Not Defined By Time

In this episode, host Vix Lyttle, guest Melvin Jones and Oscar Rodriguez reflect on how reading, faith, and self-awareness became powerful tools for personal transformation during and after incarceration. Melvin shares how reading while in solitary confinement changed the way he viewed anger, patience, accountability, and grace. And Oscar opens up about finding clarity through Buddhist teachings,...

In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Nikk Sena, returning citizen, formerly incarcerated, and healer to discuss how childhood trauma, addiction, and seven years of incarceration shaped his path toward recovery, faith, and spiritual healing. He shares how early experiences of instability, unworthiness, and unresolved trauma contributed to addiction and destructive patterns long before pr...

In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Carlos Simental , a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, community advocate. From incarceration to studying at Pepperdine University , he reflects on how access to education, mentorship, and community support can completely change the path of someone returning home. The conversation explores prison reentry , education inside prisons and out . Carlos a...

In this special episode, host Vix Little sits down with 8-year-old Blake Lyttle for a lighthearted and honest conversation about dogs, patience, and the simple lessons behind good dog training. This episode also gives a fun look into Blake’s dream of becoming a dog trainer one day, showing how early experiences with animals can shape confidence, responsibility, and compassion. It’s a warm and genu...

In this episode, host Vix Little speaks with Robert Palomo about how a road rage incident led to court involvement — and ultimately to mentorship, accountability, and personal redirection through community support. Robert shares what was happening beneath the surface before the incident, the consequences that followed, and how being connected to structured guidance changed the direction of his lif...

In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Troy McVay a returning citizen whose path has taken him from the U.S. military to incarceration, prison dog training programs, and ultimately into firefighting. He shares what life was like growing up, his transition into military service, and the choices that led to prison. Inside, he found structure through education in sociology and psychology, an...

In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Didontae Farmer , who shares his journey from participating in a prison dog training program to founding k9Hubb Dog Rescue after his release. Didontae speaks candidly about life after incarceration, the challenges of funding and sustaining dog training and rescue programs, and the critical role of community support in successful rehabilitation. The c...

In this episode, Vix Lyttle talks to Oscar Rodriguez and they explore the power of friendship, mentorship, and inner resilience through the lived experiences of returning citizens. The conversation touches on how Buddhism and mindfulness helped sustain calm and clarity during extreme hardship inside prison, including long periods of restraint, and how those practices continue to support life after...

In this episode, Vix Lyttle from Dog’s Train Home sits down with Rudy Escamillia to discuss the real challenges of re-entering society after prison . Rudy shares his personal journey of resilience, the barriers returning citizens face when seeking housing, employment, and support, and how emotional intelligence plays a critical role in rebuilding life post-incarceration. This honest conversation e...

In this episode, Steph Taylor speaks with Vix Lyttle , a professional dog trainer whose journey began by training her veteran neighbor’s dog and evolved into working within prison dog training and rehabilitation programs . Vix shares how her early hands-on experience led her into correctional facility dog training , where incarcerated individuals learn responsibility, emotional regulation, and lif...

In this episode, host Vix speaks with Melvin Jones , about his life before prison, his time inside, and the difficult work of rebuilding after release. Melvin opens up about growing up in a challenging environment, the choices that led him to incarceration, and how prison became a turning point rather than an ending. After release, Melvin carried his lessons forward, building God First Dog Trainin...

Unfiltered conversations about life after prison, re-entry, and the dog-training programs inside prisons that transform lives. Each episode amplifies voices often missing from public dialogue, formerly incarcerated people rebuilding their lives, dog trainers and mentors working inside and outside the system, and families impacted by incarceration seeking understanding beyond the headlines. This po...