Podcast appearances and mentions of karen gedney

Karen Gedney and Eric Lerude are Northern Nevada residents who participated in KUNR's One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.

Karen Gedney MD, author of '30 Years Behind Bars,' Trials of a Prison Doctor is an internal medicine specialist who spent almost thirty years as a prison physician. She was designated as one of the best in by the American Correctional Association and won a ‘Heroes for Humanity Award' for her work in HIV in the correctional system. When she left the prison she became an advocate for Holistic Prison Reform and sits on boards and organizations that advocate for the inmate population. She also consults for lawyers and the public defender's office regarding constitutional medical care for the inmate population. Her other interest is in increasing the health span of the aging population and became board certified in Anti-aging and Regenerative medicine when she retired from the prison. She is a speaker on aging gracefully and enjoys speaking at organizations as well as at wellness retreats on rewiring and refiring to stay vital and relevant. She also became certified in hypnotherapy to expand her ability to help people with their problems.

Caroline welcomes the return of Karen Gedney, author of “30 years behind bars,” 30 years behind bars as prison physician, mentor, guide, all around culture Doctor…shifting prison paradigm to one of healing and re-integration… “The last time we talked I've become more involved in prison reform and aging well. . Now I”m involved with Return Strong (a non-profit put together by a female union organizer for the families of the incarcerated and the incarcerated).  I'm also involved with NPEP, Nevada Prison Education Project (a group trying to get college education into the prison with the Pell grants coming) plus helping Federal Defenders with some death row cases (that's in mid  February). I'm also getting into the world of aging gracefully and gratefully and giving talks on ‘rewire and refire.' Last month I spoke at a women's health retreat in Costa Rica, for my 77yr old friend Maria who is a bikini competitor, a personal trainer and now an event planner. I have to say it's interesting working with women who are interested in helping society improve, get healthier  and become safer.“ https://www.discoverdrg.com/ Support The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon for weekly Chart & Themes ($4/month) and more… *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* The post The Visionary Activist Show – Mentor, Guide, Culture Doctor appeared first on KPFA.

This week on Hope, Nevada we got to have a conversation with Dr. Karen Gedney, the of Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission. We also got to hear from Dr. Karens' mentee, Jalissa Williams.

Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a female prison Doctor in an all male prison! Available on Amazon.Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a prison Doctor! My goal is to help shift the prison paradigm to one of healing and re-intergration vs. harming & recidivism.Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through A4M

This is the third episode in a 10-part series inspired by the people Allison Langer taught memoir writing, in a men's prison. You will hear new stories by her former students and stories from other incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people around the world.Today's show shares a story by Roderick Richardson, an inmate in a Florida prison. Rod is a master storyteller who grew up in Liberty City, which is a very rough area in Miami. Rod took care of his six brothers and sisters when his mom was incarcerated. At 12 years old, Rod sold drugs to keep food on the table. His story is not unique, unfortunately. Rod is serving a life sentence for robbery.We also share an interview with former prison doctor, Karen Gedney. Dr. Gedney is an internal medicine specialist who spent almost 30 years as a prison physician. She was designated as one of the best in the business by the American Correctional Association and won a Heroes for Humanity Award for her work in HIV in the correctional system. Dr. Gedney ran the only regional prison medical facility in the state of Nevada. She was a naive young physician who survived a world she was ill-prepared for and turned it into a calling. You can read Dr. Gedney's story in her book, 30 Years Behind Bars. Trials of a Prison Doctor. Writing Class Radio is produced by Allison Langer, Andrea Askowitz, Xaire, and by Matt Cundill, Evan Surminski and Courtney Fox at the Sound Off Media Company. Music by Xaire, Koi, Marnino Toussaint, Amadians.There's more writing class on our website, writingclassradio.com, including video classes, essays to study, and editing resources. If you love the lessons you get on each episode, you can get them ALL in one place--our three-part video series--for $50. Click Video Classes on our website.If you want to be a part of the movement that helps people better understand each other through storytelling, follow us on Patreon. For $10/month Andrea will answer all your publishing questions. For $25/month you can join Allison's First Draft weekly writers group, where you can write and share your work every Tuesday 12-1 (ET). www.Patreon.com/writingclassradio.A new episode will drop every other WEDNESDAY. So look for us. There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other, than by writing and sharing our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?THIS MUST BE SAID: We don't mean to sensationalize crime or someone who breaks the law. Airing these stories is in no way meant to take anything away from the victims of violent crime. Instead, we want to share stories, because we believe that stories lead to understanding. This series is dedicated to Luis Aracena. You are missed and loved. May you rest in peace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Karen Gedney is an Internal Medicine Specialist promoting her new book 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor. She is a strong advocate for prison reform. The book dives into her personal experiences working in the prison system, her traumatic history with the inmates and her attempt to help them through their struggles and fears. She wrote the book to show the value of compassion, especially from a group where you would least expect it. She attempts to get across the point that anyone can experience trauma or be victimized, but that we have the power within us to decide whether we let it destroy/diminish us or make us stronger/more resilient. Gedney discusses with great vulnerability such diverse topics as overcoming trauma, dealing with; racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, cancer, dying, regret, the power of redemption, education and poetry.

Dr. Karen Gedney is an Internal Medicine Specialist promoting her new book 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor. She is a strong advocate for prison reform. The book dives into her personal experiences working in the prison system, her traumatic history with the inmates and her attempt to help them through their struggles and fears. She wrote the book to show the value of compassion, especially from a group where you would least expect it. She attempts to get across the point that anyone can experience trauma or be victimized, but that we have the power within us to decide whether we let it destroy/diminish us or make us stronger/more resilient. Gedney discusses with great vulnerability such diverse topics as overcoming trauma, dealing with; racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, cancer, dying, regret, the power of redemption, education and poetry.

Dr. Karen Gedney is an Internal Medicine Specialist who was placed in a male prison to do a four-year payback for a scholarship she received and turned it into a calling that lasted 30 years. When she left that career she started her business, DRG Consulting, LLC and became a speaker, prison reform activist, expert medical witness and author of, '30 years Behind Bars,' Trials of a Prison Doctor. Website: https://www.discoverdrg.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-gedney Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/KarenGedneyMD/

This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes a guest that is spearheading an initiative to combat the revolving door practices, and better equip those that are coming into the “free world.” This week we welcome back Dr. Karen Gedney to discuss prisoner rehabilitation, reform, and much more.

For further information go to: www.jenniferjhammond.com From the time she was 9 years old Karen dreamed about being a doctor. She read countless stories about doctors, they enthralled her because in those stories was adventure, danger, romance and methods to take care of the underdog. Part of the allure of medicine was that, as a doctor, people would need her help. ​ To finish medical school Karen received a scholarship. In exchange she was required to spend 4 years caring for the underserved. She was directed to Northern Nevada Correctional Center where she became the first woman doctor to serve at a men's prison. Before the 4 years were up she determined to turn her work as a prison doctor into a career. Karen saw the difference she could make in a population that needed a doctor who would stand up for them and protect them from abuses of power. Karen shares, “The most challenging experience I faced in the prison was being held hostage by an inmate on Friday the 13th October 1989. He was one of my patients. Being assaulted and raped by that inmate, and then seeing him killed by the SWAT team affected me emotionally, and made me doubt myself. I had to deal with shock, anger and then find forgiveness.” ​ After Karen retired from the prison system, she dedicated herself to prison reform. Karen also wrote her memoir, 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor. Karen states, “I wanted to share my experience about being a woman working in a hyper-male environment, surviving personal trauma as well as why the US needs to approach prison reform holistically and with compassion.” Karen discusses with great vulnerability such diverse topics as overcoming trauma, dealing with; racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, cancer, dying, regret, the power of redemption, education and poetry. ​ For years, in addition to being a prison doctor Karen and her husband Clifton, mentored children who had parents in the prison system. Since her husband suddenly passed away in February of 2019, Karen still mentors those children. Today she lives with a roommate, one of the inmates she became acquainted with while working in the prison. Her day consists of working out in the gym while listening to podcasts, and walking for an hour. She takes classes in ballroom dancing for fun. Karen sits on the boards of Ridge House and the board for the Nevada Prison Education Project, which places college courses in the prison. Karen Gedney is relentless in working on prison reform including working with the team to abolish the death penalty in Nevada. To that end she gives interviews and lectures on the Holistic prison model.

In 1987, Karen Gedney, MD, was the first woman doctor in Nevada, placed in a male medium security prison. Today she joins us to discuss her memoir, 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor The topics in 30 Years Behind Bars are as diverse as: surviving as a woman in a male-dominated hierarchy overcoming personal traumathe issues of racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, and cancer Her true stories, the adversities she survives, and why she turns it into a calling that lasts 30 years will forever change the way you see prisons. Karen was designated as one of the best in the business by the American Correctional Association and won a 'Heroes for Humanity Award' for her work in HIV in the correctional system. Today she advocates for prison reform and inspires individuals and groups to become involved in reforming the prison system. Dr Gedney's site 

Joining the show is Dr. Karen Gedney! she gives talks to increase awareness and inspire individuals and groups to become involved in prison reform. She also mentors children who have a parent in prison and sits on the board of The Ridge House in Reno that offers residential housing and services for those with substance abuse disorders --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shutupandgrind/support

Why would a female prison doctor decide to write a book and become a speaker? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Leading the Way, has a conversation with Karen Gedney, MD of DRG Consulting, LLC. (www.discoverdrg.com), as they discuss her experiences in writing her book, self publishing, becoming a speaker and a prison reform activist.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!    

DR. Karen Gedney, the author of 30 Years behind Bars, the Trials of a Prison Doctor, was the first female physician to work in the Nevada state prison system.  Dr, G discusses her experiences behind bars, including a situation where she was taken hostage, and how she was about to overcome that experience and continue to work in the prison system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/36LBiMsHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest

akaRadioRed welcomes three non-stop creatives. Cristina Smith is the award-winning author of the Yoga for the Brain series of profound philosophy and fun puzzle books. Doctor Karen Gedney is an internal medicine specialist who was placed in a male medium security prison in 1987 to do her four-year scholarship payback. Against all odds, she stayed three decades and turned it into her calling. Dr. Susan Shumsky, best-selling author of 20 books in English and 36 in foreign editions, studied for 20 years with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Transcendental Meditation founder and guru of the Beatles. She served on his personal staff for 6 years. Join akaRadioRed for Solving the Creativity Puzzle!

Ken Landau talks with Dr. Karen Gedney, a retired prison doctor, who discusses the problems in the prisoner system, including excessive sentences for non-violent crimes, and the need for a greater emphasis on medical services and social services to prevent and reduce recidivism.

akaRadioRed welcomes three non-stop creatives. Cristina Smith is the award-winning author of the Yoga for the Brain series of profound philosophy and fun puzzle books. Doctor Karen Gedney is an internal medicine specialist who was placed in a male medium security prison in 1987 to do her four-year scholarship payback. Against all odds, she stayed three decades and turned it into her calling. Dr. Susan Shumsky, best-selling author of 20 books in English and 36 in foreign editions, studied for 20 years with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Transcendental Meditation founder and guru of the Beatles. She served on his personal staff for 6 years. Join akaRadioRed for Solving the Creativity Puzzle!

This week Jim welcomes Dr. Karen Gedney to discuss prison reform and her experiences within the American prison system.

30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor is Karen Gedney's story, from her first day at the prison to her last. This next chapter for Karen is advocating for prison reform and mentoring children at risk. Now out of the system, Karen is able to make herself heard about the criminal justice system. It wasn't until 1976 that prisons had to offer medical care if there was a serious medical need. Not only was Karen one of the first doctors in a prison, but she was also one of the first female doctors. A male prison with male inmates and male guards. Two years into her start, Karen was taken hostage and raped by one of the inmates. And yet she stayed. She stayed through the Aids epidemic, through changing of guards, through years of years of change in the system. Karen stayed because she felt she was making a difference. And she did make a difference for so many of the inmates and their families. A riveting conversation with Karen: The beginning A kidnapping and rape and the decision to stay Rules, no rules and systems Being a female in an all-male environment She's white, her husband is Black – they thought she gave preferential treatment to Black inmates Evening programs and mentoring The power of redemption Seeing the results Advocating for criminal justice & prison reform

Learn from the experiences of a female prison doctor on leadership, life and business, along with handling major transitions! Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Leading the Way, has a conversation with Karen Gedney, MD of DRG Consulting, LLC. (www.discoverdrg.com), as they discuss leading and thriving as a female prison doctor in a male militaristic hierarchy.    Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

In the second episode of DPIC's Rethinking Public Safety series, DPIC Managing Director Anne Holsinger interviews Dr. Karen Gedney about her 30-year career as a doctor in the Nevada prison system. Dr. Gedney speaks about how prison conditions affect the physical and mental health of prisoners, how prison bureaucracy determines the quality of care that prisoners receive, and how executions take a toll on prison staff. She tells the story of her refusal to write a prescription for execution drugs in 1989, believing that doing so violated her duty to provide medical care to prisoners. Today, Dr. Gedney is an advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, and she explains how her career influenced her views on capital punishment.Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault.

This week we got to hear from Dr. Karen Gedney and hear her amazing story. Dr. Gedney is the Consultant in Prison Reform on the Ridge House Board.

On IndyMatters this week, reporter Jacob Solis talks with 2020 presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about his positions on nuclear waste, new forms of energy, automation and of course his idea for a “freedom dividend” as well as a host of other topics. Later Joey sits down with author Dr. Karen Gedney about her book “30 … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 113: The Yang Gang" The post IndyMatters Episode 113: The Yang Gang appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Karen and I met again for an update of information.  As I know Karen personally, I get to see the impact she has made and is still making in the lives of prisoners - including having a former prisoner as a roommate in her house. Her focus is on using the prison system to rehabilitate people and send them into the world not only better than they came in but as contributing, adjusted people. She spends her time now teaching from the stage.  In her words: I'd like to talk about how to use one's creativity to help transform institutions and society. I think that there is a lot of pain in the world that the medical and the correctional world both get wrong. Both concentrate on the endpoint which is preventable, costly and tragic. I think that creativity through stories, poetry, art, music and how we can touch other people's lives in positive ways can help transform systems and societies. I'll talk about why I wrote my book, but I'd also really like to talk about the healing I saw take place in the prison thru the creative writing and poetry course that was taught by Shaun Griffin, the poet laureate for the state and the inmates he was able to touch and transform. Also, the story of Ismael Santillanes the inmate artist who did the illustrations in my book and is now has a published poetry book called Indelicate Angels. It also happens that he taught fine art to inmate Michael Clifford Helm who is the author of Mayhem- A Life (his memoir where he mentions me and what I did as a prison doctor for him). He came in the prison with not completing high school and left with a high school diploma, 2 years of college and when he left became a nuclear medicine technician. FIND KAREN HERE: DiscoverDrG.com website Karen Gedney MD LinkedIn Karen Gedney Dr. G Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message Support this podcast

Karen and I discuss her book '30 years Behind Bars,' Trials of a prison Doctor available on Amazon. We also discuss the time she was taken hostage by an inmate, assaulted, raped and ten hours later was rescued by a SWAT team who used a sledge hammer and a concussion grenade, killing the inmate, to get her out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message Support this podcast

Dr. Karen Gedney's book, 30 Years Behind Bars, was Karen's first creative work since her retirement from the Nevada State Prison System. She talks about repression, rules and how it felt to finally have the freedom to express herself without reservation. In the second part of her interview with Dr. Lori Barr, Dr. Gedney shares tips on achieving your own freedom inside and outside of prison.

What circumstances would send a doctor to prison and then cause her to extend her own sentence? Dr. Karen Gedney shares her story and her book, 30 Years Behind Bars. This is part 1 of our interview.