Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars
Leading Women Enterprises
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About This Podcast
Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp.
Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates.
From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the mental prep, and the unexpected lessons inside. Whether you’re seeking guidance, insight, or just a deeper look into the federal prison system, you’re in the right place.
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S1E23 Gone But Not Forgotten
In this special episode of Camp Confidential, Katrina McLarin sits down with Dean Piearson, husband of Cheryl Womack, to share his experience as the spouse of someone facing a federal indictment.…
S1E22 Walking The Probation Tightrope
In this conversation, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the complexities of life after incarceration, focusing on the transition from prison to probation and the challenges faced in the…
S1E21 Halfway But Not Home
In this episode, Katrina McLarin sits down with Cheryl Womack to unpack the complex transition from prison to a halfway house. Cheryl shares her first impressions of life inside the halfway house — a…
S1E20 Ready Or Not
In this episode, Cheryl Womack shares her emotional journey leading up to her release from a women's federal prison, detailing the complexities of navigating the halfway house system, the emotional…
S1E19 Whatever Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong
In this episode, hosts Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack reflect on Cheryl’s journey — from serving her prison sentence to now facing time in a halfway house. Cheryl shares the unexpected…
S1E18 Everyone Does The Time
In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of incarceration and its profound impact on her family and personal life. She discusses the emotional challenges faced by both her and her…
S1E17 Your Health Your Burden
This conversation explores the challenges and realities of healthcare for women in federal prison, emphasizing the importance of proactive health management before incarceration, navigating medical…
S1E16 Crossing The Tracks: RDAP
In this episode of Camp Confidential – Beyond the Bars, Cheryl Womack shares her candid observations about the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) in women’s federal prisons. With co-host Katrina…
S1E15 Ed-DUH-cation
In this compelling episode, former inmate Cheryl Womack sits down with co-host Katrina McLarin to explore the transformative power—and challenging limitations—of education within a women’s federal…
S1E14 You've Got Mail
In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of communication while incarcerated, emphasizing the critical role of mail in maintaining connections with the outside world. She discusses…
S1E13 It’s No Michelin Star
In this episode, Cheryl Womack dishes out the raw truth about life in the prison cafeteria. From bland, repetitive meals to the lack of proper nutrition, Cheryl gives a candid account of the daily…
S1E12 The Race Divide
In this powerful episode of Camp Confidential – Beyond the Bars, Cheryl Womack opens up about the racial dynamics she witnessed and experienced during her time in a women’s federal prison. She sheds…
S1E11 Faith Behind Bars
In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of faith and religion during her time in a women's federal prison. She discusses how her beliefs evolved, the role of religious services,…
S1E10 Under The Microscope
In this powerful episode, Cheryl Womack opens up about the realities of staying connected from inside a women’s federal prison. She shares the emotional highs and lows of limited communication, the…
S1E9 The Prison Entrepreneur
This episode explores the entrepreneurial spirit of women in prison, highlighting their creativity and resourcefulness in creating businesses and services to survive. Cheryl Womack shares her…
S1E8 Get A Job
In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of working in a federal women's prison camp, discussing the importance of employment for inmates, the challenges of the job application…
S1E7 Unsafe Sanctuary
In this conversation, Cheryl Womack shares her experiences of life in a women's federal prison, detailing the unsafe conditions, lack of medical care, and the psychological challenges faced by…
S1E6 Shots Fired - Adding Time
In this episode, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the intricacies of life in federal prison, focusing on the implications of good behavior, the consequences of receiving 'shots', and the…
S1E5 Commissary
This conversation delves into the intricacies of commissary in women's federal prisons, highlighting budgeting, essential items, food quality, communication challenges, and the economic realities…
S1E4 Drop & Roll
Cheryl Womack returns to share one of the most harrowing days of her life—her self-surrender to a women’s federal prison camp. In this gripping episode, she walks Katrina through the raw emotions of…
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Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars has published 24 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.
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