Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
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Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
I Had a Prison Girlfriend - Here’s What Happened | Tonya Higdon
Locked In with Ian Bick
1 hour 9 minutes
1 month ago
I Had a Prison Girlfriend - Here’s What Happened | Tonya Higdon
Tonya Higdon grew up in a good family, but childhood trauma pushed her into years of addiction involving nearly every drug you can imagine. She became a young mother while struggling to stay clean, bounced in and out of trouble, and eventually went on the run after multiple arrests for driving without a license. When she was finally caught, Tonya was sentenced to three years in the Florida state prison system—where she formed a long-term relationship with another woman that lasted her entire sentence. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Tonya shares her full story: her upbringing, addiction, life on the run, surviving prison, the realities of having a prison girlfriend, and how she worked to rebuild her life afterward. This conversation offers an honest look at trauma, recovery, and resilience for anyone interested in real-life stories, addiction journeys, and the truth about life behind bars.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Her Story Before Prison & What Led Here
05:00 Childhood, Family Dynamics & Early Struggles
10:00 Trauma, Addiction Begins & Life Starts Unraveling
16:00 Losing Custody, Spiraling & Desperate Decisions
22:00 Life on the Run, Arrest & Reality Sets In
27:00 Sentencing Day: Walking Into Prison for the First Time
33:00 Prison Relationships, Survival & Finding Her Place Inside
39:00 Daily Life: Hustles, Routines & What Prison Food Is Really Like
45:00 Addiction Behind Bars & Hard Lessons Learned
50:00 Getting Out: Reentry, Rebuilding & Starting Over
56:00 Staying Sober, Finding Purpose & Her Social Media Journey
01:01:00 Family Healing, Forgiveness & Moving Forward
01:04:00 Her Advice: What She Learned & Final Reflections
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Locked In with Ian Bick
Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
