Incarceration on the Brain

What happened after someone was accused of witchcraft, and who paid the price? In this episode of Incarceration on the Brain, we welcome Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, to explore incarceration during the Salem witch trials. For the accused, the journey to the courtroom included imprisonment, which brought harsh conditions, financial burdens, and consequences that continued long after release. At the center of the conversation is Dorothy Good, just four years old when she was accused and jailed along with her mother. Rachel discusses her research into Dorothy's life and the book she is writing about this often-overlooked youngest victim, as well as how fines and prison room and board charges compounded the misery of the witch trials. Links Incarceration on the Brain Substack  The Salem Witch Museum  United Nations Witchcraft and Human Rights: Independent Expert on Albinism  Advocacy for Alleged Witches  This episode ends with a note that globally, witch hunts and witchcraft allegations are still happening, often targeting the disabled, elderly, and impoverished. And resulting in horrifying acts of mob justice, including death and maiming.   

Carol McAfee joins us to talk about how her intuition saved her from being murdered by convicted killer Pamela Hupp, the subject of The Thing About Pam starring Rene Zellweger. Join us as we talk about the very human emotions involved in surviving a crime, the experience of survivor's guilt, finding love and starting over with Russ Faria. Additional Links: Bone Deep by Charles Bosworth Jr. & Joel Schwartz https://www.changinghands.com/book/9780806541976 Crime Con 2023 https://www.crimecon.com/CC23 The Innocence Project  https://innocenceproject.org/ The Russ Faria Q & A Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/350593667088806

Alaskan and Biomedical Sciences Student, Emma Broyles joins us in the studio to talk about her reign as Miss America 2022, her advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities, and her battles with dermatillomaia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are back in Brandon Lee's studio for an art healing class just for survivors of brain injury.  Join Chad, Michelle, Kiera, and Jessica as they talk about their journey to recover from traumatic brain injury and stroke.

Join us for a conversation with Marley's Mutts founder Zach Skow.  Zach talks with Carrie about his Pawsitive Change, a progressive and intensive rehabilitation program which matches death row dogs with inmates inside California State Prisons.