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Season 2 Episode 10 - Sephria Reynolds-Tanner - Breaking the Cycle: Family Dynamics and Incarceration
In this episode of the Peaceful Prisons podcast, host Baylen Parada and co-host Abbe Marten engage with Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, who shares her experiences and insights on navigating family dynamics affected by incarceration, the challenges of reentry, and the importance of compassion in the parole and probation system. Sephria emphasizes the need for community involvement, effective communication, and changing the narrative around individuals with criminal histories. She advocates for success stories to be shared and highlights the importance of understanding the emotional and logistical challenges faced by those reentering society after incarceration.
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19 Jul 2025
Season 2 Episode 9 - Josh Nowack - A Journey of Transformation
In this episode of the Peaceful Prisons Podcast, host Baylen and co-host Abbe Martin engage with Josh Nowack, who shares his personal journey through white-collar crime, incarceration, and the challenges of reintegration into society. The conversation explores the impact of his actions on his family, the lessons learned during his time in prison, and the stigmas associated with being a white-collar criminal. Josh emphasizes personal growth, the importance of compassion, and the need for societal understanding of those who have made mistakes. The episode concludes with a discussion on the complexities of reintegration and the hope for future conversations.
Josh Nowack, is a "Inmates to Entrepreneurs" instructor and board member. He also co-founded "Breaking Free Industries", a T-shirt printing shop in Santa Ana, CA. Drawing from his own post-incarceration struggles, Josh’s mission is to give others a second chance by offering employment to formerly incarcerated individuals through affordable, quality apparel.
10 Jul 2025
Season 2 Episode 8 - Dara Baldwin - Activism Unveiled: The True Meaning of Change
In this conversation, Dara Baldwin discusses the nuances of activism, particularly in the context of disability rights and systemic issues. She emphasizes the importance of true activism over performative actions, the need for comprehensive change, and the significance of community solutions to address systemic problems. Baldwin also highlights the challenges of cherry-picking support in activism and advocates for a collective approach to liberation and social justice. The discussion touches on the role of community in creating effective solutions and the importance of addressing root causes of harm in society.
L. Dara Baldwin is a strategist, author, and disability justice activist. She’s the founder of DMadrina, LLC (https://dmadrina.com/), adjunct professor at Georgetown, and author of To Be A Problem (Beacon Press, 2024). Dara has shaped 25+ federal bills and speaks globally, including at the UN. Follow her on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NJDC07), Instagram (https://instagram.com/NJDC07), and her blog WIYATT (https://thewiyatt.wordpress.com/).
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