Talkingheels Podcast

Broaching Race In Classrooms, Expectations In Dating, and more...   Special Guest: Jody, Michelle, Marcel, Yhana, Simeyon, and Chisom   Show Topics: - Shannon Gibney’s Addressing Racism in Classrooms - Nigeria's Biafran War  - Smule's Sing - International Karoki - Controversial Relationship Articles: + Black Men Obsession with Ghetto Baby Mamas: http://survivingdating.com/ + Hey Sisters, Feel Free to Pursue White Men; They Don't Want You Anyway: http://www.eurweb.com/ - Redefining the "Lame" People and Standards for Dating - Embracing Ourselves As Cultural Pioneers - Submitting To Vulnerability and Building Vested Interest Your Relationship - Marcel's Advice On Male Decision Making

Holiday Gossip, Random Kindness, Parent Perspectives, and more... Special Guest: Jody, Michelle, Marcel, Yhana, Simeyon, and Chisom Show Topics: - New Year Resolutions - Duck Dynasty vs. Paula Dean Controversial Behavior - Justine Sacco's AIDS Twitter Statement - Dwane Wade & Gabrelle Union Troubled Romance  - Holiday Acts of Kindness:     * 6 Year Old Paying For Broken Ornament     * WestJet Granting Christmas Wish    * Drive-Through Pay It Forward - Hospital Lunches for Christmas  - Carrie Underwood's New Sound Of Music - Soloman Norfolk's Descendants  - Andy William's Christmas Specials - Parents Aging & Carrying the Torch - Beyoncé Possibilities As A Mother vs. Alice Walker's Estrangement 

Honoring Black Hair, Collective Heritage & Injustice, and more...   Special Guest: Jody and Kiffany   Show Topics: - Right To Wear An Afro in Schools - Using Curiosity as Teaching Moments - Bryan Stevenson's Injustice Talk - British Poll Tax & Generational Breakdown - Teaser: Dating Preferences of Some Black Men

Paternal Inspiration, Invisible Children Movement Update, Bashir Stance and more...   Special Guest: Jody and Kiffany   Show Topics: - Dad's Story of Baby's Survival - The Onion's Kissing Police - Jason Russell's Kony 2012 Update & Original Movement - Kundalini Energy - Dave Chappelle vs. Chris Rock & Comedic Lessons - Martin Bashir Controversy - Nelson Mandela's Legacy  - Tavis Smiley Career Path  

Violence Depicted, Power Dynamic, and more...   Conclusion of the Lively Discussion with Special Guest: Marcel and Jody   Show Topics: - The group continues the gender discussion and finalizes thoughts on the film's impact   Photo Credit: freep.com

Gender Relations within Slavery, Impact of Supremacy, and more...   Part Two of the Lively Discussion with Special Guest: Marcel and Jody   Show Topics: - The group discusses race relations and impact of gender conflicts apparent within the film   Photo Credit: freep.com

Impact of the next depiction of slavery and more...   Part One of the Lively Discussion with Special Guest: Marcel and Jody   Show Topics: - The group discusses preconceptions and initial impressions of the film    Photo Credit: grownmanmedia.com

Halloween Scandal, Alice Walker, Oprah Interviewing Spike Lee and much, much, more... Show Topics: - Julianne Hough vs. Ellen DeGeneres vs. Kelly Ripa: Halloween Costumes - Halloween2013 - Jimmy Kimmel: Halloween Prank - Play: Randy R. Walls's "Speechless" - Bronze Lens Festival's - Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth - Oprah's Up & Coming Conversation with Spike Lee (on Tyler Perry) - Dee Rees's "Pariah" - Lee Daniel's Directing Projects

Enjoying Seasonal Change, Crew Favorites, Natural Remedies and much, much, more... Show Topics: - Fall Road Trips & Activities - Aldith's "Love It" List      + Dollar Tree: Patties      + Scandal's Back On the Air      + The Voice: Original Chemistry      + Biggest Loser: Ruben Studdard      + Kroger's Managers Special      + Cutest HomeComing      + Police Officer's Greatest Catch      + Moonwalk Band      + Walmart's George Collection Tights Pregnancy Workout - Accepting Our African Ancestry      + Herpes Virus Confirms Africa Migration      + Fossil Teeth Negate Neanderthal-European Link - Personal Base Truths - Create Unique Dining Cancer Fund-Rasing - Clothing Stylist Teenage Homeless - Military New Mom Baby Showers - Garlic: Cold Remedy - Vinegar & Listerine Foot Soak - Vinegar: Deodorizer, Fabric Softener, Drain Cleaner - L-Theanine: Mood Stabilizer

Crazy Appeal of Florida, Tragic Current News Stories, and much, much, more... Show Topics: - Yolande's Crazy Weather Theories Favorite Florida Quote: "...anything can grow there...like chia-pet world. Conditions are right for complete sprawl and biblical plague." ~ Karen Russell, Novelist - Dozier Correctional School - Acting In Crisis (Dr. Anna Pou Story) - Henrietta Lacks Story Update - Kendrick Johnson's Case - Pope Francis, Richard F. Holloway, and the new Catholic Church - NYC Biker Road Rage Incident - Marta Flash Mob Fashion Show - Sprite: The Hangover Cure - Kid President - Valerie June in O-Magazine - Unmarried Celebraties Couples - Harvest Moon Planting

Black Films, Food That Kills, and much, much, more... Show Topics: - Miley Ray Cyrus Rehash - Movies: 50 Years A Slave & The Butler - M. Night Shyamalan - McDonald's Horrible Food Practices - Genetically Modified Food - Killing Off the Bees - Community Farms - Hectic Lives of Parents - Exercise to Relieve Stress

Skin Tone, Migrant Politics, and much, much, more... Show Topics: - Dark Skin (officialdarkgirlsmovie.com) - Legacy of Migrant Workers in Britain - Skin and Hair Politics - Air Mexico Rasist Casting Call (bigstory.ap.org) - Paula Dean Rehash - Agism (whyy.org) vs Community - Aldith's Oralist Project Experience - The Father Role - Dr. Emoto's  Research on Negative Words on Water

Minority Relationships, Dating Tests, and much, much, more... Part Two of the Lively Discussion with Special Guest: Marcel, Jody, and Juan Show Topics: - Dating Black Women Site: iloveblackwomen.net - Relationship Communication Challenges - Gender Dating Tests - Relationship Perception & Manipulation - Laws of Attraction

Travel Experiences, Markers of Adulthood, and much, much more... Part One of Lively Discussion with Special Guest: Marcel, Jody, and Juan Show Topics: - Traveling mentalities and choice to integrate foreign culture - Discussion on "Coming Up Short: Working-Class Adulthood In An Age Of Uncertainty” - The Struggle to be Viewed as Adults - Markers for Manhood - Male/Female Perspective Conflicts in Dating

Feng Shui Techniques, Natural Remedies, Minority Business Support and much, much, more... Great Discussion with Special Guest: Kiffany, Marcel, Jody, and Juan Show Topics: - Tyra Banks Tribute Photos & Model Versatility - Calvin Klein, Donna Karen and their lack of support for black models - Feng Shui Baguas & things we can do to create rejuvenating spaces - Bissy Tea, Coconut Water & Natural Remedies - Asian Water Spa Treatments & Nudity Freedom - Shigeru Ban: Shelters made from Paper - Adebola Duro-Aina: Urine Power - Tiffany Brooks & HGTV's Most Embarrassing Rooms in America - Money & Success Discussion

Black Film Reviews, Thinking Art, Tragic Losses and much, much more... Show Topics: - Miley Cyrus  & Robin Thicke Controversy - Film Review: Lee Daniels's "The Butler" - Film Review: Marcia Weeks's "Chrissy" - IndieFeed: Jamila Woods "Georgia Okeeffe Explains to Her Husband What a Flower Is" and below "Pigeon Man" - Poet: Mary Oliver - Daniel Beaty's Manhood Monologo - Erik Ravelo "The Untouchables" - Drew Castillo - Lee Thompson Young Tragic Death - Atlanta's Bull Run - Syria Pryer

Raising Leaders, Book Reviews, and much, much more... Show Topics: - Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead" - Jennifer Silva's “Coming Up Short: Working-Class Adulthood In An Age Of Uncertainty” - Tom Shadyac's "Life's Owners Manual"

Staying Active, Extreme Health Techniques, and much, much more... Show Topics: - Biggest Loser & Tara Costa Getting Sued for Gaining Weight - Tips on Running (active.com) - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Extreme Beauty Trends - Extreme Mental Correction Procedures - Series "Orange is the New Black" - Roman Hairstyles (studio360.org) - Voice of Our Elders Andrew Dosunmu's “Restless City”

Old Souls, The User Manual, and much, much more... Show Topics: - Bothale Boikanyo South Africa's Got Talent - The User Manual: Birth Charts (Found Here) - Say Grace Before Drowning - This is Water - David Foster Wallace Commencement Speech

The Man Box, Education, and much, much more... For This Podcast: Special Friends Return Show Topics: - Social Norm of Men in America - Paula Deen Controversy - Education System in America & Great Britain