Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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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.

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S1E9 The Drug That's Resetting PTSD Brains: Ibogaine, Veterans, and Dr. Bill Dennis

May 20, 2026 21m Transcript

In 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 potential of…

S1E8 From Gangs to Grace: Alfonso Gilbert’s Journey of Hope and Redemption

Aug 25, 2025 41m Transcript

In 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 stories of…

S1E7 From Ministry to Corrections: Dr. Jermaine Gordon’s Path to Helping and Healing

Jun 11, 2025 26m

In 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 intersection of ministry,…

S1E6 From the Frontlines to the Front Row: Dr. Bill Dennis’s Journey of Faith and Medicine

Mar 18, 2025 40m

In 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 Correctional Healthcare.…

S1E5 The Greatest Shift: From Punishment to Rehabilitation in Corrections

Dec 09, 2024 22m

In 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 challenging upbringing,…

S1E4 From Fear to Compassion: Dr. Bresnahan's Journey in Correctional Healthcare

Dec 02, 2024 15m

In this episode of "Beyond the Bars," Dr. Jillian Bresnahan, Vice President of Medical Operations at Advanced Correctional Healthcare, shares her journey into correctional medicine. Facilitated by…

S1E3 The Journey of Redemption: Rob Shermer's Impact in Corrections

Nov 25, 2024 29m

In 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 from Springfield,…

S1E2 Charting New Grounds: Insights on Mental Health in Corrections

Nov 18, 2024 20m Transcript

Join 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 correctional facilities as…

S1E1 Unlocking Change: An Introduction to 'Beyond the Bars' with Josh Young

Nov 11, 2024 21m Transcript

Welcome 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 — highlighting…

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