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 The Phat Cat and founder of CEC Imaging, Charles shares personal reflections on sobriety, functional alcoholism, and the real meaning of mindfulness. With honesty and warmth, he breaks down how reconnecting with nature became part of his healing journey—and why that access matters more than ever.

Niasha and Charles explore how environmental justice, nature access, and community wellness intersect with mental health, trauma recovery, and liberation for Black communities. They unpack the legacy of redlining, urban development, and air pollution—and the need to reclaim green spaces for restoration and survival.

Learn how Set Trippin curates guided outdoor experiences—including camping, hiking, and journaling—with a full team of wellness professionals. From forest treks in the Allegheny Mountains to group breakthroughs around the campfire, this episode spotlights the power of showing up, being present, and healing together.

🌱 Don’t miss this episode if you’re curious about:

• How outdoor adventure can support Black men's wellness
• The impact of built environments on health equity
• The legacy and future of environmental justice
• The role of mindfulness and community in addiction recovery
• How to join a Set Trippin experience (spoiler: no camping experience required!)

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🌿 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 history shapes us, and what it takes to break free.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• 🔥 How racism, money worries, and social pressure can lead to drinking and drug use in Black communities
• 🌲 Research from the American Psychological Association shows that time outdoors can lower stress, calm anxiety, and sharpen thinking
• 🛖 Stories of Black conservation leaders who have always cared for the land, from the first Black staff at the Smithsonian to today’s outdoor groups
• 🚀 Charles’s journey: quitting alcohol and drugs, hitting the road for six months, and starting outdoor trips that change lives
• 💡 Simple tips for using walking, camping, and sharing your story to boost mental health and stay connected to others

🔗 Resources & Links

• Charles E. Chambers | Set Trippin Outdoor Adventures https://www.thephatcat.app/home

• The PhatCat on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thephatcat_life/

• Learn More about Niasha Fray Consulting LLC https://niashafray.com/

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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 Treaty Law, they trace how freed Black people in Indian Territory acquired land, built communities, and redefined what freedom meant in the West. But they also uncover the backlash—from federal rollbacks to racial violence—and the erasure of Black-Native histories in mainstream education and policy.

💬 “What action should everyday people—especially scholars, policymakers, and those early in their journey—take to amplify these hidden histories so we can be better informed to advocate for justice?” – Niasha Fray

In this finale, we reflect on:

• 🏞️ Black land ownership in Oklahoma & beyond
• 🔥 The political erasure of Black-Native histories
• 📚 Frederick Douglass’s controversial Westward migration stance
• ⚖️ The long shadow of Reconstruction-era policies
• 🗳️ What justice looks like when we remember fully—and act collectively

🎧 Binge the full series now on your favorite platform or start with Episode 4.

📘 Learn more about Dr. Roberts’ work: alainaeroberts.com/books

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