Highly Melanated Podcast

Highly Melanated Podcast

Society EN ↓ 172 episodes

Hosted by PJ, Blair & Red A safe space for you to enjoy every bit of your melanin no matter how "melanated" you are in skin tone, we are ALL Highly Melanated. Come enjoy funny and dynamic conversations that people of color face on a day to day basis with various topics such as loving ourselves, knowing who we are as a people and uplifting each other with a mix of class and rachetness (CLATCHETNESS)

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Highly Melanated Podcast

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Oct 23, 2025

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Episodes

Therapy Heals Wounds Feat. Dr. Wesley D. Willis - Ep. 22 12.12.2018

The gang (PJ Ryan, Ushi, Red & Blair Tate) is back with another episode to Melanate your palate and feed your soul.***SPECIAL GUEST***Dr. Wesley D. Willis, Psy. D, LCSW - R, MSW, RN, BSa.k.a. The Nurse Docwww.thenursedoc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thenursedoc/https://www.youtube.com/thenursedocMain CourseThe positive impact therapy can have on our community and the signs that therapy may be...

Integrity & Me - Ep. 21 05.12.2018

The gang is back to melanate your palate and feed your soul. Today's Main CourseA hearty dish of INTEGRITY Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @high...

Listen To Your Body feat. Carolina Bolivar - Ep. 20 29.11.2018

The gang is FINALLY back to melange your palate & feed your soul!!This week we are delighted to have Holistic Health & Wellness Coach Carolina Bolivar in the studio with us to discuss how we should "LISTEN TO OUR BODIES WHEN IT'S WHISPERING BEFORE IT STARTS SCREAMING AT US".Visit her website to learn more about her retreat and how you can take the steps to live a cleaner and...

Take A Friend & Go VOTE! - Ep. 19 05.11.2018

The gang back to melanate you palate and feed your soul...Whats on menu for the week??*Finger Food*Are you registered to vote? Take a friend with you to the voting polls and GO VOTE!!Dessert & "QOTW"1) What is your favorite fruit filled dessert pie?2) What does voting mean to you?#takeafriendandvote Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.t...

In Loving Memory Of... Ep. 18 25.10.2018

The gang is back for another meal to melanate your palate and feed your soul. This week we have a tough conversation about our ownn immortality and a real conversation about how we have dealt with grieving. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO B...

Don't Let Them Emasculate Our Black Men - Ep 17 04.10.2018

Welcome to Melanin Manor where we melanate your palate and feed your soul!!**The gang is back for another hearty, healthy and most black AF meal***On the Menu**Toasts* shoutouts to listeners, folks we know, or current events in black culture*Appetizers*Melanated Senses - things we "saw, heard, tasted, felt or smelled" that elevated our senses****The Main Course****The conversation lead b...

Do The Urkel 4 The Culture - Ep. 16 21.09.2018

The gang is here for another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!! *On the Menu**Toasts* shoutouts to listeners, folks we know, or current events in black culture*Appetizers*Melanated Senses - things we "saw, heard, tasted, felt or smelled" that elevated our senses****The Main Course****A discussion of television in the 90's that represented the black family and how i...

What That Culture Do? - Ep. 15 13.09.2018

The gang back to melanate you palate and feed your soul...Whats on menu for the week??*Chicken or Fish*Cultural Appropriation. Is it real? Who gets a pass & why? Dessert & "QOTW"1) What is your favorite dessert to eat at the BBQ?2) How do you feel about cultural appropriation? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_Melana...

Leap Of Faith - Ep. 14 06.09.2018

After a short break, the gang is BACK!!! PJ, Ushi & Blair are here to talk about how their lives have changed since we took our leap to follow our passions while Red is on the ledge and almost ready! Join in on the conversation to encourage Red and others follow their dreams without fear!!***Food 4 Thought***1) What's your favorite candy?2) What was the outcome of your leap of faith? Foll...

Lessons From The Elders - Ep. 13 10.08.2018

Hey guys the gang is back and this time we are talking about our elders and what we've learned! QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK!1) What is your favorite type of pie?2)"What have I learned from my elders?" or #WWGD "What would Grandma/Grandpa Do? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

What About Your Friends - Ep. 12 27.07.2018

The gang is here to talk about friendships.**ANSWER THIS**What is your favorite cookie? & Give your best friend a shoutout with the cookie emoji 🍪🍪🍪 Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOI...

Celebrating Our Scars - Ep. 11 20.07.2018

The gang is here to have an emotional and much needed conversation about growth celebrating our scars.**FOOD FOR THOUGHT** What are your scars and how do you celebrate them?#F4T #HighlyMelanatedComment, subscribe & shareLet's keep the conversation going Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Well, Where Are YOUR Parents From? Ep. 10 12.07.2018

The gang is here and gets together to join in on the conversation about immigration and the nonsense of this administration. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO E...

Revitalize Not Gentrify! Ep. 9 28.06.2018

The gang is here to talk gentrification. The good, the bad and the down right disgraceful. Revitalize our communities NOT gentrify!#getinvolved Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US U...

Say It Loud, If You're Black, Gay & Proud (BONUS Pride Episode) Ep. 8 23.06.2018

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red come with a BONUS weekend in honor of NYC Gay Pride Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail...

Check In, Don't Check Out! Ep. 7 13.06.2018

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red have an deep and emotional conversation about suicide prevention. Suicide Prevention Hotline - 800-273-8255 Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US U...

Black Love & The Honest Truth Pt. 2 - Ep. 6 30.05.2018

The crew sits to have an intense and thoroughly informative conversation about love and the honest truth about what it really means to be in a relationship. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHO...

Black Love & Marriage Pt. 1 - Ep. 5 23.05.2018

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red discuss our interpretations of what it is to have Black love and our opinions about marriage. Conversations include thoughts about the royal wedding & the season finale of Black-ish.*Spotlighted Music Choices*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGSDonny Hathaway - A Song For YouMusic Soulchild - 143Jon Anderson - Hold On To LoveTamia - You Put A Move On My H...

(ANY VERB)... While Black - Ep.4 16.05.2018

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss how "This is America" is important for the culture, how Kanye is still in the sunken place about what it's like to doing anything while black. Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST...

Breaking The Ice - Ep.3 02.05.2018

The Highly Melanated Crew (PJ Ryan, Blair Tate, Ushi, & Red)ask each other some interesting icebreaker questions. PJ wants loveBlair wants New Yorkers to MOVE OVER!Ushi wants to help othersRed wants clean nails Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU W...

Wakanda Forever - Ep. 2 29.04.2018

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss BLACK PANTHER & what it means to us Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

This Is US - Ep. 1 26.04.2018

HOSTED BY: PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & RedThe introductory episode of the gang! Dynamic conversations that people of color face on a day to day basis with various topics such as loving ourselves, knowing who we are as a people and uplifting each other with a mix of class and rachetness (CLATCHEDNESS) Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...

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