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July 28, 2025 41 mins

What happens when you lose everything—career, reputation, freedom—and still find a way to rebuild your life from scratch?In this powerful episode of Alive. Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Craig Stanland, Reinvention Architect and bestselling author of Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life After Prison, to explore how hitting rock bottom became the beginning of real transformation.Craig opens up about his two-year federal prison sentence, the shame of losing his corporate identity, and how choosing extreme ownership became his gateway to inner freedom.You'll hear about:How prison became Craig’s wake-up callWhy taking responsibility is the foundation for lasting reinventionThe importance of storytelling and creative expression in healingThe hidden power of intentional choices after failureHow to find meaning and purpose beyond material successWhether you're navigating a major life setback or simply want to live more authentically and consciously, this episode will ignite your sense of what's possible.👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real, raw, and liberating conversations about transformation and living life on your terms. https://www.andreeaparc.com/podcast/📖 Learn more about Craig Stanland:https://www.craigstanland.comConnect with Craig: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstanland/📘 Buy his book: Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life After Prison: Blank Canvas: https://geni.us/LifeafterPrisonConnect with Andreea:https://www.andreeaparc.com/Connect with Alexa:https://wasstudio.com/🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, and all major podcast platforms.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Realization of Responsibility

01:01 Welcome to the Live Again Podcast

01:24 Meet Craig: From Corporate Success to Federal Prison

02:37 The Power of Decisions and Consequences

05:45 Journey of Reinvention: Accepting Responsibility

08:55 Writing and the Healing Process

14:48 The Evolution of Service and Public Speaking

18:50 Teaching and Impacting Others in Prison

21:08 The Power of Storytelling

22:18 Connecting Through Shared Emotions

23:13 Empathy and Personal Experiences

26:50 The Impact on Families

28:00 Rebuilding vs. Reinventing

30:55 Finding Purpose and Fulfillment

32:36 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

37:01 The Importance of Nature and Slowing Down

41:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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