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230: Nikki Weaver - Can you speak your truth and survive it?

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Nikki Weaver teaches writing, yoga, and self-expression to women in prisons. She is the founder of On The Inside, an organization that builds a creative connection for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, by telling stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. They aim to spread creative connections for women on the inside and outside by breaking down the walls that keep us apart. 

In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of creativity and poetry, the importance of community and connection, and the need for rehabilitation over punishment in the prison system. Nikki shares her personal journey, the impact of her work on her parenting, and the lessons learned from the women she teaches. The conversation emphasizes the humanity of incarcerated individuals and the potential for healing through storytelling and creative expression.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheinside2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ontheinside.space

Website: https://www.ontheinside.space

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-inside2/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Creative Healing in Prisons

05:41 The Evolution of Nikki's Work

08:29 Transformative Power of Poetry and Movement

11:26 Personal Growth Through Incarceration

14:30 Understanding Incarcerated Individuals

17:21 Building Community and Connection

20:21 The Importance of Forgiveness and Healing

23:30 Navigating the Prison System

26:23 The Role of Choice and Agency

29:34 Creating a Culture of Care

32:29 The Power of Play in Healing

35:34 Logistics of Teaching in Prisons

38:39 The Impact of Consistency and Reliability

41:35 Empowerment Through Shared Stories

43:12 Empowering Women Through Lived Experience

45:44 The Somatic Experience of Healing

50:37 Finding Voice Through Movement

56:23 Parenting Through Trauma and Healing

01:03:47 The Need for Rehabilitation in Prisons

01:07:19 Stories of Transformation and Healing

01:13:59 Exploring Truth and Survival

01:14:58 Compassion and Connection in Challenging Environments

KEYWORDS: prison education, creativity, healing, poetry, yoga, rehabilitation, women's rights, storytelling, community building

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