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 present day, and the ableist language all around us. This Flesh & Bold, so you know they are talking about the kyriarchy– how do systems impact these identities and also overlapping/intersecting identities are oppressed. How we can stop dissing people with disabilities? Let's dive in and see if how you can grow in this space, change your language, and perhaps your world. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:Linkshttps://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.htmlhttps://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/policing-killing-black-disabled-people-centering-intersectionality-critical-reducing-harmhttps://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/42407/9241545429.pdf;jsessionid=5EA76C6D478191680A0661E251E9DC11?sequence=1Disabled World. (2022, April 7). Disabilities: Definition, Types and Models of Disability. Disabled World. Retrieved April 1, 2023 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/

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 Polygamy be legal? All important topics but frequently taboo in our culture. Let's see what the research says about these relationships and perhaps decide if it's right for you.

Take a listen to what and see what you think about this kind of luv. Like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

References:

Cardoso D, Pascoal PM, Maiochi FH. Defining Polyamory: A Thematic Analysis of Lay People's Definitions. Arch Sex Behav. 2021 May;50(4):1239-1252. doi: 10.1007/s10508-021-02002-y. Epub 2021 May 27. Erratum in: Arch Sex Behav. 2021 Aug;50(6):2775. PMID: 34046765; PMCID: PMC8321986.

https://psychcentral.com/health/polyamorous-relationship#before-trying-it

Moors AC, Gesselman AN, Garcia JR. Desire, Familiarity, and Engagement in Polyamory: Results From a National Sample of Single Adults in the United States. Front Psychol. 2021 Mar 23;12:619640. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.619640. PMID: 33833712; PMCID: PMC8023325.

D. Hnatkovičová, G. Bianchi,

Model of motivations for engaging in polyamorous relationships,

Sexologies,

Volume 31, Issue 3,

2022,

Pages 184-194,

ISSN 1158-1360,

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sexol.2022.03.003.

(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S115813602200024X)

https://greatist.com/connect/polyamorous#terminology

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/

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 this episode, they also touch on how this form of structural racism leaves its residue on the US immigration system, student athlete’s pay, and how to make our society less sick. Take a listen to what and see what you think about the role of Prison Labor in our lives. Like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

Show notes:

References:

https://www.aclu.org/news/human-rights/captive-labor-exploitation-of-incarcerated-workers

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/27/slavery-loophole-unpaid-labor-in-prisons

https://www.freedomunited.org/prison-labor-and-modern-slavery/

http://maltajusticeinitiative.org/12-major-corporations-benefiting-from-the-prison-industrial-complex-2/

https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/calblog/2020/8/5/private-companies-producing-with-us-prison-labor-in-2020-prison-labor-in-the-us-part-ii

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 lawyers but there are some interesting legal cases that shape this show and are resolved by 2022 and you should know about it! Kamala, Simone, and COVID-19, oh my! What events were most salient for you and what do you hope for the new year? Take a listen to what they think. Like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

Show notes:

Tons of Sources. Scroll is needed

Brittney Griner

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/brittney-griner-arrives-home-in-u-s-after-months-of-russian-imprisonment

Twitter

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/tech/elon-musk-twitter-lawsuit-stay/index.html

https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-twitter-takeover-is-playing-out-worldwide-activists-advertisers-nigeria-india/

Indian Child Welfare Act.

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/native-families-right-to-stay-together-is-at-stake-at-the-supreme-court

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/native-american-adoption-law-splits-supreme-court-conservatives

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/13/us/supreme-court-icwa-native-adoptions-cec/index.htm l

https://time.com/6229181/supreme-court-indian-child-welfare-act-future/

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/icwa-a-law-that-protects-native-families-is-at-risk#:~:text=The%20Indian%20Child%20Welfare%20Act%20(ICWA)%20%E2%80%94%20which%20requires%20state,Haaland.

Meg

https://www.nytimes.com/article/tory-lanez-trial-megan-thee-stallion.html

https://www.insider.com/megan-thee-stallion-tory-lanez-assault-trial-shooting-timeline-2022-11#a-jury-found-lanez-guilty-of-all-three-charges-he-faced-in-connection-with-the-shooting-19

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 important topic from you. Is social media a friend or foe? What's BoPO? Is it ok to call people fat? Let's find out! Please like, subscribe, and share!

References:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-obesity-research-fatphobia-is-always-the-x-factor/

https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.turing.library.northwestern.edu/pmc/articles/PMC8632711/

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538

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 series, so you'll have wait for the second episode as they wrap it up just in time of Thanksgiving.

References:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-obesity-research-fatphobia-is-always-the-x-factor/

https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.turing.library.northwestern.edu/pmc/articles/PMC8632711/

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538

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 & Heard-Garris know you have bills, bills, bills–specifically, student loan bills. They tell you about the new Biden-Harris student loan relief program. They are giving you the facts, so you can see if you are eligible and what you need to do to get ready. Stack yo’ paper and submit your application for that oNe time debt relief. As always, please like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris

Editor: Nevin J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

Sources:

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellation

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/

https://money.com/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-promise/?ref=/student-loan-forgiveness-timeline-biden/

https://medium.com/@JoeBiden/joe-biden-outlines-new-steps-to-ease-economic-burden-on-working-people-e3e121037322

https://money.com/who-gets-student-loan-cancellation/?ref=/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-promise/

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 docs think. As always, please like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris

Editor: Nevin J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

Sources:

COVID-19 Vaccines:

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0618-children-vaccine.html; https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-vaccines-kids-under-5 https://www.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-vaccination-trends/

US Gun Legislation:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/21/politics/whats-in-senate-gun-reform-bill/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/biden-signs-bipartisan-gun-safety-package-law/story?id=85692952

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/17/learning/17SummerNewsQuiz.html

MonkeyPox:

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/amis-select-behaviors.html

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/demographics.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/30/texas-reports-what-may-be-the-first-us-death-from-monkeypox.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/08/26/1119659681/early-signs-suggest-monkeypox-may-be-slowing-in-the-u-s

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/05/cdc-confirms-9-monkeypox-cases-all-msm

Brittney Griner:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/21/politics/whats-in-senate-gun-reform-bill/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/biden-signs-bipartisan-gun-safety-package-law/story?id=85692952

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/17/learning/17SummerNewsQuiz.html

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.

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 rights in the US and across the pond, and their hopes for the future of women’s reproductive rights. You’ll never guess who the earliest anti-abortion advocates were, and how capitalism and racial eugenics played a part in this ongoing fight–tune in and educate yo’self.

References

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1096154028/the-movement-against-abortion-rights-is-nearing-its-apex-but-it-began-way-before

https://www.feminist.com/resources/ourbodies/abortion.html

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/scarlet-letters-getting-the-history-of-abortion-and-contraception-right/