Episode 38 Caring for the Forgotten Behind Bars

"Learned it from an 80's Song"

Dr. Gedney, author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars,” shares the incredible story of her experience as a prison doctor at a medium-security male correctional facility in Nevada. From being held hostage, to trying to understand & manage the first chapter of the AIDS epidemic, she compassionately persevered to help change inmate outcomes. Dr. Gedney uses her vast experience to advocate for prison reform and helps support prisoners as they re-entering society, with the end goal of setting them up for success.

In this episode you will learn these “totally rad tips”:

• How and why it is important to always give people the benefit of the doubt and to practice compassion. • How knowing your strengths can help you overcome stressful events and trauma • How to adapt under challenging circumstances while pushing the boundaries toward change. • How 30 years working within the prison system yields incredible perspective and societal understanding.