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
Living the Tools: From GOGI Practice to Real-World Impact - EP 23
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Coach Carlson sits down with Coach Taylor for a conversation about how she became involved with GOGI and the meaningful ways the Life Tools have shaped her work, leadership, and service.
Coach Carlson shares her journey into GOGI, her connection to the tools, and how she actively applies them in her daily life. Together, they explore how the GOGI Life Tools translate across various environments, supporting personal accountability, self-leadership, and sustainable change for individuals in prison, returning citizens, and community members alike.
The conversation also highlights Coach Carlson's work with GOGI Media and Education, including the creation of interactive, student-centered courses designed for individuals who are incarcerated and those preparing for release. Coach Carlson explains how education, storytelling, and accessible learning experiences are being used to deepen engagement, reinforce the Life Tools, and support successful reentry.
This episode offers a powerful look at how GOGI lives beyond theory, becoming a practical, daily framework for growth, freedom, and transformation in real-world settings.
Topics covered:
- How Coach Carlson became involved with GOGI
- Her personal connection to the GOGI Life Tools
- Applying the tools inside and outside correctional institutions
- GOGI Media & Education initiatives
- Creating interactive courses for incarcerated and reentry students
- Using education as a pathway to lasting internal freedom
GOGI - "Getting Out, by Going In"