Lena's Lens
Hosted by SRPMIC Assistant Community Manager, Lena Jackson-Eckert, this podcast takes a closer look at the programs, services, and people that help shape our Community. From everyday resources to unique stories and conversations, we’re here to share what matters.
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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DOC Therapeutic Writing (4/5) Roundtable B (opens the original)
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In Episode 4 of this 5‑part Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens shares the second roundtable discussion recorded inside the Salt River Department of Corrections. This conversation features Nathan Antone and Edgar Carlyle, joined by Re‑Entry Services Supervisor Nicolette Parrish, who helps guide the session. Nathan and Edgar speak openly about recurring themes from the therapeutic writing program, including grief, anger, trauma, emotional suppression, breaking cycles, and the challenges
DOC Therapeutic Writing (3/5) Roundtable A (opens the original)
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In Episode 3 of this 5‑part Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens transitions from individual readings into the first of three roundtable discussions recorded inside the Salt River Department of Corrections. This conversation features Adam Jackson, Wayne Butler, and Eric Wood, who speak openly about themes explored in their writings, which include grief, addiction, identity, and the cycles they hope to break. During this session, Lena observes while Councilwoman Su:k Fulwilder guides the
DOC Therapeutic Writing (2/5) Readings Part II (opens the original)
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In Part II of the Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, here on Lena’s Lens, Lena continues sharing the writings created during a 12‑week therapeutic program inside the Salt River Department of Corrections. This episode features emotional and deeply personal readings from Adam Jackson, Wayne Butler, and Brian Butler. Their writings explore themes of addiction, grief, breaking cycles, accountability, and the desire to change their futures. At the end of this episode, all seven client readings are comp
DOC Therapeutic Writing (1/5) Readings Part I (opens the original)
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In this first episode of our special Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens enters the Salt River Department of Corrections. Participants read the writings created during a 12‑week program designed to support healing, reflection, and self‑expression. The episode opens with a traditional gourd song performed by Edgar Carlyle, followed by three powerful readings from Andrew Carlisle, Nathan Antone, and Eric Wood. Their pieces touch on themes of identity, manhood, childhood experiences, sobri
Therapeutic Writing: Healing, Hope, and Voice Inside DOC (opens the original)
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In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena highlights a therapeutic writing group inside the Salt River Department of Corrections, a program offering healing, reflection, and a safe space for incarcerated Community members. Lena speaks with Councilwoman Su:k Fulwilder and Reentry Services Supervisor Nicolette Parrish about how the group began, why writing has become a powerful outlet, and the impact they’ve witnessed among participants. Questions or comments? Email LenasLens@srpmic-nsn.gov ***********
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