Latrice Johnson and Kennedy Dunn delve into the art of tending to life’s gardens—nurturing our well-being, breaking cycles that hold us back, and aligning our actions with intention—in the third episode of Stranger Fruit Vol IV. Timestamps: 0:00 Nurturing Personal and Spiritual Growth 7:48 Navigating Relationships and Personal Identity 20:05 Embracing Change and Intentional Living 28:55 The Impact of Relationships and Community Reference: 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 Brianna Belgrave explore the delicate balance of cultivating the petals of our existence, embracing the thorns that challenge us, and nurturing the soil that allows us to grow, in the second episode of Stranger Fruit Vol IV. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Embracing Life's Challenges 5:18 Perseverance and Growth in Medical School 18:04 Personal Growth and Altruism 31:05 Balancing Life and Navigating Disappointments   Reference: 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 Corey Edwards, medical students at Howard U navigate the core of our existence, core strength, and what it means to be human in the final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Exploring Core Values and Community Support 7:29 Embracing Change, Growth, and Personal Relationships 15:20 Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Inner Strength 26:02 Embracing Authenticity, Diversity, and Self-Discovery 54:33 Navigating Love and Life's Complexities   Reference: 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.

0.0 - “Love Works” with Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote (Medical Student - Howard University) 10.14 - “To Control” with Dr. Blessed Sheriff (Psychiatry Resident at Georgetown U) 17.24 - “The Vines” with Jessica Ray (Medical Student at Howard U) 20.40 - “Of Fear & Self-Doubt” with Jessica Brinson (Medical Student at Howard U) 26.18 - “That Hurt” with Dr. Lane Williams, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident (WRNMMC) 37.42 - “& Poison” with Bryce Gantt (Medical Student - Howard University) 44.46 - “The Garden” with Trinity Gibbs (Medical Student - Howard University)   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 Trinity Gibbs, medical students at Howard U navigate life as a gardener, tending to the garden of our existence, and what it means to be human in the final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Empowering and Embracing Diversity in Medicine 4:17 Intentional Living and Community Building 5:43 Maintaining Balance and Coping with Challenges 21:49 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Growth 36:38 Building Effective Systems and Personal Growth   Reference: Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery. 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 Bryce Gantt, 4th year medical students at Howard U navigate poisons of our existence, the remedy and what it means to be human in the sixth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Emotional Resilience 2:43 Finding Joy and Balance in Life 9:15 Embracing Growth and Self-Reflection 19:16 Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience 30:56 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth   Reference: 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, 4th year medical student at Howard U & Dr. Lane Williams, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident, WRNMMC navigate pain, bruises and what it means to be human in the fifth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Navigating Emotional Challenges 9:18 Life Transitions and Personal Growth 22:22 Investing in Yourself and Embracing Discipline 34:13 Empathy and Relationships in Medicine 42:32 Managing Emotions and Decision-Making References:  Harper, D. (n.d.). Hurt. In Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.etymonline.com Lamm, C., & Decety, J. (2007). Empathy for pain involves the affective but not sensory components of pain. Science, 315(5811), 1257-1262. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1134473  

Kennedy Dunn, 4th year medical student at Howard U & Jessica Brinson, 4th year medical student at Howard U navigate fear, self-doubt and what it means to be human in the fourth episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III. Timestamps: 0:00 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Personal and Professional Growth 11:34 Finding Strength and Trust Beyond Control 17:21 Embracing Personal Journeys and Self-Improvement 29:33 Experiencing Humanity, Love, and Personal Transformation References:  LeDoux, J. E. (2000). Emotion circuits in the brain. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 23, 155–184.  

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

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.