When it comes to the black culture, there are so many stereotypes out there that some of us were never aware of, while others face it almost daily. Let's get down to the bottom of these and understand what we need to do as a people to grow beyond it. This discussion is designed to really understand the misconceptions and counteract them with knowledge.

Guests: Jardin Dogan & Phoenix Washington

"There is a father absence crisis in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Consequently, there is a father factor in nearly all social ills facing America today." (Source: https://www.fatherhood.org/father-absence-statistic) What can we do to change these statistics around for the good? How do we support not just the young boys who are coping with the absenteeism, but he grown man that he will become and still face challenges identifying who he really is including his self-worth. Join me along with my guest as we tackle the question "How could the lack of a father figure, affect a man in his adulthood?"

Guest: Ty Waterman (Celebrity Photographer of BKSPhotographs)

When you become a parent, your role in the universe shifts just a smidget - well, actually it changes dramatically. You now have someone to care for besides yourself and with this, comes the importance of responsibilities as a parent. But what happens to the importance of your role if let's say your relationship with the other parent doesn't work out and they marry someone else? Does their spouse's role have a greater influence over yours? How does their relationship affect yours with the child(ren) that you share? Does one parent have hierarchy over the say-so of the other? We have so many questions for our "Truth Serum" guests so please tune in with your questions as well.⠀

Guests: Shelby "The Hip Hop Author" Parris & Jimmy

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We all know, one big stigma that has been placed on men, black men in particular, is that their interest in commiting to just one woman is rare. Now, I've met a few men who had no issue being with just one woman but it's interesting when you discuss marriage with some of them - it's like you've mentioned the bubonic plague. Are men capable of being with just one woman without cheating on her? Let's talk with my guest Dorell tonight and see what he thinks.⠀

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Guest: Dorell

This description "Relation Residue" was something that I learned from a previous guest, Darrick Brown, in the episode "The Truth Serum: Mental Health Awareness - Act Now!" A lot of the time, when we get into a relationship, we really have no idea who we're growing with and what they may have experienced, not just relationship-wise, but family-history wise. Some of these insecurities go untreated or even unacknowledged until things hit the fan and by this time, you're 2-3 relationships deep with more trauma packed on top. How do we deal with past relationship residue? Find out what our guests Shaun Sinclair and Angela Rolle think along with myself Simplee Bree and Tasha on "The Truth Serum!"

Why is it that some of the good guys end up settling down with someone completely opposite of what we may think is suitable or even right for them? We see it time and time again - your attorney who decides to marry the local strip club dancer (nothing against them). Women want to know what why it's easier for a man to sleep with her but not actually entertain a committed relationship? Check out this episode with our guest Prince Wiser and see what he thinks about it all.

When you first meet someone, it's like you want to place all the cards on the table and yell "this is what I got and if you can't handle it, then see ya!" That's how we feel sometimes but you know what? That's not always the best route to take, or is it? At what point is it okay or safe to disclose information about yourself that you wouldn't normally tell any average person, while you are pursuing a relationship with someone?  Is there ever such a period when what you say cannot be held against you?

When you first meet someone, it's like you want to place all the cards on the table and yell "this is what I got and if you can't handle it, then see ya!" That's how we feel sometimes but you know what? That's not always the best route to take, or is it? At what point is it okay or safe to disclose information about yourself that you wouldn't normally tell any average person, while you are pursuing a relationship with someone?  Is there ever such a period when what you say cannot be held against you?

”Should the husband and wife split the bills equally?”

Do you feel the husband is the sole provider in at marriage or should it be 50/50? Or does the woman take care of all the bills? Who says what? Do these views vary based on who the ’bread-winner’ is? Well, you asked for it and so shall we deliver! When you talk about money, tension can stew the pot so let's address the elephant in the room. 

Join @_simpleebree_  along with her guest Omar (@omar_raeli____g) Tuesday, 6/30 starting at 8-9 PM EST as they address the topic at hand. For more instructions on how to listen live, visit www.SimpleeBree.com

Men, you know how women have that clock that ticks when it comes to being a parent or getting married? Do you all have one when it comes to settling down? Do you ever get to a point in life when you're ready to just be with one woman only? How could a woman tell whether or not a man has commitment issues? Why might some people feel men are afraid of marriage? 

These questions and many more are on the plate this evening for our guest JaeQwon - let's hope its not too much for him to swallow!