The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III
By Eldra Jackson III
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Episodes: 95
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Welcome to the Inside Circle podcast with your host Eldra Jackson III.
Eldra spent over a decade unlearning dangerous lessons about masculinity and finding freedom while serving 24 years in prison. In conversation with leaders from all walks of life who have overcome some of lifes' greatest challenges, The Inside Circle podcast aims to broaden our concept of personal transformation, 'men's work', and what it means to 'lead change from within'. Beyond the manufactured constructs of race, class, gender, and even criminal history, this deep dive exposes the heart of our shared humanity, revealing prison as an intensely personal state of mind that can be transcended at any time.
Eldra is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a non-profit organization that supports justice involved people in transforming their lives. Featured in the documentary The Work while he was still incarcerated at New Folsom prison, Eldra's TEDTalk about his personal journey received over 1.2 million views. The Inside Circle Podcast - where your truth will set you free.
Learn more at www.insidecircle.org.
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Eileen Ruiter: Building Inside Circle in a Dutch Prison, episode 94
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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William Harris: Building a Life From Scratch, episode 93
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Peace Was the Point: Keilen Crenshaw on Anger, Healing, and Learning to Respect the River, episode 92
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Building the Inside Circle Healing Home with Aaron Burris, episode 91
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Breaking the Cycle: Edwin Lee on Self-Worth and Survival, episode 90
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May 01, 2026 |
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From Lost to Leading: Dariel Pena on Identity, Justice, and Starting Over, episode 89
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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From a 40-Year Sentence to a Doctorate with Dr. Samuel Arroyo, episode 88
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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What Prison Taught Me About Emotions, Faith, and Freedom with Kentric Devone McKoy - Episode 87
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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This Life and the Fight Against Negative Emotion with Justin Smith episode 86
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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In the Face of Fear: Year-End Reflections on Fear, Healing, and Hope - Episode 85
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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The Loneliness at the Top: Nick Jonsson's Journey Toward Connection and Recovery - Episode 84
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Facing the Water: Eldra Learns to Swim with Cori Myka - Episode 83
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Cracked Open in Folsom: Ari Rosen on Freedom Through Feeling - Episode 82
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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From "Messed Up" to Mindful: Rick Culleton's Road to Calm - Episode 81
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Dark and Tender: Aaron Johnson on Reclaiming Touch and Dismantling the Black Brute Myth - Episode 80
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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My Time Gonna Come: Ian Manuel on Poetry, Prison, and the Power of Forgiveness - Episode 79
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Patchwork of Healing: Felix Mickens on Love, Loss, and Leadership - Episode78
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May 02, 2025 |
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The Inner Warrior: Rising Beyond Limits with Wayne Forrest - Episode 77
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Healing, Identity, and the Power of Mentorship with Thomas LaGrave Jr. - Episode 76
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Defending the Defenseless with Alexander McLean - Episode 75
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Healing Our Politics with Skippy Mesirow - Episode 74
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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2024 Year in Review: Igniting Community - Episode 73
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Unlocking the Hidden Workforce with Trent Griffin-Braff - Episode 72
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Intentional Living: From Prison to Purpose with George Nolan - Episode 71
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Unlocking the Power of Sexual Energy with Jackson Hightower - Episode 70
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Empowering Men of Color with Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Episode 69
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Jenelle Hudson on Transformational Housing - Episode 68
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Hiding Inside a Man with Matthew Sloane - Episode 67
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Reversing the Psychic Sting of Slavery with Al Lewis - Episode 66
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May 03, 2024 |
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Breaking Boundaries in Brooklyn: Jason & Wesley's Path to Restoration - Episode 65
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Transformations Within: The YAE Journey with Eldra Jackson III, Episode 64
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Learning How to Feel with Manuel Ruiz, Episode 63
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Credible Messenger with Taylor Code, Episode 62
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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The Art of Versatility: From Circus to CEO with Robin P. Zander, Episode 61
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Standing in the Gap with Hawi James Ouma, Episode 60
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Episode 59
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Don't Miss the Blessing with Heru Enkamit, Episode 58
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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It Could happen to Anyone with Sarah Hainstock, Episode 57
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Breaking Through a Broken System with Sean Wilson, Episode 56
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Peak Performance with Justin Danforth, Episode 55
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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The Love Factor with Stacey Gonzales, Episode 54
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May 05, 2023 |
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Precious Time with Calen Robertson, Episode 53
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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What's in the Water? with Tommy Shakur Ross, Episode 52
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Voice of the Voiceless with Jabari Jackson, Episode 51
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Doing the Work with Eldra Jackson III, Episode 50
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Barrier-Free Mental Health with Dr. Trina Clayeux, Episode 49
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Lead with Gratitude with Antong Lucky, Episode 48
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Appreciating the Truth with Tracy Scott, Episode 47
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Making the Imagination Real with Juan Velez, Episode 46
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Vulnerability is Strength with Jason Broadway, Episode 45
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Work for a Brighter Future with Joseph McNeil Jr., Episode 44
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Rebuilding Hope with Nora Spencer, Episode 43
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Humanity is Everything with Eugenia Carter, Episode 42
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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The Courage to Live How You Want with Rick Misener, Episode 41
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Circle is Community with Gethin Aldous, Episode 40
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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The Poetry of Visiting Day with Scott Nolan, Episode 39
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Humanizing Our Systems with Stephen B. Walker, Episode 38
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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I'm Not the Worst Thing I've Done with Cheryl Armstrong, Episode 37
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May 20, 2022 |
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Transforming Systems with Jarrell Daniels, Episode 36
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May 07, 2022 |
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One Thing Led to Another with Luis Manzanares, Episode 35
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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A Fire Inside Your Chest with Raymond Garcia, Episode 34
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Circle of Support with Jessica Coronado, Episode 33
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Rediscovering Your Humanity with Cartis Wilcox, Episode 32
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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The Psychology of Knowing Yourself with Dr. Curly Moloney, Episode 31
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Still Working to End Slavery with Sam Brown and Jamilia Land, Episode 30
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Build Your Safety Net with Alvin Hall, Episode 29
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Finding Your Voice with Nina Simonds, Episode 28
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Truth Without Fear with Rick Misener, Episode 27
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Belonging with Jillian Richardson, Episode 26
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Answer the Call with James McLeary, Episode 25
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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A Beautiful Struggle with Stephanie Lane, Episode 24
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Transforming Education with Maurice Regalado, Episode 23
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Take the Risk with Steve Kawaja, Episode 22
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Mental Health is Collective and Political with Dr Bandy X Lee, Episode 21
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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Real Accountability with Aaron Burris, Episode 20
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Uncovering Corruption in the California Department of Corrections with DJ Vodicka, Episode 19
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Building Community with Kat Taylor, Episode 18
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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The Light of Possibility with Janet Harvey, Episode 17
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Walking Through Fear with Joybelle Phelan, Episode 16
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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A Call to Men with Tony Porter, Episode 15
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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I'm Only Here For You with Ashanti Branch, Episode 14
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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We Are Beautiful with Sam Rivera, episode 13
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Bundles of Stardust with Greg Archer, episode 12
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May 21, 2021 |
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One Man's Journey with William "Mecca" Elmore, episode 11
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May 07, 2021 |
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Leading from the Heart with Andrew Blum, episode 10
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Finding Inside Circle with Eldra Jackson III and Ryan Blum-Krystal
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Waking up to Reality with Byron Katie, Founder of The Work of Byron Katie
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Source Code with Soren Gordhamer, Founder of the Wisdom 2.0 Conference
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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From Exploitation to Empathy with Dr. Joseph Betancourt, Medical Doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Queens of the Circle, Wives and Partners of Incarcerated Men Tell Their Stories
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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From the High Chair to the Electric Chair with Fritzi Horstman, Founder of Compassion Prison Project
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Rock Formula with Dan Doty, Founder of Evryman
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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I'm not your cellmate, I'm your soulmate, with Sheila Bruno, Founder of Wife After Prison
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Sneaking Ain't All Bad with Zayre Eure, Participant in Young Adult Empowerment Program
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Trailer: The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III
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Jan 06, 2021 |