‘I spent my time reading and writing, using books to free my mind and expand my thinking’ We’re honored to have a pioneering voice in American criminal justice reform, Shaka Senghor, on the Mindvalley Podcast. Tune in to hear the awe-inspiring journey of a man who used a 40-year prison sentence to expose the untold stories of life behind bars in his NYT bestselling book Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. Listen out for: His harrowing journey of escaping an abusive household only to be lured in by the streets of Detroit. How a promising medical student ended up spending his best years in prison. The inhumane realities he faced over 7 years in solitary confinement. How he found redemption and a higher calling through storytelling. The shocking link between Slavery and the American Prison System. The 30-day challenge Shaka took on to write his first book while in confinement. 5 Tips for anyone feeling isolated at home right now. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @Mindvalley on Instagram or Twitter too! *** Bonus: - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices