The Breaking Chains Podcast

Dr. Stanley Andrisse: From Prison Cells to PhD – Paving Pathways | Breaking Chains Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stanley Andrisse—scientist, author, professor, father, husband, and founder of From Prison Cells to PhD—the very reason Breaking Chains exists.Dr. Andrisse’s journey is one of extraordinary transformation. He didn’t just walk his own path—he built a road for hundreds to follow. Through his story, we explore leadership, purpose, and the power that lives within every person, whether the world recognizes it or not.This conversation is more than inspiration—it’s a blueprint for what’s possible when education meets redemption.📖 Read more in Breaking Chains, Building Futures:👉 https://www.alibris.com/Breaking-Chains-Building-Futures-Pathways-to-Redemption-Education-and-Excellence-Stanley-Andrisse/book/56336242#SecondChances #PrisonReform #Resilience #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #ReentryMatters #BreakingChainsBuildingFutures

Fallen: Love, Survival, and the Long Road Back | Breaking Chains Podcast

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lisa and Rachel Guirsch-Webb—partners in love, struggle, and survival. Their story, “Fallen,” explores what it means to hold on to connection and identity while incarcerated, and the long journey of rebuilding life after release.This conversation is raw, real, and full of heart. It reminds us that redemption isn’t just about second chances—it’s about the courage to keep loving, growing, and believing in something better.📖 Read more of their story in Breaking Chains, Building Futures:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Chain... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjZydUxJYklLaUttaEZianJWaV91bllIR2pKZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUDVEWHZiUXp3TGQ3blAtM0xoRU9JdEpraGQ0VXhXNmE1Tk5CWlZzLWdibXlPNXVOYXpBVHcwMWZOblEwSUgtY2t3bVNuUm5sbW1aLUlXOFBydktUeThZM1I2bG8tX2t6RW1EazNZNXFwRHQtT0NlVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBreaking-Chains-Building-Futures-Redemption%2Fdp%2F139432104X&v=4xAFKfbmgZg]#SecondChances [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secondchances] #PrisonReform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prisonreform] #Resilience [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/resilience] #FromPrisonCellsToPhD [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fromprisoncellstophd] #ReentryMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reentrymatters] #BreakingChainsBuildingFutures [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakingchainsbuildingfutures]

Mancy Thompson: Redefining Manhood and Breaking Cycles | Breaking Chains Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mancy Thompson, a man whose story redefines what it means to be a father, a leader, and a builder of legacy.Many men grow up without a father figure—but few find the strength to become one in spite of that loss. Mancy didn’t just break a generational cycle; he rewrote the story of manhood itself, rooted in accountability, love, and transformation.His journey reminds us that healing begins when we choose to lead with heart—and that true change starts from within.📖 Read more in Breaking Chains, Building Futures:👉 https://share.google/i7NBatajnm5dmIf8p [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF90NDg5RWc5enV5NzB4VVRONDRPdWVkaWd5d3xBQ3Jtc0tsRUlvSUZNZUFGT21OMi1hdFg4NUs2eHZ4dENYODN5RzY5eUliMkN0Q255WDlvQ1FqaHNWYzVVRUYtcmJnX2J0bFVxRU9OM0t0ckZCMDhvbkRiNW9kdGJ2TjJZX1MtQkNSRV9xZ0RXZGY3azFnQzhpNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.google%2Fi7NBatajnm5dmIf8p&v=JynGwgi753k]#SecondChances [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secondchances] #PrisonReform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prisonreform] #Resilience [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/resilience] #FromPrisonCellsToPhD [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fromprisoncellstophd] #ReentryMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reentrymatters] #BreakingChainsBuildingFutures [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakingchainsbuildingfutures]

From Survival to Light — A Call to Action | Breaking Chains Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Tenaj Moody—a survivor, leader, and founder of Light 2 Life. Her journey is more than a story; it’s a force for truth, transformation, and unapologetic advocacy.Tenaj doesn’t just recount her path—she issues a call to action, challenging us to rethink resilience, reentry, and the power of second chances.🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://conta.cc/46rZEdV📖 Read more in Breaking Chains, Building Futures: https://share.google/i7NBatajnm5dmIf8p#SecondChances #PrisonReform #Resilience #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #ReentryMatters

From Prison to Purpose: Redefining Manhood, Mindset, and Identity | Breaking Chains Podcast

What happens when the system tries to define you by your worst mistake?In this episode, we share the story of a man who spent years living under others’ expectations—until he realized he could write his own narrative. He didn’t just get out, he got focused.This is a story of identity, manhood, and resilience. It’s about finding purpose in rebuilding not only your own life, but also helping others do the same.🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://conta.cc/46rZEdV [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHpNZndVeDF1ck5DUEV1MTlDeTItOTF3ZGVnUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZ3BFQkpaNEZnb2FYbnJMYmxmVU9SUVdYUDNOVWkzSEdVVXZqX2ZDWlVtZnVrcGN2MzlueFRYeHNlbE9tYkc4Zkp3bjNiRUdxVUViMkxib21GQVdNc3hLSzZxbVRYWWtrWGhjeWdobm0xWE8xbzdjNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fconta.cc%2F46rZEdV&v=K803an7vvug]📖 Read more stories in Breaking Chains, Building Futures: https://conta.cc/4ixLNpk [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxVdU5SSEZhZ21NVTAzM3RPcFRIX1hkcGo5QXxBQ3Jtc0trNGIwdnBoRWJKU3VwQTNYX21ielU5c0NUQk1fRjFZRXVINGtjNWRNQ0hCQzh5TkpiN0staTM2emNjdXhvU0h3anpjeTczVmhUZndkelpMaUFqRTVvb0ZFQk16V3VORlZ3SGlHbGY0QmR2Nk0zWXZuQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fconta.cc%2F4ixLNpk&v=K803an7vvug]#SecondChances [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secondchances] #PrisonReform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prisonreform] #Resilience [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/resilience] #FromPrisonCellsToPhD [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fromprisoncellstophd] #ReentryMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reentrymatters]