More than an inmate’s girlfriend!

NB thought she had it all figured out- the man she loved was finally coming home after completing his prison sentence and they had planned every detail in anticipation of his fresh start.

Within two months, everything unraveled.

Addiction, paranoia, and chaos replaced the life they envisioned. In this heart wrenching episode, NB shares how she went from searching the streets for her partner to making the toughest decision yet in ask...

When Nicole found out the man she planned to spend her life with had been speaking to another woman, her world momentarily flipped upside down.

In this episode, Nicole opens up about the heartbreak, the healing, and the hard decision she made to stay. She gives insight into prison relationships, how they differ from others, what it means to truly love yourself, and how she learned to stand in her worth.

Plus, she shares the ins...

Emily thought she had found her happily ever after when she reconnected with an old acquaintance who was currently incarcerated. Their love story seemed promising- until subtle red flags turned into undeniable betrayals. From jealousy over her outfit choices to uncovering a secret Instagram account to a shocking discovery in a prison wives Facebook group, Emily's world came crashing down.

In this episode, Emily opens up about uncov...

In this episode, Jae starts by opening up about her wedding day- how she wasn't allowed the full visit but still felt the beauty and support surrounding their love. She shares her powerful experience speaking at Nebraska Legislature, giving Nicholas the ultimate wedding gift of reading his statement to the judiciary committee.

Later, we dive into Julie and Todd's turbulent journey. When Todd, a habitual offender, faced the choi...

Opening up to your family about dating someone who is incarcerated can be nerve wracking- but you're not alone. In this episode of More Than an Inmate's Girlfriend, M gets real about the mixed emotions she faced when deciding to tell her loved ones. She shared the fears and doubts that crept in, not just for herself but for her significant other too.

From navigating tough conversations to handling judgment, M offers practical ti...

In this episode, we dive into a unique love story of Jade and Kevin- a couple who first connected through TikTok.

It all started when Jade came across Kevin's TikTok video and decided to reach out. Despite Kevin being incarcerated in Idaho, a state known in the prison community for its share of scamming women, Jade was initially unaware of the state's reputation. She also speaks on how she always intended to support him financially ...

In this episode, Jae meets Penelope, a dedicated and loving prison girlfriend of a man given a sentence of 73 years as a juvenile. From meeting at a quinceañera and getting caught making out in the back at 14 to many years later rekindling those sparks in the visiting room of a California prison, Penelope tells the story of their love and shares what makes it beautiful and worth all of the difficulties they may face.

Beyond her...

Love behind bars comes with its own set of challenges, but that doesn't mean we don't celebrate it!

In this special Valentine's Day episode, Jae and AJ answer five love/relationship style questions that Nick wrote and have their men, Nick and D, answer them too. From defining commitment to what is betrayal, they're sharing the raw, heartfelt and sometimes surprising responses while giving you a deeper look at their relation...

This is part two of Jea and Peter Kenney Jr's story:

In the second half of this interview, Jae continues where part one left off (covid), how she dove into Peter's case, how she started her work in advocating for wrongful convictions and where she's currently at in fighting for justice. We also learn more about Peter Kenney Jr, their family dynamics and how Jea makes sure that Peter always feels loved while she fights for his freedo...

In this powerful episode, Jae sits down with Jea, a devoted wife and fierce advocate for her husband, Peter Kenney Jr., who was wrongfully convicted of murder as a juvenile and has spent over 20 years behind bars.

Jea and Peter's story is one of love, resilience, and an unbreakable bond that has stood the test of time. From their childhood until now, Jea shares her journey of love and the path she has taken to not only appeal Peter...

In this heartfelt episode, we meet Dusty Rose, a resilient prison wife and mother of five whose husband is an incarcerated fire fighter battling California's relentless wildfires. She shares the reality of what it's like for the men out there fighting to save their communities, the sacrifices in time and communication that her family is making for him to do that and the unwavering sense of pride she feels towards her husband and al...

On this episode, Jae's close friend AJ comes on the show to speak on the love she has for her man, and how he is SO MUCH MORE than his sentence. She talks about their journey, how she feels about his charges and, more importantly, how proud she is of the man he has become and what she does to show it.

Also hear from AJ's man himself, who Jae got the opportunity to send questions to and get some answers from on the impact AJ has had...

In this holiday episode of More Than An Inmate's Girlfriend, join Jae as she discusses the... spoiler alert.. decision her and Nicholas made to wed, only to be shut down by the prison and banned from seeing him on Christmas.

What were her thoughts and feelings around what is supposed to be a woman's "big day" and how did she process those mixed emotions only to be thrown another curve ball.

Dating someone with a life sentence... Does...

What's it like when the facility decides to cut all contact with your loved one over launching a podcast? Find out the details of what happened and why Jae and Nicholas aren't able to speak at the moment.

Jae brings guest Melissa Ann from the podcast "Naked Truths: two chicks on a mic" to converse on the realities of loving someone behind bars and the effects on both parties when contact has been severed without warning.

To check o...

Welcome to the first episode of More Than an Inmate's Girlfriend!!

Meet J and Nick for the first time, learn about what More Than an Inmate's Girlfriend podcast is all about and what to expect in the coming episodes!

We also do a quick dive into how we met, leaving lots more to learn in the coming episodes.

Our mission? Destigmatize relationships with people serving prison sentences and giving a voice to those that can relate to wha...