In this episode of the 'Alive Again' podcast, hosts Andrea Parc and Alexa Dumitru welcome Stacy Lynn Burnett, who turned her federal prison experience into national leadership in advocacy and systemic reform. Stacy shares her powerful journey from reimagining societal shame associated with incarceration to influencing policy and educational reforms. As a graduate of the Bard Prison Initiative and Senior Product Manager for JSTOR Access in Prison, Stacy highlights the importance of providing educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. She discusses her experience dealing with parole violations, the stigma faced by formerly incarcerated individuals, and the collateral damage to families and children. Stacy's story underscores the need for systemic change and offers hope and insight into transforming the criminal justice system.Timestamps00:00 Overcoming Shame and Stigma00:51 Introduction to Alive Again Podcast01:34 Meet Stacy Lynn Burnett04:20 The Reality of Stigma and Privilege05:28 Challenges of Reentry and Advocacy07:11 The Cost of Incarceration08:21 International Travel Restrictions11:52 Impact on Families and Children18:44 Systemic Failures and Mental Health25:25 A Turning Point: Education in Prison26:47 Entering Prison with a Growth Mindset27:49 Misconceptions About Prison Life29:20 Challenges After Release30:19 Protesting and Parole Restrictions30:57 Embracing Advocacy and Change34:40 The Bard Prison Initiative37:57 The Power of Choice and Saying No40:08 Reflections and Self-Care43:47 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellContact Stacy Lyn Burnett:Stacy Lyn Burnettlistenoutloudmedia.comTEDxTalk:https://youtu.be/v11Y-0yIgLE?si=L3Hd5QciqRvjmckR

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