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Incarceration on the Brain

by Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona

What happens when the justice system intersects with the invisible impacts of brain injury?This podcast examines the often-overlooked and misunderstood connection between brain injuries and the criminal justice system. Through expert interviews, survivor stories, legal perspectives, and research, we aim to shed light on how brain injury can impact legal outcomes. Join us for crucial conversations at the intersection of neuroscience, equity, and justice. Hosted by Carrie Collins, each episode features new guests and topics. Recorded and edited by Open Conversations.

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Episodes

  1. Surviving Pamela Hupp: How Carol McAfee's Intuition Saved Her Life

    Carol McAfee joins us to talk about how her intuition saved her from being murdered by convicted killer Pamela Hupp, the subject of The Thing About Pam starring Rene Zellweger. Join us as we talk about the very human emotions involved in surviving a crime, the experience of survivor's guilt,...

  2. Miss America Emma Broyles: Rise to the Fame, Advocacy and Disorder

    Alaskan and Biomedical Sciences Student, Emma Broyles joins us in the studio to talk about her reign as Miss America 2022, her advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities, and her battles with dermatillomaia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  3. The Art of Recovery Part II

    We are back in Brandon Lee's studio for an art healing class just for survivors of brain injury. Join Chad, Michelle, Kiera, and Jessica as they talk about their journey to recover from traumatic brain injury and stroke.

  4. Going to the Dogs! Meet Pawsitive Change

    Join us for a conversation with Marley's Mutts founder Zach Skow. Zach talks with Carrie about his Pawsitive Change, a progressive and intensive rehabilitation program which matches death row dogs with inmates inside California State Prisons.

  5. Search for Justice

    What happens when you survive a violent crime, but are left with a traumatic brain injury? Jim Ledgewood and retired Cold Case Detective Roger Geisler join Carrie to talk about the aftermath of a random shooting that left Jim Ledgewood shot in the head and left for dead outside a bar in Glendale,...

  6. The Art of Recovery

    Join Brandon Lee in the art studio with survivors of brain injury as they talk about the ups, downs, and surprising beauty that happens when healing from trauma, addiction, and injury.

  7. It Was Just a Car Accident

    How can injuries sustained in a car accident lead to a loving, law abiding family man serving time in prison? Salvador Ruiz's entire life changed when his father was left with a brain injury after a traffic accident. When his dad was discharged from the hospital, the real work began.

  8. What's Trauma Got to Do With It?

    Jaime Blandino, Ph.D. of the Thrive Center for Psychology joins us to talk about trauma, stress, and the impact it has on our brain. Dr. Blandino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals recovering from PTSD and complex trauma. She served as a consultant on 60 Days In , an…

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  9. Locked Up During a Pandemic

    Survival during the COVID pandemic has been all about social distancing and practicing good hygiene. What happens if you can't do either because you are incarcerated? Join us as we look at being locked up during a global pandemic with Dr. Apryl Alexander, co-author of Sick and Shut In:...

  10. Problem Solving Courts

    Problem Solving Courts with Army and Navy Veteran Patrick Ziegert, Peer Support Specialist Jose Castillo, and Abel Moreno, a Specialty Court & Justice System Liaison, who join us to discuss successful reentry into the community and how we can support Veterans in systems designed to serve them.

  11. Criminal Justice and TBI

    "Criminal Justice and TBI" with Dr. Kim Gorgens, a neuropsychologist at the University of Denver; and Maddie Pontius, a graduate student in forensic psychology at the University of Denver.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens when the justice system intersects with the invisible impacts of brain injury?This podcast examines the often-overlooked and misunderstood connection between brain injuries and the criminal justice system. Through expert interviews, survivor stories, legal perspectives, and research, we aim to shed light on how brain injury can impact legal outcomes. Join us for crucial conversations at the intersection of neuroscience, equity, and justice. Hosted by Carrie Collins, each episode features new guests and topics. Recorded and edited by Open Conversations.

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Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona

Produced by Carrie Collins

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What happens when the justice system intersects with the invisible impacts of brain injury?This podcast examines the often-overlooked and misunderstood connection between brain injuries and the criminal justice system. Through expert interviews, survivor stories, legal perspectives, and research,...

How often does Incarceration on the Brain release new episodes?

Incarceration on the Brain has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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