Discussed In This Episode: Eldra's background and his storyWhat went through Eldra's mind when he was sentenced and his first years in prisonToxic masculinity, Eldra's definition of it, and how it impacted his lifeWhat we need to know about prison lifeRacial segregation in CA prisons and why this remains in practiceThe Circle -- how Eldra found it and how it healsWhat led to Eldra's freedom and eventual releaseThe adjustment to being out of prison and the biggest challengesThe pain of healingHow to reduce incarcerationCall to action Important Links: Waiting For An Echo by Christine MontrossThe Work documentary Eldra Jackson and The Circle on Instagram Other Episodes Like This: Healing From An Act Of ViolenceParenting a Child With Autism Happy Listening! With Fun and Love, Jackie

Eldra Jackson is co-executive director of Inside Circle. The non-profit organisation took shape when a race riot occurred on the B-Facility yard of New Folsom Prison in 1996. Today, they run programmes within prisons and the wider community, to empower system-impacted people, lower recidivism rates and build social-emotional literacy. As a writer and public speaker, he has recorded a TEDTalk about his personal journey which has received nearly two million views. In this in-depth conversation, Eldra shares the story of how Inside Circle transformed his life after 24 years in prison, teaching him “acceptance, compassion, forgiveness and love for himself;” discusses his current community work, focusing on at-risk youth and helping them come to terms with their experiences; and describes the role society must play in the wider conversation, understanding what others are going through, factors that lead towards a criminal path and how we all need to help others heal.

Executive Director of New York Harm Reduction Educators and Inside Circle Facilitator-in-Training, Sam Rivera has transformed the challenges of his youth into an incredible wealth of compassion and knowledge to help others find wellness through his work in harm reduction, education, and services for people struggling with addiction. In conversation with Eldra Jackson of Inside Circle, Sam weaves together the struggles of black and brown people with his own journey of personal growth and finding meaning in his life.

Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a father, a former inmate, and a man working to change lives of inmates across the US. In our conversation we talk about his work with Inside Circle, transformation and self-compassion, learning how to accept love, seeing the humanity in ourselves and in others, investing in the ROI of the soul, and a lot more. https://insidecircle.org/ Instagram: @inside_circle Inside Circle podcast: https://insidecircle.org/podcast/

In this episode, Anthony talks with Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer at digital investment firm CoinShares, to review Elon Musk’s eventful week - and debate what the future holds for crypto. Eldra Jackson III is co-executive director of Inside Circle and joins Anthony to tell his story - and discuss the life-changing work of the non-profit, in helping empower system-impacted people to lead change from within. Finally, can soccer rival NFL and baseball in America? James Keston, owner of Orange County Soccer Club has a conversation with Anthony about innovation in sport, and the ways in which things might start to look different on the pitch. Follow our guests on Twitter:@Melt_Dem @Inside_Circle_ @orangecountysc Follow us:@moochfm@scaramucci Sign up for our newsletter at:www.mooch.fm Created & produced by Podcast Partners:www.podcastpartners.com 

Founder and CEO of The Trium Group, Inside Circle Board Member, former Marine Officer, and globally recognized thought leader in the areas of executive and business performance, Andrew Blum takes the messages of Inside Circle — understanding the stories we tell ourselves, leading from the heart, and following your sense of purpose — and shares them with leaders across venture capital, technology, and the Fortune 500. Demonstrating that the benefits of our work are as extraordinary and meaningful for CEOs as they are for the justice-involved, Andrew reminds us that there are kindred spirits in every corner of the world and that we all have work to do to cultivate kindness and compassion.

Our host Eldra Jackson III had a long, difficult road to find the fulfillment and freedom that he enjoys today. In conversation with his friend and colleague Ryan Blum-Krystal, Eldra shares his personal story, emphasizing how he has integrated and healed from childhood trauma and almost a quarter century of incarceration. The brilliant guiding light behind Inside Circle today, Eldra's wisdom and compassion grow from both personal commitment and community support from other system-impacted people working alongside him to heal themselves and their communities.

Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Director of Inside Circle. At age 19, he was sent to prison with a life sentence. It was there that he began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his early release in 2014. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra is dedicated to serving at-risk youth with organizations such as Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project. This is an inspiring story of healing, transformation, service and rebirth. This episode also dives into topics of legalized slavery in prison, race and discrimination, and the importance of doing "the work." www.insidecircle.org | @inside__circle

Welcome back to the Robin Zander Show. My guest today is Eldra Jackson III.  Eldra is a TED mainstage speaker and the co-executive director of Inside Circle, a non-profit which works to end cycles of incarceration and recidivism. Eldra was incarcerated for 24 years, with several years of that time spent in solitary confinement. Eldra now spends most of his time sitting with people inside and outside the prison system, helping them uncover their own truths to find greater internal peace. I first met Eldra through a Zander Media client, The Trium Group, where Eldra serves as a strategic advisor. I have since come to call him a friend.  With their focus that “not all prisons have walls,” Inside Circle does transformative work to address the trauma and other wounds that create cycles of incarceration. Any time spent with Eldra is time well spent. I'm also pleased to share that Zander Media now produces The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III, with guests including Byron Katie, founder of The Work, Soren Gordhamer, founder of Wisdom 2.0, and many more. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with my friend, Eldra Jackson III!

Eldra Jackson was serving life in New Folsom prison and in and out of the prison system for almost 30 years. This is his journey of rehabilitation, extreme ownership, self work and intense growth. Key themes of the episode: The desire to be respected and feared in prison How he had an image of strength as a mask to fear The choices and impact that solitary confinement had on his life Why men need permission to feel and explore themselves The importance of rites of passage and rituals The origin story of Inside Circle Releasing negative energy as a source of healing How men can access their deeper truths and why it takes strength What the parole process looks like when getting release from prison What he's doing to ensure he doesn't pass down his trauma to the next generation This was an amazing episode and I'm so thankful to Eldra for speaking with me. Again, I am willing to pay for 10 people to watch the documentary by The Inside Circle called "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iddt4sVZTvI&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies (The Work)". You can find it on YouTube, Amazon Prime and I believe a few other options. It only costs $5 to rent but it will provide so much more depth as to the context and importance of the work that Eldra went through and facilitated in prison. Make sure to https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle/ (follow them on Instagram). About Eldra: Eldra is 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 an inmate 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, and acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor.  As always, feel free to follow me on Instagram @theimperfectpod or shoot me an email at luke@theimperfectpod.com

Exploring the impact of systemic racism on health care for people of color, the call for empathy, and the need to strive for equity, Dr. Joseph Betancourt shares how his Puerto Rican background informs his work and demonstrates the power of a calm, cool, and collected way of being when advocating for ourselves against systems of power. Listen as Inside Circle's host, Eldra Jackson III, leads the dialogue through clear, relatable information about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to find reliable, culturally relevant resources.

Sarah, Rachel, Ciera, Heather, and Holly are all married or in long-term relationships with current or formerly incarcerated men who are part of Inside Circle. With Eldra Jackson III guiding the conversation, they share the joys, challenges, and endless indignities of loving men on the inside. These incredible women urge us to remember the great humanity and love of which we are all capable.

Eldra Jackson III is a writer and public speaker on 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 an inmate 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 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. Watch Eldra's TED Talk here, How I unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vCIktrORFU Watch the documentary here, The Work: https://www.topic.com/the-work. "Inside the chapel at California State Prison, Sacramento, three members of the public enter into an intensive group-therapy session with convicts. Over four days, the men tear down their defenses, laying their pasts bare in emotional and sometimes physical ways. The prisoners and civilians are brought face-to-face with the men they were—and the men they want to become." Become a Prisoner Penpal: https://insidecircle.org/penpal-program Check out Inside Circle here: https://insidecircle.org Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle Follow him Twitter: https://twitter.com/inside_circle_ Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg Be sure to check out the new Inside Circle podcast: https://insidecircle.org/podcast _________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Looking for a heartfelt gift? Visit my print shop here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/theshop Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: https://bookshop.org/shop/LDLB Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

SUPPORT CUTTING FOR SIGN Richard Hubbard is a men's group leader, Zen practitioner, martial artist, writer and independent educator. In 2017, Richard began a journey into men's work through Inside Circle, a therapeutic men's group in San Francisco that is led by and attended by incarcerated men, but which is also open to the public. He is a survivor of physical and sexual childhood abuse and struggled with substance abuse through the 1990s. Several turbulent years culminated in a near-death experience that led him to a Zen monastery, where he took up formal practice. He spent 5 years in conservatory theater programs and has applied this training, and training in other modalities to facilitate healing for others. Richard now works with several other organizations based in California, New York, and Massachusetts that assist men and women with empowerment and growth. CONTACT RICHARD HUBBARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardmhubbard/ CONTACT RON CECIL Website: https://www.roncecil.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcecil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.cecil CONTACT DANIEL PENNER CLINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpennercline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1498866808 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cutting-for-sign/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cutting-for-sign/support

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.

Today's episode is a re-record of my second episode ever called Momster with what I hope to be much better audio! Before I start the story, I talk about a friend of mine who was murdered last week, and it involved domestic violence (or you can skip to the story which starts at 9:48).  Below are some links to help with those who are dealing with DV, along with links to other organizations I spoke about in today's episode.National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/The Office of Women's Health: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/domestic-violence/leaving-abusive-relationshipDV Resource Center: http://www.dvrc-or.org/safety-planning/A New Way of Life: https://anewwayoflife.org/The Marshall Project: https://www.themarshallproject.org/Inside Circle: https://insidecircle.org/ And of course, please follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayforthewickedpodcast/

Eldra Jackson III is the co-director of Inside Circle, an organization that empowers people who have been affected by the criminal justice system to lead change from within.  They provide opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people to heal and serve both themselves and others.  Eldra shared how his choices as a teen led to the gangster life and eventually a life sentence in New Folsom state prison.  He talked about what it took to survive in these subcultures and his transformation from toxic masculinity and criminal behavior to personal responsibility and spirit.   Nina and Eldra talked about the need for both individual choice and community support to truly create lasting social change.  Eldra's passion for helping young people with both the practical and inner work of having a good life was apparent in this conversation.  Inside Circle https://insidecircle.org/ Eldra's Ted TalkHow I unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinityThe New Jim CrowNina Simonds Coaching https://ninasimondscoaching.com  

On today's episode, I chat with Steve Spitzer and Glenn Williams. Steve, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Suffolk University in Boston, has taught, researched, and written on crime, justice and social control for three decades. He is Level 2 IFS trained and has presented his use of the IFS model inside prisons at multiple IFS annual conferences and has written articles in the IFS newsletter, The Outlook. In 2002, he founded the Jericho Circle Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to 'bring down the walls' by creating men's support groups in correctional facilities.  Since the project began, almost 1000 incarcerated men have sat in Jericho Circles in county, state, and federal correctional institutions in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island. Glenn participated in the Jericho groups when he was incarcerated for 21 years and later met Steve in a different context. Glenn now 'pays it forward' with his organization, Our House Boston. Glenn is Level One IFS trained and is passionate about spreading the word about our True Essence, especially to black men in urban settings. Glenn is a reentry advocate and community investor who works with various individuals, families, organizations and businesses to raise awareness about and create solutions to the challenges of incarceration and prisoner reintegration. This conversation is AMAZING. I cannot convey this in words. Here are some themes: 'Self' Discovery Masculinity Men's work inside prisons, power of vulnerability, and speaking for parts 'Climbing out of the man box'/Taking off masks The importance of power in manliness for Black Men Glenn states, "Who I pretend to be (what my community and society says I need to be in order to survive) and my Essence are not the same thing." And, "IFS offers the opportunity for Self Discovery and Self Exploration (inside and outside of prison). Discovering that my shame and guilt are parts of me and do not have to define who I am at my core." To find more about Jericho circle go to https://jerichocircle.org/ Check out this 90 minute documentary on the nature of their group work that was filmed at California State Prison Sacramento. That film, produced by the group that initially mentored them in the work (Inside Circle), will give you a taste of the kind of work done (albeit at a somewhat higher level of intensity than is typical of Jericho Circle’s groups) on their weekends. Video is found here: https://www.topic.com/the-work To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: http://bit.ly/theoneinside I'd love to connect with you at ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

Today's Master of Community is Dr. James McLeary, a forensic psychologist and elder member of the Inside Circle Foundation. McLeary's life mission is to help incarcerated individuals heal from their past. James himself ran into his own issues with the Judicial System and witnessed first-hand the systematic approach to incarcerating young black people. His experiences led him to working with Rob Allbee in prison ‘Circles' to provide a safe, trusting, yet firm place for inmates to work through repressed issues, traumas, and wounds. Past and present incarcerated individuals voluntarily join these ‘circles' to work through their ‘Hero's Journey' - reframing, rescripting and reorienting their negative experience into a process that moves them forward and gives them purpose in life. McLeary reiterates the importance of acknowledging the issues in your life or the world around you, talking through those challenges, and reminding yourself that anyone can change and labels are not permanent. McLeary and his son produced the award-winning documentary, The Work, to communicate James' experience with the Inside Circle Foundation and the power it's having on incarcerated and previously incarcerated lives. Who is this episode for?: Non Profit, In person & Online, Starting 3 key takeaways: - Labels are temporary and every individual has the potential to change and heal themselves for the better. - The Inside Circle positively impacts current and past incarcerated individuals as they openly discuss repressed pain, develop empathy for one another, and embrace change. - McLeary's documentary, The Work, provides an in-depth look into The Inside Circle and the work taking place at Folsom Prison to providing healing, purpose, and meaning for justice-involved youth and adults. Notable Quotes: “The idea was just to check in. Who are you? What's going on? The check-in is generally your state of bank. How are you feeling? What's bothering you? You know, some men just checked in with their name...And people began to share and as they began to share, there was this bonding and cathartic release. So even if you're not doing your own work, you were watching someone do their work and identifying with their pain and with their release and it's a development of empathy along the way. And that empathy grows into a sort of a nurturing wisdom that people care for each other in a circle and it just kept developing.” “The four stages of the hero's journey is that someone hears the call so they show up somewhere. There is the descent and that's the stripping of the armor that keeps you from being transparent, vulnerable, and honest. Then there's the ordeal where you actually confront what your issue is. And then there's the ascent and that's where you determine what's the new vision/purpose for yourself in this thing or in life. And then there's a celebration, which is the coming home. So that's the model method, the hero's journey. And then we introduce processes that help each of those phases progress.” Rapid fire question answers: 1. What's your favorite book to recommend to others? Sense of Man, the Science of Mind, Sense of Mind. 2. Who's an up and coming community builder you think is going to do big things? Elder Jackson the Third - hosts Ashanti Workshops 3. Favorite Question to ask to spark interesting conos when facilitating a group discussion? Why Are You Here? 4. One thing all members of Community should believe about themselves? Within yourself, you have medicine that's brilliant and has the capacity to heal lots of people 5. If you're on your death bed and you could only leave one piece of life advice behind for all the future generations, what would that advice be? Pause. Do an inventory on yourself to understand what you're thinking, feeling, believing, and know what you want then you're congruent and are right with the world and know where you fit in.

Today’s Master of Community is James McLeary, a forensic psychologist and elder member of the Inside Circle Foundation. McLeary’s life mission is to help incarcerated individuals heal from their past. James himself ran into his own issues with the Judicial System and witnessed first-hand the systematic approach to incarcerating young black people. His experiences led him to working with Rob Allbee in prison ‘Circles’ to provide a safe, trusting, yet firm place for inmates to work through repressed issues, traumas, and wounds. Past and present incarcerated individuals voluntarily join these ‘circles’ to work through their ‘Hero’s Journey’ - reframing, rescripting and reorienting their negative experience into a process that moves them forward and gives them purpose in life. McLeary reiterates the importance of acknowledging the issues in your life or the world around you, talking through those challenges, and reminding yourself that anyone can change and labels are not permanent. McLeary and his son produced the award-winning documentary, The Work, to communicate James’ experience with the Inside Circle Foundation and the power it’s having on incarcerated and previously incarcerated lives. Who is this episode for?: Non Profit, In person & Online, Starting 3 key takeaways: - Labels are temporary and every individual has the potential to change and heal themselves for the better. - The Inside Circle positively impacts current and past incarcerated individuals as they openly discuss repressed pain, develop empathy for one another, and embrace change. - McLeary’s documentary, The Work, provides an in-depth look into The Inside Circle and the work taking place at Folsom Prison to providing healing, purpose, and meaning for justice-involved youth and adults. Notable Quotes: “The idea was just to check in. Who are you? What's going on? The check-in is generally your state of bank. How are you feeling? What's bothering you? You know, some men just checked in with their name...And people began to share and as they began to share, there was this bonding and cathartic release. So even if you're not doing your own work, you were watching someone do their work and identifying with their pain and with their release and it’s a development of empathy along the way. And that empathy grows into a sort of a nurturing wisdom that people care for each other in a circle and it just kept developing.” “The four stages of the hero's journey is that someone hears the call so they show up somewhere. There is the descent and that's the stripping of the armor that keeps you from being transparent, vulnerable, and honest. Then there's the ordeal where you actually confront what your issue is. And then there's the ascent and that's where you determine what's the new vision/purpose for yourself in this thing or in life. And then there's a celebration, which is the coming home. So that's the model method, the hero's journey. And then we introduce processes that help each of those phases progress.” Rapid fire question answers: 1. What’s your favorite book to recommend to others? Sense of Man, the Science of Mind, Sense of Mind. 2. Who’s an up and coming community builder you think is going to do big things? Elder Jackson the Third - hosts Ashanti Workshops 3. Favorite Question to ask to spark interesting conos when facilitating a group discussion? Why Are You Here? 4. One thing all members of Community should believe about themselves? Within yourself, you have medicine that’s brilliant and has the capacity to heal lots of people 5. If you’re on your death bed and you could only leave one piece of life advice behind for all the future generations, what would that advice be? Pause. Do an inventory on yourself to understand what you're thinking, feeling, believing, and know what you want then you’re congruent and are right with the world and know where you fit in.

At twenty-three years old, Zayre Eure has already spent eight years in juvenile prison and is building a stable life on the outside with the support of Inside Circle and the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Young Adult Empowerment Program. Hear what unfolds for him after sneaking into his first circle.

From leading 4-month-long wilderness retreats for opportunity youth to teaching high school in New York City, Dan Doty, Founder of the men's group community, Evryman, has been committed to finding work that makes him feel vibrant and connected to our beautiful world. Eldra Jackson of Inside Circle finds inspiration and joy in Dan's experiences overcoming obstacles and staying on his path.

Welcome to the Inside Circle podcast with your host Eldra Jackson III. Eldra spent over a decade unlearning dangerous lessons about masculinity and finding freedom while serving 24 years in prison.In conversation with leaders from all walks of life who have overcome some of lifes' greatest challenges, The Inside Circle podcast aims to broaden our concept of personal transformation, ‘men's work', and what it means to ‘lead change from within'. Beyond the manufactured constructs of race, class, gender, and even criminal history, this deep dive exposes the heart of our shared humanity, revealing prison as an intensely personal state of mind that can be transcended at any time. Eldra is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a non-profit organization that supports justice involved people in transforming their lives. Featured in the documentary The Work while he was still incarcerated at New Folsom prison, Eldra's TEDTalk about his personal journey received over 1.2 million views. The Inside Circle Podcast - where your truth will set you free. Learn more at www.insidecircle.org.

Jon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics cover:- Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball)- How he chose his university, and why it was ultimately not the right choice for him- How he went about deciding to transfer schools, and why he feels it was the right decision- Ben's advice to young people struggling to make difficult decisions in their lives- Starting and navigating a career in banking in 2007, just as the recession was about to hit- Competing for the US team and winning a gold medal at the Maccabi Games, the third largest sporting event in the world- Finding out his father was going to federal prison, and how he poured himself into his work and running as an escape- Deciding to quit banking and start a fitness company in Maui- Why not getting accepted into business school was probably a blessing in disguise- Building a business around his passions of mind and body, health and wellness- His work with Mankind Project, which helps men get in touch with their emotions and spirituality- Using his experience with the Mankind Project to develop a new set of skills that he could incorporate into his business- His work with Inside Circle, an organization that works with prison inmates to explore the similar issues to the Mankind Project- The similar conversations and experiences felt all men, from CEOs to inmates alike- How his experiences with Mankind Project and Inside Circle enabled him to do the necessary work to emotionally deal with his father's incarceration- His experience with the federal prison system, especially once COVID-19 started to spread within prisons- His father's death due to COVID-19, the experience he went through trying to help his father, and the emotions he went through after receiving the news- His new company, Maui Method, which offers coaching services and has an impressive stable of experts, including Khadevis Robinson, Shannon Rowbury, Emily Kraus and some former Navy Seals- And last but not least, what the three words Go Be More mean to Ben!If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Bryan Lindsay and Scott Abbott.References:Mankind Project: A Men's Community for the 21st Century - homepageInside Circle: Empowering System Impacted People to Lead Change from Within - homepageThere is Power in Pursuit - Interview with Khadevis Robinson - Go Be More PodcastGuest:Ben Auerbach - Maui Method + One Fitness, @onefitnessmauiHosts:Bryan Green, bryan@gobemore.co, maketheleapbook.comJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFind us on your favorite player:Simplecast

Welcome back, after several months of radio silence for you as listeners, and a lot of very loud and dissonant noise for us all as citizens. Polarization is at an all-time high, so we're hitting the reset button here at Escape Hate. The podcast will run coincident to additional efforts at Light Upon Light to address the polarization, dehumanization, and hate plaguing our nation, by assembling the right voices to lead the conversation. The next series of episodes will feature founder, Jesse Morton in conversations with five individuals working on the front lines to bring us all some wisdom and perspective during these turbulent times. First up is Eldra Jackson III, co-executive director of Inside Circle, an organization that works with inmates and ex-convicts to provide opportunities for healing and transformation. He first encountered the organization while serving 24 years of a life sentence in a California State Penitentiary, and is proof of the power of their approach. You'll be hearing from Eldra today, in conversation with founder, Jesse Morton. —————————————————————————— Esc-Hate is hosted and produced by Naama Kates with Light Upon Light for Crawlspace Media. —————————————————————————— Theme music for Esc-Hate is composed by Cyrus Melchor. —————————————————————————— Learn more about this organization and how to get involved by visiting www.LightUponLight.online. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Being WHOLE can mean accepting the light and dark sides of ourselves. TED Talker and Co-Exec Director of Inside Circle, Eldra Jackson III joins me for a conversation unpacking toxic masculinity from inside the prison system as an life-sentence inmate to his work with Inside Circle. We talk power + control, gang life, remorse (or lack of) and more. Eldra’s perspective on life and his humility is truly refreshing. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode - as always, you can email me on danusia@schoolforfathers.com  Here’s the link to enter the School for Mothers Monthly Book Stack Giveaway over on @school.for.mothers.podcast instagram. Look out for the books & pineapple pic!

Ett utklipp från samtalet mellan Navid och Eldra Jackson III. Samtalet kretsar kring Eldras relation till sin pappa, vad som gjorde att han hamnade i fängelse och hur han kom i kontakt med Inside Circle. Du kan lyssna på hela avsnittet här: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxQ4tL00nmE&t=9s Bli Patreon och stötta oss på valfri summa per månad på www.patreon.com/hurkanvi Gillar du det vi gör och vill stötta oss på en engångssumma så swishar du på: 123 124 77 33 Följ oss på sociala medier Instagram: @hurkanvi YouTube: https://bit.ly/36hHqcS Följ Navid på Sociala medier: Instagram: @navidmodiriofficial Twitter: @modiri_navid Alla avsnitt av podden och kontaktuppgifter till oss hittar du på www.hurkanvi.se.

Idag samtalar Navid med Eldra Jackson III, som medverkade i den omtalade dokumentären ”The Work” (2017). Eldra Jackson III har avtjänat 24 år i fängelse varav 2 av dem spenderades i isolering. Idag arbetar han för organisationen ”Inside Circle” som grundades i New Folsom-fängelset i Sacramento 1996. ”Inside Circle” fokuserar på att stötta och rehabilitera män i deras personliga arbete under tiden de sitter i fängelse. Det var tack vare ”Inside Circle” som Eldra blev frisläppt från en dom som egentligen innefattade livstid. Besök Inside Circle här: www.insidecircle.org Ta del av Eldras TEDTalk här: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vCIktrORFU Bli Patreon och stötta oss på valfri summa per månad på www.patreon.com/hurkanvi Gillar du det vi gör och vill stötta oss på en engångssumma så swishar du på: 123 124 77 33 Följ oss på sociala medier Instagram: @hurkanvi YouTube: https://bit.ly/36hHqcS Följ Navid på Sociala medier: Instagram: @navidmodiriofficial Twitter: @modiri_navid Alla avsnitt av podden och kontaktuppgifter till oss hittar du på www.hurkanvi.se.

Eldra Jackson III spent a large part of his life as a convict in the US prison system. Inside prison, he encountered a circle of men who led him to overcome his darkness and find healing. He is now the Co-Executive Director of that organization, called Inside Circle. This work was covered in the documentary called The Work. Join me in learning about Eldra’s life story - how he went from serving 24 years of a life prison sentence in California to becoming a successful businessman whose mission is to help heal and mentor other men for whom all hope is lost. In this episode we discuss: The prison industrial complex in the United States. Eldra’s life journey and what led him to serving a life sentence. Why Eldra made many decisions from a place of trauma. How childhood trauma can affect your nervous system and behavior later in life. What is a “good convict”? The common mindset among incarcerated people. The difference between prison and rehab What retirement looks like for a prisoner. How Eldra turned his life around and transformed his mindset. The importance of looking inward to heal. How Eldra got introduced to Inside Circle while in prison. Therapy circles in prison. Changing the way we view and treat hurt people. Why systems only exist because we allow them to. How to create change in the prison system. Why countries need to learn from each other once they’ve developed solutions to societal problems. What’s next for Inside Circle? How trauma survivors can redirect their energy to good things in the world. Inside Circle’s mission. Eldra’s Links: Eldra’s TedTalk - How I Unlearned Dangerous Lessons About MasculinityThe Work Documentary: https://www.topic.com/the-work (note: you will have to pay for this documentary, but it is VERY worth it) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideCircleOrg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inside__circle Twitter: https://twitter.com/inside_circle How to get involved: Inside Circle’s Website - https://insidecircle.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eldra Jackson III is the co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a support group that helps incarcerated men heal trauma and take responsibility for their choices. Eldra was featured in The Work, an 2017 documentary film taking place within New Folsom Prison in California, which follows a group healing intensive between members of the public and incarcerated men. It's a remarkable project, one of the best non-fiction films of the last five years, and winner of the SXSW Grand Jury Prize in 2018. Eldra spent 24 years as an inmate at New Folsom Prison, where he found Inside Circle and began a personal journey of self-awareness and transformation that not only led to being granted freedom from a life sentence, but also to a current leadership role within the organization. He is a living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, and his current life’s work – as a facilitator, trainer and mentor – includes actively supporting others, both within and outside of prison, in overcoming their limiting beliefs.

*Trigger warning: Conversations around sexual abuse and trauma.*Eldra Jackson III went down a difficult path growing up. After spending years in prison, he found himself in the good company of a group called Inside Circle and is now one of the co-executive directors helping to find the light in every person. Have a listen, and let me know what you think!Check out Inside Circle - https://insidecircle.org/Get books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/alexreadsWebsite: alexreads.co.ukFind the episodes on YouTube at 'Alex Reads' Instagram: @alexreadsEmail: tttalkpod@gmail.comMusic: Harlan BlueEdited: Omar AlleyneVideo: Ehsan SaeedExecutive Produced: Alex 'Reads' Holmes

Jon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics covers:- Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball)- How he chose his university, and why it was ultimately not the right choice for him- How he went about deciding to transfer schools, and why he feels it was the right decision- Ben's advice to young people struggling to make difficult decisions in their lives- Starting and navigating a career in banking in 2007, just as the recession was about to hit- Competing for the US team and winning a gold medal at the Maccabi Games, the third largest sporting event in the world- Finding out his father was going to federal prison, and how he poured himself into his work and running as an escape- Deciding to quit banking and start a fitness company in Maui- Why not getting accepted into business school was probably a blessing in disguise- Building a business around his passions of mind and body, health and wellness- His work with Mankind Project, which helps men get in touch with their emotions and spirituality- Using his experience with the Mankind Project to develop a new set of skills that he could incorporate into his business- His work with Inside Circle, an organization that works with prison inmates to explore the similar issues to the Mankind Project- The similar conversations and experiences felt all men, from CEOs to inmates alike- How his experiences with Mankind Project and Inside Circle enabled him to do the necessary work to emotionally deal with his father's incarceration- His experience with the federal prison system, especially once COVID-19 started to spread within prisons- His father's death due to COVID-19, the experience he went through trying to help his father, and the emotions he went through after receiving the news- His new company, Maui Method, which offers coaching services and has an impressive stable of experts, including Khadevis Robinson, Shannon Rowbury, Emily Kraus and some former Navy Seals- And last but not least, what the three words Go Be More mean to Ben!References:Mankind Project: A Men's Community for the 21st Century - homepageInside Circle: Empowering System Impacted People to Lead Change from Within - homepageThere is Power in Pursuit - Interview with Khadevis Robinson - Go Be More PodcastGuest:Ben Auerbach - Maui Method + One Fitness, @onefitnessmauiHosts:Bryan Green, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackFind us on your favorite player:Simplecast

This this week I spoke with Dr. James McLeary. James is a deeply experienced wisdom holder, expert facilitator and member of the Elder Council of Inside Circle Foundation. Inside Circle focuses on reducing prison violence, lowering recidivism, and guiding inmates through healing that allows for meaningful lives after release. He is the executive producer of the documentary, THE WORK, detailing Inside Circle’s program in Folsom Prison. I saw that documentary, you have to watch it, it’s a powerful documentary. He’s got a powerful energy and he knows the score on Jungian psychology, 12 Step Recovery and a lot of things and it’s a very interesting conversation. I think he’s talking about ways of setting up ceremonial space for us to deal with the deep truths about who we are and move from unconsciousness to consciousness, move out of the unaware habitual behaviours that condemn us to a life of bland consumerism, out of that into the fire of our potential awakened existence.

On this episode we explore:Childhood traumaInterpersonal workRock bottom to introspectionCircle workBeing the best human you can beSelf knowledge in prisonSacred spacePure, raw, empathyDiscover more about Eldra: https://bit.ly/3ceOJFLhttps://www.ted.com/speakers/eldra_jacksonhttps://twitter.com/eldraj

You might have seen Eldra Jackson III in the documentary "The Work" (2017). Eldra has served 24 years of a life sentence, two of them in solitary. Nowadays, he works for the organization "Inside Circle" which was founded in New Folsom Prison in Sacramento 1996, after a deadly racial rioting. Members of Inside circle, among other things, works as facilitators in men's work inside the prison walls. Sometimes with people from the outside participating. By working the program and rehabilitation of Inside Circle, Eldra was able to be released from prison. The How can we? podcast is available at Radio Play, Spotify, Itunes, Acast and www.howcanwepodcast.com . Follow us: Instagram: @navidmodiriofficial Twitter: @modiri_navid howcanwepodcast.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/36hHqcS

"Eldra Jackson III is a spiritual warrior who lives a passion of 'saving lives one circle at a time.' After living most of his life devoid of emotions and coming face-to-face with the reality of dying behind bars, he came to a point of self-inquiry, seeking answers as to how his life had spiraled into a mass of destruction set upon self and others. From this point, the space was made to save his life. During his time in prison, Jackson was immersed in a deep culture of toxic masculinity. After joining a gang at 14, Jackson learned how to behave in a hyper masculine way from older gang members. After participating in Inside Circle, a men's group within his prison aiming to help prisoners put in "the work" to look back on the decisions they've made and the mindsets behind the decisions. His participation in Inside Circle helped Jackson turn his life around. Today, Jackson works to bring his spiritual medicine into the world while simultaneously guiding others to tap into their own internal salve and help identify wounds. Through his intensive awareness work, he is on a mission to show the world what's possible as each person does their own internal examination to begin the path towards emotional and psychic health" "I can find ways to collaborate with you in your womanhood, in your femininity, in your power. That doesn't take away from my masculinity; that doesn't take away from you being a woman, you being powerful, you being a queen... That does not mean that I'm not a king, it does not mean that I'm not a man." Join us for a conversation about how Eldra regained sovereignty as a man after being imprisoned for twenty years by using self development to manifest healthy masculinity and to access the King archetype. Here are the details of our conversation: What does Eldra find attractive in a woman? What is his biggest fear? What is his purpose? The message of "The Work" (documentary on group healing incentives for incarcerated men in New Folsom Prison) Why hurt people hurt people Accessing King & Queen archetypes as versions of masculine/feminine energies Manifestations of healthy masculinity and sovereignty Solution to deal with trauma and unresolved dark places for men How fatherhood has affected Eldra Where do men fit in today's feminism? Eldra's message to women And a lot more... See show notes at girlskill.com/139 P.S. Sign up for the free, exclusive training from me on “The Lie of Female Success: How to Get Unstuck, Release Pressure & Stop Trying to Do It All” to find out: How to overcome the "Superwoman Syndrome" so you can start living in freedom, with ease, and owning your truth True feminine power and what you can do right now to begin feeling supported, stop pushing & controlling your life and men How to rediscover, embrace and cultivate feminine flow and become embodied so you can stop overthinking and start making decisions from the heart The essence of masculine/feminine polarity and how to attract and magnify the relationship you want And much more… Sign up at girlskill.com/webinar  

It's part 2 of the episode that was so damn good, it just couldn't stop. First we talk about Nate's unreal heckler stories. After we do a listener submish. It's a doozy. Love ya! Support the pod on patreon: patreon.com/aitapod LISTEN to Nate's stand up album (he's hilarious): https://open.spotify.com/album/2fZc4TLvCf8SsKBHapP4Fg? Twitter: https://twitter.com/natefridson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  

In a powerful talk, educator Eldra Jackson III shares how he unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity through Inside Circle, an organization that leads group therapy for incarcerated men. Now he's helping others heal by creating a new image of what it means to be a whole, healthy man. "The challenge is to eradicate this cycle of emotional illiteracy and groupthink," he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

エルドラ・ジャクソン３世は獄中の男性のためのグループ・セラピーを行う団体「Inside Circle（インサイド・サークル）」を通して「男らしさ」という危険な学びを払拭した体験を話します。 今彼は、ありのままで健全な人とはどんなものかという自己イメージを作り直すことで傷を癒す人を支援しています。「これは、感情的リテラシー欠如と集団思考の負のサイクルを根絶しようとする挑戦です。」

En una poderosa charla, el educador Eldra Jackson III comparte cómo a través de "Dentro del Círculo" (Inside Circle), una organización que lleva a cabo terapias grupales para hombres encarcelados, ha desaprendido lecciones peligrosas sobre el machismo. Ahora ayuda a otros a sanarse, creando una nueva imagen de lo que significa ser un hombre sano y completo. El autor dice: "El desafío es erradicar este ciclo de analfabetismo emocional y pensamiento grupal".

Em uma palestra poderosa, o educador Eldra Jackson III compartilha como ele desaprendeu lições perigosas sobre a masculinidade por meio do Inside Circle, uma organização que lidera a terapia de grupo para homens encarcerados. Agora ele está ajudando os outros a se curarem criando uma nova imagem do que significa ser um homem íntegro e saudável. "O desafio é erradicar este ciclo de analfabetismo emocional e pensamento grupal", diz ele.

В этом сильном выступлении деятель в сфере образования Элдра Джексон Третий рассказывает, как он избавился от губительных представлений о мужественности, благодаря Inside Circle, организации, проводящей групповую терапию для мужчин в тюрьме. Сейчас он помогает другим исцелиться, рассказывая о том, каким должен быть полноценный, здоровый мужчина. Он говорит: «Наша задача — разорвать этот замкнутый круг эмоционального невежества и стадного мышления».

교육자인 앨드라 잭슨 3세는 감옥에 수감 중인 남자 죄수에 대한 집단 치료를 하는 인사이드 서클(Inside Circle)을 통하여 남성성에 대한 위험한 교훈을 얻지는 못했습니다. 이제 그는 건강한 사람으로의 이미지를 가지고 다른 사람들이 치료를 받을 수 있도록 도와주고 있습니다. "저의 도전은 정서적인 결핍 및 그룹 사고의 주기를 근절하는 것입니다"라고 그는 전합니다.

In a powerful talk, educator Eldra Jackson III shares how he unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity through Inside Circle, an organization that leads group therapy for incarcerated men. Now he's helping others heal by creating a new image of what it means to be a whole, healthy man. "The challenge is to eradicate this cycle of emotional illiteracy and groupthink," he says.

Raghu and David bring up a very timely topic - prison reform. BJ Wasserman and Jared “Gagan” Levy discuss Inside Circle, a nonprofit organization that helps prisoners and parolees heal from the inside. We talk about “operational transformation” of men in Folsom prison as a model for the entire prison system. Robert Allbee, founder of Inside Circle, created a concept for the word “spirit” or “God” which the Dagara tribe in Africa call “Yielbongura” - “The thing that Knowledge can’t eat.” This phrase sums up the spiritual core from which Inside Circle operates. Where are you imprisoned in your life? The process that the prisoners go through in revealing their deep authentic truths create an atmosphere of trust that is dramatically changing the static model of prison reform.