NOIRPOISED Podcast

One of the biggest parenting debates: Does an easier childhood create weaker adults—or smarter ones? What if giving your kids everything actually costs them something? Like the lack of resilience, drive, or discipline. But do kids really need to “go through it” to build character? Is adversity something you teach, or something life has to force on you? Are you preparing your kids for the world… or protecting them from it too much? Let’s talk about it. Send us your questions and/or topic sugge...

Think childbirth is something you just “show up” for as a dad? Think again. In this episode, we’re talking straight to fathers—first-timers and seasoned vets—about what really happens during childbirth and why your role matters more than you were ever told. From knowing when labor is actually happening, to advocating in the hospital, to understanding how your presence can literally change the experience—we break it all down in real, everyday language. This isn’t medical advice. It’s lived exp...

Why does giving birth feel scarier for Black and Brown families—and why are so many of us told the hospital is the only safe option? Are we choosing what’s best for us—or what we’ve been conditioned to fear less? With Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Chris Gonzalez Baez, we’re unpacking the truth about home birth, doulas, and what really happens inside hospital delivery rooms. From personal birth stories to real talk about fear, safety, trust, and advocacy, we break down the myths that...

New year, same pressure to “change everything.” But what if that’s the problem? In this episode, we talk about daily habits, procrastination, accountability, and the uncomfortable truth about goals we say we want… but don’t really want to work for. From fitness and productivity to mindset and self-talk, this is a real conversation about starting small, being honest with yourself, and building habits that fit your real life—not some perfect version of it. Especially when life is chaotic, kids ...

Perimenopause hits every woman—but most of us don’t even know it’s happening. In this episode, we sit down with a women’s health educator, Gail Janicola, who breaks down what perimenopause really is, why it starts earlier than you think, and the symptoms no one warns you about. We talk about why so many women feel like they’re “losing control” of their own bodies. If this is a normal part of being a woman, why are we all walking into it blind? You’ll learn what’s actually happening behind the...