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In this powerful episode of Ride With Us, host DJ Verrett sits down with Dr. Adrianne Hillman to have an honest and necessary conversation about mental health, trauma, and healing.

Together, they explore how trauma shows up in everyday life, the long-term impact of untreated mental health challenges, and why culturally responsive, trauma-informed care is critical—especially in communities affected by incarceration, violence, poverty, and systemic barriers.

Drawing from DJ Verrett’s lived experience and Dr. Hillman’s clinical expertise, this episode breaks down stigma, challenges misconceptions about mental health, and offers practical insight into what healing can actually look like. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey, supporting someone else, or working in community, reentry, or social services, this conversation provides clarity, hope, and tools for growth.

This is a must-listen episode about resilience, accountability, and the power of healing the mind.

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From Prison to Prime Time follows the extraordinary journey of DJ Verrett—a man who survived 17 years inside some of America’s most violent federal prisons and returned to society with nothing but determination and a vision for something greater. From twirling signs for $8 an hour to landing roles on the hit TV show Sons of Anarchy, working alongside LL Cool J and Selena Gomez, and ultimately founding the million-dollar nonprofit UCAN, DJ’s story is proof that redemption is real and transformation is possible.

This podcast brings you raw conversations, powerful testimony, and unfiltered truth about resilience, reentry, justice, and the fight for opportunity. DJ sits down with people who’ve rebuilt their lives against all odds—offering lessons, hope, and a blueprint for anyone striving to rise above their past.

This isn’t just a show.
It’s a movement.
It’s the journey From Prison to Prime Time.

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Ride With Us | DJ Verrett x Michael — Surviving 25 Years in Prison

In this powerful episode, DJ Verrett sits down with Michael, who spent 25 years behind bars and fought his way back to freedom, purpose, and stability. This is an unfiltered conversation about survival, accountability, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life after decades lost to the system.

As an ex-felon himself, DJ Verrett brings insight and authenticity to the dialogue—breaking down the realities of incarceration, the mindset required to change, and the hope that still exists even in the darkest places.

You’ll hear:

• Michael’s journey through 25 years of prison
• The turning points that transformed his life
• The challenges of reentry and rebuilding from nothing
• How faith, discipline, and community helped him rise again

This isn’t just a story—it’s a testament to redemption, resilience, and the power of second chances.

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