Stranger Fruit Podcast

Kennedy Dunn, 4th year medical student at Howard U & Jessica Brinson, 4th year medical student at Howard U navigate fear, self-doubt and what it means to be human in the fourth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Personal and Professional Growth 11:34 Finding Strength and Trust Beyond Control 17:21 Embracing Personal Journeys and Self-Improveme...

Kennedy Dunn and Jessica Ray, medical students at Howard U discuss what it means to uproot the vines of our existence & di-vine purpose and what it means to be human in the third episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III   0:00 Introduction and Divine Purpose 3:08 Community Support and Academic Challenges 13:11 Navigating Life's Journey and Personal Growth 25:34 Balancing Medical School and Personal...

Kennedy Dunn, 4th year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Blessed Sheriff, Pyschiatry resident at Georgetown University discuss what it means to have control & lose control and what it means to be human in the second episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III   0:00 Introduction and Navigating Challenges in Psychiatry 13:21 Coping with Loss and Embracing Lack of Control 18:35 Understanding Control an...

Kennedy Dunn and Yemi Iyebote, 4th year medical students at Howard U define how love works and what it means to be human in the first episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III Works Cited  Immordino-Yang, M. H., & Damasio, A. R. (2007). The neurobiology of love. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 11(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2006.11.003  

BEST OF VOL II. of Stranger Fruit entitled "In Drought Seasons, We Need Passion, Patience & Connection Enriching and Sustaining Our Roots"   01:18 - “In Drought Season” with Dr. Isaiah Horton 10:58 - “We Need” with Alicia Snowden 15:46 - “Passion, Patience” with Dr. Bianca Campbell, PharmD 19:34 - “& Connection” with Dr. Dwayne Thomas 24:49 - “Enriching and Sustaining” with Dr. Redab Alnif...

Kennedy Dunn and Rasheed Thompson, 4th year medical students at Howard U define our roots, being uprooted and what it means to be human in the 7th and final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   Time Stamps:  0:00 Empowering Minority Medical Professionals & Exploring Identity 5:07 Insights on Medical Practice & Building Trust with Patients 11:37 Reflections on Love, Faith, and Growth in Medi...

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote discuss how we define what is Ours and what it means to be human in the 6th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   Timestamp: 0:00 Exploring Psychiatry and Mental Health 6:55 The Intricacies of Mental Health Disorders 14:07 Embracing Emotions and Overcoming Challenges 23:36 Community Support and Understanding Pain 36:44 Nav...

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Redab Alnifaidy, OB/GYN resident at Howard University discuss what it means to enrich & sustain the world around us and what it means to be human in the 5th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   2:17 - The Enrichment vs. Sustainability: Delving into whether true enrichment can exist without sustainability and the journey of resilience. 1...

Connection Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dwayne Thomas, PGY-1 Surgery Resident at Naval Medical Center San Diego discuss connection and what it means to be human in the 4th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II.   Timestamps: 0:00 The Essence of Choices and Life's Connections 4:45 Psychiatry Insights and Professional Networking 12:56 Growth, Mentorship, and the Power of Connect...

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Bianca Campbell, PharmD and 3rd medical student at Howard U discuss Passion, Patience and what it means to be human in the 3rd episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II.   Timestamps: 0:00 The Intersection of Passion and Patient Care in Medicine 8:10 Patient-Centric Perspectives & Self-Care for Healthcare Providers 15:56 Navigating Career Passi...

Kennedy Dunn and Alicia Snowden, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss needs and what it means to be human in the 2nd episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II. Timestamps: 0:00 Transitioning in Medicine: From Surgery to Psychiatry 8:39 The Human Approach in Medicine: Mental Health and Resilience 14:45 Personal Reflections: Surgery, Psychiatry, and Growth 30:27 Childhood Development & Mental He...

Chapters: 0:00 Empowering Minority Medical Professionals and Understanding Drought Seasons 3:17 Navigating Healthcare Challenges: Disenfranchisement, Dilemmas, and Career Perspectives 10:33 Medicine as a Calling and the Social Impact of Healthcare Work 23:32 Military Medicine, Service, and Reflecting on Systemic Issues 39:42 Personal Growth, Mental Health, and the Intersectionality of Race and Gen...

BEST OF VOL I. of Stranger Fruit entitled "I Believe This Soil Will Last Forever"   0.0 - “I” with Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote (Medical Student - Howard University) 19.28 - “Believe” with Lucy Dawson (Medical Student - Howard University) 27:46 - “This” with Dr. Chauncey Bridges (Ortho Resident - Tulane) 37.41 - “Soil” with Teirney Haley  (Medical Student - Howard University) 50.02 - “Will” with Nia Wal...

Kennedy Dunn and Brandon Manor, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss forever and what it means to be human in the seventh and final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Opening Insights: Growth, Grace, and Embracing the Present 5:59 Navigating Medical Careers: Relationships, Recovery, and Confidence 15:51 Legacy and Purpose: Impactful Moments and Mentorship 22:32 Life's Journ...

Kennedy Dunn and Temidayo Adedeji-Fajobi, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss what it means to outlast the trials and adversity of life and what it means to be human in the 6th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: The Intersection of Mindfulness and Medicine 9:56 Emotional Support and the Marathon Metaphor for Life's Challenges 16:06 Overcoming Setbacks and Ref...

Kennedy Dunn and Nia Walcott, 3rd year medical students at Howard U explore the idea of willpower, free Will and what it means to be human in the Fifth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Early Experiences Shaping Resilience and Goals 3:03 The Journey to Self-Improvement: Cultivating Positivity and Productivity 5:55 Deep Dive into Hard Work, Free Will, and the Role...

Kennedy Dunn and Terinney Haley, 3rd year medical students at Howard U, explore soil and how we nourish those around us and what it means to be human in the fourth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Understanding Soil and Self-Care: Foundations for Growth 11:39 The Journey of Medical Education and Personal Development 40:36 Authenticity and Growth: Embracing Heritage and Personal Id...

Kennedy Dunn, M3 at Howard U and Dr. Chauncey Bridges, PGY1 Orthopedic Surgery Resident at Tulane University explore the idea of being present, choices and what it means to be human in the third episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Embracing the Journey to Personal and Professional Growth 13:57 Maintaining Balance and Navigating the Challenges of Medicine 31:02 Reflec...

Kennedy Dunn and Lucy Dawson, 3rd year medical students at Howard U  explore the idea of belief and what it means to be human in the second episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Public Speaking, Belief Systems, and Self-Belief 5:28 The Role of Self-Belief: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Life Philosophy 15:42 Segment I: Planting the Seed 19:14 Exploring Perspectives:...

Kennedy Dunn & Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote, 3rd year medical students at Howard University navigate the essence of self and what it means to be human in the first episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Unpacking Identity: Personal Reflections and Maternal Love 6:08 Exploring Inner Voices and Identity Fluidity 12:43 "Planting the Seed" 13:15 Identity in Decision-Making and Spiritual Insig...