What happens when stories from behind the prison walls become catalysts for healing, justice, and generational change?In this powerful episode of Heal It, host Ken D Foster sits down with certified mediator, activist, and author Oswald Newbold to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Breaking Chains, Building Futures. This transformative collection of first-hand accounts—featuring voices like Oswald Newbold, William Freeman, and Desiree Riley—reveals the emotional and spiritual toll of incarceration, the barriers of reentry, and the extraordinary resilience of those striving to rebuild their lives.Oswald also shares his own journey, from mediating prisoner conflicts inside correctional facilities to developing youth conflict resolution programs that empower young people to address bullying, harassment, and gang violence without resorting to harm. His work shines a light on the systemic challenges justice-impacted individuals face—and offers practical, compassionate solutions rooted in mediation, mentorship, and advocacy.This episode is a call to courage, compassion, and reform. It invites us to understand incarceration not just through statistics, but through lived experience, humanity, and hope.Guest Bio — Oswald NewboldOswald Newbold is a certified mediator and conflict resolution specialist, trained by the National Institute of Mediation Inc. and the Community Mediation Network. His mediation career began in 2008 through a Florida Supreme Court–approved program, where he mediated prisoner disputes to reduce violence and tension—an experience that ignited his passion for helping individuals navigate conflict. Over the years, Oswald has successfully mediated disputes in organizations, communities, workplaces, and housing, maintaining an exceptional 90% success rate.Today, Oswald is launching a youth and young adult conflict resolution program that trains young people as certified mediators, equipping them to address bullying, harassment, and gang-related issues with confidence and leadership. His mission is to empower the next generation to create systemic change, resolve conflict peacefully, and advocate for justice with courage and clarity.Website: oswaldnewbold.com___________________________Find more about Ken D Foster and his shows:YouTube: youtube.com/@thecouragenetworkE360tv: https://e360tv.com/networks/tv-shows/courage-networkDiscovered TV: https://discovered.tv/VoicesofCourageLinktree: https://linktr.ee/KendfosterVoices of Courage: voicesofcourage.usKen D Foster: kendfoster.com🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more transformational insights! 🔥#HealIt #VoicesOfCourage #KenDFoster #TheCourageNetwork #OswaldNewbold #BreakingChainsBuildingFutures #PrisonReform #JusticeReform #ConflictResolution #Mediation #RestorativeJustice #ReentryPrograms #YouthEmpowerment #CriminalJusticeReform #HealingThroughStories #SocialImpact #Peacebuilding #SecondChances #Activism #CourageToChange #IncarcerationToInspiration #TraumaHealing #LeadershipDevelopment
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