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Parents & Professors Podcast
by M Inclusive Excellence, LLC
Co-parents, colleagues, and collaborators, Dr. Marjorie Dorimé- Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams share perspectives on (co-)parenting, higher education research and praxis, and anything else of interest that comes up.
Episodes
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Stay or Leave? The Divorce Question No One Can Answer | Episode 88
Are you navigating a no-fault divorce or looking for honest divorce advice? Is any divorce really no-fault? Legally, yes. In real life, divorce still carries blame, shame, and the feeling of failure. In Episode 88, Dr. Michael Steven Williams and Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams ask what no-fault...
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Did Nikole Hannah-Jones Choose Wrong for Her Daughter? | Episode 87
Nikole Hannah-Jones sent her daughter to a segregated, high-poverty Brooklyn school to live her values. A decade later, her daughter is the one asking why. The Triple Cs do not agree on the answer to Black parents’ school choice. A viral New York Times Magazine essay set Black parents' group…
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AI Researcher Resigns, Claims AI Extinction Risk | Episode 86
An AI researcher at Anthropic resigned this month and told the internet that the people building this technology believe it could kill us all by the end of the decade. The industry keeps building anyway. In Episode 86, Dr. Michael Steven Williams and Dr. Marjorie Dorimé Williams take on three...
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Black Women Have Nine Degrees and Still No Paycheck | Episode 85
9 degrees & no steady income. Black women in the economy, the no-eye-contact doctor, & why sponsorship beats mentorship. This week, Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams spend the full hour centering Black women. A thread went viral this month: a group of Black women, nine...
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Back-to-School Spending, the Tuskegee Dress Code, and What We Expect of Our Kids Before They Leave Our House
Tuskegee dress code. Black back-to-school spending. Respectability politics. Two PhD professors finally weigh in — and they don't agree. A new poll found Black parents expect to spend $447 per child on clothes and shoes this back-to-school season — nearly double what white parents spend. Dr....
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What Type of Co-Parents Are We? 9 Years In and We Still Can't Agree | Episode 83
Co-Parenting After Divorce: What Type Are You? 9 Years In and We Still Can't Agree | Episode 83 Co-parenting after divorce. Nine years. Two households. Two kids almost in college: one remarriage, one new baby, one long-distance relationship, a business, and a podcast. And one question they still...
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Is It More Dangerous to Be a Black Child in 2026 Than It Was in the 90s?
Black child safety. Black children in white spaces. Raising Black kids in America in 2026. This is the conversation the Nolan Wells case forced every Black parent to have. Dr. Marjorie and Michael are not speculating about the case. They are having the conversation underneath it. You did…
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The Grade App Is Your Instagram: What a Viral TED Talk on Overparenting Gets Right and Whose Childhood It Forgets
What starts as parenting advice becomes a much bigger conversation about race, education, self worth, and the pressure parents carry. In Episode 80, Dr. Marjorie and Michael react to Julie Lythcott-Haims' viral TED Talk on overparenting. They agree with its core message: let kids build…
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Am I a Bad Mom? Dr. Gina Garcia on the Truth About Parenting Guilt and the Failure Myth.
What starts as a simple question—is parenting an identity, a responsibility, or both?—turns into one of the most honest conversations we've ever had. Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams shares how divorce reshaped her fear of being seen as "a stereotypical single Black mom." Dr. Michael Steven Williams...
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Emma Grede’s "Three-Hour Mom." Here's What She's Not Telling You. | Episode 78
A British CEO worth a reported nine figures told the Wall Street Journal she's a "max three-hour mom" on weekends. A "high-impact, core memory" parent who opts out of what she calls over-parenting. Black women online had thoughts. So do we.This is not about mom guilt or work-life balance. It is...
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Dating After Divorce: My Dating List Two Years Later (And What Changed) | Episode 77
Dating After Divorce: What I Actually Want in a Partner Two Years Later | Episode 77 Dating after divorce in your 30s or 40s? Two years ago, Marjorie made a list of everything she wanted in a partner. Now she and Michael audit it, and what changed might surprise you. The list included respect,...
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Cyrus Carmack Belton: Shot in the Back for a Water Bottle. Verdict: Not Guilty. | Episode 76
On May 28, 2023, 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack Belton walked into a store in Columbia, South Carolina. Minutes later, he was running for his life down the street. Two grown men chased him. One shot him in the back. The sheriff confirmed he stole nothing. The coroner confirmed the fatal wound was to…
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Not Meeting Your Partner's Love Language Is Betrayal and This is how you rebuild| Episode 75
It is about what happens after the divorce papers are signed, when you are trying to build something new, when you are afraid to be vulnerable again, when you have been hurt, and you are wondering if you can trust someone with your whole heart. This is Part 3. In Episode 73, they covered...
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How to Raise a Child Who Actually Comes to You When They're Struggling | Episode 74
A student died by suicide. A freshman. Neither his parents nor teachers knew he was struggling. Not even his friends. It is the question that haunts every parent of teenagers and the foundation of teen mental health: Do my kids actually trust me? Would they come to me if they were in crisis?...
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Why Nobody Believes Anything Anymore And What It's Costing Your Family | Episode 73
When a White House shooting is met with memes and NBA highlights, it signals a historic collapse of the social contract. As trust in government hits a record low in 2025, we analyze Pew Research data and apply Gottman Institute relationship repair techniques to understand the rise of American...
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Why Your Feelings Shouldn’t Be in the Driver’s Seat | Episode 72
Someone threw a fit at family game night last week. Multiple someones, actually. What started as a parenting moment nobody planned for became the conversation we didn’t know we needed: What to do when you make decisions while angry and what happens when your emotions are running the show in your...
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The Pro-Life Paradox: Wealth, Privilege, & the Problem with Religious Messaging | Episode 71
Coming out of the Lenten season, Dr. Marjorie and Dr. Michael dive into the conversation we usually ignore until it’s too late: faith, identity, and the massive cost of religious incompatibility in partnership and parenting. Dr. Marjorie describes the isolation of Easter Mass, feeling like a "fly...
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When Conversations Turn Into Conflict and How to Handle It : Episode 70
You know how everybody says, "Don't feed the trolls"? But what if they materialize IRL, from a digital ghost to the person sitting across from you at Sunday dinner? In this episode of Parents and Professors, Dr. Marjorie and Dr. Michael decapitate this cliche befitting these real-life trolls who,...
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Why You Keep Dating the Wrong People (It’s Not What You Think) | Episode 69
In this episode, we explore why we often date the wrong people first and how that is actually part of discovering who we are. What begins as a light conversation about spring break quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about identity, relationships, and the psychology behind the choices we…
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Gas, Groceries & Bougie Kids: The Money Talk Nobody Had | Episode 68
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges modern families face: raising financially responsible kids in a world where everything feels more expensive. From rising gas prices and grocery bills to increasing tuition costs, we break down how today’s global economy directly impacts…
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Iran, Tariffs, and Political Theater: The Fight Nobody Wins | Episode 67
In this episode, we explore why conflict resolution may be the most important life skill nobody ever teaches. We start with a firsthand story from Mexico, where cartel violence turned an ordinary day into a moment of fear and chaos. From there, we zoom out to global tensions, including the...
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Save Your Kids: Why It’s Time to Save Your Kids from Social Media
The algorithm is getting fatter while our children pay the price. Dr. Michael and Dr. Marjorie reveal how manufactured outrage is engineered to bypass your boundaries and why you must protect your kids from the dark side of social media.In Episode 66 of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we move...
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Social Media Addiction is DESTROYING Students! | How do we Fix It? | Episode 65
Is Big Tech actually helping our kids learn, or is it a trap? Dr. Michael and Dr. Marjorie expose how social media addiction and AI tools are fundamentally changing student brain development.In Episode 65 of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we dive into the massive lawsuits against Meta,...
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ICE Raiding Schools? The Truth About What’s Happening in Minneapolis | Episode 64
Does the government lie about what we see with our own eyes? Dr. Marjorie breaks down the reality of ICE raids in Minneapolis and why community resistance is the only way forward.In this heavy but necessary episode of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we move beyond the headlines to discuss the...
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Built by Snubs: What Being Overlooked Actually Teaches You | Episode 63
Built by Snubs: What Being Overlooked Actually Teaches You | Episode 63In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be overlooked and why being snubbed often teaches lessons recognition never does. We start with Ryan Coogler’s Golden Globes snub and connect it to familiar experiences…
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ICE, DEI, and Media Spin | How State Violence Is Being Normalized in America
In this episode, we break down the ICE shooting in Minneapolis and talk about what it reveals about state violence in America today. We start with the story of Mexican Spider-Man, a real-life hero who saved people during a mall shooting, and then shift into a much heavier conversation about how...
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The 5 Year Journey: How This Podcast Changed Us as Parents and Professors | Episode 61
In this episode, we reflect on our five-year podcast journey and talk honestly about how this podcast has shaped us as parents, professors, and people. As we mark our Parenting Podcast Anniversary, we look back at the conversations that mattered most, the lessons that challenged us, and the…
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Michigan Football Sign-Stealing Scandal, Explained | Episode 60
In this episode, we break down the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal and talk about what really happened behind the headlines. We walk through the timeline of the Michigan football scandal, how it escalated, and why this situation became bigger than football.We focus on leadership...
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The SHOCKING Truth About Raising Kids in a Digital Age - Episode 59
In this episode, we talk about what parenting actually looks like in 2025. We unpack the pressure to parent the “right way” while technology, social media, and AI keep changing the rules faster than we can keep up.We discuss kids and smartphones, social media influence, and why elementary school...
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Episode 58 – Protecting Your Peace: Setting Boundaries During the Holiday Season
In this episode, we talk about why the holidays bring out stress, guilt, and pressure like no other time of year. We break down what happens when co-parenting schedules, family expectations, money, and emotions all collide in December.We share real stories about last-minute schedule changes…
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Co-Parenting During the Holidays: How Co-Parents Handle Holidays, Breaks, and Travel | Episode 57
Who’s Custody Time Is This Anyway? Navigating Holiday Travel and Break SchedulesIn this episode, we talk about one of the hardest parts of co-parenting: holiday schedules, school breaks, and travel plans. We walk through the real-life challenges that come up when Thanksgiving, winter break, or...
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Why Good Co-Parents Make Complicated Dating Partners - Episode 56
In this episode, Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams talk about why dating after divorce can feel harder for people who are good co-parents. They explain how having a healthy relationship with an ex can make you look stable and attractive, but also make new partners…
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Parents & Professors Podcast | Episode 55 - Love After Divorce: Dating, Partnership & Co-Parenting
Can you truly find love again after divorce? ❤️🩹In Episode 55, we uncover the raw, honest, and often overlooked realities of dating, partnership, and co-parenting after divorce. Dr. Michael Steven Williams and Dr. Marjorie Dorimé-Williams open up about navigating new relationships while raising...
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Parents & Professors Podcast | Episode 54 - Drama Free Co-Parenting Financial Conversations
💰 Episode 54 - Money Talks: Drama-Free Co-Parenting Financial Conversations | Parents & Professors PodcastIn this powerful new episode of the Parents & Professors Podcast, Dr. Marjorie Dorime-Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams open up about one of the most common yet complicated parts of...
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Money Talks: Navigating Finances in Co-Parenting Without the Drama | Episode 53
In the latest episode of Parents & Professors Podcast, Dr. Marjorie Dorime-Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams dive deep into one of the most sensitive yet essential topics in co-parenting: finances. 💰 Whether you’re married, divorced, or co-parenting after separation, money can often…
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Episode 52 - The Diversity Hire Label: Different Experiences, Shared Strategies
Our attempt at minute markers: Defining DEI Hires & Imposter Phenomenon | 1:00 Stereotype Management | 10:00 Organizational Survival Tactics | 15:08 “Skinfolk” and “Kinfolk” | 21:54 Practical Strategies to Focus on Your Purpose | 28:16 Is this an Individual or System-wide Problem? | 37:00 Scholar...
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Episode 51 - Grade Inflation in Real Life: Why We're All Getting B's
What happens when two professor-parents apply their grading mindset to real life? From juggling academic careers with teenager drama to finding consistency in the chaos of co-parenting, this episode captures that universal parent feeling: we're doing okay, not perfect, but okay. From their C+...
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Episode 50 - 50 Episodes of Real Talk: Lessons Learned from Parenting and Professor-ing in Turbulent Times
Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Big 50 | 1:00 Don’t Quit | 4:15 Picking Sides | 7:06 Who Tells Your Story | 13:00 Links: Marital Dissolution and Blood Pressure Reactivity: Evidence for the Specificity of Emotional Intrusion-Hyperarousal and Task-Rated Emotional Difficulty Important Communication...
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Episode 49 - The Human Need to Be Seen: Hooters, Heartbreak, and Facebook's Dysfunction
In this episode, your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams, get real about everyday moments that carry profound meaning. We open up about the emotional landscape of divorce, sharing hard-won lessons about patience, presence, and emotional...
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Episode 48 - Divided We Learn: The Unfinished Promise of Public Education
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) systemic racism, (b) school policies and inequality, and (c) the power of everyday activism. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Schools, Society, and Sacrifice | 1:00 This is (Still)...
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Episode 47 - Dating Mindsets to Parenting Wisdom: Building Relational Intelligence
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) cuffing season, (b) dating expectations, and (c) discipline and parenting strategies. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: When is Cuffing Season? | 1:00 Hollering or Harassment | 9:55 Adulting...
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Episode 46 - Building Better Systems: Education, Identity, and Advocacy
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) the importance of having knowledgeable and supportive teachers, (b) the challenges of balancing personal and professional identities, and (c) the influence of family background on…
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Episode 45 - The Reading Recession: Literacy and the Future of Democracy
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) reaffirming the importance of education, (b) reading outside of your comfort zone, and (c) the bar for leadership in America. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Kids who can’t read good |…
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Episode 44 - Not Quite the Golden Years: Embracing Black Families and the Search for Balance
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) aging and balance, (b) cities versus small towns and relationships, and (c) Black families and culture. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: On being appreciated | 1:00 Touched by Life | 10:00...
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Episode 43 - Balancing Acts: Navigating Personal & Professional Identities in Higher Ed
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) academic life and well-being, (b) ASHE 2024 annual conference highlights, and (c) personal growth and future planning. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: How are you doing? | 1:00 ASHE 2024...
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Episode 42 - The Nightmare Before Christmas: Childhood, Community, and Civics
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) childhood memories, (b) service to our communities, and (c) the importance of voting. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: We (Were) Outside | 1:39 Parenting Win, Lesson Learned | 4:41 The...
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Episode 41 - Everybody Needs to Know: Questioning Information Flows in Domestic & Democratic Spaces
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) engaging in policy work, (b) the financial cost of parenting, and (c) social media and political participation. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Welcome! | 1:00 The Work Speaks for Itself |...
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Episode 40 - When Fantasy Readers Become Faculty Writers
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) the importance of self-care, (b) reading habits, and (c) the state of democracy. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Season’s Greetings | 1:00 Bug-a-boos, Bees, & Bonnets | 5:30 Algorithm...
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Episode 38 - Olympic Dreams, Back-to-School Schemes, and Democracy's Themes
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) Olympic reflections, (b) getting back to school, and (c) the importance of voting. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: The Olympics | 1:00 No New Friends | 21:20 The Professor Olympics | 29:20...
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Episode 39 - Progress Over Perfection: Parenting, Partnership, and Academia
Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators), Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) intelligence in relationships, (b) creating an appropriate emotional environment as co-parents, and (c) the role of grants in academic and professional life. Our Attempt at Minute…
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Co-parents, colleagues, and collaborators, Dr. Marjorie Dorimé- Williams and Dr. Michael Steven Williams share perspectives on (co-)parenting, higher education research and praxis, and anything else of interest that comes up.
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