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WELCOME TO SEASON 5 of The Hidden Sentence Podcast.

The purpose of this podcast and it's blog is to help educate and empower those who have or had a loved one in prison.  Did you know that the chances are very high that someone you know has had a loved one incarcerated? Or maybe you are part of the 50% of the US population* who has or had a loved one in the carceral system? Indirectly we are all affected, and if you have a loved one in prison you are probably doing the time even though you committed no crime. This is the Hidden Sentence. The sentence does not end once your loved one is released either. Depending on the type of release he or she may still need to deal with probation or parole which carries its own set of regulations. So the prison issue continues for an indeterminable about of time. Prison: The Hidden Sentence is about those friends and family members on the outside. We are raising awareness one story at a time.

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*https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nearly-half-americans-have-close-family-member-who-has-been-incarcerated-180971645/

Episode Blogs

Prison the Hidden Sentence | Dave Dahl | Dave’s Killer Bread

Dave Dahl: From Prison To Dave’s Killer Bread—Transformation, Reentry & Changing Lives

Posted by juliaeditor on  09/10/2026
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  He spent 15 years in prison—then co-founded Dave’s Killer Bread and gave second chances to hundreds of formerly incarcerated people. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, host Julia Lazareck talks with Dave Dahl about the rock-bottom moment that turned his life around, how he rebuilt his family relationships, and why second chances and successful reentry became his mission. A must-listen of hope and practical advice for returning citizens and families with incarcerated
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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Gigi Taylor | Incarcerated Loved Ones

Love Within Walls: A Death Row Love Story That Defied Stigma With Gigi Taylor

Posted by juliaeditor on  08/27/2026
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  Prison, incarceration, and death row are often viewed through headlines—but what happens when love grows in a place most people never expect? In this powerful conversation, Gigi Taylor shares her unconventional love story with her husband, Michael, a man who has spent more than two decades incarcerated, including years on death row. Their relationship challenges the assumptions and stigma often attached to loving someone in prison and offers a deeper look at how connection,
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Prison And Parenthood: Raising A Daughter While My Husband Is Incarcerated

Posted by juliaeditor on  08/20/2026
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  Prison doesn’t just incarcerate one person—it changes countless lives. In this heartfelt episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, Rebecca shares what it’s like raising her daughter while her husband is incarcerated. She opens up about the loneliness of parenting alone, who she can trust with their story, balancing the challenges her husband faces in prison with the needs of their family, and why she refuses to give up on the man she loves. As
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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Julia Lazareck | Prison Visitation

Walk In Our Shoes – Exploring Prison Visitation

Posted by juliaeditor on  08/13/2026
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  What really happens during a prison visit? Most people never see beyond the security gates—however every visit leaves a lasting impact. In this powerful recorded theatrical experience, you’ll step into one prison visit through the eyes of those living it: a child, a grandmother, an incarcerated parent, a registration staff member, and a correctional officer. Inspired by the real experiences of families, incarcerated individuals, and prison staff, each perspective reveals a different side of
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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Jay Rutherford | Life After Incarceration

Jay Rutherford: From Prison To Purpose In New Jersey

Posted by juliaeditor on  07/23/2026
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  Prison changed the course of Jay Rutherford’s life—but what he did after his release is what makes his story unforgettable. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, host Julia Lazareck sits down with Jay Rutherford, a New Jersey advocate who knows the system from the inside out, having served time himself before dedicating his life to lifting others up. Jay opens up about his own journey through incarceration and the hard-won lessons that
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