About this episode
Jose Lugo grew up in one of Los Angeles’ toughest neighborhoods, where violence, broken family, and survival shaped his early life. After joining the Crips in high school, Jose got caught up in a string of robberies and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. From the brutal reality of L.A. County Jail to life inside a California state prison as a gang member, Jose reveals what it was really like behind bars — and what it took to walk away from the streets. In this raw and emotional interview, he shares the painful process of self-forgiveness, leaving the gang life behind, and how he’s fighting for redemption every single day. #GangLife #CripsStory #LifeAfterPrison #LACountyJail #CaliforniaPrison #PrisonRedemption #StreetToRedemption #lockedinpodcast Connect with Jose Lugo: https://therealjoselugo.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://www.magicmind.com/IANB50. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Jose Lugo's Struggles and Upbringing 00:05:44 Family Struggles and Foster Care Fears 00:11:38 Early School Challenges and Homeschooling 00:17:37 Understanding Intense Racial Dynamics 00:23:32 Life After High School: A Turning Point 00:30:07 Close Encounter at the Store 00:36:23 Intense Police Standoff Experience 00:42:40 Navigating Racial Dynamics in Jail 00:48:21 Navigating Early Gang Dynamics in County Jail 00:54:46 Surviving a Brutal Attack: A Raw Account 01:01:01 Finding Inner Strength and Support 01:06:59 Realizations on Gang Life and Change 01:13:01 Overcoming Anxiety and Announcing Non-Activity 01:18:49 Life Under Threat: Surviving Gang Politics 01:25:15 Embracing a New Life Away from Violence 01:31:33 Overcoming Desperation and Finding Faith 01:38:05 Finding Clarity Amidst the Noise Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices