More Life: The Reentry Podcast
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<p>More Life: The Reentry Podcast, where we dive into the real-life experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals, hear from experts in the field, and discuss the latest reach and policies affecting reentry. Throughout the course of the show, we will discuss facts and dispel myths related to what reentry is and isn’t. You’ll hear from experts within a wide range of subjects, including formerly incarcerated, reentry specialists, criminal justice/or psychology professionals, mental health professionals, and advocates/or activists. You’ll learn about the challenges that formerly incarcerated encounter upon release, understand the role of familial and community support, and hear about creative and informative ways to better support or advocate for formerly incarcerated. Follow us on Instagram for more information @morelifethereentrypodcast</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Becoming Whole: A Holistic Reentry Series
Host VanKevia Garner, M.S. explores holistic reentry through powerful stories and a transformative conference experience, revealing what it truly means to be whole.
August 15, 2025
The Case for Individualized Reentry Plans for Individuals with Disabilities with Sharif Brown
<p>In part two, Sharif discussed effective ways to address the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with disabilities during reentry. Sharif makes a compelling case for why individualized reentry plans are not just beneficial, but necessary, for supporting successful reintegration. </p><p>One-size-fits-all approaches often fail to meet the nuanced needs of people with disabilities who are exiting incarceration. Sharif brings both professional insight and personal passion to the topic, advocating for a justice system that recognizes the diverse needs of every individual.</p><p>Tune in to learn more about how the Alliance of Disability Advocacy is addressing the gaps for individuals with disabilities.</p><p><strong>Interested in learning more about reentry for individuals with disabilities:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://adata.org/faq/what-definition-disability-under-ada">The definition of disability under the ADA?</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/11/6/255">Criminal legal systems and the disability community: An overview</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.prisonpolicy.org/research/disability/">The prevalence of, and challenges faced by, people with disabilities in the criminal legal system</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00495">The links between disability, incarceration, and social exclusion</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7WukbvDKTdk?si=keNsxbslw8l9pbLf">On the Outs: Reentry for Inmates with Disabilities (Short Documentary)</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.accessliving.org/access-to-justice-a-cross-disability-perspective-on-reducing-jail-incarceration/background-access-to-justice/">Background: Learning to recognize disability and developing a cross-disability consciousness</a></p><p><strong>Want to learn more about how to support individuals returning home from incarceration with disabilities?</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://adanc.org/reentry/">Learn more and support Alliance of Disability Advocates</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://disabilityrightsnc.org/take-action/current-campaigns/">Support Disability Rights North Carolina Current Campaigns</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ndrn.org/">Get involved and support the National Disability Rights Network</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://findhelp.org/">Search your local community to find ways to support individuals with disabilities</a></p><p><strong>Connect with More Life: The Reentry Podcast:</strong></p><p>Follow Us On Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/morelifethereentrypodcast/">@morelifethereentrypodcast</a></p><p>Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/BDdqa3VeYJXfWd3E9">Share Your Ideas</a></p><p>Are you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/gadtK9vjukvmkB8W6">Share Your Story</a></p><p>Want to join our team? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/HTmttpdHQBRcR6k78">Become A Team Member </a></p><p>Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!</p><p>Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.</p><p>Produced by Tre</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings">https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings</a></p><p>License Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF</p>
July 17, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Reentry for Individuals with Disabilities with Sharif Brown
<p>In part one of this two-part conversation, Sharif Brown, the Director of Reentry at Alliance of Disability Advocates, dives into the unique barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals with disabilities. He discusses how stigma, poor disability screening, and limited access to healthcare and services affect reentry—and why race and socioeconomic status make these challenges even harder to overcome.</p><p>Tune in to this episode to learn more about the challenges of returning home with a disability. </p><p><strong>Interested in learning more about reentry for individuals with disabilities:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://adata.org/faq/what-definition-disability-under-ada">What is the definition of disability under the ADA?</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/11/6/255">Criminal legal systems and the disability community: An overview</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.prisonpolicy.org/research/disability/">Research on the prevalence of, and challenges faced by, people with disabilities in the criminal legal system</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00495">The links between disability, incarceration, and social exclusion</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7WukbvDKTdk?si=keNsxbslw8l9pbLf">On the Outs: Reentry for Inmates with Disabilities (Short Documentary)</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.accessliving.org/access-to-justice-a-cross-disability-perspective-on-reducing-jail-incarceration/background-access-to-justice/">Background: Learning to recognize disability and developing a cross-disability consciousness</a></p><p><strong>Want to learn more about how to support individuals returning home from incarceration with disabilities? </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://adanc.org/reentry/">Learn more about and support Alliance of Disability Advocates</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://disabilityrightsnc.org/take-action/current-campaigns/">Support Disability Rights North Carolina Current Campaigns</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ndrn.org/">Get involved and support the National Disability Rights Network</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://findhelp.org/">Search your local community to find ways to support individuals with disabilities</a></p><p><strong>Connect with More Life: The Reentry Podcast: </strong></p><p>Follow Us On Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/morelifethereentrypodcast/">@morelifethereentrypodcast</a> </p><p>Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/BDdqa3VeYJXfWd3E9">Share Your Ideas</a></p><p>Are you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/gadtK9vjukvmkB8W6">Share Your Story</a></p><p>Want to join our team? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/HTmttpdHQBRcR6k78">Become A Team Member </a></p><p>Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!</p><p>Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.</p><p>Produced by Tre</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings">https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings</a></p><p>License Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF</p>
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- What is More Life: The Reentry Podcast?
<p>More Life: The Reentry Podcast, where we dive into the real-life experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals, hear from experts in the field, and discuss the latest reach and policies affecting reentry. Throughout the course of the show, we will discuss facts and dispel myths related to what reentry is and isn’t. You’ll hear from experts within a wide range of subjects, including formerly incarcerated, reentry specialists, criminal justice/or psychology professionals, mental health professionals, and advocates/or activists. You’ll learn about the challenges that formerly incarcerated encounter upon release, understand the role of familial and community support, and hear about creative and informative ways to better support or advocate for formerly incarcerated. Follow us on Instagram for more information @morelifethereentrypodcast</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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