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Chrisleys Open Up on Prison Life: Julie’s Commissary Role and Todd’s Work Refusal

Their Aug. 13 podcast appearance offers new insight into how they navigated prison dynamics after President Trump’s pardon.

Overview

  • On the Aug. 13 episode of Chrisley Confessions 2.0, Todd and Julie Chrisley sat down with Kandi Burruss to share fresh details of their federal prison experiences
  • Julie said she was known as “the mom” by fellow inmates and that no one pursued a romantic relationship during her 28-month stay at FMC Lexington
  • To secure shampoo, makeup and other personal items, Julie worked in the prison commissary department while Todd declined assignments and said he “ran his block”
  • Both described harsh conditions — including a lack of air conditioning — and emphasized the emotional and psychological strain of daily life behind bars
  • Since President Trump’s pardon in May, the couple has relaunched their podcast and filmed a Lifetime docuseries as part of their broader media comeback and advocacy agenda