How our parents raised us

Episode 2 of the Same Difference Podcast podcast, hosted by Same Difference Podcast, titled "How our parents raised us " was published on October 24, 2023 and runs 61 minutes.

October 24, 2023 ·61m · Same Difference Podcast

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Summary

Welcome back to the Same Difference Podcast! In our second episode, "How Our Parents Raised Us," hosts JD Mass, PsyD and Kory May dive deep into the profound impact of our upbringing and how our parents' choices shaped us. In this thought-provoking episode, Kory May explores how his parents navigated the challenging landscape of raising black children in a predominantly white area, Iowa City. We learn about their deliberate choices and the experiences they encountered while striving to provide us with the best opportunities. JD Mass goes into detail about his experience with his parents deliberate choice to raise their white children in a predominantly black community in St. Louis and how this opened his eyes to the reality of racism in America and his privilege in society. Both hosts share personal insights into the fascinating journey of their parents choices, how this shaped and impacted their worldview and the valuable lessons they’ve learnt along the way. As they delve further into their upbringing, the hosts discuss the unique set of expectations placed upon them as children in communities were both were the minority, while trying to maintain a connection with their own culture. They recount their experiences of "window shopping" culture they admired but could not fully embrace due to social and familial expectations, and being stopped by the police. The episode takes a heartwarming turn as Kory May recalls the role of the public library in their life, a place of refuge where they were always accepted and encouraged. JD Mass recalls how black people in his community always embraced him and showed him family & community. Ultimately, "How Our Parents Raised Us" is a captivating exploration of how upbringing shapes identity and the delicate balance between cultural assimilation and pride. Join us as we unravel the deep layers of parental influence and its enduring impact on who we've become. Tune in to the Same Difference Podcast to be a part of this enriching conversation about the past, the present, and how it all connects to who we are today. Connect with us on social media Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SameDifferencePodcast.?si=dNukJ8qMwtazKp7U⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/same_difference_podcast/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@same_difference_podcast?lang=en⁠ Check out our website for all things "Same Difference" ⁠https://samedifference.life/⁠ Have any questions or episode suggestions? Send us an email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Episode Description

In this thought-provoking episode, Kory May explores how his parents navigated the challenging landscape of raising black children in a predominantly white area, Iowa City. We learn about their deliberate choices and the experiences they encountered while striving to provide us with the best opportunities.

JD Mass goes into detail about his experience with his parents deliberate choice to raise their white children in a predominantly black community in St. Louis and how this opened his eyes to the reality of racism in America and his privilege in society.

Both hosts share personal insights into the fascinating journey of their parents choices, how this shaped and impacted their worldview and the valuable lessons they’ve learnt along the way. As they delve further into their upbringing, the hosts discuss the unique set of expectations placed upon them as children in communities were both were the minority, while trying to maintain a connection with their own culture. They recount their experiences of "window shopping" culture they admired but could not fully embrace due to social and familial expectations, and being stopped by the police.

The episode takes a heartwarming turn as Kory May recalls the role of the public library in their life, a place of refuge where they were always accepted and encouraged. JD Mass recalls how black people in his community always embraced him and showed him family & community.

Ultimately, "How Our Parents Raised Us" is a captivating exploration of how upbringing shapes identity and the delicate balance between cultural assimilation and pride. Join us as we unravel the deep layers of parental influence and its enduring impact on who we've become.

Tune in to the Same Difference Podcast to be a part of this enriching conversation about the past, the present, and how it all connects to who we are today.

Connect with us on social media

Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SameDifferencePodcast.?si=dNukJ8qMwtazKp7U⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/same_difference_podcast/⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@same_difference_podcast?lang=en⁠

Check out our website for all things "Same Difference"

⁠https://samedifference.life/⁠

Have any questions or episode suggestions?

Send us an email: ⁠[email protected]⁠