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Flesh 'N Bold
by Nevin J. Heard, PhD and Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc
This sister and brother doctor duo task themselves with dismantling the kyriarchy in medicine, mental health, and society-at-large. Dr. Nia J. Heard-Garris (MD, MSc)-- a physician and researcher by day and scholar-activist by night and will not stop until structural racism is eliminated. Dr. Nevin J. Heard (PhD) has a background in clinical counseling and focuses on multicultural and social justice issues. Nevin's work centers the lived realities of folx living at the intersections of marginalized identities. These siblings have engaged in cultural commentary since they were in diapers. Flesh 'N Bold will continue those conversations coupled with data, science, and guest appearances. We will make these ivory-tower discussions digestible for the dinner table. Flesh 'N Bold invites you to join the family as we listen, reflect, and challenge one another to enact change one podcast at a time.
Episodes
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Flesh 'N Bold talks Legacy, Legacy, Legacy!
Are we here already? We are at the last episode of Flesh “N Bold plus Mom. During this episode, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris round out the retirement series by talking to their mother about her legacy and the impact she hopes to have had on others. What lessons has she carried with her about wealth,...
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Strong For You: Grief N' Elderhood
We know, we know, no one wants to talk about the end of life, death, or dying. But we are all going to die at some point, so let’s put it all out in the open. How do the aged population think about death? Do they get lonely when those around them cross to the other side? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris...
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Healthcare 'N Retirement: Part deux, the visits (Part II)
In this part two episode of health and retirement Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue their discussion on healthcare. Our dynamic duo picks right back up in this conversation with their mother on government-sponsored insurance and how the intersectionality of age, race, and gender shape healthcare...
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Healthcare 'N Retirement: If you don't like it...see ya' (Part I)
Is healthcare in retirement the promised land? You have retired, kicking up your feet, on Medicaid, and living la vida loca, right? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue their retirement expose with their mother, documenting her journey. There was so much in this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, they had…
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And Another One-- Year 'N Review 24
Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris have firmly launched into the new year, but Flesh & Bold wouldn’t be Flesh & Bold, without a Year ‘N Review episode. They give you their take on the top events of 2023–from the most talked-about political and cultural events including those that pushed you, had you…
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Love @ this BIG Age: Love in Later Years
Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Our Flesh ‘N Bold hosts, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris are here to help you close the year out by discussing LOVE. In this episode, the good professors talk about love for the aged, using their mom's perspective about love and her NEW relationship as a case study.…
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Work Hard, Prep hard: Retirement Prep--What it takes to retire.
Our Flesh ‘N Bold hosts, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue down the retirement journey with their mother. This time they hold a magnifying glass up to the the first phase of retirement–prepping/planning. Dr. Heard-Garris pushes back on her mom’s reasons and timing for retiring. Is it because of...
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Identity 'N the Workplace and Retirement
For many people who work, their identities are wrapped in what they do. their first lines are, "I'm a...lawyer, salesperson, therapist, teacher..." But what happens when you retire? Who are you then? Who do you become or who do you get to be? And how do you decide when and how to shed this work...
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The Final Hurrah Season Trailer
Show Notes:Welcome back Flesh ‘N Bold listeners. One of the podcasters got a bit lazy, I mean encumbered with other commitments, and decided that the podcast would be released on the last Saturday of the month. In this very, very long “trailer,” Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris talk about what to expect...
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69 years after Brown v. Board: Are we Still Separate 'N Still Unequal?
69 (get yo’ mind out the gutter) years post the landmark Brown v. Board case declaring segregated public schools unconstitutional, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris explore present-day segregation in public schools in this episode of Flesh 'N Bold. Are schools more or less segregated now or in the years...
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Disability 101: The "R" word, "blinders," and other ableist shit
Identity encompasses many different aspects of our being–Our “ability” status for some of us is front and center, while for others is not visible. In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, Drs. Heard & Heard- Garris discuss what disabilities are, how abilities and disabilities are talked about in the...
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'N love with one, or two or three, oh my!
What's love got to do, got to do with it? We just left the season of love behind, or did we? In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, Drs. Heard & Heard- Garris discuss the love and relationships polyamory can provide. What do we know about polyamory? Are polyamory and polygamy the same thing? Should...
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PrisoN Labor: Where's your stuff coming from?
Flesh ‘N Bold is here again and coming in hot! Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss how we are all likely impacted by prison labor through our consumerism. What do Starbucks, Worker’s rights, and penile (aka penal) all have in common? They all show up in this episode, so tune in and find out. In…
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Year 'N Review 2022
Yo! 2022 is wrapped and good riddance. The 20’s have been such trying times. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off the first 2023 podcast by recapping 2022. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss the important events; unlike last year, there were SOME happy endings (not that kind, c’mon you sicko). They are not...
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Can fatness 'N fitness occupy the same space? (Part 2)
The dynamic duo continues their discussion about fatphobia and the intersection of fatness & fitness. This time focusing on social media & solutions. Even though Thanksgiving was the initial release date...COVID tried to hold them back from releasing Part Deux, but they wouldn't dare keep this...
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Can fatness 'N fitness occupy the same space? (Part 1)
Is fat a bad word? Should you say, "people of size," "living in larger bodies," or should we be reclaiming the word "fat" and wear it with pride? Can you be both fat & fit? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris delve into fatness, fatphobia, and errythang in between. Be forewarned this is Part I of a Part II...
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oNe Time for Student Loan Relief
Please Note that this podcast was recorded prior to info released about student loan debt relief. Please go to: https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application for more current information Show notes: Flesh ‘N Bold is hitting you oNe time with the information you need right now! Drs. Heard &...
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Hot Gurl Summer 2022 'N Review
Flesh ‘N Bold is back in session after the summer break. Did you do your summer reading? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris review what happened over the summer of 2022. They go from COVID-19 vaccines to Brittney Griner’s court case in Russia. See how these events have shaped our nation and what the good...
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'N these streets
In this trailer, our hosts say goodbye for the summer. Class is no longer in session but in this trailer, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris talk about readying themselves for summertime! Listen in, stay bold, like, and share.
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Is 2022 the year of Rolling back Women's Reproductive Rights?
In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts planned to talk about poverty but because of the “breaking news” around the supreme court leak, they pivot and talk about abortion. Drs. Heard-Garris and Heard account of what happened around the supreme court document leaks, the history of abortion…
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Play for Pay: College $tudent Athletes N’ Pay
In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts talk about college athletes. If you want me to play, you better pay! As March Madness ends, a time where many collegiate athletes are put on national display, our hosts discuss issues encountered on to the longstanding quandary around paying college...
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Show me the Money: The GeNder Pay Gap
In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts honor Women's History Month by discussing one important struggle faced by Women--the gender pay gap. Why are women paid less than men for the same work done? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris bring up issues of feminism, racism, and the kyriarchy--you know the…
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“What’s (Black Family) love got to do got to do with it?”
Flesh ‘N Bold charges on in 2022 with this podcast talking about love. Is it the season for love already? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss The Negro Family: The Case for National Action Yeah, have you heard of it? What does welfare queen, Black Matriarchy, and a white Senator have in common?…
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Leaving 2021 where it belongs--in the Past: Flesh N' Bold Year-N- Review
How was 2021 for you? Yeah, sameies. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off the first 2022 podcast by recapping 2021. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss the events that were important to them and share their hopes and dreams for the new year! Kamala, Simone, and COVID-19, oh my! What events were most salient for...
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Is Black the color of money? Black Capitalism, Buying Power, and Business Ownership
To spend or not to spend that is the question. As we approach the holiday season, our host Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss Black buying power, Black Business owners, and capitalism. What is Black Capitalism anyway? This episode features a special guest, heavy on both the flesh & bold side,...
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Unseen but not ForgotteN’: Stories of Veterans of Color
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...
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Sex as a Social CoNstruct
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…
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Season 2 Flesh 'N Bold Preview-Welcome back!
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.
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Are we crazy in love or just crazy? Flesh & Bold talks relationships!
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...
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HomeowNership: Will we ever stop dreaming and wake up?
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…
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Centering TraNsWomen
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!…
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COVID-19 Vaccine 'N Communities of Color
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...
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Are we opeNly Black? A discussion about: culture, ADOS, and reparations
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:...
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Year 'N Review 2020
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:...
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'N now...The Hardest Goodbye
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...
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We Need a Pause...Meet the PareNts
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.
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What's oN the LiNe?
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...
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Black Women, Girls, 'N the Police-What will it take?
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...
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RaisiN' Black Daughters
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,...
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Extra Credit: RaisiN' Black Sons
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.
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RaisiN' Black Sons
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...
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Independence Day 'N Power
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...
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Summer Reading: Who the F*** are we?
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This sister and brother doctor duo task themselves with dismantling the kyriarchy in medicine, mental health, and society-at-large. Dr. Nia J. Heard-Garris (MD, MSc)-- a physician and researcher by day and scholar-activist by night and will not stop until structural racism is eliminated. Dr. Nevin J. Heard (PhD) has a background in clinical counseling and focuses on multicultural and social justice issues. Nevin's work centers the lived realities of folx living at the intersections of marginalized identities. These siblings have engaged in cultural commentary since they were in diapers. Flesh 'N Bold will continue those conversations coupled with data, science, and guest appearances. We will make these ivory-tower discussions digestible for the dinner table. Flesh 'N Bold invites you to join the family as we listen, reflect, and challenge one another to enact change one podcast at a time.
HOSTED BY
Nevin J. Heard, PhD and Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc
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This sister and brother doctor duo task themselves with dismantling the kyriarchy in medicine, mental health, and society-at-large. Dr. Nia J. Heard-Garris (MD, MSc)-- a physician and researcher by day and scholar-activist by night and will not stop until structural racism is eliminated. Dr. Nevin...
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