Love Within Walls: A Prison Wife Podcast

Did you say "baby fever?!" In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss the idea of having a family while being with someone incarcerated. Is it ok? Is it selfish? There are many questions and perspectives on this subject, and they cover it all! They also share a recent story of an incarcerated couple having a child through a vent system within the same prison! There is no perfect answer to raising a c...

Haters gonna hate! Paige and Gigi dive into the world of Keyboard Warriors, who often judge and offer up their "two cents" without knowing all the information. Some just want to bait and hate, but what do you do when it's from someone within the prison wife community? The ladies explore some ruthless comments they received, and offer ways on how to handle the haters. As always, they end the pod wi...

It's all about the taboo prison wife topics this week! Paige and Gigi tackle all the topics that people might be too afraid to discuss! They put themselves in the hot seat to discuss controversial topics dealing with all things prison wife life. No stone will be left unturned! As always, they end with your questions and comments.

It's Halloween and it's all about the spooks, scares and frights, oh my! What are some of the scariest things about prison wife life? Gigi and Paige discuss various topics that can frighten prison wives on a daily basis, and how to cope with them. As always, they end the show with your comments and questions.

All things nice, and all things Spice! This episode, Paige and Gigi leave no stone unturned when they discuss all things that are Spicy topics within the Prison Wife and Girlfriend community! These are the topics that you see everyday come up in various prison wife groups, but no one wants to truly talk about. They discuss topics like: prison wife privacy, MBI and MWI relationships, and so much mo...

It's Dirty 30 baby! Gigi and Paige have made it to episode 30, and they are debunking prison wife myths! The episode begins with the latest updates on policies and issues in the criminal justice world. Next, Paige and Gigi catch everyone up on what has been going on: Paige did an exclusive interview for a doctoral dissertation, while Gigi shares her experience of Angola Rodeo weekend with members...

Gigi and Paige continue their "Prison Wife Storytelling" Series with Addie, creator of Chapters and Chains, a non-profit resource helping prison wives stay connected to their loved ones. She shares her 13 year journey with her husband, who is in Texas, and her experiences navigating a changing system throughout the years. She also shares ways that her and her husband have stayed connected on this...

It's all about the Secret Lives of Prison Wives! In this episode, Gigi and Paige discuss all things that prison wives have to deal with: the good, the bad, and the ugly! They share tips for various areas of prison wife life such as dealing with your loved one, drama with other prison wives, how to handle the stress of living a double life, facing the ups and downs of dealing with having a love...

Episode 27 continues the Prison Wife Storytelling series where Gigi and Paige interview, Sigrid, an international prison bride who found love with a pen-pal in Florida. Sigrid shares her journey of living across the world and finding love with someone on death row. Her story of dedication, patience, and love in inspiring as she shares the process of getting married and getting a Visa to move to th...

Paige and Gigi are back from their 2 weeks off! In this episode, they discuss what all has been happening over these past two weeks with lots of updates. They also mention various legislations and topics in the prison and criminal justice reform community. Their main topics cover the importance of communication within the prison wife community, specifically prison wife to prison wife. They finally...

In this episode, Paige and Gigi continue their Prison Wife Story series with Jess, a prison wife who has known her fiancé, Shane since they were babies. She shares their story before incarceration, and how they have successfully raised a family together throughout his incarceration. Gigi also takes time to talk about how her most recent visit wasn't a good one, and that's ok to not have a...

In this episode, Paige and Gigi chat with Michelle Garcia, a formerly incarcerated social justice advocate, who shares her experiences living on the inside with a family and "prison husband" who supported her during her incarceration. Michelle also touches on working in the social justice and advocacy realm, even going back inside to help others. She also shares how the bumps and challen...

In this episode, Paige and Gigi begin their series of "Prison Wife Stories," and you get to meet Lele, a woman who knew her husband Rashawn before incarceration. She will share her experience with the justice system, from attending the court hearings to post conviction. She will also share their story of marrying in prison, and fighting and advocating for his innocence. It is their story...

In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss a major win for the BoP (federal prison system). They also discuss the growing problem of prison overdoses and what’s being done (or not done) to combat them. They also discuss the impact of crimes on victims and the community and how as prison wives it’s important to understand the feelings and impacts towards the victims of our loved ones crimes. They also...

In this episode, Gigi and Paige share their experience meeting each other for the first time! They also are recording together in this pod. They discuss the need for girl time, whether it be through travel or just spending time with other women who understand the situation of having a loved on incarcerated. They also discuss its importance for you to take time for yourself because prison wives giv...

In this episode, Gigi and Paige celebrate reaching episode 20 of their podcast. They share feedback from their book club and express gratitude for their listeners. They discuss the challenges of podcasting and the importance of their work in providing support and connection. Gigi and Paige also discuss the challenges of being in a relationship with someone who is incarcerated. They emphasize the i...

In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss all various topics regarding prison wife life. They share insights on various aspects of loving someone incarcerated and also post incarceration. They also answer your questions and discuss plenty of criminal justice legislation that is happening all around the nation.

In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss hot topics of legislation within the criminal justice community. They also talk about the growing population of the elderly in the prison community, and how prisons are becoming the new nursing homes and hospice care. Next, they discuss the dangers of "hustling" in the prison and prison wife world. Finally, they take your questions and comments!

In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss various topics such as communication prices, "Cellies" (an incarcerated individual's cell mate), and the various types of Cellies a person can have. They also discuss the "Ex Factor" - how to deal with your incarcerated loved one's ex in your relationship. Finally, they take your questions, comments and calls.

In this episode, Paige and Gigi discuss the importance of rehabilitation within incarceration and the staggering percentage of incarcerated people in the world (U.S. holds the title for most people incarcerated in a country)! They also discuss why prison is big business in the United States. Next, they discuss the law of attraction when telling someone you have a loved one that’s incarcerated and...

In this episode, Gigi and Paige interview Becky Calderon, founder and creator of Pelipost. Becky shares her story of incarceration to the creation and building of her company, Pelipost. Becky shares her passion for helping and connecting those behind the walls and families that support them. Gigi and Paige then answer your questions and react to some wild and crazy visit stories.

In this episode, Gigi and Paige catch up on their recent experiences, including Paige's family visit and Gigi's trip to Vegas. They also discuss the emotional challenges of leaving visits and the importance of self-care. Gigi and Paige discuss how they met and formed their friendship. They also share their experiences of dealing with judgment and criticism from others about their relationships wit...

On this episode, Paige and Gigi interview Paige's husband, Joe, over the phone. He offers his perspective and insight on being in a relationship while incarcerated. He also gives advice to new couples starting on this journey. Paige and Gigi also answer your questions and comments!

Welcome back everyone! On this episode, we have two very special guests joining us to share their story of love during and after lock up! It’s the pod’s first official guest interview with Lynette and Angel. Join us as they share their love story and how life has been post incarceration.

Welcome to the Real Housewives of Prisons! On this episode, Paige and Gigi talk about the Prison Wife Community: the good, the bad, and everything in between. They talk about the wonderful support within the community, but also the not-so-nice drama that can happen. Join them as they discuss it all!