Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars

About Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars

Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp. Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates. From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the mental prep, and the unexpected lessons inside. Whether you’re seeking guidance, insight, or just a deeper look into the federal prison system, you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Leading Women Enterprises

Category

business · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Gone But Not Forgotten

   In this special episode of Camp Confidential, Katrina McLarin sits down with Dean Piearson, husband of Cheryl Womack, to share his experience as the spouse of someone facing a federal indictment. Together, they explore the emotional and financial turmoil that came with navigating the legal process, the indictment, and plea deal, as well as the profound impact on their family. Dean opens up about the realities of life in federal prison from a loved one’s perspective, the importance of strong s...

2. 

   25 Sept 2025

   Walking The Probation Tightrope

   In this conversation, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the complexities of life after incarceration, focusing on the transition from prison to probation and the challenges faced in the halfway house and at home. Cheryl shares her personal experiences, highlighting the emotional and mental struggles, the impact on family relationships, and the lack of support from the justice system. They also explore the financial challenges of re-entering society and the importance of advocacy...

3. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Halfway But Not Home

   In this episode, Katrina McLarin sits down with Cheryl Womack to unpack the complex transition from prison to a halfway house. Cheryl shares her first impressions of life inside the halfway house — a place where she never truly felt safe. From having no locks inside and facing the uncertainty of not knowing the system, she reflects on the emotional weight of adjusting to a new reality during this stage of reentry. Unlike many others, Cheryl did not need to work during her time there, giving h...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

30,835

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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