Hello everyone! First off, thanks for all of your support these last few years. The Zod & Drea Podcast is a life love of ours and we’re so proud of everything we’ve accomplished. From interviewing some of the most interesting and progressive people around on topics many may seem controversial to our own dinner table-discussions […]
We’ll Be Back – Just A Short Hiatus to Parent! Read More »
When I was in my teens, I had it all planned out: I’d go to college, get a job, meet someone, and by the age of 24, I’d have my first child. Um…yeah. I can’t speak for Drea but I haven’t been 24 years old for over 22 years. So, that plan went sideways. I
We Are Welcoming Our Son To The World Today! #160 Read More »
Who Am I? So, this is what being pregnant at 39 weeks is like? I can’t see my feet, heart burn is cranked up to fire breathing level, and feeling the constant pressure of arms and legs pushing out my belly stretching my skin like it’s made of playdough. The only pieces of clothing that
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I’ve been traveling abroad since I was 16 years old. Thanks to parents who ensured culture, history, and the desire to learn more was implemented into my life, I had a privileged upbringing. This was by design on my parent’s part and I recognized it early on when visiting my cousins and family members who
Sorry, but I Don’t Want My Son Raised In The United States – Daddy Blog #07 Read More »
New York and California are examples of states that have birthed many organizations/collations/grassroots groups and social movements to create political power for communities of color. Groups such as the Black Panthers and Brown Berets were founded in California. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the riots at Stonewall Inn which
How Can Communities Of Color Gain Power In Rural America? #159 Read More »
My father will be 90 years old this year in November. It’s funny because I remember 20 years ago celebrating HIS mother’s 90th birthday. Even at that time, age of my father hadn’t hit me since I felt I had a pretty normal childhood. My mother, of whom I’d never share her age (since it’s
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100% Spoilers! Please do not read this unless you want to be spoiled. We’ll keep it all to a minimum but it’s impossible to discuss Avengers: Endgame without giving some of it away. So, let’s go! The timeline before the end In its entirety, the Marvel Universe has brought something in the last 11 years
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The Dance To breastfeed or not to breastfeed? That is the super important question. While preparing for the birth of my first child, I am researching and asking every mom I know about the art of breastfeeding. I call it an art because I relate it as a well-choreographed dance. Everything has to be in
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I have a friend who always knew my concern of people posting their children online in huge multiples. You’d see some proud parents who post their child’s photos every day. Now, I understand the significance of pride in a little human you’ve created but I still wonder why everyone feels the need to overshare their
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