183. Kaigan Corrie; Beyond the Uniform: Humanizing Prison Officers and Ex-Prisoners

In this podcast conversation, Naomi and David speak with Kaigan Carrie, the host of the Evolving Prisons podcast and a PhD researcher studying the relationship between prison officer culture and well-being. Kaigan explains that her podcast aims to share the stories of prison officers, governors, and ex-prisoners to shed light on the realities of life in prison and promote rehabilitation. They discuss the importance of focusing on the nuances of the prison experience rather than glamorizing crime, as many true crime podcasts tend to do. Kaigan emphasizes the need for society to understand the work that prison officers do and the challenges they face. She believes that prison officers should have a voice and wants to be a platform for them to share their experiences. Kaigan also highlights the differences in training between countries, specifically mentioning the lack of substance misuse training for prison officers in Scotland compared to Norway. She believes that proper training is crucial for addressing issues like drug use in prisons. The conversation then shifts to Kaigan's passion for well-being and her desire to encourage people to create lives that truly fulfill them. She shares her core values, which include connection, health, freedom, and growth. Kaigan emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and dealing with the things that are going on in one's head to find true happiness. Lastly, Kaigan discusses her collaboration with Rob Hosking on a magazine called The Rise of Happiness, which focuses on well-being and provides expert tips and research on various aspects of health. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of prison life, the importance of proper training for prison officers, and the significance of prioritizing well-being in society. https://www.evolvingprisons.com/ https://riseofhappiness.com/about/