[Un]phased Unedited Podcast

Almost 48 hours after (not) placing his hand on the Bible and being sworn in to office for a second and final term, 45/47 signed Executive Order after Executive Order, unraveling more than just President Biden's legacy alone. More than 50 years of presidential priorities were obliterated with the stroke of a Sharpie. Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna touch upon those that have the most impact on diversity,...

This week, the hosts delve into virtue signaling, the future of the beauty pageant, SCOTUS’ review of gender affirming care for minors, and whether a “becoming board” is a better option than a “vision board” as we think about the year ahead. Word of the Week [1:15]: Virtue Signaling: Even if it is a humble brag, Dr. Lisa questions whether trying to bolster our egos publicly is simply performative....

This week on the pod, Drs. Shaunna and Lisa discuss a few issues that one might describe as illogical – underestimating HMCU American football coaches and players, U.S. healthcare, and how many states STILL have not had a woman governor. Word of the Week [1:25]: Logical Fallacy. It's one thing to say something is illogical, but it's another thing to get clear on how illogical it is. The concept of...

Happy New Year...or at least we hope it's more happy moments than not. In the DEI space, we greet you with new terrain to navigate. The first episode of the year grapples with defining "engagement" in the workplace, feedback on DEI language usage, and new research on people who mourn the loss of being a grandparent.   Word of the Week [2:18]: Posturing: More than just standing up straight, we...

In the last episode of 2024, Drs Shaunna and Lisa applaud General Tubman, give a slight side-eye to Cynthia Erivo, and remove themselves from the mythology of self-care. Word of the Week [1:05]: Diaspora: As we consider the Greek term for "disperse", it's noted how often the word is misused when referring to cultures and homelands. Phase 1 [4:00]: General Tubman: On Veteran's Day, Maryla...

As the hosts slide to the end of 2024, they are noticing that more and more organizations are losing courage in the face of challenges to DEI work. In this week's episode, Drs Shaunna and Lisa discuss the lack of regard for women's lives, policy rollbacks, and contentious holiday disagreements. Word of the Week [1:45]: Mansplaining is a combination of "man" and "explaining". This problematic behav...

This week on [un]phased unedited, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa discuss the influence of voter demographics on the recent election, why women tend to get less exercise, and they explore a new concept called “Spiritual Bypassing” which can lead the minimization of someone’s pain. Word of the Week [1:08]: Reframing: Is the glass half empty or half full? Depending on your perspective, you may need to inte...

This week’s episode, The Drs take on reproductive justice and misinformation around perinatal hospice care, the interplay between a lack of self-awareness and arrogance, and whether allies can truly speak for others without misrepresenting or missing the nuance or their experience. Word of the Week [1:10] Reproductive Justice: As a more encompassing term, it's important to understand more than jus...

This week, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa talk about a recent apology to Native Americans for the U.S. policy on boarding schools, how humor can disguise bigotry, and why it matters when employees misuse company resources. Word of the Week: Indigenous [2:35]: Hard to spell, but easy to define. We may be so far removed from what originally or naturally occurred in our places and spaces, so we should cons...

Isn't it interesting how every generation feels that a presidential election is "the most divisive of our time"? The 2024 election season was not only divisive and vitriolic, but also situated within a "Super Election Year" with over 60 countries heading to the polls. Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna have discussed the U.S. Presidential Election for months, even before President Joseph Robinette Biden ste...

Many moons ago, "Defiance" was the name and location of a pivotal "Scandal" episode to seal the U.S. Presidency on primetime tv. In this episode, airing on Election Day, the hosts ponder the systems that make up the fundamental pain points of our existence as Americans -- the prevalence of invisible labor, return to work woes, parenting, and disability. Word of the Week [2:40]: Invisible Labo...

This week the Drs discuss the ongoing uncertainty of corporate and government DEI programs, the hypocrisy present in claims of free speech (for whom, exactly?), and how equity and inclusion are lenses through which we should address weather disaster preparation and evacuation. Word of the Week [2:18]: Disproportionality: Dr. Lisa defines how "disproportionality" and "disparity" help us to understa...

Our frustration with American journalism and news media continues as we share some new language, address the fragility of women's progress in the workplace, and Finland's war against fake news. Word of the Week [1:50]: Sanewashing: Meshing the words sane and whitewashing together is the newest trend in U.S. Election coverage. Phase 1: Nuts [7:05]: Dr. Lisa provides examples of how journalism...

This week, Drs. Gold and Ingarfield discuss proactive social justice, the death penalty, and how the righteous indignation and political optics of some can derail legitimate efforts to make amends for past wrongs. Word of the Week: Reparation: This word has unfortunately become a politicized lightning rod. Ta-Nehisi Coates’ oldie-but-goodie article, "The Case for Reparations" is one to r...

This week, the Drs ponder at what point watching movie or television dramatizations of people’s struggles or experiences of violence becomes exploitative. Dr. Lisa shares her frustration with the poor job news media is doing suffocating the many lies told on the campaign trail by one particular presidential candidate and the pair end with reflections on whether knowing a person’s race gives contex...

Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa quickly whiplash from funny to not funny in this week's episode. A satirical mockumentary attempting to discredit DEI, Tyreek Hill's unfortunately familiar police stop, and the public health risks of social media are priorities in this week's conversation. Word of the Week [2:55]: Decentering Whiteness: If you are white, it may be hard to accept that most U.S. co...