Beyond the Bars
by Josh Young
The Drug That's Resetting PTSD Brains: Ibogaine, Veterans, and Dr…
About this podcast
Beyond the Bars is hosted by Josh Young, a dedicated mental health counselor with firsthand experience in the correctional healthcare field.
Beyond the Bars dives deep into the transformative stories of help and hope emerging from behind the walls of correctional facilities. Each episode, Josh invites listeners into the often-overlooked world of correctional healthcare, interviewing a diverse array of guests—from seasoned professionals to reform advocates—who are all working to change lives and heal minds within the corrections system, and ultimately make a greater impact in the field of corrections.
Whether you're a professional in the industry, someone with personal experience in the system, or a listener eager to learn about a hidden side of society, this podcast will enlighten, inspire, and challenge your thinking regarding what redemption and support truly mean in the context of the justice system.
Tune in to "Beyond the Bars" to discover the stories of resilience and reform that are reshaping the future of correctional healthcare.
Episodes
- The Drug That's Resetting PTSD Brains: Ibogaine, Veterans, and Dr. Bill Dennis · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Bars, host Josh Young sits down with Dr. Bill Dennis—Navy veteran and noted correctional healthcare expert—to explore the groundbreaking…
- From Gangs to Grace: Alfonso Gilbert’s Journey of Hope and Redemption · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this powerfully moving episode of Beyond the Bars, host Josh sits down with Alfonso Gilbert, Chief Education Officer at Men of Valor, to uncover one of the most compelling…
- From Ministry to Corrections: Dr. Jermaine Gordon’s Path to Helping and Healing · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Bars, host Josh Young sits down with Dr. Gordon, Deputy Director at Kershaw County Jail in South Carolina, to uncover the powerful…
- From the Frontlines to the Front Row: Dr. Bill Dennis’s Journey of Faith and Medicine · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this compelling episode of Beyond the Bars, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Bill Dennis, a former Navy lieutenant and now Chief Medical Officer at Advanced…
- The Greatest Shift: From Punishment to Rehabilitation in Corrections · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of "Beyond the Bars," hosted by Josh Young, Director Crayman Harvey shares his journey and insights into the criminal justice system. Harvey discusses his…
- From Fear to Compassion: Dr. Bresnahan's Journey in Correctional Healthcare · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of "Beyond the Bars," Dr. Jillian Bresnahan, Vice President of Medical Operations at Advanced Correctional Healthcare, shares her journey into correctional…
- The Journey of Redemption: Rob Shermer's Impact in Corrections · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of "Beyond the Bars," hosted by Josh Young, we hear from Rob Shermer, a mental health professional at the Jackson County Detention Center. Rob shares his journey…
- Charting New Grounds: Insights on Mental Health in Corrections · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 2Join us in episode two of "Beyond the Bars" as host Josh Young dives into a profound conversation with Cody Richards. This episode sheds light on the evolving landscape of…
- Unlocking Change: An Introduction to 'Beyond the Bars' with Josh Young · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to the first episode of "Beyond the Bars," hosted by Josh Young. In this premiere, producer Stewart White interviews Josh to delve into the mission of the podcast —…







