Flesh 'N Bold

This episode ain’t your average history lesson… Join Flesh ‘N Bold as we recognize Veterans Day by discussing the veterans in our lives and some lesser-known vets. Nia throws some knowledge your way as she shares the stories of veterans of color that your history books left out but who paved the way for folks to “enjoy” the America that many call home. Stay bold like the veterans discussed in this...

Welcome back! Class is in session. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off its sophomore season with this 12th episode. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris explore sex as a social construct. Nope, not a typo SEX as a social construct--not gender! Is biological sex confined to only two? Scholarship, personal and professional experience rolled up in one tidy podcast. Listen up, there’s a pop quiz later! Show notes: Intersex...

What's up y'all? We're back! We had a nice summer break and hope you are ready to dive into the continuation of Season 2 of Flesh "N Bold, with our hosts Drs. Nia and Nevin. Health care & Mental Professionals who want to bring science, pop culture, important topics to your eardrums.

Flesh ‘N Bold talks about relationships, love, and equity within them. In this episode (11th), we explore the progress we as a society have made with respect to gender equity in these relationships. Who pays for dates? What about in same-sex relationships? We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, news articles, research, and our experiences...

In this 10th episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, the hosts delve into the joys, well mostly sorrows of homeownership for Black and brown folx. How does racism impact homeowners post the homebuying process? How has the Biden Administration decided to address racism in homebuying? We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, news articles, research, and our...

The #BidenErasedWomen got a lot of air time recently and attempted to push transwomen to the margins even more. Not today Satan! In this episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we reaffirm that transwomen are women and carry a heavy burden. We also discuss gender and gender identity. Tune in and #staybold! Show notes: Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Editor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JD Mu...

On this special episode, we’ve partnered with the podcast hosts of Healthy Homes, the Hippocratic Hosts and What is Black? Today, we’re talking with Dr. Lauren A. Smith, Chief Health Equity and Strategy Officer for the CDC Foundation, and Dr. Letitia Dzirasa: Commissioner of Health for the Baltimore City Health Department. We’re talking with these public health and pediatric health experts to help...

Who is openly Black? Can non-African American folks comment on African American culture? Who should "qualify" for reparations. The hosts of Flesh of 'N Bold tackle these questions and want you to tackle them too. References: https://madamenoire.com/1037541/luvvie-you-are-a-guest-of-african-american-culture-act-accordingly/

This podcast was the intended podcast for December but instead, we posted the N’ hardest goodbye. In this episode, we wrap up the year with a review-- ranging from COVID-19 to Biden. What were the biggest things that stuck out for us in 2021! Links: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2020-the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-month-by-month/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/investigati...

As mentioned in the last episode, the hosts of Flesh & Bold lost their father (the inspiration and number one Flesh 'N Bold). Here, we dig into his long journey with cancer (and in the health care system with all its inefficiencies and inequities), anticipatory grief, and his ongoing legacy. Join us we shed light on one of the most influential NJH's we've ever known. We recorded parts of his story...

The hosts of Flesh & Bold lost their number one fan and supporter, their father recently, and in an act of radical self-care decided to Not release their original episode. Instead, later this month they will release an episode that touches on his journey with cancer, grief, and legacy.

The Election Episode. Whew, it's been a tumultuous week. In the fifth episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we talk about a topic that captivated our attention nonstop--the election. We discuss our feelings before and during this election week. We recorded this episode before we knew the outcome of the election but you’ll be there as we process. We also bring on a new character in our cast of opinionated fami...

In this fourth episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we recount our personal experiences with the police on the heels of the grand jury trial of the Breonna Taylor case. We want to put a trigger warning on this episode because some of these experiences are hard to hear. We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, our experiences are the evidence. We need n...

In this third episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we explore more about how Black daughters are raised in America and how it is different from raising Black sons. Again we turn to our own parents to shed light on how they approached this. Also, it’s Kentucky Derby season and since Nia was born in Kentucky, we talk about the controversial song and why this and other things prompted our family to leave the st...

This is Extra Credit! "Extra credit" episodes are short and informal bonuses of Flesh 'N Bold. In this one, we unpack our portion of our latest episode, "Raisi'N Black Sons". Nevin was called "hot-tempered" by our parents, but we push back.

In this second episode of Flesh 'N Bold, we explore what it means to raise a Black son in America. Can Black parents practice a colorblind approach? How does Nia measure up? We ask our own parents. Listen and find out! Show notes: The experiences of African American mothers raising sons in the context of #BlackLivesMatter. The Professional Counselor, 9(1), 67-79. doi: http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.roo...

In this first episode of Flesh "N Bold, we wonder if you can celebrate July 4th (US Independence Day) and still be "woke". We discuss history, identity, Americanness and power. Listen and find out! Show notes: " What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? " --Frederick Douglas Why African Americans Struggle to Celebrate Independence Day -- Cheryl Brown When the Fourth of July Was a Black Holiday -- E...

Brother & Sister doctor (MD&PhD) and professor duo introduce Flesh & Bold, their podcast. They take on race, racism, identity, intersectionality, and more. But why should you listen to them? In this episode, they tell you who they are and why you should listen. Class is now in session...