A DOCUMENTARY PODCAST
PRISON UNLOCKED
For more than three decades, Dr. Karen Gedney practiced medicine inside Nevada's prison system, witnessing firsthand the realities, challenges, and human stories that exist behind prison walls. Prison Unlocked was created to bring those stories into the open...through honest conversations with formerly incarcerated individuals, correctional professionals, volunteers, advocates, and others whose lives have been shaped by the prison experience.
Our goal is not to tell people what to think. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of a world that most people never see. Through raw conversations and firsthand experiences, Prison Unlocked explores incarceration, rehabilitation, reentry, prison culture, and the people behind the labels.
30 Years Behind Bars
Trials of a Prison Doctor
Available on Amazon
In her memoir, 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor, Dr. Gedney shares remarkable stories from her decades working inside Nevada's prisons. The book offers an honest and often surprising look at prison life, correctional medicine, personal resilience, and the lessons learned from caring for patients in one of society's most challenging environments.
Purchase your copy on Amazon and discover the experiences that inspired Prison Unlocked.
Dr. Karen Gedney: 30 Years of Clinical Insight
Dr. Karen Gedney offers a nuanced perspective shaped by years of caring for incarcerated individuals while balancing humanity, accountability, institutional rules, and medical care within one of society's most complex environments.
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Organizations Making a Difference
The mission of Prison Unlocked extends beyond the podcast. We encourage listeners to explore organizations dedicated to preserving prison history and supporting successful reentry after incarceration. Click the logos below to learn more...