Not Defined By Time

Unfiltered conversations about life after prison, re-entry, and the dog-training programs inside prisons that transform lives. Each episode amplifies voices often missing from public dialogue, formerly incarcerated people rebuilding their lives, dog trainers and mentors working inside and outside the system, and families impacted by incarceration seeking understanding beyond the headlines.This podcast offers a grounded, human look at rehabilitation, second chances, prison reform, and the power of purpose and community. If you’re searching for real stories that challenge assumptions, inspire

Not Defined By Time is a society podcast hosted by Dog's Train Home, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dog's Train Home hosts Not Defined By Time, a society show with 14 episodes published.

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  Not Defined By Time

  E13 Rudy Escamillia

  Sep 9, 202650 min

  In this episode, host Vix Little welcomes Rudy Escamilla back to the podcast to share his journey of life after prison, addiction recovery, and rebuilding after incarceration . Rudy gives an honest update on how he is staying sober, building financial independence, finding stable employment, and creating a new career helping others overcome some of the same challenges he once faced. After experiencing incarceration, addiction, poverty, and reentry firsthand, Rudy is now using his lived experience as a peer support specialist working with individuals and families in permanent supportive housing . He talks about helping people experiencing homelessness, supporting families as they rebuild stability, and why lived experience can be such a powerful tool in behavioral health and addiction recovery. Rudy also shares how a career development program helped him transition into the behavioral health field and discusses his path toward becoming a certified substance use counselor. The episode also looks at the everyday realities of prison reentry and life after incarceration — finding employment, transportation, housing, managing money, rebuilding relationships, making new friends, and creating a sense of belonging in a new community. Rudy talks openly about his daily commute, getting his own car, future housing plans, family, dating, and the discipline required to keep moving forward. This is a real conversation about prison reentry, addiction recovery, homelessness, behavioral health, peer support, sobriety, rehabilitation, and second chances . Rudy’s story shows that successful reentry isn't one dramatic moment of transformation. It's built through accountability, meaningful employment, supportive relationships, structure, and making better decisions one day at a time. DogsTrainHome.com #DogsTrainHome #notdefinedbytime

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  E12 Lia Marques

  Jul 15, 20261h 10m

  This episode explores how prison dog training programs are changing lives—both for the incarcerated men who train the dogs and the rescue dogs learning to trust again. The conversation examines how structured dog training inside correctional facilities helps build discipline, patience, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility. Through real stories from trainers and program leaders, you'll hear how working with dogs can become a turning point for people serving time, helping them develop practical job skills, rebuild confidence, and prepare for life after prison . The episode also explores the challenges of prison culture, including racial divisions, identity, and the impact that compassion and shared purpose can have inside an environment often defined by conflict. Dogs become more than training partners—they create opportunities for trust, communication, and personal growth in places where those qualities are often difficult to find. Together, the stories highlight how prison rehabilitation , dog training , and mentorship can reduce barriers to successful reentry while giving rescue dogs a second chance alongside the people training them. This is a thoughtful conversation about prison reform, second chances, and the powerful relationship between people and dogs. It shows how rehabilitation is built through consistency, accountability, and meaningful work—and why investing in people can strengthen families, communities, and the lives of the dogs they help. Lia Marques A Dogs Life with Lia

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  E11 - Book's with Melvin Jones, Oscar Rodriguez

  Jun 17, 20262h 1m

  In this episode, host Vix Lyttle, guest Melvin Jones and Oscar Rodriguez reflect on how reading, faith, and self-awareness became powerful tools for personal transformation during and after incarceration. Melvin shares how reading while in solitary confinement changed the way he viewed anger, patience, accountability, and grace. And Oscar opens up about finding clarity through Buddhist teachings, introspection, and learning how to process emotions in healthier ways. Together, they discuss how spiritual growth and education inside prison created the foundation for lasting change.

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  E10 - Nikk Sena

  Jun 3, 20261h 20mS0

  <p>In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Nikk Sena, returning citizen, formerly incarcerated, and healer to discuss how childhood trauma, addiction, and seven years of incarceration shaped his path toward recovery, faith, and spiritual healing.</p><p><br></p><p>He shares how early experiences of instability, unworthiness, and unresolved trauma contributed to addiction and destructive patterns long before prison. After spending years incarcerated, including time in county jail, he began confronting the deeper emotional and spiritual roots behind his behavior and started rebuilding his life from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation...

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  E9 - Carlos Simental

  May 20, 20261h 44mS0

  <p>In this episode, host Vix Little sits down with Carlos Simental, a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, community advocate. From incarceration to studying at Pepperdine University, he reflects on how access to education, mentorship, and community support can completely change the path of someone returning home.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores prison reentry, education inside prisons and out. Carlos also shares how his work with Homeboy Industries shaped his understanding of impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and long-term community healing.</p><p><br></p><p>A unique part of this episode dives into the importance of water, health, and...

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