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
It’s No Michelin Star
In this episode, Cheryl Womack dishes out the raw truth about life in the prison cafeteria. From bland, repetitive meals to the lack of proper nutrition, Cheryl gives a candid account of the daily food experience behind bars.
Katrina and Cheryl explore meal schedules, dietary restrictions, and the reliance on commissary snacks to supplement what’s served. Cheryl also reflects on the rare bright spots — like holiday meals — and the ways food is used as both a reward and a punishment within the system.
The conversation takes a deeper look at how women’s prison camps are structured to support nearby men’s facilities, how food safety concerns are often overlooked, and what real reform could look like. Spoiler alert: it’s a long way from fine dining.
