Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars
Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp.
Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates.
From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the mental prep, and the unexpected lessons inside. Whether you’re seeking guidance, insight, or just a deeper look into the federal prison system, you’re in the right place.
Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars
Drop & Roll
Cheryl Womack returns to share one of the most harrowing days of her life—her self-surrender to a women’s federal prison camp.
In this gripping episode, she walks Katrina through the raw emotions of leaving her family behind, the administrative chaos at check-in, and the unexpected moments of kindness and confusion during intake. From the teary goodbye in the car to the dreaded "walk of shame" in a white jumpsuit, Cheryl unpacks the reality versus the myths of that first day behind the gate.
She offers practical advice on what to bring, what to send ahead, how to handle your medications, and what really happens during medical evaluations and counselor screenings. A must-listen for anyone preparing for prison—or anyone curious about what that moment of transition is truly like.