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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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