On this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Shanika Campbell. Although the only time she has spent incarcerated has been in a county jail for approximately 3 months, she has been under intense supervision and programming through the local drug court. Instead of going to prison, Shanika was given the opportunity to rebuild her life and regain her sobriety through drug court. She readily admits she is thankful for the day she was arrested.

In this episode I will be talking to Destenie Commuso. Destenie is a keynote speaker, change maker and recovery advocate . Destenie shares with us today her story of both trauma and now resilience in overcoming her past and filling her cup by helping others.

This week my guest is Haley Haas, the artistic director and co-founder of the Anastasis Theater Company in Omaha Nebraska. The Anastasis Theater Company has produced two plays dealing with incarceration, More Than a Number about men in prison and By a Thread, about the women's journey through incarceration. Haley is now getting involved with restorative justice.

Joe was a guest in season 1 and Stacie, his wife, was my guest in episode 27 of season 2. As a married couple they reached a crossroads in their marriage when Joe was arrested. They chose to stick it out and you will hear that because of it, their marriage is stronger today. The after effects of Joe's incarceration still haunts them yet today, 14 years later. My question to you, the listeners is this, is that how the justice system is supposed to work?

My guest on this episode is Stacie Tripodi. Stacie is the wife of a formerly incarcerated individual who has also been a guest on the podcast in season 1. Stacie was willing to sit down and allow you, the listeners, to hear what it was like to be on the outside of the fence while her husband was on the inside. She gives us a deep hear felt look into the the ripple effect of having an incarcerated loved one brings to the family. She brings to light that there are two sentences being served, one who is incarcerated, and one who is not but because of the stigma that goes with it, both are doing time.

Michael Sciandra is the Executive Director of the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling. Mike admits that as of this podcast he was 1733 days bet free as a recovering problem gambler. This episode draws a correlation between the recovery process with problem gambling and all other addictions. If you or a loved one has a gambling problem you can call:

1-833-BET-OVER for free help in Nebraska

1-800-GAMBLER or help nation wide or

www.NECPG.org

Valerie Cartonio is a published author, a podcaster and has worked as a volunteer in the Maine prison system. Valereie currently produces the Prison Pod Podcast that is released to over 7400 listeners many of whom are in prison on their tablets.

Felicia Mendoza has been involved in the foster care system from several aspects. She has worked to reunify families, she has done home assessments and removals and has been a foster parent. She has seen the system from all sides. She also worked for St. Monica's treatment center as a manager of a sober living facility. Today she helps people at LP Fitness as a manager, trainer and as a life coach.