Best Julia Lazareck Podcasts (2024)

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Real Talk With Sheree Corniel: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders 48:08

23d ago48:08

48:08

Welcome to the Prison: The Hidden Sentence podcast, where today we are going to explore the transformative impact of empowering today's youth. In this episode, Sheree Corniel shares her story with podcast host, Julia Lazareck. When Sheree's siblings were incarcerated, she began questioning the criminal justice system at an early age, which led to h…

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Connecting For Justice With Kayla Victor 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

Join Kayla Victor, the Chair of the Connecting for Justice International Conference, and Julia Lazareck, founder of Prison The Hidden Sentence and president of Prison Families Alliance, as they discuss the significance of this year's event, emphasizing the importance of sharing stories and gaining insights from diverse perspectives. From individual…

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Family Bonds Beyond Bars 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

The bars only physically separate a person from his family, but family bonds go beyond bars. In this heartfelt podcast episode, join Ashley as she opens up about the profound changes that ensued when her husband became incarcerated, affecting not only her but also her four children. Ashley candidly shares her journey – from the initial discovery to…

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Legacy Of Transformation: Barbara Allan And David Rothenberg's 50+ Year Journey Changing The Lives Of The Formerly Incarcerated And Their Families 38:23

5M ago38:23

38:23

Incarceration can take away hope's wings, but a helping hand can mend them, allowing hope to soar again. In this compelling episode, join us on a journey through over five decades of unwavering advocacy with Barbara Allan and David Rothenberg. Discover the inspiring story of their transformative efforts, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of th…

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Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 3 47:19

6M ago47:19

47:19

The primary mission of the Prison Families Alliance (PFA) is to elevate awareness about the far-reaching effects of incarceration on families and communities and to support those on the outside who have loved ones in the carceral system. In this podcast, you'll hear from guests who share their experiences and innovative approaches to supporting ind…

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Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 2 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

Julia Lazareck is the founder of Prison: The Hidden Sentence and co-founder of Prison Families Alliance along with co-founder Barbara Allan. They are both passionate about supporting anyone who has a loved one in the carceral system and raising awareness about the effects of incarceration on families and communities You can find their must-read boo…

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Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 1 38:10

7M ago38:10

38:10

Julia Lazareck is the founder of Prison: The Hidden Sentence and co-founder of Prison Families Alliance along with co-founder Barbara Allan. They are both passionate about supporting anyone who has a loved one in the carceral system and raising awareness about the effects of incarceration on families and communities You can find their must-read boo…

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A Mother’s Journey Of Grief, Incarceration, Love, And Forgiveness With Lorri Brit 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

39:14

Kids don’t have to be bad, have bad parents, or live in bad homes to suffer mental health breakdowns, addiction, or incarceration. Everything can change instantly. If it has happened to your family, you know the feeling of losing control and the emotional chaos that comes with it. Lorri Britt, the author of My Heart Behind Bars, said that she felt …

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Part 2 – Michael Liebowitz Shares His Release Experience From Prison 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

“Sometimes a person needs to hear hard truths to change.” - Michael Liebowitz. In Part 1, Michael shared his journey to rehabilitation while incarcerated for 25 years. He had prepared for the day of his release from prison for many years. In this second part of his conversation with Julia Lazareck, he shares how fortunate he is to have family suppo…

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Part 1 - Michael Liebowitz Shares How Rehabilitation In Prison Is Possible 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

Michael Liebowitz shares his story about his rehabilitation in prison, his desire to change, and his epiphany of how he could change. He remembered a training course he took when he was younger and drew upon that experience. Hence, he started reading books on self-improvement to educate himself on becoming a better person. On his journey, he shared…

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Part 2 - Carlos Rebollo Released From Prison After 24 Years 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

33:23

In Part I, Carlos Rebollo shared his story about what it was like being incarcerated as a 15-year-old juvenile in an adult prison. He served 24 years and was incarcerated longer than he was free. In this second part, Carlos shares his experiences—from the time he learned that he would be released to where he is today and all that he's accomplished.…

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Part I - Carlos Rebollo Incarcerated At 15 Years Old 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

Hear the incredible story of Carlos Rebollo, who was incarcerated at just 15 years old and served 24 years in adult prisons. If you have a loved one in prison, then Carlos’ story will give you hope. If you never knew anyone who was incarcerated (or thought you didn’t), this story will humanize the prison experience. Carlos will take you on his jour…

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Chuck Gallagher Talks About Prison, Choices, And Second Chances 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

46:31

In the middle of a rising career, Chuck Gallagher lost everything and went to prison because he made bad choices. He has since rebuilt his career and his life back to immense success. Chuck focuses on the importance of ethics and how that can help you survive and thrive. He learned a lesson about ethics, choices and consequences the hard way by bei…

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The Prison Pipeline: Real Stories of Incarceration And The Justice System With Emma Lugo 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

46:25

Prison is usually seen as an almost hell-like experience that criminals deserve to go through. But what is it really like to be part of the prison pipeline? What are the stories of these so-called "criminals"? In this episode, radio personality, journalist, and producer Emma Lugo educates people about the criminal justice system. She has interviewe…

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A Glimpse Behind A Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney's Life With Elizabeth Franklin-Best 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

What does a Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney do? How will you know if you need one? Elizabeth Franklin-Best has practiced criminal defense for the past 20 years and has focused on appellate law for the past 16 years. She has represented clients in direct appeals, federal post-conviction, the Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supre…

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Alex Peder - Communicating From Prison With Corrio 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

If you've ever missed a call from your incarcerated loved one, you know the pain and struggle of wondering if everything is okay. Alex Peder, CEO and Co-founder of Corrio SPC, felt there was something that could be improved about the situation. In fact, while he was incarcerated, he conceived the idea of Corrio–a better way to keep prison families,…

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Trauma Recovery For Prison Families With Jolyn Armstrong 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

25:47

You may have experienced trauma and didn't even realize it. Jolyn Armstrong, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, talks about how trauma can affect anyone. For the Prison: The Hidden Sentence podcast, she focuses on trauma for those who have or had a loved one in the prison system. No matter when you experience trauma, you can still heal from it. Jol…

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Bill Baroni - From Bridge To Bars And Back To Helping Others 45:55

2y ago45:55

45:55

Imagine being found to be wrongly convicted after serving three months of your sentence. That's what happened to Bill Baroni. In this podcast, Bill discusses what he was charged with in the Bridgegate scandal, what he learned about incarceration, and the importance of communication and visitation to keep the prison family together - those behind ba…

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A Conference You Want To Know About - InterNational Prisoner's Family Conference With Kayla Victor And Carolyn Esparza 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Where can people who have loved ones in the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the judicial system, mental health professionals, legislatures, government officials, scholars, teachers, professors, and communities come together to share stories and learn from each other? They can come together at the InterNational Prisoner's Family Confere…

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David Rothenberg's Legacy - How One Trip To A Prison Created Changes In The Criminal Justice System In New York 50:49

2y ago50:49

50:49

The criminal justice system has implemented efficient regulations in throwing wrongdoers to jail. However, it fails miserably in providing recovery support once they get out. David Rothenberg was able to change this poor aspect of the New York’s correctional system all thanks to one trip to prison in 1966. He joins Julia Lazareck to share how produ…

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How Wrongful Convictions Affect Families - With Dr. Amanda Lewis 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

Wrongful Convictions affect not only the person in question but also his family and loved ones. Could you imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn't commit? Your whole life will change, especially once you adjust to the outside world. Join Julia Lazareck as she talks to Dr. Amanda Lewis about how wrongful convictions can happen to anyo…

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How Support Helps Disenfranchised Grief When A Family Member Is Incarcerated With Allegra Pocinki 34:31

2y ago34:31

34:31

Disenfranchised Grief affects families who have incarcerated loved ones. When a family member is incarcerated, it is a loss to the family. Those outside find it difficult to openly acknowledge their feelings or seek public support. In this episode, learn the six factors contributing to disenfranchised grief and ways to alleviate the grief. Julia La…

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What You Need To Know About Collateral Consequences Before And After Incarceration With Elizabeth Justesen, Esq. 40:14

2y ago40:14

40:14

Collateral consequences are something that most people are not aware of when accepting a plea and how it affects their integration back into society after release. Collateral consequences affect not only the people involved but also our society as a whole. We want people coming out of the prison system to be contributing citizens. However, the coll…

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A Mother's First Visit To Her Son In Prison-Things You Need To Know With Rita 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Imagine not seeing your son for over six months because he's 3000 miles away in state prison. Rita Rita arrived in Las Vegas so excited to see her son. When she told a friend that she needed to check the bus schedule, she was informed that there were no buses to the prison. When she checked taxis, Lyft, and Uber, they were over $100. She was at a l…

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Healing From Prison Trauma With Vera Moore 35:50

2y ago35:50

35:50

Incarceration can be traumatic to everyone involved. However, you can get your life together, and your life can flourish no matter what happened to you in the past. Vera Moore started True Beginnings to assist formerly incarcerated people and their families rebuild self-esteem while reclaiming their rightful place as contributing members of society…

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Bitter Or Better With Melisa Schonfield 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

Imagine being incarcerated for 1,385 days, away from your children and grandchildren? Melisa Schonfield shares her story about what she learned while in prison and the effects it had on her family. She compares prison life to real life in ways we may not have thought of. What’s it like visiting the doctor in prison and the things she did when she w…

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Life After Prison With Ro, Adam, And CJ Clausen 38:40

2y ago38:40

38:40

This is part two of the journey of Ro and Adam Clausen. In the first part, you learned about how their strong relationship was formed during Adam’s incarceration. We followed them from their first meeting through Adam’s release. Today, we pick up the story with the day that Adam was released and how they moved across country to start a new life. Th…

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A 213-Year Sentence And 10 Years Of Hope With Ro And Adam Clausen 59:11

2y ago59:11

59:11

This is an amazing story about two people who met through a friend that changed their lives forever. Ro Clausen had a friend whose boyfriend was in prison. Her friend suggested that she communicate with her boyfriend’s friend, Adam Clausen, who was also incarcerated. Little did she know how much they would have in common and that they would be able…

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24 Hours Behind Bars 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

Arrests can happen to anyone. Incarceration, even for a day, can impact your life. It would permanently be etched on you and change your perspective. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence Podcast, host Julia Lazareck is joined by Lily, a native and retired hunter–jumper horse trainer as she shares her experience of being arrested, how it a…

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First-Hand Information On Being A Public Defender With Jessica Smith-Peterson 29:22

2y ago29:22

29:22

Are you familiar with how the social justice system works, specifically for public defenders? In this episode, Julia Lazareck speaks with Jessica Smith-Peterson, Deputy Public Defender at the Clark County Public Defender's Office in Nevada. Jessica takes us through the ins and outs of the job, explaining when a public defender is assigned and what …

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How Shakespeare Helped Life After Prison With Jacquelyn Frank, Ph.D. And Patrick Cox 23:43

2y ago23:43

23:43

Life after prison is challenging for both the incarcerated and their family. Julia Lazareck welcomes Jacquelyn Frank, Ph.D., who walked into a prison to help with a Shakespeare project. There she met Patrick Cox, one of the incarcerated who participated in the project. Join in the conversation as Patrick and Dr. Jacquelyn discuss the value of progr…

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Yay! Yikes! My Loved One Is Coming Home! With Jolyn Armstrong 23:12

2y ago23:12

23:12

Is your loved one coming home from incarceration? Jolyn Armstrong, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, talks with Julia Lazareck about the challenges you face when helping them reintegrate back into society. The key is to re-evaluate circumstances and boundaries. For example, when Jolyn’s son came home, it was new to him that he could call for a docto…

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What We Can Learn From Scotland's Families Outside With Nancy Loucks 31:21

2+ y ago31:21

31:21

Families Outside is a national Scottish charity working entirely on behalf of children and families affected by imprisonment. They offer support in three ways: direct emotional support, delivery of training and raising awareness, and longer-term development of policies and practices that create change. Joining Julia Lazareck today is the organizati…

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Prison Families Alliance Removes The Hidden Sentence 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

Incarceration is often a traumatic event that negatively impacts both the family as well as the person to be incarcerated. Who do you go to when a loved one is taken into the prison system? In this episode, Julia Lazareck discusses supporting the families and loved ones of prisoners with guests Alexis Schonfield, Barbara Allan, Danica Hubbard, Joly…

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Die Jim Crow Records Opens Doors For Justice-Impacted Musicians And Artists 23:47

2+ y ago23:47

23:47

We need to dismantle stereotypes around race and prison in America by amplifying the voices of justice-impacted musicians and artists. Meet Fury Young, the Founder and Executive Director of Die Jim Crow, a record label for currently and formerly incarcerated musicians. Die Jim Crow's mission is "dismantling stereotypes around race and prison in Ame…

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Reconnecting With Your Soulmate: How To Handle A Prison Relationship With Amy Rolack 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

What would you do if your loved one was incarcerated? Would you leave or stay? Amy Rolack did both. When her childhood sweetheart got incarcerated, she broke off the relationship. After ten long years, she reached back out to him, and now they are married. Join your host Julia Lazareck and her guest Amy Rolack as they talk about what it's like to h…

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Nora Raleigh Baskin Learns About Mass Incarceration 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

48:24

Let people know the struggle you’re going through to lift the stigma and raise awareness. Julia Lazareck’s guest, Nora Raleigh Baskin, shares her discovery about mass incarceration. Nora is an award-winning writer introduced to the issues of social justice when she attended a fundraiser for an organization called RTA. She wasn't shocked as much as …

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Empowering Your Life: How To Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons With Dr. Tamara Pelosi 27:42

2+ y ago27:42

27:42

Has life ever handed you a bunch of lemons? Our guest has been there and shares how she took those lemons and found a way to make lemonade and improve her life. Joining Julia Lazareck today is Dr. Tamara Pelosi. Dr. Pelosi suffered from severe emotional trauma with her husband's imprisonment. When someone is taken into the prison system, it can aff…

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How To Make An Impact On Incarceration: Practical Tips With Latasha Drax 36:27

3y ago36:27

36:27

How do you make an impact on mass incarceration? Testify your story, and don't put so many expectations on your incarcerated loved one. Julia Lazareck's guest in this episode is Latasha Drax, the founder of I.M.P.A.C.T. Beyond the Wall. Latasha is committed to helping build families and strengthen relationships impacted by incarceration. She was ma…

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Julia Lazareck Shares The Backstory Of “Prison: The Hidden Sentence” With Matt Duhamel 47:17

3y ago47:17

47:17

When you experience trauma, you can either become a victim or a cheerleader. Matt Duhamel of The Outspoken Offender interviews Julia Lazareck on her podcast to discuss the backstory behind her book Prison: The Hidden Sentence™. Julia is a cheerleader to others who are going through what she went through by sharing the information they need. Julia w…

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Sexual Offenses: Justice, Forgiveness, And Redemption With Jim 45:12

3y ago45:12

45:12

Sexual offenses are often considered one of the most heinous crimes, especially those committed against children. But is there a path towards redemption for people incarcerated for these crimes? Julia Lazareck is on air to answer this question as she talks to a survivor of incarceration for sexual offenses, Jim. Jim shares his story with remarkable…

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New Hour: A Fresh Start For Incarcerated Women With Serena Liguori 40:51

3y ago40:51

40:51

Incarcerated women deserve to move forward with life. We can have a fresh start, be happy and live meaningful lives if only we know how to find the much-needed resources. Join Julia Lazareck and the Executive Director of New Hour Serena Liguori as they delve into seeing yourself in a different light, thinking healthy thoughts and moving forward. Ne…

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Gail Dennis On How She Used Her Voice To Help Neglected Children 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

What happens to the family left behind by people who are incarcerated? Most importantly, what happens to their children? The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Foundation is a program that supports children that have been neglected, abused, and are in foster care. Gail Dennis, CASA volunteer and Toastmasters speaker, sits down with Julia Lazar…

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Keeping The Connection With An Incarcerated Loved One During The Pandemic With Charrise Lothamer 30:48

3y ago30:48

30:48

Having an incarcerated loved one is hard enough but when the pandemic happened, it was made even harder. Join Julia Lazareck and Charrise Lothamer in this conversation about challenges encountered regarding visitation of an incarcerated loved one during the pandemic and how it differs prior to pandemic. Charrise is an advocate and participates with…

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Teaching Your Grandchildren How to Live Through Tough Times 20:57

3y ago20:57

20:57

It's hard to live life without a mother and having your mother incarcerated is not something. This is the case with one of Evelyn Pacheco’s granddaughters. Evelyn's daughter has been in and out of jail for the longest time. So now it's Evelyn's job to take care of her granddaughter and help her live a life different from her daughter’s. Julia Lazar…

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Tell Your Children The Truth About Incarceration With Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson 42:58

3y ago42:58

42:58

How do you tell a child that mommy or daddy is in prison? Julia Lazareck sits down with Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson, the author and Co-founder of DC Project Connect, who explains how parents or guardians can tell the truth about incarceration when talking to children. Dr. Avon points out the importance of understanding the adverse effects of incarceratio…

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Visiting Prison With Children 1:06:21

3y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Having a loved one incarcerated can be a difficult situation, and it can become doubly difficult when you factor children into the mix. How do we help children deal with the burden of having parents in prison? How do you organize prison visits with children? Julia Lazareck sits down and talks with Neela Hoeppner about the trials and challenges her …

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Brandi Weiss: My Two Sons - One Back Home And One In Prison With Autism 30:42

3y ago30:42

30:42

Brandi Weiss was thrown into the dark caverns of the prison system when her two sons were incarcerated. Her eldest son went through tumultuous times in his youth and was in and out of prison for 7 years. He now is out of prison and living a successful and happy life. Her youngest son was sentenced at 17 years old to 25 years in prison for a heinous…

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Death With Dignity: Coping With Loss In Prison With Dr. Danica Hubbard 1:00:23

3y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

For people behind bars, dying in prison may be the ultimate suffering anyone can experience. We are honored that Dr. Danica Hubbard is sharing her story with us for the first time about her journey and her father's incarceration. Her bravery and vulnerability are admirable, and anyone who has or had an incarcerated loved one will relate to her stor…

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The Amazing Robert Strawder-From Donna Street To Community Advocate 40:03

3+ y ago40:03

40:03

A lot of individuals who go to prison don’t get enough support that can help them get out of the muck instead of being mired deeper in it. As a speaker, educator, and community advocate, Robert Van Strawder is passionate about providing that much needed support to incarcerated youth and their families. A lot of this passion comes from his own exper…

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