Feb 3, 202643 minS2
In this episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Cat Greenleaf, creator and host of NBC's Talk Stoop and now host of the Soberness Podcast, to talk about sobriety, second chances, and the work she is...
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Opening Doors
Hosted by Rachel Dalinka · society · EN-US
About this Podcast:
“Opening Doors” is a transformative podcast focused on healing from the traumas of incarceration and drug addiction, hosted by Rachel Dalinka. With over 25 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, and 8 years focused on programming for underserved communities, Rachel combines her expertise with her personal journey of growing up with an addicted and incarcerated father. Her mission is to break the stigmas and silence surrounding these issues, fostering open and healing conversations.Each episode features heartfelt storytelling and insightful interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, experts in trauma and recovery, and family members. The podcast sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and social complexities of reintegration and overcoming addiction. Listeners gain strategies for overcoming shame, rediscovering purpose, and leveraging community resources and mental health support.“Opening Doors” is more than a podcast; i
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What is Opening Doors about?
“Opening Doors” is a transformative podcast focused on healing from the traumas of incarceration and drug addiction, hosted by Rachel Dalinka. With over 25 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, and 8 years focused on programming for underserved communities, Rachel combines her expertise with her personal journey of growing up with an addicted and incarcerated father.
Who hosts Opening Doors?
Opening Doors is hosted by Rachel Dalinka. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has Opening Doors covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Power to Reinvent Yourself: Cat Greenleaf on Recovery and Redemption" (3 February 2026, 43 minutes), "Second Chances, Real Jobs: How Uplift Solutions Reduces Recidivism | Atif Bostic" (13 January 2026, 28 minutes), and "Matthew Garcia's Story: Redemption, Reform, and the Fight For Justice" (30 December 2025, 48 minutes).
How often does Opening Doors publish?
Opening Doors publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Opening Doors?
Booking probability for Opening Doors is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Opening Doors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Opening Doors's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Opening Doors are Family & Social Services. Opening Doors has a society audience.
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Rachel Dalinka hosts Opening Doors, a society podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 13, 202628 minS2
In this episode of Opening Doors , host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Atif Bostic, President & CEO of Uplift Solutions , an organization training and placing formerly incarcerated men and women into jobs across the...
- Dec 30, 202548 minS2
In the Season 2 premiere of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka speaks with Matthew Garcia, who has spent 27 years incarcerated for felony murder-despite having fled the scene before the actual crime...
- Apr 1, 202549 minS0
<p >In this episode, Rachel Dalinka moderates a powerful conversation between three formerly incarcerated individuals: Suave Gonzalez, Jeffrey Abramowitz, and Kimpedro Rodriguez. All transformed their lives and are now...
Episode #16
The Human Cost of Mass Incarceration
Mar 18, 202531 minS0Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and...
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Episode #15
Surviving Kensington: A Journey to Recovery
Mar 4, 202539 minS0Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and...
- Feb 18, 202528 minS0
Join the Opening Doors LIVE Audience on Tuesday, March 25th, 6:30-8pm, Lower Merion HS, Ardmore PA. Rachel Dalinka hosts Suave Gonzalez, Jeff Abromowitz, and KimPedro Rodriguez for a discussion on Incarceration and...
- Feb 4, 202525 minS0
<p >In this deeply moving live episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, my guest Suave Gonzalez shares his journey of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. Arrested at the age of 17 and wrongfully convicted, Suave...
- Jan 21, 202530 minS12
<p >In this compelling episode of Opening Doors Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christi Smith, an esteemed expert in criminal justice policy and trauma-informed care. Dr. Smith shares insights from her extensive experience...
- Jan 7, 202527 minS0
<p >In this episode of Opening Doors, we explore transformative approaches to rehabilitating individuals within the prison system through entrepreneurial programs. Joe Gagnon shares his journey from a career in tech and...
- Dec 24, 202422 minS0
<p >In this inspiring episode of Opening Doors, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Judge Rea Boylan of Bucks County to discuss the transformative impact of Recovery and Wellness Courts. Judge Boylan shares her...
- Dec 10, 202433 minS0
<p >In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Opening Doors, Rachel speaks with Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO of the Petey Greene Program and a champion for education and reentry services for incarcerated individuals. Jeff...
- Nov 26, 202441 minS0
<p >Join me for my Podcast Launch event on 12/7 from 3-6 PM at REC Philly (9th & Market) featuring a live podcast interview, live jazz/blues music by Tonya Lynette, plus food & drinks! Register here!</p> <p >In this...
- Nov 12, 202413 minS0
<p >Join me for my Podcast Launch event on 12/7 from 3-6 PM at REC Philly (9th & Market) featuring a live podcast interview, live jazz/blues music by Tonya Lynette, plus food & drinks! Register here!</p> <p >Episode...
- Oct 29, 202429 minS0
<p >In this powerful episode of Opening Doors, Star Granger shares her deeply personal journey from being incarcerated at 17 for first-degree murder to her release in 2018 after serving 35 years. Star reflects on the...
- Oct 15, 202436 minS0
<p >In this episode of Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Dr. Omar Reda, a board-certified psychiatrist, Author, and Harvard-trained trauma expert based at UCHealth in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr...
- Oct 1, 202433 minS0
<p >In this powerful episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka connects with Tammy Harris, founder of the Jahmil Harris Foundation. Tammy shares her deeply personal story of loss and the journey that led...
- Sep 17, 202429 minS0
<p >In this compelling episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Jonathan Lewis, the Executive Director of Life Abundant Prison Ministries, to explore his remarkable journey from...
- Sep 3, 202437 minS0
<p >In this episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka sits down with Wayne "Jamaal" Garrett, a community engagement and reentry coordinator for Uplift Solutions and president of the Uplift Alumni...
- Aug 20, 202418 minS0
In this powerful inaugural episode of the Opening Doors Podcast, host Rachel Dalinka opens up about her deeply personal journey through trauma, addiction, and healing. Rachel shares her story of growing up with a father...
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