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Broken is Beautiful

Podcast by Christopher Blackwell and Katherin Hervey

English

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Broken is Beautiful tells transformational stories from an unexpected place: our prison system. Hosted by friends Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, this podcast fearlessly explores the darkest corners of the human experience — but it doesn’t linger in the shadows. From survivors of violence who have forgiven their attackers, to individuals who have taken a life and found a path to redemption, our guests embody a profound fight for change. And their resilience is electric.

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7 episodes

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Sentenced At 15

Gail Brashear was 15 years old when she was sentenced to 51 years in adult prison. She spent many of those years in solitary confinement before a prison psychologist’s words cracked open a new path. Today, Gail is a paralegal with the Seattle Clemency Project [https://emily-zulauf.squarespace.com/gail-brashear], where she draws from her own experience in the prison system to support her clients and advocate for justice reform.  Hosts Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, speak with Gail about her remarkable journey which challenges us to rethink what justice means and why second chances matter. As we get started, we want to learn more about you. Where are you listening from, what does your view look like, and what do you want Chris and Katherin to dive into on the pod? Email us at brokenisbeautiful@gmail.com.

4 Sep 2025 - 44 min
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Relationship Goals:  'Goof Around And Do Crafts'

What does it take to build real intimacy when every conversation is monitored and a first kiss might be years away? Hosts Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, explore the raw realities of finding love behind bars, and the relationship challenges people face on both sides of the prison wall.  Plus, why doing “nerdy, stupid, simple shit” like crafts may be the ultimate relationship goal.  As the Broken is Beautiful [https://www.brokenisbeautifulpod.com/] pod gets started, our team wants to hear from you. Where are you listening from, what does your view look like, and what do you want Chris and Katherin to dive into on the pod? Email us at brokenisbeautiful@gmail.com. As a bonus for reaching out, we’ll send you Chris’ sketch of Chubbs, the “super fat raven” that everybody at the prison loves.

24 Jul 2025 - 29 min
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What Justice Could Look Like: Marlee Liss and Her Historic Fight for Restorative Justice After Sexual Assault

Marlee Liss did something revolutionary. After surviving a sexual assault, she asked the courts for an outcome rarely seen: not punishment, but healing. She advocated for her assailant to undergo therapy and to meet with her in a restorative justice circle. Her case became the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the court system. Today, Marlee is working to ensure other survivors have access to the same life-changing process. Hosts Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, speak with Marlee Liss and learn why she believes “your healing is not separate from my healing.” As we get started, we want to learn more about you. Where are you listening from, what does your view look like, and what do you want Chris and Katherin to dive into on the pod? Email us at brokenisbeautiful@gmail.com. As a bonus for reaching out, we’ll send you Chris’ sketch of Chubbs, the “super fat raven” that everybody at the prison loves. https://www.marleeliss.com/

26 Jun 2025 - 40 min
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