Michael Mason
Formerly incarcerated man whose life story of addiction, violent crime, prison transformation, and a terminal cancer diagnosis is the focus of this episode; he was granted compassionate release and later recovered and rebuilt his life.
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May 12, 2026 • 1h 5min
406: What if a terminal diagnosis set you free?
Michael Mason, formerly incarcerated man who rebuilt his life after addiction, violent crime, and a terminal cancer scare. He recounts chaotic childhoods, spirals into crime, and a prison-driven commitment to change. He describes a 90-day prognosis, compassionate release, grueling treatment, and the slow work of recovery, relationships, and turning hardship into service.
