Weekly podcast featuring topics relevant to staff wellness for correctional employees. Topics include mental health, physical wellness, mind-body connection, covid19 material, and correctional fatigue prevention. Luke Fairless and Stephanie Rawlings interview a number of guests.
Stephanie and Luke introduce the domains of wellness, cover the survey results, and discussion upcoming events.
In this episode the hosts interview Mr. William Young-author, correctional veteran, podcaster, father, and friend. He discusses his journey through corrections, writing the book, the process of self-reflection and self-care, and building social supports to better cope with prison work.
In this episode the hosts talk covid, policy, and leadership with the director of Corrections in Illinois, Mr. Rob Jeffreys.
On this episode Central Illinois Fireman "Jeff" discusses his time on the squad, changes to their responses during covid, and several tips and pointers for avoiding accidents this summer.
On this episode Luke and Stephanie interview union president/safety officer/Stateville veteran and Stateville's man in charge, Warden Gomez. They discuss the trials and tribulations of dealing with covid, the importance of teamwork, leadership, and keeping a positive attitude.