Ariel Lakata is someone you'd never expect to have endured the cruel reality of the United States Prison System. In this episode we hear how Ariel got into trouble, leading to probation violations that would ultimately lead to prison.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:32 - Questioning Conformity and Finding Identity
00:09:13 - The Bubbly Texter
00:13:56 - College Life and Skipping Class
00:18:30 - Undercover Cop Incident
00:23:15 - Traumatizing Experience in Jail
00:27:59 - My Probation and Court Battle
00:32:49 - A Suspicious Court Hearing
00:37:23 - Going to Jail for 20 Months
00:42:03 - The Dreaded Bathroom Break
00:46:37 - Life in a Women's Prison
00:50:50 - Unsanitary conditions during lockdown
00:55:14 - Life in Prison
00:59:59 - Adjusting to Life After Prison
01:04:30 - Forming Friendships in Prison
01:09:07 - Reflections on the Impact of DUI and the Road to Recovery
01:13:54 - Sharing Your Story