‘I spent my time reading and writing, using books to free my mind and expand my thinking’ We’re honored to have a pioneering voice in American criminal justice reform, Shaka Senghor, on the Mindvalley Podcast. Tune in to hear the awe-inspiring journey of a man who used a 40-year prison sentence to expose the untold stories of life behind bars in his NYT bestselling book Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. Listen out for: His harrowing journey of escaping an abusive household only to be lured in by the streets of Detroit. How a promising medical student ended up spending his best years in prison. The inhumane realities he faced over 7 years in solitary confinement. How he found redemption and a higher calling through storytelling. The shocking link between Slavery and the American Prison System. The 30-day challenge Shaka took on to write his first book while in confinement. 5 Tips for anyone feeling isolated at home right now. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @Mindvalley on Instagram or Twitter too! Mentions: To find out more about Shaka’s incredible work or to purchase a copy of Writing my Wrongs, visit Shaka’s website here - https://www.shakasenghor.com/