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Conversations of Expectations

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Cohort 4
Conversations of Expectations
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In this episode, Jovon Coward, Daries Hurt, and Kentel Weaver explore expectations they faced about their futures after serving time.

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The OGs

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Cohort 4
The OGs
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In this episode, Sidney McGee and Larry Robinson discuss their experiences growing up in adverse conditions in the 1980s in

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The Pull of the Streets

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Cohort 3
The Pull of the Streets
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In this episode, Jimmy Heang, Patrick Lys, and David Delvalle discuss their reentry experiences and struggles against recidivism. From relocation,

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Friendship Against All Odds

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Cohort 3
Friendship Against All Odds
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In this episode, Jeffrey Raphael and Rahmel Askari discuss their longtime friendship during incarceration and reentry. Breaking barriers together, they

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Children, Parents, Incarceration

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Cohort 3
Children, Parents, Incarceration
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In this episode, three parents discuss the relationship between parenting and incarceration. You will hear stories of emotional trauma and

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First Day In, Last Day In

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Cohort 3
First Day In, Last Day In
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In this episode, Nurudeen, Marty, Nigel and Rome discuss their first and last days in prison and the challenges they

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“I’m Built to Better Myself”

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Cohort 2
“I’m Built to Better Myself"
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Eugene Ivey, Kurry Harbour, and Aaron Smith explore connections between their early life experiences, including their concepts of masculinity and self worth based on the role models they had or didn’t have, and their experiences with addiction, incarceration, and self transformation.

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“It’s Like a Game of Monopoly”

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Cohort 2
“It’s Like a Game of Monopoly”
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In this episode, Bobby Iacoviello, Hector Bannister and Martin O’Brien discuss their experiences with the US court system. They consider how and when the legal system strips people of their individual voices and the many systemic flaws of our capitalist, carceral state. Finally, they offer insights into how they can reclaim their voices and seek accountability and healing through alternative forms of justice.

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Official Trailer: MyTERN Conversations Cohort 2

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Official Trailer: MyTERN Conversations Cohort 2
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Thank you for listening to the MyTERN Podcast. The MyTERN program is a Tufts University-accredited program, providing education, mentorship, and career development support to — and by — those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. MyTERN’s objective is to provide an opportunity for each participant to rediscover and reframe their skills, interests, responsibilities, and commitments. This podcast is created and produced in partnership with Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Bridging Differences Grant Program. Music brought to you by Elmer Pleit. Cover art brought to you by Rahim Gray (Instagram: @rahimgrayart). Learn more or support MyTERN at TUPIT.org.

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“Am I Crazy?”

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Cohort 2
"Am I Crazy?"
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Four students in the MyTERN program discuss their daily struggles with mental health and its impact on life post-incarceration.

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