Incarceration on the Brain

What happened after someone was accused of witchcraft, and who paid the price? In this episode of Incarceration on the Brain, we welcome Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, to explore incarceration during the Salem witch trials. For the accused, the journey to the courtroom included imprisonment, which brought harsh conditions, financial burdens, and consequences that continued long after release. At the center of the conversation is Dorothy Good, just four years old when she was accused and jailed along with her mother. Rachel discusses her research into Dorothy's life and the book she is writing about this often-overlooked youngest victim, as well as how fines and prison room and board charges compounded the misery of the witch trials. Links Incarceration on the Brain Substack  The Salem Witch Museum  United Nations Witchcraft and Human Rights: Independent Expert on Albinism  Advocacy for Alleged Witches  This episode ends with a note that globally, witch hunts and witchcraft allegations are still happening, often targeting the disabled, elderly, and impoverished. And resulting in horrifying acts of mob justice, including death and maiming.   

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, finding love and starting over with Russ Faria. Additional Links: Bone Deep by Charles Bosworth Jr. & Joel Schwartz https://www.changinghands.com/book/9780806541976 Crime Con 2023 https://www.crimecon.com/CC23 The Innocence Project  https://innocenceproject.org/ The Russ Faria Q & A Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/350593667088806

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.

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.

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.  

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, Arizona.

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.   

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.

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 A&E docusceries. It airs Internationally and features citizens who volunteer to be incarcerated as undercover prisoners for 60 days.  

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: Incarceration During a Public Health Crisis. Then, not only has Pilar had to navigate the pandemic alone, she has had to worry constantly about her husband who is jail awaiting a hearing.