Interview With Tom Flynn Voices From The Other Side podcast

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Deb and Janet, both congregants of The Church of Jesus Christ, of the Latter Day Saints, portray uniquely personal "stories" peppered with great elegance, integrity, intellect and humor in demonstrating faith and conviction to God.

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Talking Philosophies with JessLynn 26:48

2 years ago26:48

26:48

Part Two

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Talking Philosophies With JessLynn 28:58

2 years ago28:58

28:58

A debate of sorts; Parole vs Formulary Percentage of "Bids". (part one)

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Michael Paddleford...Back From the Road 42:29

2 years ago42:29

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Having returned to "The County" (Caribou, ME), Michael bring s from the road news from both Mississsipi (a public radio station) as well as tidings from Indianna... Narcan ... What the future holds as pertains to legislation and more...

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JessicaLynn CEO of Maine Prison Consultants (Part 2) 23:08

2 years ago23:08

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Interview with JessicaLynn 28:14

2 years ago28:14

28:14

A Transitional Journey through the Prisons of Maine

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Jerome Weiner ... Consultant/ Behaviorist for El Rancho De La Vida Recovery Treatment Center 36:38

2 years ago36:38

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Jerome Weiner is a " child of the 1960s, ..." " I left college thinking I was basically going to fix the world ..." I've worked all my life in non-profits... "We work with people from every walk of life..." Abuse knows no boundaries." Non-profits have never been taught to work together..." We had to put some parameters around it..." We've become better competitors..." I'll stop when I realize I'm not having this much fun..."…

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Jan Collins of the Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition 45:28

3 years ago45:28

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Jan Collins and her family lose their only "breadwinner", her father, to the Thomaston, Maine State Prison, as a very young school girl, forcing them into poverty. Thanks to the generosity of her uncle, a Maine dairy farmer, the family at least has the shelter of a plywood trailer with two bunks, but no running water, that was originally built to travel the country fair circuit. In spite of these obstacles, Jan somehow manages against the odds to become a science teacher, yet will be tested again when her own son, Gordon, follows his father down the same destructive path of substance abuse, into prison. Today Jan, as the Assistant Director of the Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition , continues to wage battles on behalf of our incarcerated communities in order to bring to light the shocking level of a totally inadequate health care system, contracted out to a for-profit entity by the State of Maine. Please listen to my interview with Jan Collins, a truly remarkable, dedicated, and engaging woman who makes startling discoveries that begin to reveal glimpses of a world totally unknown to the "outside" community.…

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Jan Collins of the Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition 45:28

3 years ago45:28

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At a very young age, Jan Collins, along with her sister, two older brothers, and her mother, were forced into abject poverty after the only "breadwinner " of the family, her father, as a result of problems related to alcohol, found himself in the Thomaston, Maine State Prison Facility. In a series of peculiar coincidences later in life, and once again finding her own son Gregory following in his father's footsteps, it was at that point Jan knew something had to be done. Welcome to the county "Fiefdom," ...truly an alien world unto itself, with its own set of rules, mores, and laws ... and oh yes, this "kingdom" even has its own head of state, ...the town sheriff. Any preconceived notions of life behind the bars will soon be swept away by Jan Collins, of the Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition…

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Jamie Lebish, Founder/Exec. Dir. - El Rancho de la Vida 22:19

3 years ago22:19

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Caution! Smoking may lead to bank robbery... "Anybody can do anything they want to do..." Trust yourself...step out of your comfort zone... Follow your dream! " Most of society is very black and white... Most people don't want to talk to us..." [those in recovery] Support the show

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Michael Paddleford ; A Path to Follow ...Sharing resources... Sharing hope 34:59

3 years ago34:59

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Michael Paddleford . .."I did a lot of stupid stuff... just to feed my habit." It all went to the same place, every time. "It was very eye-opening to realize... " "We know connections work..." Support the show

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Michael Paddleford ; A Path to Follow ...Sharing resources, Sharing hope 34:59

3 years ago34:59

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Michael Paddleford ..."I did a lot of stupid stuff... just to feed my habit." It all went to the same place, every time. "It was very eye-opening to realize... " "We know connections work..." Support the show

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Deborah Scamman on Intentional Peer Support Specialists 36:22

3 years ago36:22

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Deb shares some of her views in explaining how working as a Certified Intentional Peer Specialist has its unique challenges as well as rewards. Both valuable and useful to herself, as well as knowing how to trust oneself to have " found the untold story." Support the show

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Matt Brown ; A Contagion For Gratitude and Grace 27:09

3 years ago27:09

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After 26 years of service at the federal level, Matt Brown brings a contagious, and uniquely selfless perspective of the plight of the homeless, living day to day on the streets of Portland, Maine. What's so different, as well as compelling at the same time, is a certification process that is quickly catching on at many of the mental health, and crisis and recovery centers in this region. Matt speaks of one such crisis center, The livingRoom, on Elm ST, in downtown Portland, and why suddenly residents, as well as other city services are finally taking notice. Support the show…

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Part 2- Rob "Rage " Bartlett , Local Journalist / Holistic Recovery Project manager 24:07

3 years ago24:07

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Rob "Rage " Bartlett , Local Journalist / Holistic Recovery Project manager 33:32

3 years ago33:32

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Interview with Rob "Rage " Bartlett , Local Journalist / Holistic Recovery Project manager, speaking on recent untimely deaths of two incarcerated individuals at both the Maine State Prison and the Maine Correctional Center. The state of Maine contracts with Well Path medical care , who is responsible for the oversight of medical care for those incarcerated at any prison facility within MAINE. WellPath also contracts with 34 other facilities across the nation. Support the show…

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Prison POD cast - episode three 18:48

4 years ago18:48

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Valerie Cartoni hosts this program is being designed to save lives, restore hope and reduce recidivism. This later will be developed into an entry level college course to Sociology and Peace Studies in Prison. Participants will learn how sociological aspects affect their growth and development into adults. Tools such as mindful breathing, journaling and meditation will be topics discussed to reduce stress, and anxiety, along with learning how to create new routines and healthy habits. Studies show that meditation in prisons reduces violence, and education reduces recidivism. Support the show…

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Prison POD cast - episode two 40:04

4 years ago40:04

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This program is being designed to save lives, restore hope and reduce recidivism. This later will be developed into an entry level college course to Sociology and Peace Studies in Prison. Participants will learn how sociological aspects affect their growth and development into adults. Tools such as mindful breathing, journaling and meditation will be topics discussed to reduce stress, and anxiety, along with learning how to create new routines and healthy habits. Studies show that meditation in prisons reduces violence, and education reduces recidivism. Support the show…

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Prison POD cast - episode one 27:04

4 years ago27:04

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Valerie Cartonio- Producer of this program being designed to save lives, restore hope and reduce recidivism. This later will be developed into an entry level college course to Sociology and Peace Studies in Prison. Participants will learn how sociological aspects affect their growth and development into adults. Tools such as mindful breathing, journaling and meditation will be topics discussed to reduce stress, and anxiety, along with learning how to create new routines and healthy habits. Studies show that meditation in prisons reduces violence, and education reduces recidivism. Support the show…

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Tom Flynn interview Part 2 19:28

4 years ago19:28

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Interview with Tom Flynn 24:48

5 years ago24:48

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I recently caught up with Tom Flynn, a former Development Director, as well as host of his own radio show, Saltwater Farm. while he lived here in Portland in the early 2000's. Several years later,Tom with his wife, decided to leave Portland and relocated to Minneapolis for a position at a K-12 public school. Tom gives us a very personal first hand view of what it was like there, just days after the tragic death of George Floyd, and the devastating fires and riots, incited primarily by an out of state fringe group. Support the show…

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Joan, Jail & AA 22:13

5 years ago22:13

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Interview with Rosie ,Executive Director of The R.E.S.T. recovery center 1:08:24

5 years ago1:08:24

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The R.E.S.T. recovery center is located on 205 Main St, Lewiston. Rosie the Executive Director says " We've now found that the opposite of addiction isn't "recovery" - the opposite of addiction is connection, because that is what we are missing as a society." Support the show

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Transformation Project - Rob Korobkin - Episode 3 19:02

5 years ago19:02

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Rob Korobkin, owner / operator of Courage House shares frustrations of having "lost the war on drugs"... but not until there is a cease fire..." Also, a discussion of the "Good Grid" software tool Support the show

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Transformation Project - Sarah Coupe -episode 2 50:41

5 years ago50:41

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arah Coupe, Pres. of "MARR," Maine Association of Recovery Residences, explains her role as having "lived experiences..." w/ lots of Choices"..in her work as founding dir. of Grace House for women...", setting a higher standard to empower." Also, Brittany Fearon, Assistant Program Manager, "MARR" & Ronald Springel MD: Program Manager of MARR. Support the show…

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Transformation Project-Bruce Noddin - episode 1 18:56

5 years ago18:56

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Bruce Noddin, Dir. of Maine Prison Reintry Network is again the leader of this meeting of the Greater Portland Transformation Project. Support the show

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Courage House - tour 24:05

5 years ago24:05

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"House Tour"... Sean Crothers takes Isaac on a walking tour of Courage House from the basement to the Cupolla. Support the show

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Courage House 9:00

5 years ago9:00

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Rob Korobkin and Sean Crothers give a synopsis of how "Courage House" came to be, and how some of the "townspeople" were dropping by with "pitchforks and torches." The mansion at 24 School St. has always existed as a single -family unit /"boarding house" for as long as anyone can recall.. Support the show…

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Greater Portland Transformation Project- part 2 8:52

5 years ago8:52

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part 2- RecentIy the Greater Portland Transformation Project ,an arm of the Maine Prisoner Re-Entry Network, held a stakeholders meeting at the "Cafe," located on Main St., Westbrook, ME. I welcome you to listen in to Rick Haywood of ProTech Solutions, Kim Ward of the United Way, as well as a case manager from the Maine Correctional Center. Thank you for tuning in to Voices from the Other Side! Support the show…

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Greater Portland Transformation Project 16:12

5 years ago16:12