<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Life After Prison</em>, we explore a story that&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;follow a straight line — because real change rarely does.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Donell, a successful contractor &amp; former prisoner, shares the highs, setbacks, and hard truths of life after release, while Jeffrey, a prison coach, reflects on the turning point that changed his own path and led him to work with young people in custody.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The two met at Cookham Wood, where honest, in-depth coaching built a powerful connection — one that was tested by setbacks, including a return to prison and homelessness.&nbsp;</p><br><p>They reflect on what changed the second time around, and why some people break the cycle while others&nbsp;don’t.&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>This episode of Life After Prison accompanies the launch of a short film from Spark Inside focused on Donell's remarkable journey.</em></p><br><p><em>Watch here:&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.sparkinside.org/news/donells-story-how-coaching-unlocked-his-hero-within-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sparkinside.org/news/donells-story-how-coaching-unlocked-his-hero-within-5</a></p><br><p>This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube.</p><br><p>Useful Organisations:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Kings Trust – support young people to get into work, education, or training, especially those facing disadvantages or barriers like unemployment or a history with the justice system. Offering mentoring, courses, and funding to help build confidence and create new opportunities.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Spark Inside - deliver coaching programmes in prisons, helping young people develop confidence, emotional intelligence, and a sense of purpose. Their work focuses on supporting long-term personal change and better outcomes after release.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Contact us:</p><p>If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.</p><br><p>💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok</p><p>📧 Email: [email protected]</p><p>✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF</p><p>🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>