Musings on Grief
My son’s best friend died 11 years ago.
Rachel Dalinka
Educator, Yogi, Mom, and Writer who is now a Podcaster - interviewing people with stories of overcoming incarceration, addition and other traumas. Check out Opening Doors Podcast - available on most podcast sites, or on YouTube!
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Beyond the Walls: Finding Redemption and Purpose After Prison
In this episode, Rachel Dalinka moderates a powerful conversation between three formerly incarcerated individuals: Suave Gonzalez, Jeffrey Abramowitz, and Kimpedro Rodriguez. All transformed their lives and are now working to support others. The...
The Human Cost of Mass Incarceration
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: . In...
Surviving Kensington: A Journey to Recovery
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: . In...
The Power of Healing: Turning Pain into Purpose
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and Redemption. Register: . In...
From Life Sentence to Pulitzer: A Story of Redemption
In this deeply moving live episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, my guest Suave Gonzalez shares his journey of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. Arrested at the age of 17 and wrongfully convicted, Suave faced a life sentence in...
Reforming Criminal Justice: A Trauma-Informed Perspective with Dr. Christi Smith
In this compelling episode of Opening Doors Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christi Smith, an esteemed expert in criminal justice policy and trauma-informed care. Dr. Smith shares insights from her extensive experience as a parole officer, academic, and...
Transforming Lives Behind Bars: The Power of Entrepreneurial Training
In this episode of Opening Doors, we explore transformative approaches to rehabilitating individuals within the prison system through entrepreneurial programs. Joe Gagnon shares his journey from a career in tech and entrepreneurship to volunteering...
She Sees Dead People
“Have you seen Grandmom and Grandpop?” my mother asked me over the phone.
Inside Recovery and Wellness Courts with Judge Rea Boylan
In this inspiring episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Judge Rea Boylan of Bucks County to discuss the transformative impact of Recovery and Wellness Courts. Judge Boylan shares her experiences since initiating these innovative...