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Questions You Didn"t Ask

The purpose of this podcast is to uncover the questions we didn’t ask, to break silence and isolation, and to some extent confront our own ignorance which has led many of us to express stigma, conjure fear, and rely on avoidance as defense mechanisms which oftentimes leads to poor health and sometimes death.

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25:51

No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/10/10

Leaving a toxic work environment may be good for your mental health—but thriving as an entrepreneur or leader requires more than courage; it demands community, balance, and access to opportunity.In this final episode of the four-part series, No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity, host Niasha Fray brings the conversation full circle with an honest, solutions-driven discussion about how mental health, economic mobility, and systemic justice intertwine in the lives of Black

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22:16

No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/10/03

What does it really take for Black entrepreneurs—and especially Black women—to build sustainable businesses and generational wealth? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray sits down with Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards and Farad Ali to unpack the realities of economic justice, health equity, and entrepreneurship in our communities.From the barriers of delayed payments and lack of access to capital, to the myth that “Black people don’t support Black businesses,” this conversation

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34:54

No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/09/26

What if your zip code determined your health, wealth, and life expectancy? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray explores the deep ties between economic justice and health equity with guests Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards (Duke University) and Farad Ali (entrepreneur and community leader).Together, they reveal how manufactured adversity—from overpriced corner stores to disappearing clinics—creates what Dr. Bentley-Edwards calls “health deserts.” They also challenge the myth of

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47:21

No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/09/19

What happens when where you live determines how long you live? When a full-time paycheck still doesn’t cover the basics? When the cost of being poor—or being Black—comes with hidden fees that erode both health and wealth?In this powerful series opener of Questions You Didn’t Ask Season 4, host Niasha Fray sits down with two changemakers at the intersection of equity, policy, and community impact:Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards — Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, Co-Director of

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29:49

Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/08/29

This finale episode turns ideas into action! Dr. Paul J. Fleming shows how to move from “we should” to “we do” — with concrete steps leaders and everyday people can use to build safer, healthier communities.Why listen? If you care about health equity, safer neighborhoods, and real solutions that last — this episode gives clear, usable steps, not just theory.What you’ll hear:How prevention thinking fixes root causes, not just symptoms.The next steps after the “Get Yo People” model — how to organize

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30:12

Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/08/22

This week on Questions You Didn’t Ask, we go beyond quick fixes to uncover what true prevention-first systems can look like for public health and community wellness.Niasha sits down with Dr. Paul Fleming to explore the deep connections between health equity, social justice, and systemic reform. Together they highlight:✔️ Why prevention—not punishment—is the key to healthier, safer communities. ✔️ Care-first emergency response models that reduce harm and build trust. ✔️ Real-world lessons from

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28:29

Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/08/15

"You may be fighting one fight, but all our fights are connected. When we separate them, we lose power."In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, Niasha Fray and Dr. Paul J. Fleming explore how solidarity across movements—like immigrant rights and racial justice—is essential in dismantling systemic injustice. They challenge privileged individuals to act beyond awareness and offer tangible frameworks to take meaningful steps forward.What Awaits You:How privilege without action perpetuates

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37:53

Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/08/08

In this powerful kickoff to Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity, Niasha Fray sits down with longtime friend and fellow justice-centered public health leader, Dr. Paul J. Fleming – Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan and author of the upcoming book Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything (Hopkins Press – available for pre-order now).From growing up in suburban

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20:29

Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 4

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/07/26

FINALÉ — Trippin’: Black Men, Land & Liberation (Ep. 4) “It’s not men. It’s the myth.” In this finale, host Niasha Fray and Charles E. Chambers (The Phat Cat)—Marine Corps veteran, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Set‑Trippin’ and The Phat Cat Life—dig into toxic masculinity, apathy, capitalism, rites of passage, breathwork, and vulnerability as real strength.Charles shares how community, nature, and mindfulness reshape Black men’s wellness journeys, while Niasha reframes what it means to

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23:30

Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 3

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/07/19

Welcome back to Questions You Didn’t Ask, the podcast powered by Niasha Fray Consulting LLC, where transformational dialogue meets radical healing.In this episode, host Niasha Fray is joined by Charles E. Chambers—a Marine Corps veteran, creative director, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Set Trippin Outdoor Adventures, CEC Imaging, and The Phat Cat Life.Charles shares how his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and community-building led him to create powerful platforms for healing

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33:04

Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 2

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/07/11

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

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40:19

Trippin’: Black Men, Land, and Liberation Episode 1

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/07/04

🌿 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

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21:46

Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/06/14

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

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20:28

Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/06/07

In this powerful continuation of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity, host Niasha Fray is joined once again by award-winning historian Dr. Elena Roberts for a discussion on land and power after emancipation.This episode unpacks:The story of Black Freedmen—formerly enslaved people held by Native nations—and the land they were granted in Indian Territory How these land allocations helped build thriving Black communities like Tulsa’s Greenwood District The

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34:05

Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/05/31

We’re continuing Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask with the second episode in our series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity.In this follow-up conversation, Niasha Fray and historian Dr. Alaina E. Roberts go deeper—confronting the political, cultural, and emotional realities of what it means to be Black and Native in a society shaped by settler colonialism, anti-Blackness, and historical erasure.This episode unpacks:🔍 The truth about Native American

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35:43

Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/05/23

Welcome to Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask! We're opening with a bold and necessary four-part series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity.In this premiere episode, Niasha Fray sits down with award-winning historian and author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts to explore what it really means to "look back in order to move forward." Drawing on her acclaimed book, I've Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land, Dr. Roberts challenges the sanitized

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35:14

Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/01/08

As we close out Season 3, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto for a powerful discussion that redefines what solidarity means for Black and Latino communities. This episode is a call to action, challenging us to move beyond surface-level connections to build authentic, transformative alliances that tackle the root causes of inequities.💬 Key Discussions:How systemic anti-Blackness and colorism harm progress and how we can actively dismantle them.The shared health and economic challenges Black

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30:15

Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2025/01/02

In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray and guest Julissa Soto confront the barriers dividing Black and Latino communities in health equity and beyond. With personal anecdotes, bold strategies, and data-backed insights, they unpack the systemic inequities that persist—and how grassroots efforts can bridge gaps to create lasting change.💬 Key Highlights:The critical role of cultural validation and community-led advocacy in addressing health inequities.How Julissa’s innovative approach vaccinated

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35:06

Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2024/12/23

🎙️ Episode 2: Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need In this raw and powerful episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto, a trailblazing advocate for Latino health equity, to explore the challenges and untapped potential of solidarity between Black and Latino communities. Together, they delve into:Medical mistrust and systemic inequities that force communities to find creative ways to survive.Racism and colorism within and between communities,

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38:59

Series 5 Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino...

Questions You Didn"t Ask ·

2024/12/20

In "Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need," Niasha Fray is joined by health equity powerhouse Julissa Soto for an honest and impactful conversation. They explore shared struggles between Black and Latino communities, from navigating systemic racism to breaking cultural barriers, all while highlighting actionable paths to solidarity.

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