Send us a textGuest Rahul Athaveya, a Stanford Law graduate turned tech entrepreneur, shares his profound journey from addiction and incarceration to redemption and purpose. Rahul discusses his experiences in prison, including founding the Prison Poetry Project, which has helped inmates through education and creative expression. The episode features heartfelt poetry readings, including Rahul's piece 'Incarceration' and Katische's own reflections on love and transformation. Rahul's near-death experience during COVID-19 and his subsequent recovery and reintegration into society highlight the power of resilience and hope. Join Katische and Rahul for an inspiring conversation about the human spirit, redemption, and the healing power of poetry.Chapter Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Infinite Life Podcast00:39 New Season: Conversations with Katische01:17 Rahul's Poem: Incarceration02:48 Introducing Rahul Athaveya03:55 Rahul's Journey and Poetry05:38 The Story Behind 'To Have Loved'08:09 Rahul's Writing Journey in Prison15:55 The Impact of Poetry in Prison24:46 Transformative Power of Education and Hope29:24 Introduction to Prison Life30:08 Reading 'Oh, Mongolian Beef'31:55 The Reality of Prison Food34:08 The Business of Prisons36:45 A Near-Death Experience48:47 Life After Prison50:59 Reflections on Love and Family53:46 Closing Thoughts and PoetryRahul AthavaleStanford Law graduate turned tech entrepreneur who sold his first company to Google for $10M, only to lose it all - and his law license - through an unexpected journey that led him through the depths of addiction and running an illegal enterprise. After achieving sobriety, he made the courageous decision to turn himself in to the FBI, resulting in federal prison time and the complete seizure of his assets by state and federal authorities.Now 9 years sober, he's not only rebuilt his wealth in less than 5 years but created a life of purpose and freedom, splitting his time between Mexico and Greece while working just 5 hours a day. As the founder of the Prison Poetry Project and Prison Education Program, he's dedicated to helping inmates find sobriety through education, turning his own experience into a catalyst for change. His story is a testament to the power of transformation, proving that our darkest chapters can become our greatest source of impact.Love Ancient Rome?Love Ancient Rome? salvēte amīcī! Explore what it meant to be Roman over the centuries. On YouTube.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHi, I'm Katische Haberfield- Spiritual Channel and Medium. I bring through messages and guidance from sources of Infinite Love. Join my Facebook Group: Infinite Love (spirituality). Join my Frankly Katische Facebook Group. Follow on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads, YouTube and Amazon