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Questions You Didn't Ask
by Niasha Fray
The purpose of this podcast is to uncover the questions we didn’t ask, to break silence and isolation, and to some extent confront our own ignorance which has led many of us to express stigma, conjure fear, and rely on avoidance as defense mechanisms which oftentimes leads to poor health and sometimes death.
Episodes
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Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity — Episode 4
In this season finale, host Niasha Fray, MA, MSPH returns with Dr. Schenita D. Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN and Dr. Ragan Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC — the Nurse Scientists leading the HEEAT Research Lab at Duke University School of Nursing. Together, they explore how Black women, beauty salons…
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Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity Episode 3
Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity In Episode 3, host Niasha Fray continues the powerful conversation with Dr. Schenita Randolph and Dr. Ragan Johnson, the Nurse Scientists leading The HEEAT Research Lab (Health Disparities through Equity, Empowerment,...
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Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity Episode 2
Doing IT for Ourselves — Episode 2: Leading the Science of Health Equity, Together In Episode 2 of Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity, we follow the continuing impact of Black women who are shaping the future of community-engaged research, racial equity in...
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Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity
What happens when Black women lead — not just participate in — the science of health equity? In this season’s powerful finale series opener, host Niasha Fray sits down with Dr. Schenita Randolph and Dr. Ragan Johnson, Co-Directors of The HEEAT Lab at Duke University School of Nursing, to explore...
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No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity Episode 4
Leaving a toxic work environment may be good for your mental health—but thriving as an entrepreneur or leader requires more than courage; it demands community, balance, and access to opportunity. In this final episode of the four-part series, No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health…
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No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity Episode 3
What does it really take for Black entrepreneurs—and especially Black women—to build sustainable businesses and generational wealth? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray sits down with Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards and Farad Ali to unpack the realities of economic justice,...
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No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity Episode 2
What if your zip code determined your health, wealth, and life expectancy? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray explores the deep ties between economic justice and health equity with guests Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards (Duke University) and Farad Ali (entrepreneur and...
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No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity
What happens when where you live determines how long you live? When a full-time paycheck still doesn’t cover the basics? When the cost of being poor—or being Black—comes with hidden fees that erode both health and wealth? In this powerful series opener of Questions You Didn’t Ask Season 4, host...
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Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity Episode 4
This finale episode turns ideas into action! Dr. Paul J. Fleming shows how to move from “we should” to “we do” — with concrete steps leaders and everyday people can use to build safer, healthier communities. Why listen? If you care about health equity, safer neighborhoods, and real solutions that...
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Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity Episode 3
This week on Questions You Didn’t Ask, we go beyond quick fixes to uncover what true prevention-first systems can look like for public health and community wellness. Niasha sits down with Dr. Paul Fleming to explore the deep connections between health equity, social justice, and systemic reform....
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Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity Episode 2
"You may be fighting one fight, but all our fights are connected. When we separate them, we lose power." In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, Niasha Fray and Dr. Paul J. Fleming explore how solidarity across movements—like immigrant rights and racial justice—is essential in dismantling...
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Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity Episode 1
In this powerful kickoff to Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity, Niasha Fray sits down with longtime friend and fellow justice-centered public health leader, Dr. Paul J. Fleming – Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan and...
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Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 4
FINALÉ — Trippin’: Black Men, Land & Liberation (Ep. 4) “It’s not men. It’s the myth.” In this finale, host Niasha Fray and Charles E. Chambers (The Phat Cat)—Marine Corps veteran, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Set‑Trippin’ and The Phat Cat Life—dig into toxic masculinity, apathy,...
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Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 3
Welcome back to Questions You Didn’t Ask, the podcast powered by Niasha Fray Consulting LLC, where transformational dialogue meets radical healing. In this episode, host Niasha Fray is joined by Charles E. Chambers—a Marine Corps veteran, creative director, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of…
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Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 2
In this transformative episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray continues her powerful conversation with Charles E. Chambers—wellness entrepreneur, brand developer, and founder of Set Trippin, a bold outdoor adventure company centering Black men and community healing. Also known as…
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Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 1
🌿 In this episode, host Niasha Fray talks with Charles E. Chambers—founder of Set Trippin Outdoor Adventures and creator of The PhatCat. They share how Black men can heal by spending time outside, telling their stories, and building new businesses. We learn why nature can help our minds, how...
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Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity Episode 4
In this powerful finale of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity, host Niasha Fray is joined one final time by historian and award-winning author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts for an unflinching conversation about land, identity, memory, and power. From Tulsa to...
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Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity Episode 3
In this powerful continuation of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity, host Niasha Fray is joined once again by award-winning historian Dr. Elena Roberts for a discussion on land and power after emancipation. This episode unpacks: The story of Black...
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Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity Episode 2
We’re continuing Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask with the second episode in our series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity. In this follow-up conversation, Niasha Fray and historian Dr. Alaina E. Roberts go deeper—confronting the political, cultural,...
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Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity Episode 1
Welcome to Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask! We're opening with a bold and necessary four-part series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity. In this premiere episode, Niasha Fray sits down with award-winning historian and author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts to...
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Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 4
As we close out Season 3, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto for a powerful discussion that redefines what solidarity means for Black and Latino communities. This episode is a call to action, challenging us to move beyond surface-level connections to build authentic, transformative...
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Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 3
In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray and guest Julissa Soto confront the barriers dividing Black and Latino communities in health equity and beyond. With personal anecdotes, bold strategies, and data-backed insights, they unpack the systemic inequities that persist—and how grassroots…
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Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 2
🎙️ Episode 2: Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need In this raw and powerful episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto, a trailblazing advocate for Latino health equity, to explore the challenges and untapped potential of solidarity…
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Series 5 Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 1
In "Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need," Niasha Fray is joined by health equity powerhouse Julissa Soto for an honest and impactful conversation. They explore shared struggles between Black and Latino communities, from navigating systemic racism to breaking cultural…
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Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 4
What does justice look like when systemic inequities persist? In the finale of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, host Niasha Fray reconnects with Jesse McCoy II, JD, to uncover bold solutions and reflect on the resilience of communities fighting for equity. This...
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Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 3
In this compelling episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray sits down with Jesse McCoy to explore how systemic inequities in housing, employment, and criminal justice intersect with institutional racism to perpetuate disparities in health and equity. From the exploitative dynamics of...
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Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 2
In this thought-provoking episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray, MA, MSPH, and Jesse McCoy, supervising attorney at Duke University Law School, delve into how legal and health inequities collide in America. From affirmative action rollbacks to the school-to-prison pipeline, they...
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Series 4 Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 1
In the premiere of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, Niasha Fray sits down with Jesse Hamilton McCoy, a seasoned legal advocate and clinical professor at Duke Law. Together, they unpack the legacy of systemic racism in the U.S. justice system, from Black Codes to...
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From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 4
In Episode 4, From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health, Niasha Fray, Melba Perry, and Jessica Burris explore critical health disparities faced by Black mothers and babies in the U.S., from inadequate support systems to workplace challenges and the persistent impact...
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From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 3
In this episode of From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health, host Niasha Fray and guests explore the often-overlooked role of family and partners in supporting Black mothers during and after childbirth. With candid discussions on the mental health of fathers,...
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From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 2
In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray is joined by Melba Perry and Jessica Burris to discuss the often-overlooked challenges of breastfeeding. Niasha shares her personal struggles as a mother, offering insight into the emotional and physical toll of breastfeeding complications. The...
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Series 3 From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 1
In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, we dive into the challenges Black mothers face in maternal and infant health equity. Host Niasha Fray is joined by Melba Perry, a dedicated doula, and Jessica Burris, a passionate breastfeeding advocate. Together, they explore disparities in healthcare...
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Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+ Episode 4
In the final episode of Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+, host Niasha Fray wraps up the series with an insightful discussion on survey results highlighting the real health concerns of women over 40. Joined by experts Jennifer Thornton Jones and Dr. Gail Wyatt, they unpack the challenges...
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Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+ Episode 3
In this episode of Questions You Didn't Ask, host Niasha Fray is joined by Jennifer Thornton Jones and Dr. Gail Wyatt to discuss intimacy, sexual health, and menopause for women over 40. They dive into how hormonal changes, self-acceptance, and aging impact pleasure, relationships, and overall...
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Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+ Episode 2
In Episode 2 of "Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+," Niasha Fray continues a compelling conversation with guests Jennifer Thornton Jones and Dr. Gail Wyatt. They delve into the evolving sexual health needs of women over 40, exploring how cultural norms, bodily changes, and inadequate...
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Series 2: Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+ Episode 1
Join us in the debut episode of our new series, Ageless Intimacy: Real Talk for Women 40+, where we delve into the profound changes in sexual and reproductive health that women experience after 40. With expert guests like Jennifer Thornton-Jones and Dr. Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, we explore the...
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COVID-19 Conversations: Black People with Disabilities Episode 4
In the final episode of "COVID-19 Conversations: Black People with Disabilities," host Niasha Fray concludes the series with a powerful discussion featuring Regina Mays, Dr. Danai Fannin, and Felicia Williams Brown. Together, they explore the critical role of support networks in helping Black...
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COVID-19 Conversations: Black People with Disabilities Episode 3
In this compelling episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray unpacks the unique challenges Black people with disabilities have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring a diverse panel—including Regina Mays, Dr. Danai Fannin, and Felicia Williams Brown—the discussion offers...
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COVID-19 Conversations: Black People with Disabilities Episode 2
Join host Niasha Fray and her dynamic guests Regina Mays, Dr. Dania Fannin, and Felicia Williams Brown, as they uncover the vital roles of family and community in uplifting Black individuals with disabilities. From personal stories to actionable insights, this episode explores the power of…
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Series 1 COVID-19 Conversations: Black People with Disabilities Episode 1
Explore the impact of COVID-19 on Black people with disabilities in our insightful new episode. Our guests, Regina Mays, Dr. Dania Fannin, and Felicia Williams Brown, share their personal experiences and professional insights, shedding light on unique challenges and triumphs. This conversation...
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Series 5 Harvesting Health Equity: Exploring Foodways, Black Farming, and the Transformative Power of Food as Medicine Episode 4
Welcome to our last episode of the second season of Questions You Didn't Ask. We are closing out with our series on Harvesting Health Equity with your host Niasha Fray and her guests Demetrius Hunter, Dr. Monique Gary, and Camryn Smith. In this episode, we discuss the various leaders and...
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Series 5 Harvesting Health Equity: Exploring Foodways, Black Farming, and the Transformative Power of Food as Medicine Episode 3
In this episode, your host, Niasha Fray, and her guests Demetrius Hunter, Dr. Monique Gary, and Camryn Smith start to imagine a world with food justice and food sovereignty. Our imagination leads us to analyze the barriers produced by the philanthropy sector and food-related non-profits. Have you...
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Series 5 Harvesting Health Equity: Exploring Foodways, Black Farming, and the Transformative Power of Food as Medicine Episode 2
What is Food Apartheid? What do economic mobility, cost of living, average median income, and zip codes have to do with Food Justice? Have you looked at these things and thought, “These minority health disparities are here by design?” The second episode of the series Harvesting Health Equity:...
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Series 5 Harvesting Health Equity: Exploring Foodways, Black Farming, and the Transformative Power of Food as Medicine Episode 1
Did your family or community elders teach you how to heal yourself with food and natural remedies? Have you noticed that most of the healing foods are hard to find in your neighborhood? Does this make you worry about where to find the food you need to stay healthy? Are you asking yourself what…
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Series 4 In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum Episode 4
This final episode of the series "In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum" ends strong with your host Niasha Fray and Guest Leo Bridgewater Sr. The importance of community engagement in shaping local policies, identifying leaders who reflect the community's interests, and...
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Series 4 In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum Episode 3
What does Restorative Justice, White Fragility, Political Accountability, PTSD, Economic Justice, Poverty Pimping, and Gun Laws have to do with Cannabis? Well, you'll have to tune into this power-packed episode of "In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum" to find out. Join your…
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Series 4 In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum Episode 2
What are the racial equity implications of mandatory drug testing? How does cannabis decriminalization protect workers? What makes New Jersey's cannabis policies different from other states? What are the vast economic and industrial opportunities for hemp, CBD, and cannabis? In this episode, your...
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Series 4 In the Weeds: Health Equity and the Cannabis Conundrum Episode 1
What's the big deal about legalizing Marijuana? Isn't Cannabis a gateway drug? Who's being impacted by the criminalization of Weed? In this series your host, Niasha Fray is joined by Leo Bridgewater, Sr. to lift the complex intersection of health equity and cannabis, as well as the historical,...
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Series 3 In the Shadows: Navigating Homelessness, Veterans, and Incarceration Episode 4
If your Christian organization is meant to serve the housing needs of veterans and people who are formerly incarcerated how do you make room for their unique spiritual beliefs? What are some current models of quality, affordable, sustainable, long-term housing solutions for veterans and people...
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Series 3 In the Shadows: Navigating Homelessness, Veterans, and Incarceration Episode 3
What are the challenges of re-entry into civilian life for veterans and those formerly incarcerated? How do bias, stigma, and prejudice exacerbate the challenges of reentry? In episode three, our guests Mr. Eric Hargrave, Mr. Dennis L. Fontelroy, and Dr. Benjamin C. Bell Jr. shares insights on…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The purpose of this podcast is to uncover the questions we didn’t ask, to break silence and isolation, and to some extent confront our own ignorance which has led many of us to express stigma, conjure fear, and rely on avoidance as defense mechanisms which oftentimes leads to poor health and sometimes death.
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Niasha Fray
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