Prison POD Productions

This is a letter I received that has been recorded to share.  It is a story about why someone chose to write someone on Death Row. Thank you M for sharing your story. Spoken word by Nancy Cartonio Support the show

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Happy New Year Everyone! Buy her book here: " Embracing Your Story " Coach Alisa Smedley starts off the year on a positive note! From Coach Smedley: The website that I use for prisoners and their loved ones is www.4reentry.com   My Facebook group Success IS In My Story -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/successisinmystory Prison POD P.O. Box 294  Orono,  ME. 04473 Support the show

Books: Incarcerated Women: A History Incarcerated Stories: Indigenous Women Migrants and Violence Craig Williams & Marion Anderson from the FreeHer Campaign join the Prison POD to talk about their work with The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. FreeHer Justice Radio Facebook Justice Radio Photo Patch Free Her Campaign Sisters Inside Marion Anderson -...

I talk a little about my relationship to the holidays.  Giving vs Receiving, Needs vs Wants Teach your children Well Episode #21, will be the last show of the year! Guest planned are Craig and Marion from the National Council for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and girls. Season 2 starts January 2023, along with the new podcast "Inside Death Row: NC" Go Fund Me Prison POD Su...

This Episode I talk about the mission statement of the Prison POD - "Save Lives, Restore Hope, Reduce Suffering & Recidivism." Conversation about "Inside Death Row: North Carolina" Next Episode will be # 20!!! Amanda Acker will be our guest with a special show for the women; Of course we want men to listen too. (Postponed) Quotes used:  Holding Space: The Gender and Sexuali...

Jamal Jivanjee is a former corrections officer, and a leader in his church; he now is a life coach, writer and the creator of the podcast "The Love Cast with Jamal" His website is:    https://www.jamaljivanjee.com  His podcast can be found at:    https://www.jamaljivanjee.com/the-love-cast-podcast-1 His book is :  "Living for a Living"  which can be found on Amazon and Audible...

Prison POD P.O. Box 294 Orono, ME 04473 This show was inspired by " Letters from Death Row ". Death Row Gambit podcast Death Row Gambit blog Amnesty International United Civil Liberties Union Sister Helen Prejean "Dead Man Walking" ( also a film), "The Death of Innocents" and "River of Fire" Support the show

Book: From Prison Cells to PhD This episode features Stanley Andrisse ( PhD, MBA, Endocrinologist Scientist and Faculty at Harvard University College of Medicine and Georgetown Medical) author of "From Prison Cells to PhD: It's Never too Late to Do Good".    His book can be found at all major book stores and online. Non-profit: Prison-to-Professional (P2P) - To find out more about t...

Buy her book here: FREE: Two Years, Six Lives, and the Long Journey Home Prison POD,  P.O. Box 294 Orono,  ME 04473 Lauren joins us on this episode to talk about her books "A Grip In Time" and her latest "FREE: Two Years, Six Lives, and the Long Journey Home." You can find out more about her work at: http://www.laurenkessler.com Support the show

Merrimack College Jail Education Project 315 Turnpike street - Austin Hall 203A North Andover,  MA  01845 Madison Area Technical College 1701 Wright Street Madison,  WI  53704 Root & Rebound - Re-entry Advocates - California and South Carolina Upcoming guests:  Lauren Kessler - Author of "FREE: Two Years, Six Lives, and The Long Journey Home. (8/3/22) Stanley Andrisse - Author of "Fr...

Book recommendations: Prem Rawat: Hear Yourself .  Peace is Possible This Episode #13,  I talk about the new scholarly article Aaron Kinzel (Guest Episode 11) just had published on the 4th of July - This was co authored by Charles Bell, Aaron Kinzel and Yoo Akakpo: "Continuity of the "code": A review of the subcultures and informal norms in prisons, streets, and schools.  (https://a...

This episode is to catch up!  Prison POD P.O. Box 294 Orono, ME 04473 Upcoming guests: July 27th - Lauren Kessler - Author - "FREE: Two Years, Six Lives, and the Long Journey Home" Stanley Andrisse - Author - "From Prison Cells to PhD: It is Never too Late to Do Good"  (Date to be determined) Brandon Brown (and friend) Upcoming subject in August: Harm Reduction.  Support the sh...

This week,  Aaron Kinzel joins us and talks about his latest role as the Director of Transition and Alumni Services at Ashland University, which is the largest provider of Prison Education in the United States.  We talk about education in the prisons and the importance of it. We also discuss trauma and a unique camp that Aaron is involved in organizing. Aaron is also a previously incarcerated indi...

Prison POD P.O. Box 294 Orono, ME  04473 This episode I talk about observations I have made, and from others who have talk about a loved one coming home. The host is developing a list of what to expect (possibly) when a loved one comes home.  Also, a heads up for the person coming home to help prepare their families/friends/housemates. Post Incarceration Syndrome - Website referenced: http://www.s...

This episode I will be answering some questions recieved from listeners. Support the show

This weeks topic was a suggestion from a listener, Leo from Maine. Websites referenced: https://familybuilderok.org  ,  https://www.extern.org. , and  https://www.pttcnetwork.org Quotes from Gandhi and Mandela. "May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears."  ~ Nelson Mandela  Support the show

Book reference: "Be Free Where You Are" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Brief reading by Sister Chan Khong. Brief discussions on mindfulness based interventions, reading, and education, simple habits, breathing and moving. Upcoming in a few weeks: We will have a guest in a future episode to talk about the reinstated Pell Grants for people who are incarcerated, and the Second Chance Act. Support the...

We look at how we create our own suffering through our greed, anger and ignorance. The Noble Eightfold Path Staying in the moment/being mindful Changing our attitude; way of thinking. Books referenced: "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation" by Thich That Hanh "The Buddha in Prison" by Cuong Lu Support the show

We look at Peace and Happiness this week. What is the definition of Peace? Can you have happiness without peace? Quotes about peace. "People want peace; a simple release from their suffering". (Paul McCartney) timesofindia.com Merriam-webster.com Support the show

Off track.  Being Human.  Need for meditation .  Importance of forgiveness.  Support the show

This week we continue to talk about creating a two minute habit. Did you listen to lasts weeks podcast?  If so, did you try the 2 minute habit?  Why Read? Book discussed:  Atomic Habits by James Clear Support the show

What is Sociology? And... Creating a 2 minute habit. Book mention: James Clear, Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results                                   Companion Workbook Suggestions:  1) Create a 2 minute habit, and do it everyday. If you miss a day, do not miss 2.  2) Read: 2 minutes a day  Track your progress/check off list or calendar Support the show

This podcast is for people in prison or who have been affected by incarceration. The intention of this podcast is to reduce suffering, save lives, restore hope, and reduce recidivism. This is a brief introduction to the program. Next episode "What is Sociology, and how can it give me a better understanding of life?" Support the show