Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I’ve taken a longer break than planned after my health took a turn last year, I’m still giving myself the time I need to properly rest. In the meantime, I’m sharing a throwback episode to let you know I’m still here. New episodes are coming once my energy is fully back and I can’t wait to get behind the mic again. Lots of Love, Angie xox
Wrongfully convicted, John was sentenced to death and spent over 32 years behind bars before his exoneration.
In this eye-opening episode, we explore the harsh realities of prison life and the power of hope and resilience through John Huffington's story and the valuable life lessons he learned.
We also delve into his advocacy for proper reentry programs, addressing systemic issues like the "school to prison pipeline" and the importance of humanising inmates.
John is a trainer for statewide, mandated training programs in the Illinois Police Academies, presenting Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance classes. This training is the first of its kind for law enforcement in the United States. John also serves as a consultant in workforce development and criminal justice reform. Today, July 22nd, is John's Freedom Day. Happy 11th Freedom Day to you, John!
If you like this episode you will enjoy episode #099 What If You Were Innocent? Feat Dr Louise Hewitt
Content note: This episode contains sensitive content, discretion is advised.
Find John:
johnhuffington.com
instagram.com/huffingtonjohn
His book Innocent an Obscene Miscarriage of Justice (available at Barnes & Nobles, Amazon Worldwide, Everand App in the UK)
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I’ve taken a longer break than planned after my health took a turn last year, I’m still giving myself the time I need to properly rest. In the meantime, I’m sharing a throwback episode to let you know I’m still here. New episodes are coming once my energy is fully back and I can’t wait to get behind the mic again. Lots of Love, Angie xox
Wrongfully convicted, John was sentenced to death and spent over 32 years behind bars before his exoneration.
In this eye-opening episode, we explore the harsh realities of prison life and the power of hope and resilience through John Huffington's story and the valuable life lessons he learned.
We also delve into his advocacy for proper reentry programs, addressing systemic issues like the "school to prison pipeline" and the importance of humanising inmates.
John is a trainer for statewide, mandated training programs in the Illinois Police Academies, presenting Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance classes. This training is the first of its kind for law enforcement in the United States. John also serves as a consultant in workforce development and criminal justice reform. Today, July 22nd, is John's Freedom Day. Happy 11th Freedom Day to you, John!
If you like this episode you will enjoy episode #099 What If You Were Innocent? Feat Dr Louise Hewitt
Content note: This episode contains sensitive content, discretion is advised.
Find John:
johnhuffington.com
instagram.com/huffingtonjohn
His book Innocent an Obscene Miscarriage of Justice (available at Barnes & Nobles, Amazon Worldwide, Everand App in the UK)
✨ Don’t be a stranger:
• 🎙️ Thinking about starting your own podcast? My membership at (https://getyourpodcastdone.com) getyourpodcastdone.com (http://getyourpodcastdone.com) will help you actually do the thing - without the overwhelm.
• 📬 Want the good stuff I don’t share anywhere else? Hop on my email list (forms.angie-s.com/sign-up)
• ❤️ If this episode made you think, laugh, or roll your eyes (in a good way), you can support the show here (https://to4ts.captivate.fm/support) . It helps keep the mics on.
• The podcast host I swear by: Captivate (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=angiesorensen)
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![#086: When Self-Help Goes Horribly Wrong and How To Prevent It. Feat. Ginny and Jean Brown
What led to the death of 3 individuals seeking to better their life and looking for enlightenment at a James Arthur Ray 5-day event?
Ray was made famous by the movie The Secret and being featured several times on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Together with Kirby Brown’s mother Ginny, a licensed clinical social worker and her sister Jean, we discuss the perfect storm that led to that tragedy, their mission to stop it from ever happening to anyone else and how self-help can be done safely.
We cover:
+ How strong minded people can fall victim to the self-help industry.
+ Tools and dirty tactics used by the self-help industry.
+ What may have contributed to James Ray’s situation.
+ How to not collapse after grief.
+ The legal system is not yet equipped to advocate for the families of [Self-help gone wrong] victims.
+ How to find self-help organisations that have pledged to do no harm and signed [The Promise].
+ What has changed for them in how they perceive life after Kirby’s passing.
*Content note: this episode contains sensitive content, discretion is advised*
Mentioned in this episode: Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guru-the-dark-side-of-enlightenment/id1518839824)
You can find Seek Safely at: https://www.seeksafely.org/
The list of red flags: https://www.seeksafely.org/consumers/
The book https://www.seeksafely.org/this-sweet-life-book/
Social @seeksafely
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If you have been affected and need to talk to someone below are some helplines:
UK:
• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/
Europe:
• https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/
USA:
• American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
• Suicide and Depression Awareness for Student
• NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention
• NAMI Resources on Suicide Risk
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255
• Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741 #086: When Self-Help Goes Horribly Wrong and How To Prevent It. Feat. Ginny and Jean Brown](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UTgL0U_Rafo/mqdefault.jpg)
