The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III

Welcome to the Inside Circle podcast with your host Eldra Jackson III. Eldra spent over a decade unlearning dangerous lessons about masculinity and finding freedom while serving 24 years in prison. In conversation with leaders from all walks of life who have overcome some of lifes’ greatest challenges, The Inside Circle podcast aims to broaden our concept of personal transformation, ‘men’s work’, and what it means to ‘lead change from within’. Beyond the manufactured constructs of race, class, gender, and even criminal history, this deep dive exposes the heart of our shared humanity, revealing prison as an intensely personal state of mind that can be transcended at any time. Eldra is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, a non-profit organization that supports justice involved people in transforming their lives. Featured in the documentary The Work while he was still incarcerated at New Folsom prison, Eldra’s TEDTalk about his personal journey received over 1.2 million views. The Inside Circle Podcast - where your truth will set you free. Learn more at www.insidecircle.org.

From “Messed Up” to Mindful: Rick Culleton’s Road to Calm - Episode 81 08/01/2025

Dark and Tender: Aaron Johnson on Reclaiming Touch and Dismantling the Black Brute Myth - Episode 80 07/04/2025

My Time Gonna Come: Ian Manuel on Poetry, Prison, and the Power of Forgiveness - Episode 79 06/06/2025

Patchwork of Healing: Felix Mickens on Love, Loss, and Leadership - Episode78 05/02/2025

The Inner Warrior: Rising Beyond Limits with Wayne Forrest - Episode 77 04/04/2025

Healing, Identity, and the Power of Mentorship with Thomas LaGrave Jr. - Episode 76 03/07/2025

Defending the Defenseless with Alexander McLean - Episode 75 02/07/2025

Healing Our Politics with Skippy Mesirow - Episode 74 01/03/2025

2024 Year in Review: Igniting Community - Episode 73 12/06/2024

Unlocking the Hidden Workforce with Trent Griffin-Braff - Episode 72 11/01/2024

Intentional Living: From Prison to Purpose with George Nolan - Episode 71 10/04/2024

Unlocking the Power of Sexual Energy with Jackson Hightower - Episode 70 09/06/2024

Empowering Men of Color with Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Episode 69 08/02/2024

Jenelle Hudson on Transformational Housing - Episode 68 07/05/2024

Hiding Inside a Man with Matthew Sloane - Episode 67 06/07/2024

Reversing the Psychic Sting of Slavery with Al Lewis - Episode 66 05/03/2024

Breaking Boundaries in Brooklyn: Jason & Wesley's Path to Restoration - Episode 65 04/05/2024

Transformations Within: The YAE Journey with Eldra Jackson III, Episode 64 03/01/2024

Learning How to Feel with Manuel Ruiz, Episode 63 02/02/2024

Credible Messenger with Taylor Code, Episode 62 01/05/2024

The Art of Versatility: From Circus to CEO with Robin P. Zander, Episode 61 12/01/2023

Standing in the Gap with Hawi James Ouma, Episode 60 11/03/2023

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Episode 59 10/06/2023

Don’t Miss the Blessing with Heru Enkamit, Episode 58 09/01/2023

It Could happen to Anyone with Sarah Hainstock, Episode 57 08/04/2023

Breaking Through a Broken System with Sean Wilson, Episode 56 07/07/2023

Peak Performance with Justin Danforth, Episode 55 06/02/2023

The Love Factor with Stacey Gonzales, Episode 54 05/05/2023

Precious Time with Calen Robertson, Episode 53 04/12/2023

What’s in the Water? with Tommy Shakur Ross, Episode 52 03/03/2023