In this powerful episode of Life Switch Conversations, Dr. Derron Simon sits down with Britney Allen Jones, MSW — a social worker, woman in long-term recovery, formerly incarcerated leader, and founder of The Chad Lake Foundation.

Britney’s story begins long before the letters behind her name. She shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of an incarcerated father, carrying unresolved trauma, experiencing substance use, losing loved ones, and eventually finding recovery, faith, purpose, and a mission to serve others.

This conversation goes deep into the real issues behind incarceration and reentry:

Trauma that goes unnamed.

Addiction as a disease, not a character flaw.

Recovery as a pathway to healing.

The failures of punishment-only systems.

Post-Incarceration Syndrome.

The need for treatment, housing, support, and compassion.

Why people with lived experience must be at the policy table.

Why rural communities like Kentucky can become powerful places for grassroots change.

Britney also shares the heartbreaking story behind The Chad Lake Foundation, named in honor of her brother, Chad Lake Raymond, who died while incarcerated after being denied adequate medical care. His story fuels her work to remove barriers, support people coming home, advocate for rehabilitation over incarceration, and bring dignity to people impacted by the justice system.

This episode is honest, emotional, faith-filled, and deeply necessary.

Britney reminds us that recovery is real, redemption is possible, and people are more than the worst thing they have ever done.

To learn more or connect with Britney and The Chad Lake Foundation:

Website: thechadlakefoundation.org

Email: Britney@thechadlakefoundation.org

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