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Opening Doors
by Rachel Dalinka
“Opening Doors” is a transformative podcast focused on healing from the traumas of incarceration and drug addiction, hosted by Rachel Dalinka. With over 25 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, and 8 years focused on programming for underserved communities, Rachel combines her expertise with her personal journey of growing up with an addicted and incarcerated father. Her mission is to break the stigmas and silence surrounding these issues, fostering open and healing conversations.Each episode features heartfelt storytelling and insightful interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, experts in trauma and recovery, and family members. The podcast sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and social complexities of reintegration and overcoming addiction. Listeners gain strategies for overcoming shame, rediscovering purpose, and leveraging community resources and mental health support.“Opening Doors” is more than a podcast; i
Episodes
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The Power to Reinvent Yourself: Cat Greenleaf on Recovery and Redemption
In this episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Cat Greenleaf, creator and host of NBC's Talk Stoop and now host of the Soberness Podcast, to talk about sobriety, second chances, and the work she is building through Restorative Housing Organization. Cat shares what it was…
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Second Chances, Real Jobs: How Uplift Solutions Reduces Recidivism | Atif Bostic
In this episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Atif Bostic, President & CEO of Uplift Solutions, an organization training and placing formerly incarcerated men and women into jobs across the Philadelphia area. Atif shares how Uplift evolved from tackling food deserts to...
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Matthew Garcia's Story: Redemption, Reform, and the Fight For Justice
In the Season 2 premiere of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka speaks with Matthew Garcia, who has spent 27 years incarcerated for felony murder-despite having fled the scene before the actual crime occurred. Through intimate conversations with both Matthew and his wife, Carisia...
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Beyond the Walls: Finding Redemption and Purpose After Prison
In this episode, Rachel Dalinka moderates a powerful conversation between three formerly incarcerated individuals: Suave Gonzalez, Jeffrey Abramowitz, and Kimpedro Rodriguez. All transformed their lives and are now working to support others. The guests share their experiences with the challenges…
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The Human Cost of Mass Incarceration
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: Main Line School Night. In this powerful episode of Opening...
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Surviving Kensington: A Journey to Recovery
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: Main Line School Night. In this deeply moving episode of...
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The Power of Healing: Turning Pain into Purpose
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: Main Line School Night. In this powerful episode of Opening...
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From Life Sentence to Pulitzer: A Story of Redemption
In this deeply moving live episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, my guest Suave Gonzalez shares his journey of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. Arrested at the age of 17 and wrongfully convicted, Suave faced a life sentence in Pennsylvania's prison system. Over the next three decades, he...
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Reforming Criminal Justice: A Trauma-Informed Perspective with Dr. Christi Smith
In this compelling episode of Opening Doors Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christi Smith, an esteemed expert in criminal justice policy and trauma-informed care. Dr. Smith shares insights from her extensive experience as a parole officer, academic, and advocate for systemic reform. Together, we...
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Transforming Lives Behind Bars: The Power of Entrepreneurial Training
In this episode of Opening Doors, we explore transformative approaches to rehabilitating individuals within the prison system through entrepreneurial programs. Joe Gagnon shares his journey from a career in tech and entrepreneurship to volunteering with Defy Ventures, an organization that offers...
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Inside Recovery and Wellness Courts with Judge Rea Boylan
In this inspiring episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Judge Rea Boylan of Bucks County to discuss the transformative impact of Recovery and Wellness Courts. Judge Boylan shares her experiences since initiating these innovative alternatives to incarceration, which focus on...
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Jeffrey Abramowitz: from Lawyer to Advocate, a Journey of Redemption
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Opening Doors, Rachel speaks with Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO of the Petey Greene Program and a champion for education and reentry services for incarcerated individuals. Jeff shares his incredible journey, from a former trial lawyer facing incarceration to a...
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From Streets to Success: Will Every's Journey of Redemption
Join me for my Podcast Launch event on 12/7 from 3-6 PM at REC Philly (9th & Market) featuring a live podcast interview, live jazz/blues music by Tonya Lynette, plus food & drinks! Register here! In this powerful episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, we sit down with Will Every, a resilient...
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Looking Ahead: Insights from the Season and Beyond
Join me for my Podcast Launch event on 12/7 from 3-6 PM at REC Philly (9th & Market) featuring a live podcast interview, live jazz/blues music by Tonya Lynette, plus food & drinks! Register here! Episode Summary In this milestone episode of Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka reflects on…
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35 Years to Freedom: Star Granger's Story of Survival and Redemption
In this powerful episode of Opening Doors, Star Granger shares her deeply personal journey from being incarcerated at 17 for first-degree murder to her release in 2018 after serving 35 years. Star reflects on the realities of life in prison, her fight for survival and personal growth, and the...
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Breaking Generational Trauma with Dr. Omar Reda
In this episode of Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Dr. Omar Reda, a board-certified psychiatrist, Author, and Harvard-trained trauma expert based at UCHealth in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Omar Reda shares his profound insights on trauma, how it shapes lives, and why…
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Honoring a Son's Legacy: The Story Behind The Jahmil Harris Foundation
In this powerful episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka connects with Tammy Harris, founder of the Jahmil Harris Foundation. Tammy shares her deeply personal story of loss and the journey that led her to create the foundation in memory of her son, Jahmil. Through this...
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Faith, Redemption, and Reentry: A Conversation with Jonathan Lewis
In this compelling episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Jonathan Lewis, the Executive Director of Life Abundant Prison Ministries, to explore his remarkable journey from incarceration to becoming a leader in prison ministry. Jonathan opens up about his early...
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From Incarceration to Inspiration: Wayne "Jamaal" Garrett's Journey
In this episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Wayne "Jamaal" Garrett, a community engagement and reentry coordinator for Uplift Solutions and president of the Uplift Alumni Association. Wayne shares his compelling journey from incarceration to becoming a leader…
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From Chaos to Clarity: My Story of Healing
In this powerful inaugural episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka opens up about her deeply personal journey through trauma, addiction, and healing. Rachel shares her story of growing up with a father who was a brilliant attorney but also struggled with cocaine addiction…
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Welcome to the Opening Doors Podcast!
Welcome to the "Opening Doors" podcast, where healing and redemption take center stage. Hosted by Rachel Dalinka, this podcast draws from her personal experiences with her father's battle against addiction and incarceration, and her extensive 25-year career in education and facilitation. "Opening...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Opening Doors” is a transformative podcast focused on healing from the traumas of incarceration and drug addiction, hosted by Rachel Dalinka. With over 25 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, and 8 years focused on programming for underserved communities, Rachel combines her expertise with her personal journey of growing up with an addicted and incarcerated father. Her mission is to break the stigmas and silence surrounding these issues, fostering open and healing conversations.Each episode features heartfelt storytelling and insightful interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, experts in trauma and recovery, and family members. The podcast sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and social complexities of reintegration and overcoming addiction. Listeners gain strategies for overcoming shame, rediscovering purpose, and leveraging community resources and mental health support.“Opening Doors” is more than a podcast; i
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