Prison Positive: Getting Out by Going In
Prison Positive: Getting Out by Going In is a podcast hosted by the founder and lead volunteer of Getting Out by Going In (GOGI). Each episode features conversations with justice-impacted individuals, including incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, in recovery, and those now living in service to others. Together, they share how the GOGI Life Tools helped them transform their lives, offering powerful stories of resilience, change, and purpose.
Prison Positive: Getting Out by Going In
The WHYS and HOWS of GOGI Life Tool Study with Coach Johnny - EP 20
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Coach Johnny sits down with Coach Taylor to explore the WHYS and HOWS behind the GOGI Life Tool Study - and why it has become a cornerstone of his personal growth and leadership journey.
Coach Johnny shares his history with GOGI, how he was first introduced to the Life Tools while incarcerated, and why he continues to study and live the work today. Together, they unpack what makes GOGI different: the intentional practice of self-reflection, accountability, and community-centered learning.
The episode dives into how GOGI is studied inside facilities, with a special focus on circle groups—safe, structured spaces where individuals learn from one another, apply the Life Tools in real time, and build trust, responsibility, and purpose. Coach Johnny explains why collective learning is so impactful behind the walls and how it creates lasting internal change that extends far beyond incarceration.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about transformative education, restorative leadership, and what it truly means to do the inside work that leads to sustainable freedom.
Topics covered:
- Why Coach Johnny studies GOGI
- His personal journey and history with GOGI
- The purpose and power of the GOGI Life Tools
- How circle groups work inside incarceration settings
- Building accountability, leadership, and internal freedom
Listen in and discover how studying GOGI becomes a pathway to lasting change - from the inside out.
GOGI - "Getting Out, by Going In"