Melanin And Menopause

Just because May is ending doesn’t mean your healing journey is. On this week’s  Melanin & Menopause  minisode, we’re closing out #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth with reflection, wisdom, and a reminder: Healing doesn’t follow a calendar. 🎙️ We’re recapping: ✔️ How to reclaim joy as a form of resistance ✔️ The power of rest (without guilt!) ✔️ Why boundaries necessary ✔️ Simple self-care ✔️ And how...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are continuing the conversation.  I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Kristie Norwood—licensed clinical psychologist, professor, speaker, and mental health advocate—who is doing powerful work to shift how we think about wellness in professional spaces. We’re talking: 📍Boundaries and burnout 📍Building workplace cultures that care 📍The power of community &...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode is something truly special. We’re holding space for a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly enough:  Black women, mental health, and healing —beyond the “strong Black woman” trope, beyond the stigma, and beyond the silence. 🎙️ I’m honored to be joined by  Rhonda Nikole Bush —a powerhouse motivational speaker, mindset coach, and mental health...

This week on  Melanin & Menopause , we're digging deep into how  nutrition impacts our hormones, our energy, and our sanity  during perimenopause and menopause. ✨ I'm joined by a powerhouse guest — a  Registered Dietitian  who breaks down what’s  really  going on in our bodies and how we can fuel ourselves to feel better, sleep better, and live better. 💥 This one’s packed with gems —...

In this Menopause Mailbox Minisode, we're answering a powerful listener question: "How do I advocate for myself with my doctor?" If you've ever been dismissed, rushed, or unsure how to speak up in the exam room - this one's for you. Plus, hear my personal experience.

Your gut is talking… are you listening? In this week's  Melanin & Menopause , we're exploring how gut hormones impact menopause and why women should pay  close  attention. We're breaking down: 💥 What gut hormones like GLP-1, leptin, and insulin  really  do 🥗 How diet, stress, and estrogen shifts impact your gut health 🧬 Why Black women are at higher risk for metabolic issues dur...

Did you know your autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a huge role in how you experience menopause? From hot flashes to mood swings, stress and imbalance in the ANS can make symptoms feel even more intense. But small shifts in how you breathe, move, eat, and rest can bring relief! ✨ In this episode, we’re talking about: 🔹 How stress impacts menopause symptoms 🔹 The connection between your nervo...

Imagine facing **menopause** and **breast cancer** in the same lifetime. Now, imagine not just surviving—but **thriving**. ✨   In this powerful episode of **Melanin & Menopause**, we’re having a **real, raw, and necessary conversation** about resilience, healing, and the power of self-care.  

Black women have long been expected to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders—pushing through pain, exhaustion, and stress without complaint. But what happens when menopause demands that we slow down, listen to our bodies, and prioritize our own healing? 🤔 In this episode of  Melanin & Menopause , we’re breaking the silence on: 🔥 The impact of the "Strong Black Woman" expectation on...

In this empowering episode of Melanin & Menopause, we're joined by Lakesha Bennett, a personal trainer and the owner of BennettFit Fitness and Wellness, who shares her expertise on how fitness can transform your experience during menopause. Lakesha discusses how staying active can improve both physical and mental health. This episode is packed with advice to help you thrive during menopause an...

Hear my journey as I navigated menopause after cancer. I will walk you through the struggles and decisions I had to make.

We are diving deep into the differences between perimenopause and menopause.

Welcome to Melanin and Menopause.