Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThis Red Flag Could Destroy Your Sentencing—Federal Judge Explains
While connecting in Dallas, I spoke with a federal judge at a work event. I asked, "What's a red flag you see at sentencing?" Her answer was simple b…
1 year, 3 months ago
The #1 Sign Your Lawyer Isn't the Right Fit
This week, a family drove from Miami to Tampa to meet with me—nervous and frustrated. Sentencing is close, but their lawyer shut them out. When they …
1 year, 3 months ago
This Sentencing Red Flag Got a Harsh Response from a Federal Judge
After prison, I spent time in Los Angeles courtrooms, studying how judges sentence people. One moment stuck with me: a defendant praised his educatio…
1 year, 3 months ago
You Might Still Be in the Cave (I Was Too)
In this episode, I talk about Plato's Allegory of the Cave—and how it helped me stop lying to myself in prison. I was waiting for things to magically…
1 year, 3 months ago
Green Flag In Federal Prison: Quiet Consistency
A physician serving a 3-year sentence for taking kickbacks at Leavenworth quietly earned a 9-month halfway house placement—not by pleading or complai…
1 year, 3 months ago
Federal Prison Without Kids? They Said I Had It Easy—Here's the Truth…
Matthew Cox said it. A stranger on a plane said it. And they're right. Doing time without young children at home is easier. I didn't have kids when I…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Was The Scariest Part About Federal Prison?
Forget the fights or the "Club Fed" labels. The scariest part of federal prison isn't what happens while you're inside—it's what life looks like afte…
1 year, 3 months ago
Defendants: Are You Ready To Seize Big Opportunities Before Sentencing?
A client working quietly with our team showed how self-advocacy changes outcomes. Without the lawyer knowing we were involved, the client presented a…
1 year, 3 months ago
How To Get A Shorter Federal Prison Sentence
After a disappointing first proffer session, a Boston physician didn't sulk—he got to work. He crafted a clear, honest narrative that explained his p…
1 year, 3 months ago
Accountability, Failure—and the Joy of Starting Over
When the Titanic sank, no one took responsibility—just finger-pointing. NASA, after the Apollo 1 tragedy, paused, owned it, and rebuilt. Johnson & Jo…
1 year, 3 months ago