Stranger Fruit Podcast

Kennedy Dunn & Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote, 3rd year medical students at Howard University navigate the essence of self and what it means to be human in the first episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Unpacking Identity: Personal Reflections and Maternal Love 6:08 Exploring Inner Voices and Identity Fluidity 12:43 "Planting the Seed" 13:15 Identity in Decision-Making and Spiritual Insights 24:57 Positive Mindset, Generosity, and Society's Diversity 31:17 Embracing Roles and Relationships: A Journey Through Life's Narrative 36:55 "To Harvest and Ripen"   Guest Socials! Instagram: mr.bigsqueeze_   References:  Lateral Inhibition and Contrast: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10680635/ Link to the GI Doctor case: https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/new-york-gastroenterologist-now-faces-60-sex-crime-charges.html#:~:text=This is the third indictment,Cheng sexually abusing her. Introduction Song: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Lucy Dawson, 3rd year medical students at Howard U  explore the idea of belief and what it means to be human in the second episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Public Speaking, Belief Systems, and Self-Belief 5:28 The Role of Self-Belief: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Life Philosophy 15:42 Segment I: Planting the Seed 19:14 Exploring Perspectives: From Being Present to Personal Growth 30:07 Journeys of Growth: Pain, Struggle, and Authenticity in Medicine 32:35 Segment II: To Harvest & Ripen   Guest Host Socials! Instagram: luce_goose8 References: American Society of Clinical Oncology. ASCO Connection. ASCO remembers health equity champion Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr. Available at: https://connection.asco.org/magazine/society-member-news/asco-remembers-health-equity-champion-dr-lasalle-d-leffall-jr. Accessed July 16, 2009. Eippert F, Finsterbusch J, Bingel U, Büchel C. Direct evidence for spinal cord involvement in placebo analgesia. Science. 2009 Oct 16;326(5951):404. doi: 10.1126/science.1180142. PMID: 19833962. Kim SY, Kim YY. Mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Korean J Pain. 2012 Oct;25(4):272-4. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2012.25.4.272. Epub 2012 Oct 4. PMID: 23091690; PMCID: PMC3468806. Scott DJ, Stohler CS, Egnatuk CM, Wang H, Koeppe RA, Zubieta JK. Placebo and nocebo effects are defined by opposite opioid and dopaminergic responses. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008 Feb;65(2):220-31. doi: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2007.34. PMID: 18250260. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn, M3 at Howard U and Dr. Chauncey Bridges, PGY1 Orthopedic Surgery Resident at Tulane University explore the idea of being present, choices and what it means to be human in the third episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Embracing the Journey to Personal and Professional Growth 13:57 Maintaining Balance and Navigating the Challenges of Medicine 31:02 Reflecting on Growth, Vulnerability, and Human Interaction 41:46 Understanding Choices, Embracing Contentment, and Reflecting on Life's Journey 50:24 Closing Thoughts and Reflecting on Family, Traditions, and Connection   Guest Host Socials! Instagram: chaunceybridges References: Data on Contrast: https://faculty.washington.edu/jdb/345/345 Articles/Iyengar %26 Lepper (2000).pdf Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Terinney Haley, 3rd year medical students at Howard U, explore soil and how we nourish those around us and what it means to be human in the fourth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Understanding Soil and Self-Care: Foundations for Growth 11:39 The Journey of Medical Education and Personal Development 40:36 Authenticity and Growth: Embracing Heritage and Personal Identity 51:37 Navigating Adversity: Cultivating Resilience and Authenticity 58:15 Mental Health and Motivation: Harnessing Anxiety for Success   Guest Host Socials! TikTok: goldendocther Instagram: goldendocther Works Cited: Prevalence of Incontinence Among Older Americans. Vital & Health Statistics, Series 3, Number 36, US Department of Health And Human Services. June, 2014 : https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_03/sr03_036.pdf Nygaard I et al. Urinary incontinence and depression in middle-aged United States women. Obstet Gynecol 2003; 101: 149-156 Bogner HR et al. Anxiety disorders and disability secondary to urinary incontinence among adults over age 50. Int J Psychiatry Med 2002; 32: 141-154. Sutherst J, Brown M: Sexual dysfunction associated with urinary incontinence. Urol Int 35: 414, 1980 Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.    

Kennedy Dunn and Nia Walcott, 3rd year medical students at Howard U explore the idea of willpower, free Will and what it means to be human in the Fifth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Early Experiences Shaping Resilience and Goals 3:03 The Journey to Self-Improvement: Cultivating Positivity and Productivity 5:55 Deep Dive into Hard Work, Free Will, and the Role of Conscious Choice 14:58 Exploring Self-Identity and the Impact of Social Perceptions 21:45 Self-Reflection and the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Professional Growth   Guest Host Socials! TikTok: niawalc Instagram: niawalc   Works Cited: Magen E, Kim B, Dweck CS, Gross JJ, McClure SM. Behavioral and neural correlates of increased self-control in the absence of increased willpower. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2014 Jul 8;111(27):9786-91. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1408991111. Epub 2014 Jun 23. PMID: 24958892; PMCID: PMC4103380. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Temidayo Adedeji-Fajobi, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss what it means to outlast the trials and adversity of life and what it means to be human in the 6th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: The Intersection of Mindfulness and Medicine 9:56 Emotional Support and the Marathon Metaphor for Life's Challenges 16:06 Overcoming Setbacks and Reflecting on the Medical Journey 23:47 Empathy, Perseverance, and Inspiration Along the Path to Medicine   Guest Host Socials! Instagram: cocotemz Tiktok: cocotemz   Works Cited: Cyberball: Dewald-Kaufmann, J.F., Wüstenberg, T., Barton, B.B. et al. Dynamics of the immediate behavioral response to partial social exclusion. Sci Rep 11, 1853 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80039-0  DeWall, C. N., & Bushman, B. J. (2011). Social Acceptance and Rejection: The Sweet and the Bitter. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 256-260. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721411417545 Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Brandon Manor, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss forever and what it means to be human in the seventh and final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol I.   Chapters: 0:00 Opening Insights: Growth, Grace, and Embracing the Present 5:59 Navigating Medical Careers: Relationships, Recovery, and Confidence 15:51 Legacy and Purpose: Impactful Moments and Mentorship 22:32 Life's Journey: Embracing Change, Understanding Addiction, and Finding Purpose 34:09 Planting the Seed: Community, Mental Health, and Dreaming 38:28 To Harvest & Ripen   Guest Host Socials! Instagram: b.manor_ Works Cited: OECD Time use database: https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=TIME_USE Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

BEST OF VOL I. of Stranger Fruit entitled "I Believe This Soil Will Last Forever"   0.0 - “I” with Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote (Medical Student - Howard University) 19.28 - “Believe” with Lucy Dawson (Medical Student - Howard University) 27:46 - “This” with Dr. Chauncey Bridges (Ortho Resident - Tulane) 37.41 - “Soil” with Teirney Haley  (Medical Student - Howard University) 50.02 - “Will” with Nia Walcott  (Medical Student - Howard University) 59.20 - “Last” with Temideyo Adedeji-Fajobi  (Medical Student - Howard University) 1:08.42 - “Forever” with Brandon Manor (Medical Student - Howard University)   Works Cited: Cyberball: Dewald-Kaufmann, J.F., Wüstenberg, T., Barton, B.B. et al. Dynamics of the immediate behavioral response to partial social exclusion. Sci Rep 11, 1853 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80039-0 Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Chapters: 0:00 Empowering Minority Medical Professionals and Understanding Drought Seasons 3:17 Navigating Healthcare Challenges: Disenfranchisement, Dilemmas, and Career Perspectives 10:33 Medicine as a Calling and the Social Impact of Healthcare Work 23:32 Military Medicine, Service, and Reflecting on Systemic Issues 39:42 Personal Growth, Mental Health, and the Intersectionality of Race and Gender in Medicine   References:  Effects of Deployment on Soldiers: Bøg M, Filges T, Jørgensen AMK. Deployment of personnel to military operations: impact on mental health and social functioning. Campbell Syst Rev. 2018 Jun 1;14(1):1-127. doi: 10.4073/csr.2018.6. PMID: 37131363; PMCID: PMC8427986. Kuwait: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/kuwait-worlds-hottest-places-lags-climate-action-rcna20830 Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Alicia Snowden, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss needs and what it means to be human in the 2nd episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II. Timestamps: 0:00 Transitioning in Medicine: From Surgery to Psychiatry 8:39 The Human Approach in Medicine: Mental Health and Resilience 14:45 Personal Reflections: Surgery, Psychiatry, and Growth 30:27 Childhood Development & Mental Health: Unmet Needs and Institutionalization 38:14 Personal Insights: Balancing Life, Career, and Overcoming Challenges   References:  Nelson, C. A., Fox, N. A., and Zeanah, C. H. (2014). Romania's abandoned children: Deprivation, brain development, and the struggle for recovery. Cambridge, MA, and London, England: Harvard University Press. Nelson III, C. A., Zeanah, C. H., Fox, N. A., Marshall, P. J., Smyke, A. T., and Guthrie, D. (2007). Cognitive recovery in socially deprived young children: the Bucharest Early Intervention Project. Science, 318(5858), 1937–2940. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Bianca Campbell, PharmD and 3rd medical student at Howard U discuss Passion, Patience and what it means to be human in the 3rd episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II.   Timestamps: 0:00 The Intersection of Passion and Patient Care in Medicine 8:10 Patient-Centric Perspectives & Self-Care for Healthcare Providers 15:56 Navigating Career Passion, Patience, and Opportunities 26:16 Challenges and Growth in Medical Careers and Personal Well-being 40:42 Embracing Individuality and Professional Identity in Health Fields   References:  Bush G, Luu P, Posner MI. Cognitive and emotional influences in anterior cingulate cortex. Trends Cogn Sci. 2000 Jun;4(6):215-222. doi: 10.1016/s1364-6613(00)01483-2. PMID: 10827444. Casey, B. J., Giedd, J. N., & Thomas, K. M. (2000). "Structural and functional brain development and its relation to cognitive development." Biological Psychology, 54(1-3), 241-257. Delgado, M. R., Nearing, K. I., LeDoux, J. E., & Phelps, E. A. (2008). "Neural circuits for affective learning and memory: The amygdala and beyond." Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 18(2), 161-170. DiMatteo MR, Sherbourne CD, Hays RD, Ordway L, Kravitz RL, McGlynn EA, Kaplan S, Rogers WH. Physicians' characteristics influence patients' adherence to medical treatment: results from the Medical Outcomes Study. Health Psychol. 1993 Mar;12(2):93-102. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.12.2.93. PMID: 8500445. Frank, M. J., Seeberger, L. C., & O'Reilly, R. C. (2004). "By carrot or by stick: Cognitive reinforcement learning in Parkinsonism." Science, 306(5703), 1940-1943. Stewart MA. Effective physician-patient communication and health outcomes: a review. CMAJ. 1995 May 1;152(9):1423-33. PMID: 7728691; PMCID: PMC1337906. Street RL Jr, Makoul G, Arora NK, Epstein RM. How does communication heal? Pathways linking clinician-patient communication to health outcomes. Patient Educ Couns. 2009 Mar;74(3):295-301. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2008.11.015. Epub 2009 Jan 15. PMID: 19150199. Suchman AL, Markakis K, Beckman HB, Frankel R. A model of empathic communication in the medical interview. JAMA. 1997 Feb 26;277(8):678-82. PMID: 9039890. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Connection Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dwayne Thomas, PGY-1 Surgery Resident at Naval Medical Center San Diego discuss connection and what it means to be human in the 4th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II.   Timestamps: 0:00 The Essence of Choices and Life's Connections 4:45 Psychiatry Insights and Professional Networking 12:56 Growth, Mentorship, and the Power of Connection 37:26 Embracing Change and Personal Development 55:08 Reflections on Grief, Self-Discovery, and Conclusion   Works Cited:  Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Redab Alnifaidy, OB/GYN resident at Howard University discuss what it means to enrich & sustain the world around us and what it means to be human in the 5th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   2:17 - The Enrichment vs. Sustainability: Delving into whether true enrichment can exist without sustainability and the journey of resilience. 15:25 - Planting the Seed: Quotes that resonate with sustaining through life's highs and lows. 23:36 - Nourishing Insights: Impact of maternal nutrition and emotional sustenance on both mother and child. 31:05 - To Harvest & Ripen   References:  Ballen, J. (Host). (2023). "Deadly Present" (Episode 218) [Podcast episode]. In Mr. Ballen Podcast. Retrieved from Mr. Ballen Podcast. Cook, R. (2017). "Russ Cook: The man who ran across Africa for charity." BBC News. Retrieved from BBC News. Oken, E. L., Rifas-Shiman, S. L., Field, A. E., & Gillman, M. W. (2008). "Maternal fish intake during pregnancy, cognitive development, and behavior in early childhood." Pediatrics, 122(2), e418-e427. doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2737. Ota, E., Hori, H., Mori, R., & Middleton, P. (2015). "Effect of protein and energy supplementation on pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and network meta-analysis." Journal of Nutrition, 145(2), 345-355. doi:10.3945/jn.114.198266. Kim, Y., & Lee, H. J. (2018). "Dietary patterns and postpartum depression: A review of the evidence." Journal of Affective Disorders, 227, 252-259. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2017.11.045. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn, 3rd year medical student at Howard U and Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote discuss how we define what is Ours and what it means to be human in the 6th episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   Timestamp: 0:00 Exploring Psychiatry and Mental Health 6:55 The Intricacies of Mental Health Disorders 14:07 Embracing Emotions and Overcoming Challenges 23:36 Community Support and Understanding Pain 36:44 Navigating Relationships and Societal Roles   Reference: Eaton, W. W., Byrne, M., E. A., & Mors, O. (2008). The epidemiology of psychotic disorders in the community. In J. L. C. & L. W. M. (Eds.), Schizophrenia: Theory, Research, and Therapy (pp. 161-177). Wiley. Hsiao, C. Y., & Kales, H. C. (2018). Antipsychotic use and racial disparities: A review. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 66(3), 564-570. Whitfield, E. A., & Williams, D. R. (2017). Racial differences in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. American Journal of Psychiatry, 174(9), 880-891. Williams, D. R., & Mohammed, S. A. (2009). Discrimination and racial disparities in health: evidence and needed research. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 32(1), 20-47. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Rasheed Thompson, 4th year medical students at Howard U define our roots, being uprooted and what it means to be human in the 7th and final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. II   Time Stamps:  0:00 Empowering Minority Medical Professionals & Exploring Identity 5:07 Insights on Medical Practice & Building Trust with Patients 11:37 Reflections on Love, Faith, and Growth in Medicine 19:41 Navigating Personal and Professional Development 32:49 Importance of Empathy, Relationships, and Identity in Healthcare   References: Holt, M., Piro, J., & Brown, S. (2015). The impact of bullying and harassment on victims' mental health: A meta-analysis. Journal of Behavioral Health, 6(4), 287-304. Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316 Patchin, J. W., & Hinduja, S. (2020). Cyberbullying: An updated review of the literature. Journal of Adolescent Health, 66(6), 711-718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.01.016 Ttofi, M. M., Farrington, D. P., Lösel, F., & Loeber, R. (2011). The predictive efficacy of peer victimization for later mental health problems: A meta-analysis. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 3(4), 185-196. https://doi.org/10.1108/17596591111182373 Uchino, B. N. (2006). Social support and physical health: Understanding the health consequences of relationships. Yale University Press. Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

BEST OF VOL II. of Stranger Fruit entitled "In Drought Seasons, We Need Passion, Patience & Connection Enriching and Sustaining Our Roots"   01:18 - “In Drought Season” with Dr. Isaiah Horton 10:58 - “We Need” with Alicia Snowden 15:46 - “Passion, Patience” with Dr. Bianca Campbell, PharmD 19:34 - “& Connection” with Dr. Dwayne Thomas 24:49 - “Enriching and Sustaining” with Dr. Redab Alnifaidy 29:43 - “Our” with Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote 42:28 - “Roots” with Rasheed Thompson   Works Cited: Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

Kennedy Dunn and Yemi Iyebote, 4th year medical students at Howard U define how love works and what it means to be human in the first episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III Works Cited  Immordino-Yang, M. H., & Damasio, A. R. (2007). The neurobiology of love. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 11(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2006.11.003  

Kennedy Dunn, 4th year medical student at Howard U and Dr. Blessed Sheriff, Pyschiatry resident at Georgetown University discuss what it means to have control & lose control and what it means to be human in the second episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III   0:00 Introduction and Navigating Challenges in Psychiatry 13:21 Coping with Loss and Embracing Lack of Control 18:35 Understanding Control and Emotional Growth in Medicine 33:23 The Power of Empathy and Authenticity in Medical Practice 1:11:05 Conclusion and Encouragement to Engage   References:  Adish, R. (2018). *In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope*. St. Martin's Press. Grant, A. M., & Schwartz, B. (2011). Too much of a good thing: The challenge and opportunity of the inverted-U. *Perspectives on Psychological Science, 6*(1), 61-76. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691610393523 Mirowsky, J., & Ross, C. E. (2007). Life course trajectories of perceived control and their relationship to education. *American Journal of Sociology, 112*(5), 1339-1382. https://doi.org/10.1086/511800 Skinner, E. A., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Connell, J. P. (2003). Individual differences and the development of perceived control. *Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 68*(3), 1-134. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0037-976X.2003.00272.

Kennedy Dunn and Jessica Ray, medical students at Howard U discuss what it means to uproot the vines of our existence & di-vine purpose and what it means to be human in the third episode of Stranger Fruit Vol. III   0:00 Introduction and Divine Purpose 3:08 Community Support and Academic Challenges 13:11 Navigating Life's Journey and Personal Growth 25:34 Balancing Medical School and Personal Life 37:52 Embracing Love, Hope, and Positivity   References:  Kapogiannis, D., Barbey, A. K., Su, M., Krueger, F., & Grafman, J. (2009). Neuroanatomical variability of religiosity. Brain and Cognition, 70(2), 186-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2009.01.003