Best Candace Sanchez Podcasts (2024)

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S4 E5: From Trauma to Triumph: Amy's Path Through Grief and Energy Healing 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

Amy Pierquet shares her healing and transformation journey with Candace Sanchez in this emotionally moving episode. She opens up about the loss of her parents, detailing the heart-wrenching experience of her mother’s battle with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the executor of her parents' estate, Amy shares practical advice on documenting…

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S4 E4: Journeying Through Trauma and Healing with Cassandra and Sage 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

Candace invites guests Cassandra Wind and her daughter, Sage, to explore their profound journey through trauma, healing, and growth in this touching episode. From shared experiences of abuse and violence to the powerful transformations facilitated through healing practices, this conversation is a testament to resilience and the unbreakable bond bet…

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S4 E3: Transforming Pain into Empowerment with Melissa Davis 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

in this episode, join Candace and her guest Melissa, as they delve into a poignant exploration of overcoming adversity, recognizing self-worth, and the journey toward healing. This episode uncovers the complexities of Melissa’s tumultuous seven-year marriage, her brave choice to leave for her and her children's well-being, and the subsequent exploi…

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S4 E2: Healing and Overcoming Trauma with Kelly Scroggins-Powell 59:58

4M ago59:58

59:58

In this poignant episode, Candace and her guest, Kelley, bravely open up about their experiences of abuse and the journey towards healing. Both women share their stories of resilience and hope, emphasizing the importance of speaking out and finding a supportive community. Kelley candidly recounts her childhood experiences, from facing abuse to her …

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S4 E1: Healing, Hope and Hardships with Carmen Santiago-Keenon 1:05:33

5M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Healing, Hope and Hardships with Carmen Santiago-Keenon In this heartfelt episode, Candace and her inspirational guest, Carmen Santiago-Keenon, reflect on their healing journeys, sharing personal struggles and triumphs. They both express immense gratitude for family, faith, and their supportive communities. Carmen candidly discusses the challenges …

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S3 E11: The Transformation From Trauma to Triumph with Scott Kinderman 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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In this powerful episode, Scott Kinderman shares his inspirational journey from trauma to transformation. Listen in as Scott, a relentless advocate for survivors, discusses his collaboration with BeLEAF Survivors and NAMI, and his recent honor at the EndCAN “Walk Together” event. Candace delves into her personal experience as a survivor and the inc…

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S3 E7: Breaking Through Shame to Find Freedom with Shawn Hittman 52:43

12M ago52:43

52:43

Can speaking your truth save your life? Candace Sanchez and Neil Parekh are joined by special guest Shawn Hittman. Shawn, a finance professional who is a survivor and thriver, shares his courageous journey of healing. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Shawn paints a vivid picture of his childhood innocence and the impact of abuse that unfolded. Discover…

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S3 E6: The Impact of Grooming and Psychological Control with Mike Koplinka-Loehr 50:42

1y ago50:42

50:42

How can we break the cycle of sexual abuse in the church and create a safe environment for children to worship and grow without fear of being victimized? Candace is joined by co-host Neil and guest speaker Mike Koplinka-Loehr to shed light on the challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse in the church. Mike, who is starting the Healing Res…

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S3 E5: Intergenerational Trauma and the Path to Healing with James Turner 50:24

1y ago50:24

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In this heartwarming and empowering episode, Candace and Neil welcome James Turner, a retired library assistant and poet. James brings us his journey of resilience and recovery from childhood trauma. James sheds light on his story's turning point, where he was able to recognize the source of his suffering and shares his experience of attending moME…

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S3 E4: Breaking the Silence: A Candid Conversation about Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse With Callen Harty 53:24

1y ago53:24

53:24

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Candace and Co-host Neil Parekh talk with Callen Harty who shares his emotional journey as a survivor of child sex abuse. Callen discusses his upbringing in a small town in Wisconsin and the traumatic experiences he had with his older brother from the age of 10 to 18. He reveals the impact that the abu…

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S3 E3: Using Trauma for Good with Nathan Spiteri 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Male survivors of sexual abuse is a topic that is surrounded by stigma, shame, and misunderstanding, making it extremely difficult for survivors to speak out and receive the support they need. We're proud to feature Nathan Spiteri on this month's episode, as he shares his powerful story and advocates for change. Nathan Spiteri, is a filmmaker, acto…

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S3 E2: From Abuse to Advocacy with Kenneth Rogers, Jr. 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

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From Abuse to Advocacy with Kenneth Rogers, Jr. Are you ready to take a deep dive into one of the most powerful stories of resilience and advocacy? Join us for an inspiring episode with Kenneth Rogers, Jr., a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Kenny endured years of abuse, depression, and isolation before he was able to begin his journey of h…

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S3 E1: Sharing Stories to Heal: A Season of Male Survivors - Neil Parekh 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

Sharing Stories to Heal: A Season of Male Survivors Welcome to Season 3, which is dedicated to male survivors and giving male survivors a place for healing, support, and resources. In this episode, Candace speaks with Neil Parekh, a marketing and communications professional who is gifted at sharing the power of story. Listen in as Neil tells his ow…

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S3 E0: Breaking The Cycle with Scott and Scarlette Kinderman 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

54:29

In this episode, Candace talks to father and daughter duo, Scott and Scarlette Kinderman. Scott is the current Director of Business Intelligence and a volunteer that advocates for sexual assault at BeLEAF Survivors, Inc. While Scarlette is the upcoming Regional Community Partnerships Coordinator for Racine and Kenosha with Planned Parenthood of Wis…

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S2 E14: Strength Through Adversity with Araceli Esparza 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

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S2 E14: Strength Through Adversity with Araceli Esparza In this episode, Candace talks to Araceli Esparza, an entrepreneur and business consultant who helps others build their social capital for justice. She is the founder of Midwest Mujeres Collective. She helps other women grow their income and confidence. She got the inspiration to start her own…

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S2 E13: A Journey of Healing with Megan Schwan 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

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Candace is joined by Megan Schwan, who shares her story about having an abusive partner. She shares the turmoil and trauma she experienced on her journey, as well as how she dealt with it and began to heal. Megan offers advice for others who maybe in a similar situation, sharing how important it is to reach out for help and begin the process of reb…

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S2 E12: TeamTeal365 Thriving 365 Days a Year with Samantha Collier 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

Surviving to Thriving Candace is joined by Samantha Collier on this episode of the show. They talk about trauma and how it affects women who have survived sexual abuse. Candace shares her own story of trauma and how she was able to transition from surviving to thriving. Samantha provides helpful tips for other women who are dealing with trauma, inc…

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S2 E11: Facing Our Fears to Become the Light with Susan 50:52

2y ago50:52

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On this episode of Unspoken Conversations, Candace is joined by Susan Welton. They discuss childhood trauma and how it can shape our lives as we grow older. Susan mentions that it's important to face our fears in order to truly overcome them. She believes that we must encounter the darkness in order to become the light. This is an empowering messag…

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S2 E10: Surviving and Thriving Despite the Odds with "Chica" 56:53

2y ago56:53

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Surviving and Thriving Despite the Odds Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on a person's life, influencing everything from their future relationships to their career choices. However, it is important to remember that just because someone has experienced trauma does not mean that they are doomed to a life of struggle. In fact, many people w…

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S2 E9: Gratitude and Acceptance with Jon Legue 40:25

2y ago40:25

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In this episode Candace interviews John, who shares his story of trauma and addiction. As a child, John faced some difficult challenges that left him feeling lost and alone. However, he eventually found his way out of the darkness and into sobriety. Today, John is grateful for his past experiences, as they have made him the strong and resilient per…

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S2 E8: Pursuing Passion and Purpose with Matthew James Gutierrez 45:18

2y ago45:18

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Matthew James Gutierrez is the author of a bilingual poetry book entitled Notes I Wrote Along The Way. He obtained a Bachelor’s in Science and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). As an undergraduate, he studied creative writing, focusing on fiction and poetry, and took courses on screenplay and tel…

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S2 E7: Decision Permission with Kristy Jean 49:36

2y ago49:36

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Decision Permission with Kristy Jean Kristy is a mom, educational leader, speaker, and author. She is a self-proclaimed optimist/ realist ball of energy whose mission is to help us all live our best, most authentic lives. She holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration as well as Principal and Director of Instruction licensures. She val…

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S2 E6: A Word, After A Word, After A Word is Power with Kat Klawes 1:00:31

2y ago1:00:31

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Kat Klawes is an educator, advocate and an activist. She serves on the state of Wisconsin Recovery Implementation Task Force as Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and runs a small advocacy organization named The College Campus Oversight Advocates. In this episode, Kat shares her story and finds the power in it to overcome the stigma of sexual assault. …

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S2 E5: The Power of Resiliency with Shanon Boos 1:00:15

2+ y ago1:00:15

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Shanon’s middle name is resilience. From high school dropout to 6 figure earner and national achiever, she grew up through family dysfunction including multiple divorces. Alienation from her biological father, poverty, molestation, and teen pregnancy. A high school dropout faced with unwanted pregnancy her hard knocks weren’t over yet. She then wen…

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S2 E4: Motivation Plus Discipline Equals Habit with Luis Vazquez 1:03:50

2+ y ago1:03:50

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Luis Vazquez was born and raised in Wisconsin. He moved to Indiana in 2010 and has a rare disorder called CVS. He has overcome mental barriers and is an aspiring CEO, author, speaker, and a mentor. He has big dreams, he’s young, he’s got fire inside of him and he’s going to accomplish his dreams. He’s 22 and he’s a rising star. In this episode, Lui…

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S2 E3: What's Not Revealed; Cannot Be Healed with Marie Ruiz 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

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Marie Ruiz was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. She is a mother of seven children with a beautiful blended family. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she received her Bachelor’s Degree of Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She is now working at Planned Parenthood. In this episode, Marie joins us to talk abo…

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S2 E2: Restoring and Supporting Women with Krista Hull 51:57

2+ y ago51:57

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Krista Hull is the Founder and Executive Director for the Redeem and Restore Center. Its mission is coming alongside women escaping sex trafficking and helps them build a foundation of healing. Krista is inspired by the courage and resiliency of women survivors and believes that with God’s help, we can restore women to a life of freedom filled with…

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S2 E1: Confessions for Transformation with Stephanie 49:09

2+ y ago49:09

49:09

Unspoken: Conversations with Candace Season 2: Episode 1: Confessions for Transformation with Stephanie Stephanie was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, and then moved to Rockford, Illinois to live with her mom. In August 2020 she made another decision to relocate. She felt that her home was really in Las Vegas. Stephanie currently works in heal…

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S1 E13: I Needed to Change with Erik Zapata 54:24

3y ago54:24

54:24

Erik comes from a Puerto Rican family. He lives in Milwaukee with his wife and their son. He is an entrepreneur and owner of Erik Zapata Fitness. Coaching, mentoring, hiring people to help you is key if you want to be successful in your personal and/or professional life. Erik is not merely a fitness coach; he is a change agent, and he has impacted …

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S1 E12: I Found Myself Struggling with Lupe Davalos 32:06

3y ago32:06

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Lupe is a first-generation Mexican American woman and a part of LGBTQ community. She is a graduate student and a sister of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority Inc. Lupe is an entrepreneur. She owns and operates a food pop-up with her family, La Taquiza Guadalajara, which specializes in her families’ recipes from their region in Mexico. Focus of this episode…

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S1 E10: I Know What You Did with Heather 1:04:35

3y ago1:04:35

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In this episode Candace welcomes Heather Kenney. Heather grew up in Cornish, Maine. She got married after high school and had her daughter Jasmine at the age of 21. She moved to Wisconsin with her parents, got divorced soon, and got her degree in Dental Hygiene. She remarried to her husband Neil, and they have two daughters. Heather shares about ho…

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S1 E11: I Saw Blue Flowered Curtains with Dawn 53:11

3y ago53:11

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Dawn was born and raised in Milwaukee. She graduated from The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a Masters degree in Sociology. She currently works for the United Way of Grater Milwaukee and Waukesha County as the Director of Research and Evaluation, where she also serves as the Sexual Violence facilitator for the Teen Pregnancy initiative. She…

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S1 E9: I’m Done With All This with Herica Silva 51:33

3y ago51:33

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In this episode, Candace introduces her close friend and a great inspiration, Herica Silva. Herica was born and raised in Milwaukee. She’s been married for 20 years and has two beautiful daughters. She has 25 years of tenure at Rockwell Automation and is working as a Demand Planner. Herica has a powerful testimony. She has been on a healing journey…

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S1 E8: I Wanted You to Know with Jeremy Chavez 39:13

3y ago39:13

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Jeremy gained confidence to succeed in law. Now he’s finding courage to speak about the vulnerabilities that led him here in this episode of Unspoken: Conversations with Candace Jeremy Chavez was born and raised in Racine. He graduated from Washington Park High School, got his BA at Marquette, and went to pursue his Law degree in Chicago. After law…

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S1 E7: I Didn’t Believe It with Norma Cortese 43:46

3y ago43:46

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In this episode Candace welcomes Norma Cortese and they discuss the importance of higher education and education of the taboo topics. They both are advocates for higher education, they have strong passion for the Latino community, and they were both involved in the Por La Gente Association in Racine. Norma was born in San Antonio TX, and she moved …

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S1 E4: I Belong Here with Luz Ortiz-Carby 49:42

3y ago49:42

49:42

In this episode Candace welcomes a special guest, her friend Luz Ortiz-Carby. Luz is a Milwaukee Native, born to Puerto Rican parents. She is married and is a mother of three. She has over 19 years of progressive leadership and administrative experience, including some various positions that she’s held at the United Community Center, with Wheaton F…

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S1 E5: I Still Have Fear with Lydia 40:11

3y ago40:11

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Lydia thought she was helping a friend. She soon realized she was on the way to self-discovery of her own truth in this episode of Unspoken: Conversations with Candace. Lydia was born and raised in Racine, she has two children, and has been in the banking industry all of her life. Although they’ve known each other since grade school, they became fr…

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S1 E6: I’m Free, I’m Out with Kelly 37:39

3y ago37:39

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In this episode Candace welcomes her friend Kelly. They both worked together at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Kelly was born and grew up in West Allis. She is currently working as a trade compliance for import/export. Kelly has changed many careers and has had positions such as: executive assistant, event planner, system application trainer, compl…

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S1 E3: I Am Not The Only One with Jessika 44:01

3y ago44:01

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In this episode of Unspoken Conversations with Candace, Candace talks to her good friend Jessika. Jessika was born in West Allis and grew up in Racine. She has worked at All Saints for 9 years. She started as a CNA and has worked up to being the coordinator for the medical staff office. Jessika has no children, but she has a 14-year-old Westie name…

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S1 E2: Impact of Child Abuse on Our Lives with Victoria Slomski 41:32

3y ago41:32

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In this episode of Unspoken Conversations with Candace, your host Candace welcomes her daughter Victoria Slomski. Victoria was born and raised in Racine. She works at Froedtert Hospital as an MRI Imaging Specialist and is married to John. Victoria shares her personal story as a daughter of a survivor through her lens as a child, and then in retrosp…

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S1 E1: Let's Start the Conversation with Candace and Victoria 37:48

3y ago37:48

37:48

In this very first episode of Unspoken Conversations with Candace podcast, your host Candace Sanchez, the author of the book Unspoken, talks to her daughter Victoria. Candace shares about her life, how and why she wrote her book, the obstacles she faced while writing it, and how she feels now having a book with her story of survival. Victoria joins…

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Welcome to Unspoken: Conversations with Candace 2:13

3y ago2:13

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Welcome to Unspoken: Conversations with Candace Where we talk openly about “taboo” topics in order to spark difficult and uncomfortable conversations. Where we allow a safe place for anyone who has had trauma to be heard. Unspoken Conversations with Candace is about speaking your truth by using your voice because you matter. Each episode will featu…

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Episode 16 - George Sanchez 30:07

4+ y ago30:07

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Meet George! He's an incredible storyteller with a big body of work and an even bigger heart! Listen as he tells Jose how writing literally saved his life, and how 2Pac helped him find his writer's voice.By Sentence(s)

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Episode 15 - Story time with Lizette 13:49

5y ago13:49

13:49

Lizette is back for another minisode! Even-though this is a shorter episode, it is filled with a great discussion about language, voice, and the role langauge plays in forming other people's perception of us. We also read poems chosen by Alfred and Lizette. sit back, relax, and let the poems take you away.…

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Episode 14 - Lizette is Back! 27:41

5y ago27:41

27:41

Guess who's back?! Lizette returns on this episode to catch us up on what she's been up to since her last time on the show over a year ago. Alfredo and Lizette spend this episode catching up and talking about some of the challenges (and rewards) that come with working in the non-profit world of prison reform and abolition. Check us out on Instagram…

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Episode 13- Candace and Raven 58:50

5y ago58:50

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Meet Candace and Raven: two amazing people doing some amazing work in the name of re-entry and rehabilitation, as well as grassroots work around prison abolition and advocacy for recently-released men and women. Candace and Raven now join the ever-growing Sentences family. I hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we did!…

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Episode 12 - Anthony McDuffy talks about the Prison Tunnel 22:11

5y ago22:11

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In this episode, Tobias has a deep conversation with his buddy Anthony McDuffy who, at the time of this recording, had just been out of prison for a couple weeks. The conversation is semi-brief (by our standards), but definitely meaningful! I had a great time getting to know Anthony and am sure he will be back on the podcast soon!…

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Episode 11 - Valentine's Day Shout Outs! 13:31

5+ y ago13:31

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On this special minisode of Sentence(s), we get some very special Valentine's Day shout outs from some of the men at Lancaster State Prison! These heart-warming and heartfelt messages will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy, and I'm happy to share them with you. Please share this minisode with your loved ones and on your social media to help their…

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Episode 10 - Happy Holidays 1:06:50

5+ y ago1:06:50

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In the last episode of 2018, men from Lancaster State Prison call in to wish their loved ones happy holidays. Tobias, who was recently released after serving 28 plus years, also has some fun surprising the callers. This episode may get a little heavy at times, but Tobias does a great job of balancing out all the heavy-ness with his light spirit and…

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Episode-09 - Travielle and Hope 49:09

5+ y ago49:09

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Join us as Travielle shares his journey with restorative justice inside and outside prison, his story about how me made it through some of the toughest times in jail, and how writing helped him discover some very important lessons. We also get a chance to meet Hope! She shares how she made a lifelong friend in Travielle, and how both their lives ha…

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