Encounters and Connections

Ever wondered about the transformative power of restorative justice over punishment? Sah is joined by Lara Love Hardin, author of “The Many Lives of Mama Love,” to discuss topics such as incarceration, restorative justice, addiction, and coping with grief. Lara shares her personal experiences of going to jail, the impact it had on her life, and the need for trauma-responsive care in the prison system. They chat about…1. The profound impact of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities, stressing the need for trauma-responsive care and support.2. Restorative justice, emphasizing healing and rehabilitation over punishment, while addressing the root causes of crime like trauma and addiction.3. Addiction as a symptom of deeper emotional pain and trauma, and the importance of providing tools and support for recovery.4. Grief and loss, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and seeking support during the grieving process.5. Creating community and connection for healing and growth, emphasizing trust, understanding, and empathy in relationships.6. The toxicity of shame, likening it to heroin, and the necessity of active processing and transformation.7. Sharing stories of shame in supportive communities, recognizing its role in healing and dismantling shame narratives.Lara Love Hardin is the President and Founder of True Literary. She has an MFA in creative writing and is a 4-time New York Times bestselling collaborative writer, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life, and 2018 Oprah Book Club pick, The Sun Does Shine, which she co-authored with Anthony Ray Hinton. Her memoir, THE MANY LIVES OF MAMA LOVE was published August 2023 by Simon & Schuster, and is being adapted as a television series. ✨✨✨This podcast was brought to you by OneSkin, for everyone that wants to prevent or reverse the signs of aging with a groundbreaking approach. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin behaves, feels, and appears younger. It’s time for you to experience a new skin health routine at a discounted rate today!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodandAG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/SAH to check it out!andANIMA MUNDI, an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness.Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order!✨✨✨If you find value in what we do and would like to show your appreciation, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/spirituallysassyshow to support the show.Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to operations@sahdsimone.com with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW. Get more Sah in your life:💙 7-Day FREE TRIAL in The Somatic Activated Healing™ Membership: your portable, online, spiritual sanctuary - https://practice.sahdsimone.com/sah-membership 💙 MINDFULNESS 365: Sah’s exclusive text-a-day message service: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/mindfulness-365 💙 Follow @SahDSimone: Instagram & TikTok💙 Sah’s new book: Spiritually, We: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/spiritually-we 💙 Shop Sah’s meditations, courses & more: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/store  ✨✨✨© Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting operations@sahdsimone.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices