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Hard Candy & Fruit Snacks

Carrie Clifford and Gloria Harrison

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Hard Candy and Fruit Snacks tackles race head on. Gloria Harrison and Carrie Clifford met in first grade when Gloria was part of a busing system that brought black kids from the inner city to schools in the suburbs. On this podcast, they discuss systemic racism, inequality, and injustice while reminiscing about growing up as black and white kids in a world with a lot of gray areas. Despite their different backgrounds, Gloria and Carrie end up working on the same TV show in their twenties. Jo ...
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Micah Gibson and Steff Willis have a ton of questions about life, so they've decided to get some answers! 52Q is the podcast that looks for answers to the big and little questions of life. Each week Micah and Steff will chat to en expert in their field, to get the lowdown on what you need to know! New episodes drop every Monday morning, so make sure you subscribe in your podcast app ,and start your week off right with 52Q. 52Q is a production of Brisbane's 96five. To find more podcasts like ...
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If we are people of faith, it is almost certain that we will go through times of both doubt and suffering - often at the same time. How do we cope with those times of uncertainty? Especially when Western society has tried hard to do away with suffering and hiding that aspect of human life as much as possible. Dan Sweetman is the host of the 96five …
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Sometimes it seems like the daily lives and experiences of Boomers, Gen Xer's, Millennials are worlds apart. With the rapid technological changes that have happened since World War 2, how we do life and work can look completely different depending on which generation we belong to. And what about those generational stigmas? Are younger generations r…
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Anyone who's done something significant; whether in business, sport, politics or their chosen career, at one point started out with just a dream. What if your dream seems crazy to others? What do you do if people tell you that you can't achieve it? Naa Anang is an Australian track and field athlete who had dreams of representing her country at the …
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The cost of living crisis has been impacting everyone on various levels, leaving us feeling under pressure, affecting our mental health and general wellbeing. In this episode we'll be looking at ways we can improve our personal budget, and some simple tips for living within our means. Carrie-Ann McLean transformed her financial position from one of…
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There's always so much to do - work/life balance, family commitments, volunteering or community engagement, and then when we come home we can feel like we're drowning in stuff! If you've ever wished you could declutter your home, life and calendar this episode of 52Q is full of helpful tips to achieve this. Joining us is Christine Wood, who once up…
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We're all lead busy lives - whether you're a professional, you run a business, you're a parent with kids, or you're trying to juggle work and study. With all the things going on in our lives, how can we carve out time for exercise? David Young is a nutritionist who founded Young Health after his own health journey. He is also the host of the 96five…
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This June, 96five is running its 'Hope For Everyone June Appeal'. 96five is a not for profit broadcaster and podcast production studio in Brisbane. If you want to keep podcasts like 52Q in your podcast feed, you can make a donation to the appeal here. And because appeal season is so busy for us at 96five, 52Q will be taking a short break. In the me…
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Discussing Scripture with non-Christians, or even other Christians can sometimes be a contentious issue. How can have meaningful conversations with people we may disagree with? Or how do we personally process passages of Scripture that we may have issues with? To help us answer this question is Pastor Nathan Bean, Senior Pastor of Nexus Church in E…
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For those of us with faith and with children, we all want to see our kids live out a life of faith. In Deuteronomy 6 the people of Israel are not just told to pass on faith to their children, but to impress it upon them. But when life is busy, what are some ways that we can help our kids to grow in their faith? To help us answer today's question is…
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It seems like we're all getting busier and all the things in our lives are getting harder and harder to juggle. At the extreme end of this comes burnout - when you feel like you are completely exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. What are some of the signs that we might be heading towards burnout? To help us answer this question, and to …
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At some point in our lives we will all have to cope with the loss of a loved one. To help us find ways to cope with bereavement and loss is Ruth Larwill. Ruth holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Trauma Counselling and specialises in clients with complex trauma at her private psychotherapy practice in Brisbane, Australia. She is also the Founder a…
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We all want to be happy - but so often it feels like true happiness can be out of reach. Often we can get caught up in the comparison trap, thinking when I just to get to the point someone else is, then I'll be happy. But it doesn't always work like that. The actor Jim Carrey famously said "I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everyt…
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Binging behaviours, also known as addiction, appears more often than we realise. From food to our phones, most of us find ourselves binging something from time to time. Addiction or binging can be defined as ritualised comfort compulsion seeking. On this episode of 52Q, we're exploring how to break the bad habits and binging behaviours before they …
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It's always hard to have those difficult conversations with our friends, especially if know if's going to cause conflict. On this episode of 52Q, we're exploring how we can have those difficult, but needed chats, with Amanda Vivier. Amanda is the Executive Director of Strategic Communications at Compassion Australia, as well as an author, speaker a…
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Having an effective devotional practice can help us immensely in our faith walks. But life can sometimes get in the way - we're all busy, so how can we put time aside everyday to help us grow in our faith? Helping us to answer this question is Robert Fergusson who is the author of Jesus and... Robert is also the Teaching Pastor at Hillsong Church w…
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You might be struggling because of the cost of living crisis. You might have been in your job for a while now and have never had a salary review. Or your role may have had extra responsibilities added without an increase in remuneration. Whatever the situation, approaching your employer for a pay rise can be a difficult and awkward conversation for…
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It's hard to know where to start with evangelism. Are we all called to be evangelists? Should we head out onto the streets, or head overseas to the mission fields? To help us answer this question around getting started with evangelism is Rueben Skewes. Rueben has a passion to see people know Jesus, and has extensive local church and global missions…
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Teaching our kids to be safe is such an important job for parents, and everyone who has children in our lives. It's important that we teach kids to be safe, without the topic scaring them - they need to know that they matter, and that their bodies belong to them. To help us answer the question is Kim Kellaway, the CEO and founder of Children's Safe…
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The Bible is the world's best selling and most printed book. For thousands of years Christians have looked to it for wisdom and guidance. But how can we know that the Bible is real, and actually is the Word of God? To help us answer this question is Ken Green, host of the 96five podcast Mind Made Matter, as well as the 96five breakfast show. Mind M…
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In 2023, the World Health Organisation declared that loneliness was becoming a 'global public health concern'. Other psychologists have described this as 'the loneliness epidemic'. Loneliness and social isolation are huge problems in the western world, despite, in theory, humanity being more connected than at any point in history. To help us answer…
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You don't have to look to far to know that so many people are struggling with mental health challenges at the moment. It could be family or marital pressures, the cost of living crisis, loneliness and isolation - whatever the reason - life can be hard at the moment. What are some of the ways that we can build resilience in our own mental health? To…
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We've all been there; we see that perfect job advertised and we know we need to make a great first impression. But what do we need to include in our resume, and what do we need to leave out? How do we prove to the employer that we're the right person for the job? And then if we do get an interview, what is an employer looking for in that interview …
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We've all heard the divorce statistics and it can be a sobering thought. No one wants to be part of the almost 50% of Australian marriages that end in divorce, so what can we do to keep that spark alive within marriage? To help us answer that question is Sabrina Peters, a provisional psychologist and pastor of Kingdomcity Church in Brisbane. Sabrin…
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Anyone on the faith journey can know the feeling of being stuck in our faith, and in this edition of 52Q we're unpacking ways we can move beyond that feeling. To help us answer the question is Gary Millar who is the principal of the Queensland Theological College. After studying chemistry in his home city of Belfast, Gary moved to Aberdeen in Scotl…
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Cost of living pressures are hitting everyone, but we know we need to be healthy for the sake of our loved one. But how can we do that without breaking the bank? To help us answer the question this week is Hannah Wilson. Hannah is a sports dietician and credentialed eating disorder clinician, and is also the director of All Bodies - a nutrition pri…
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In this podcast we're joined by Australia's foremost parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson, and we're asking the question - how can I help my child grow and thrive while still maintaining my own wellbeing? Dr Justin Coulson is dad six daughters and recently became a grandfather. He's the parenting expert and co-host of Channel 9's Parental Guidance, a…
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So many of us have creative outlets that we use to relax and unwind. But what do you do when you start to think your creative passion could become your career? How do you navigate transitioning that hobby into a full time, sustainable job? On this episode of 52Q, Cam Armstrong is going to be taking a deep dive into how he did just that. Cam is the …
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It's so often the case - we book in that holiday and we look forward to some much needed rest and relaxation. But often we come back from our holidays even more tired than before we left. Why is this and how can we change it? To answer this question is Valerie Ling - a Clinical Psychologist, who has a wealth of counselling experience, and a passion…
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It used to be an Aussie right of passage - work hard, save for a house deposit and buy a home of your own. But with house prices through the roof, continual interest rate rises and a cost-of-living crisis, home ownership now feels like a pipe dream for many. In this episode Alex Cook will answer the question - where do I begin to save for a house d…
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In this very first episode of 52Q, we're kicking off 2024 asking the question - how do I set achievable and meaningful goals? It's a question many of us ask as we assess the year ahead, and try to put in place some New Year's resolutions. To help us answer this question is Jaemin Frazer - Jaemin is widely recognised as one of Australia’s best life …
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Steff Willis and Micah Gibson have a ton of questions about life, so they've decided to get some answers! 52Q is the podcast that looks for answers to the big and little questions of life. Each week Micah and Steff will chat to an expert in their field, to get the lowdown on what you need to know! New episodes drop every Monday morning, so make sur…
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Season 2 Episode 19: As part of our series, BLACK BUSINESSES BREAKING BARRIERS, Carrie and Gloria talk with Melissa Mitchner, the Founder and CEO of The Bark Shoppe, a pet care company based in Harlem, New York. Check out the store: https://thebarkshoppe.com or on Insta: @thebarkshoppe more about HCFS: https://linktr.ee/HCFSpodcast follow us on Ins…
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Season 2 Episode 18: Gloria and Carrie reflect on diversity at work during their careers, and share how they both ended up at the job that reunited them in their 20's. (re-release) 8 Ways to Promote Inclusion and Diversity at Work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/01/25/eight-important-ways-to-promote-inclusion-and-diversity-in-your-workpla…
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Season 2 Episode 17: In this episode Gloria and Carrie continue to explore the differences of being white and black in America. And why it feels like Black Americans continue to get the short end of the stick. (re-release) an Atlantic article about Boston's METCO program by Alana Semuels: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/boston…
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Season 2 Episode 16: In this episode Carrie admits that white guilt often makes her over-compensate. Gloria talks about the conversations that occur at the dinner table when you’re raising a black son in America. (re-release) more about HCFS: https://linktr.ee/HCFSpodcast follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodcast and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/H…
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Season 2 Episode 14 - With the generosity of over 200 donors, Carrie & Gloria were able to raise more than $60,000 to help 4 winners, and 17 runners-up, from Boston's inner-city pay for college. Today Carrie & Gloria speak to the 4 winners. learn more about 826Boston: https://826boston.org support the SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://give.8…
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Season 2 Episode 13 - Carrie & Gloria reconnect with high school friend, Christian Matyi, who reveals some dark secrets from their past. Christian shares what it was like being a queer teenager at time when it was still socially taboo. If you, or someone you know is a LGBTQ youth needing to talk we recommend The Trevor Project Check out the MA Safe…
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Carrie and Gloria address some complicated questions from listeners about race, acceptance and tolerance. Here's the link to PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism hosted by Amanda Gorman https://pbskids.org/video/dots-spot/3047127185 The books we referenced that Gloria read: “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry and “I Love Being Me, Uni…
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Gloria and Carrie talk about the trials and tribulations of creating a podcast about race. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://give.826boston.org/give/338625/#!/donation/checkout Check them out on THE DOCTORS: https://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/friends-discuss-systemic-racism-inequality-and-injustice On Boston's CityLine: https://…
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Code switching involves altering one’s appearance, speech, demeanor, and expression. Gloria and Carrie talk about the ramifications of code switching and how they’ve both adjusted their behaviors to fit in. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: http://826boston.org/scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hard…
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Carrie and Gloria talk to Susan & Peivin Lee (@peivinlee), actor Eileen Fogarty (@FoggyinLA), and some listeners about the surge of violence against Asian Americans. What You Can Do as A Bystander to Race Based Harrassment https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-19/how-to-help-after-racist-attacks Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUN…
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Is it wrong to want a doctor that looks like you? Carrie and Gloria talk with psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, and tackle this controversial issue. https://www.drjeffgardere.com NPR did a story about patients wanting Black doctors https://www.npr.org/2021/05/27/1000780657/black-women-try-to-avert-medical-racism-by-searching-for-black-doctors Support…
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It's PART 2 of... Ask a Black Person, Ask a White Person! Carrie and Gloria are at it again tackling more of your questions. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/social-justice-scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @…
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It's time for... Ask a Black Person, Ask a White Person! Gloria and Carrie tackle questions submitted by listeners. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/social-justice-scholarship join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodca…
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Carrie and Gloria reflect on diversity at work during their careers, and share how they both ended up at the job that reunited them in their 20's. 8 Ways to Promote Inclusion and Diversity at Work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/01/25/eight-important-ways-to-promote-inclusion-and-diversity-in-your-workplace/?sh=3ff045096da1 support our So…
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The pandemic is a mental health crisis! Gloria and Carrie talk about navigating through it as working moms and all the stresses that keep piling up: working from home, parenting, avoiding getting Covid, while also trying to get loved ones vaccinated and so much more. Support our SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/cam…
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Gloria and Carrie tackle the assumption that Black and white people fear each other. They explore the difference between "trust" and "fear". join our conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyAndFruitSnacks follow us on Instagram: @HCFSpodcast if you're looking to support organizations that are working for social justice, we have…
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Would you participate in a COVID-19 Vaccine trial? The vaccine trials were looking for more Black and Brown people to participate. We talked someone who signed up. follow Dr. Pena on Twitter: @izabellapena1 Dr. Pena's YouTube channel an organization she created to help inform latinos and hispanics about Covid and more https://en.contracovid.com/ Le…
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In this episode Carrie and Gloria explore how historical medical injustices have created a racial divide in whether or not to trust the COVID-19 vaccines. They talk with Dr. Rich Joseph of Brigham and Women's Hospital about the vaccines and delve into the reality that some people are ready to get vaccinated while others are scared as hell! **This e…
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