This episode introduces Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons debut book Good Sex. This book shares how we can redefine intimacies ways that works for us individually and collectively. Using a flavorful receipe approach, her research outlines how to build a sex life that’s authentic, pleasurable, and deeply connected. From intimacy and fun to kink and connection, Dr Hargons's shows us how to season our sexual menus with the ingredients that bring true joy and satisfaction.

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Pregnancy termination trends among Black women are influenced by various social, economic, and healthcare factors. However, less is known about the ways in which Black women negotiate the decision making process around terminating pregnancies. With nearly two decades of mental health research and clinical experience, Dr. Marckdaline Johnson helps men and women find strength and empowerment as they navigate the pain of abortion, miscarriage, loss of self, and relationship or marital conflicts.

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The Black community has been largely overlooked in the evolving landscape of psychedelic research, both in terms of participation in clinical trials and representation among researchers in the field. This lack of inclusion is particularly troubling when considering the profound potential of psychedelics to address and heal deep-seated traumas that are often a result of systemic racialization and discrimination. One person working to change this is Dr. Monnica T. Williams, whose research focuses on BIPOC mental health, racial trauma, cultural competence, structural racism, and advancing psychedelic therapies.

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