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Life After Prison and the Fight to Start Over with Calvin Freedom | EP4
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What does freedom feel like after spending years behind bars? In this heartfelt episode, Calvin Everson shares the truth about life after incarceration, from adjusting to freedom to the daily struggle of staying on track. At 51, after serving two lengthy prison terms, Calvin opens up about the emotional toll, the broken prison system, and how important community, guidance, and real opportunities are to staying out. The hosts and guests touch on everything from gang culture and broken homes to finding hope and the small joys of normal life like carryout food. This raw and powerful conversation isn’t just about prison, it’s about what it takes to rebuild your life.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:09) Calvin’s background and prison time
(3:32) Challenges of reentry and mental adjustment
(6:01) The shift in prison culture and youth mindset
(10:30) Respect, gangs, and surviving inside
(14:26) Coming home to a changed neighborhood
(17:43) What does freedom mean after incarceration
(19:44) The trap of poverty and staying focused
(21:19) Importance of support during incarceration
(26:53) Message to the youth: jail isn’t what it looks like
(31:03) What real rehabilitation should look like
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