Best Prison Yoga Project Podcasts (2024)

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Reimagining Grief: Systemic Change and Compassionate Support for Bereaved Families with Joyal Mulheron 1:00:11

7h ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Grief, Loss, and Systemic Change with Joyal Mulheron Don't want to meditate with us today? Fast forward to 6:35. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Joyal Mulheron, founder of Evermore, to explore the profound impact of grief and bereavement on families and communities. Together, we discuss how society, institutions, and systems often f…

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Insights from Jacqueline Crockford on Trauma-Informed Yoga in Correctional Facilities 1:25:54

14d ago1:25:54

1:25:54

Don't want to meditate with us today? Fast forward to 9:44 In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jacqueline Crockford, DHSc, a seasoned facilitator with the Prison Yoga Project (PYP), who has been working at Richard J. Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility and the Las Colinas Detention Center for women for over seven years. Jacque…

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Taking Money Out of Justice: The Bail Project and the Fight to End Cash Bail 1:22:43

3M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Join us for the next installment of Prison Yoga Project’s webinar series, “Taking Money Out of Justice: The Bail Project and the Fight to End Cash Bail,” where we will explore the critical work of The Bail Project in addressing the injustices of the cash bail system. The Bail Project provides free bail assistance to individuals, helping them return…

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Transitions: A Journey of Chaplaincy and Yoga in Ireland’s Prisons with Gillian Hick 1:18:10

10M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Have you wanted to learn about transformative programming around the world? Listen to this inspiring conversation, where we’ll journey alongside Gillian, a chaplain-in-training working in Ireland’s prison system. We dive into chaplaincy, yoga, and transitions as Gillian shares unique steps Ireland takes to support people transitioning back into soc…

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Emotional Resilience with Sunil Joseph 1:23:52

10M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

In this episode, we explored powerful aspects of personal growth, healing, and emotional resilience, guided by Sunil Joseph. Drawing upon years of experience and the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Sunil shared stories and insights that shed light on the transformative power of empathy and self-discovery. As we delved into the transfo…

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Advocating for Transformative Programs in Prison with Kenneth Hartman 1:22:58

11M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Our guest Kenneth Hartman is an award-winning writer and prison reform activist who serves as the Director of Advocacy for The Transformative In-Prison Workgroup (TPW). TPW, or The Transformative In-Prison Workgroup, is a statewide coalition of over 50 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) dedicated to providing trauma-informed healing programs in C…

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Unveiling Trauma: The Body’s Hidden Stories and Rebuilding Relationships with Lara Land 1:20:55

1y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

ATTENTION! A MUST LISTEN EPISODE! Join trauma-sensitive yoga practitioner and advocate Lara Land in an insightful webinar. Discover how trauma can arise from a single event, the absence of childhood needs, contributing factors, racial-based trauma, and the challenges of recovering from continuous daily traumas. Explore the impact of trauma on the b…

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Mentorship and Belonging with Deuce Community Co-Founder, Campbell Lillard 1:14:40

1y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

In this inspiring and uplifting webinar we sit down with Campbell Lillard, a fitness and non-profit professional who has been informed by his lived experience of our justice system with the decade he spent at Texas State Prison. In this webinar, Campbell discusses his childhood, how he became incarcerated, and the importance of mentors and how they…

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Tending to our Resilience with PYP Facilitator, Vanessa “Nechi” Gutierrez 1:09:33

1y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

TW: Frankly, any conversation about Prison, Mass Incarceration, and most other topics we cover on the Prison Yoga Project Podcast come with a trigger warning. In this episode, Nechi shares stories of family abuse, early death, and other difficult topics. We feel it is our duty to share this information with you. Listen to this heart-breaking turned…

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Yoga Revolution with Author and Accessible Yoga Founder, Jivana Heyman 1:20:36

1+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Join Author and Accessible Yoga Founder, Jivana Heyman and Prison Yoga Project Communications Manager, Blaire Embrey in this captivating conversation as they explore the depths of yoga and its profound impact on navigating life's challenges. From the transformative influence of Jivana's grandmother to his experiences during the AIDS epidemic, their…

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A Case for Trauma-Care in Forensic Psychiatry with Trauma Specialist and European Program Director, Josefin Wikstrom 1:21:40

1+ y ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Welcome to the Prison Yoga Project Podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Josefin Wikstrom, the Program Director and Training Coordinator for Prison Yoga Project, Europe. For over 16 years, Josefin has been at the forefront of introducing yoga and dance into Swedish prisons, focusing on trauma-exposed populations. Now, she's taking…

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Cutting Through Systems to Find Sangha in Texas with Terry Cortés-Vega and Mike Stanfield 1:23:17

1+ y ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Join us for a remarkable episode as we delve into the captivating stories of Terry Cortés-Vega and Mike Stanfield. These two extraordinary individuals share a profound connection built on shared values, love, and service. Get ready to be moved and inspired as you listen to their deeply insightful conversation for the very first time. Terry Cortés-V…

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Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Trauma Therapist, Linda Thai 1:24:27

1+ y ago1:24:27

1:24:27

In this brief hour-and-a-half discussion, Linda and Priscilla cover the topics of race, childhood trauma (Linda being a two-year-old refugee from Vietnam to Australia), internalized whiteness, addiction, finding mindfulness, and self-healing. Linda shares her personal experiences with all of these topics that naturally led to intergenerational heal…

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Working with System-Impacted Youth ft Assistant Director of Prison Yoga Project, Nicole Hellthaler 1:55:45

1+ y ago1:55:45

1:55:45

In this episode from March 2022, we are joined by Nicole Hellthaler, Assistant Director of the Prison Yoga Project. With years of experience working with incarcerated and system-impacted youth, Nicole will share her insights into offering "conscious discipline," mindfulness, and yoga as tools for the classroom and beyond. As a certified yoga teache…

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Cultivating Compassion with Author and Facilitator, Sara Schairer 1:17:29

1+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Sara Schairer is a global leader in compassion cultivation and the founder of Compassion It®, a nonprofit organization promoting daily compassionate actions and attitudes. As a senior facilitator of the Compassion Cultivation Training® (CCT) course at Stanford University, Sara has trained audiences worldwide, from Big Tech leaders to incarcerated i…

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Introduction to The Phoenix ft Chris Spallina 1:22:13

1+ y ago1:22:13

1:22:13

A fantastic throwback! Originally Recorded on 9-16-2022 On this special episode, Prison Yoga Project's Executive Director Bill Brown hosts Chris Spallina, the Program Manager and Meditation instructor for The Phoenix in New Jersey. Chris is a person in sustained recovery since May 24, 2018. Chris found The Phoenix while in treatment and transitione…

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Sitting in Circle with Executive Director of Center for Council, Jared Seide 1:17:27

1+ y ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Jared Seide is the Executive Director of Center for Council. He has designed, piloted and coordinated council-based programs in prisons, assisted living facilities, youth groups, non-profits, faith-based organizations, social services, law enforcement agencies and more. Several of these programs include the "Co-Mentoring Project,” for emancipated f…

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Loving Awareness in Action: Redefining Social Justice with Dr. Sará Yafah King 1:24:10

1+ y ago1:24:10

1:24:10

This episode was recorded 7/8/2022 Dr. Sará Yafah King titles and range of study extend beautifully and with great depth. A neuroscientist, political and learning scientist, medical anthropologist, social entrepreneur, public speaker, a mother, and more. At the cross-section of her meditation study and social justice, she joins us to speak of her j…

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Bringing Yoga to Incarcerated Mothers with Yogi Scholar, Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois 1:12:45

1+ y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

This week on our interview-based podcast, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois, a professor of Criminal Justice and a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Justice Research. She is also a facilitator for Prison Yoga Project! We were so lucky to sit down with Dr. Jenn and learn more about her work and incredible commitment to study she has dedicated ov…

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Culturally Inclusive Care with Australian Ambassador, Sonia Brown-Diaz 1:18:17

1+ y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Do we have a special episode for you. Sonia Brown-Diaz joined us from Brisbane, Australia, on October 28th, 2022. She shares her purpose, heart-work, and journey working with incarcerated populations throughout Australia. We witness the story of her path unfolding through chapters of navigating grief, PTSD, and finding yoga. She speaks so eloquentl…

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Living Your Yoga with Judge Victor Reyes 1:52:04

1+ y ago1:52:04

1:52:04

We're throwing it back today to June 2021 because this episode needs to be heard. In this episode, you will witness moving stories about the life and work of Retired Judge Victor Reyes, a Prison Yoga Project facilitator. Retired Judge Victor Reyes spent most of his legal career working in the Colorado Criminal Justice System, first as a public defe…

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Youth, Addiction, and Cultivating Emotional Safety with Dr. Sam Himelstein 1:24:20

1+ y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Title: Youth, Addiction, and Cultivating Emotional Safety Featured Guest: Dr. Sam Himelstein Host: Blaire Embrey Recorded on: 1/13/2023 In this first episode of our 2023 season, Dr. Sam Himelstein starts by sharing his mindfulness journey, being incarcerated on and off as a youth, and the root of addiction. From here, we flow into a potent conversa…

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Life after Death: Buddhist Sangha on Death Row with Tibetan Buddhist Chaplain Susan Shannon 1:35:40

1+ y ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Susan Shannon, the Buddhist Chaplin practicing on Death Row in San Quentin State Prison, joins us to share stories of devotion and dedication from her long-time students and Sangha on death row. We will be learning practices for energetic protection, becoming aware of intergenerational trauma, and practicing boundaries while still meeting individua…

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The Leap of Beginning with Kristin Varner 1:40:36

2y ago1:40:36

1:40:36

The Leap of Beginning with Kristin Varner Featured Guest Kristin Varner Host Blaire Embrey Recorded on 9/24/21 In this episode, we speak with Kristin Varner, yoga facilitator and lawyer, about the unpredictability of facilitating in a post-pandemic world and how our personal practice supports all aspects of our lives and facilitation. If you’re loo…

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Skill in Action: Radicalizing your Yoga Practice with Michelle Cassandra Johnson 1:22:31

2y ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Collective liberation is at the heart of Michelle Cassandra Johnson’s work and our work at Prison Yoga Project. We explore what it means to be a leader as facilitators of yoga, living by moral codes offered to us through the yamas and niyamas and leaning into truth and discomfort while allowing resistance and love to be our teachers. Please join us…

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Eternal Optimism, Ready To Serve - Burgess Owens for Congress 22:34

4y ago22:34

22:34

Burgess Owens is a former University of Miami and NFL star who travels the country delivering a message of optimism, hope, and unity. He shares with Peggy his story of 12 seasons of football full of losses that almost drove him to quit before finally winning the Super Bowl on his 13th season. Burgess shares a message of hope and optimism in the fac…

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How Businesses in the DuBois Area Are Managing with Jodi August from the Chamber of Commerce 16:10

4y ago16:10

16:10

Jodi comes in to discuss how small and large businesses are handling the guidelines and economic changes during the pandemic. She also discusses what the Chamber can and can't do to help. https://www.duboispachamber.com/ _______ Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and four-time author. Read Peggy's New Book, "Take the First …

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The Power of Feng Shui and Decluttering with Gaby Abdelgadir 17:45

4y ago17:45

17:45

Gaby Abdelgadir is a #1 International Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer, Certified Clutter Clearing Practitioner, Feng Shui Expert, Life Coach and a Motivational Speaker. Learn more about Gaby's coaching: https://totaldeclutter.com/ _______ Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach an…

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Uncovering 11 Publishing Myths with Terry Whalin 16:03

4y ago16:03

16:03

W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk–as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range …

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Transformation Yoga from Prisons to Those Who Need It Most with Michael D. Huggins (Transformation Yoga Project) 20:30

4+ y ago20:30

20:30

From 2009 when indicted, through his nine-month 2012 prison sentence, Mike coped by studying and practicing yoga, with the goal of eventually sharing its power. Beginning first with those in the justice system then adding at-risk populations in recovery, veterans, and others dealing with traumas, Mike’s dream grew and in 2013 he founded the Transfo…

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Solving the Global Childcare Crisis through Connecting Mothers with Karmel Larson 19:04

4+ y ago19:04

19:04

Karmel Larson is a serial entrepreneur, author, and mother of 8. Her current project is a tech startup - Momni.com; a caresharing app to connect mothers to mothers for childcare, a solution to the global childcare crisis. In this episode we discuss work-life blend, raising 8 children while running multiple businesses, and how Momni is helping solve…

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Stop the Self-Sabotage with Dr. Agrios 19:24

4+ y ago19:24

19:24

Philip C. Agrios, DC, DACBSP is an International Personal & Business Consultant, author, and speaker and teaches his clients how to stop sabotaging themselves and get out of their own way so they can have more freedom. Learn how you're subconsciously sabotaging your success & the antidote to stop it once and for all: Take Dr. Agrios' Sabatoge Quiz …

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Becoming Aware of Gray Area Drinking with Kari Schwear 18:27

5y ago18:27

18:27

Kari Schwear is a 7x career-path conqueror, speaker, writer, coach, mom, wife for over 30 years, and an entrepreneur. Through Gray Tonic she helps women establish a strong work/life balance, manage stress, and find real joy. Her "Question the DrinkSM" Movement is about providing awareness and acceptance to those who wish to be mindful, curious, or …

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Take the First Shot: Strategies to Fire You Up and Change Your Life - Book Launch 19:49

5y ago19:49

19:49

Take the First Shot: Strategies to Fire You Up and Change Your Life by Peggy Caruso: http://bit.ly/takethefirstshot Bob Hallstrom, Nikki Iozzo, and Valerie Armanini join Peggy Caruso on this episode to talk about what they took away from the book. Notable Reviews "Peggy Caruso offers a treasure trove of small, practical, first steps you can take to…

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Earning Freedom & Focusing on Your Core Genius with Derek L Hendricks 19:47

5y ago19:47

19:47

Derek L Hendricks is a successful business owner running his business from his laptop. In this episode, we discuss freedom, journalling, and pushing through the tough times as an entrepreneur. Connect with Derek: https://dereklhendricks.com/ Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author. Read Peggy's New Book, "T…

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Back To School Coaching For Children & Stress Management with Julie Auman & Nikki Iozzo 15:09

5y ago15:09

15:09

Julie Auman is a Pain Management Consultant and Relaxation Therapist. Nikki Iozzo is a Personal Development Coach specializing in children. This episode we focus on ways to help children and families deal with the stresses of going back to school. Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author. New book coming thi…

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Traumatic Incident Reduction with Billie Jo Weyant (CAPSEA, Inc.) 19:15

5y ago19:15

19:15

Billie Jo Weyant, director of Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse, Inc. (CAPSEA, Inc.), speaks about the types of services they provide to those in need locally and globally. She discusses the importance and effectiveness of Traumatic Incident Reduction. CAPSEA, Inc. is committed to providing confidential ongoing services to all …

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Fighting Addiction and Mental Illness as an Entrepreneur with Craig Inzana 21:16

5y ago21:16

21:16

Craig Inzana is a young media creator, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who is growing his freelance business into a company, Craig Inzana Media. He has struggled with mental health and addiction throughout his life and talks about coping with these challenges and balancing a business. Connect with Craig at https://www.craiginzana.com/ Peggy Caruso is a…

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Setting Children Up To Be Money Masters with Sunny Istar Lee (Money Master Kids) 18:22

5y ago18:22

18:22

Sunny Istar Lee is the Amazon Bestselling Author of "Is Your Child a Money Master or a Money Monster?" and Founder of Money Master Kids. Money Master Kids is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of teaching kids financial life skills from a young age. Connect with Sunny at https://moneymasterkids.co/ Peggy Caruso is an executive and per…

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The Value of Life Coaching with Joe Fetzer (Moto Coaching) 17:15

5+ y ago17:15

17:15

MotoCoaching provides dynamic and personalized life coaching solutions to individuals, teams, and businesses who seeks to develop personally or professionally through the pursuit of goal accomplishment, positive change, and personal/career endeavors. In this episode, Joe Fetzer discusses their methods of life coaching and what the value is for ever…

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Creating Thriving Communities with Michael Clement from Square One Community 12:44

5+ y ago12:44

12:44

Michael Clement runs the Square One Communities (https://www.sq1.community/) out of DuBois, PA. He has worked across the globe as a missionary and with national political parties. Square One looks to create thriving communities through connections. Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author. Read Peggy's New B…

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Life Coaching in the Classroom with Melissa Mulhollan 17:02

5+ y ago17:02

17:02

Melissa Mulhollan has been a high school english teacher for 27 years and is a certified life coach. Melissa & Peggy discuss the benefits of bringing life coaching to the classroom and the results Melissa has seen in her classrooms. She also discusses the new class she is bringing to her school to try and teach life skills to more high school stude…

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Work Life Balance with Mike Buerk (Summit Consulting Services) 13:15

5+ y ago13:15

13:15

Mike Buerk is owner of Summit Consulting Services, an electrical consulting, technical support, and engineering firm. He & Peggy discuss emotions in the workplace, managing a work-life-fun balance, and applying life coaching in the business environment. Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author. Read Peggy's …

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Pros & Cons List - Surprising Way They Really Work 7:46

5+ y ago7:46

7:46

Welcome to the Revolutionize Podcast! Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author. In this introductory episode of the podcast, Peggy walks through how to properly use Pros & Cons lists and why things might not be as they seem on the surface. Read Peggy's New Book, "Take the First Shot" http://bit.ly/takethefir…

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