Radical Responsibility and Transformative Service

In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, Fleet reflects on his journey from spiritual seeker and incarcerated individual to founder of nationally influential prison hospice and mindfulness programs that have reshaped correctional care across the United States. He shares how decades of Buddhist practice, caregiving during the AIDS crisis, and an unwavering commitment to radical responsibility gave rise to innovative, trauma-informed approaches to healing, emotional intelligence, and leadership—both behind prison walls and far beyond them. This interview offers a powerful exploration of how inner work, when paired with courage and service, can ripple outward to create profound social impact.

Read the Podcast Transcript here