Broken is Beautiful

Broken is Beautiful tells transformational stories from an unexpected place: our prison system. Hosted by friends Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, this podcast fearlessly explores the darkest corners of the human experience — but it doesn’t linger in the shadows.From survivors of violence who have forgiven their attackers, to individuals who have taken a life and found a path to redemption, our guests embody a profound fight for change. And their resilience is electric.

Broken is Beautiful is a society podcast hosted by Christopher Blackwell and Katherin Hervey, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christopher Blackwell and Katherin Hervey hosts Broken is Beautiful, a society show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  The Warmth That Woke Me: Eight Years in Solitary, One Turning Point

  Dec 8, 202537 minS1

  <p>Artie Gonzalez, who was tried as an adult at 16 and spent 21 years in the California prison system, including 8 years in solitary confinement, takes us inside the reality of supermax isolation—sensory deprivation, the loss of sunlight, the psychological toll—and the moment a single beam of sunlight through a damaged skylight became a turning point: a decision to “walk on the path of love.”</p><p>Together, we explore the difference between responsibility vs. accountability, why lasting transformation can’t be forced, and how a culture trained to equate “justice” with revenge can learn new models rooted in healing, investment, and human

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  Episode #5

  The Charlie Kirk Conversation You Didn't Expect

  Oct 14, 202523 minS1

  <p>Charlie Kirk was murdered — and the country chose sides. Chris and Katherin sit down to talk about the nation’s response to his murder, and what it reveals about our divisions. </p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking openly as friends, they unpack how to resist polarization, lean into accountability, and imagine healthier ways forward together.</p>

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  Episode #4

  Sentenced At 15

  Sep 4, 202544 minS1

  <p>Gail Brashear was 15 years old when she was sentenced to 51 years in adult prison. She spent many of those years in solitary confinement before a prison psychologist’s words cracked open a new path. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, Gail is a paralegal with the Seattle Clemency Project, where she draws from her own experience in the prison system to support her clients and advocate for justice reform. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosts Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, speak with Gail about her remarkable journey which challenges us to ret...

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  Episode #3

  Relationship Goals:  'Goof Around And Do Crafts'

  Jul 24, 202530 minS1

  <p>What does it take to build real intimacy when every conversation is monitored and a first kiss might be years away?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, explore the raw realities of finding love behind bars, and the relationship challenges people face on both sides of the prison wall. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, why doing “nerdy, stupid, simple shit” like crafts may be the ultimate relationship goal. </p><p><br></p><p>As the Broken is Beautiful pod gets started, our team wants to hear f...

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  Episode #2

  What Justice Could Look Like: Marlee Liss and Her Historic Fight for Restorative Justice After Sexual Assault

  Jun 26, 202541 minS1

  <p>Marlee Liss did something revolutionary. After surviving a sexual assault, she asked the courts for an outcome rarely seen: not punishment, but healing. She advocated for her assailant to undergo therapy and to meet with her in a restorative justice circle. Her case became the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the court system. Today, Marlee is working to ensure other survivors have access to the same life-changing process.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts ​​Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated journalist, and Katherin Hervey, a documentary filmmaker and lawyer, speak with Marlee Liss and learn why she...

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