The Melanin Wellness Podcast: Mental Health, Nervous System Care & Healing for Black Women

In the final episode of the Summer Mini-Series, Cori shares how to maintain the sense of peace and calm experienced while traveling—even after returning home. Topics include: Post-travel emotional drop Creating calm routines at home Integrating rest into daily life Protecting your energy consistently Resources: Speakpipe  https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Support the show:   ⁠htt...

If you’re tired of coming back from vacation feeling drained, this episode is for you. Cori shares practical, realistic tips on how to travel in a way that actually leaves you feeling rested and restored. Topics include: Travel burnout and how to avoid it Intentional itinerary planning Sleep, hydration, and wellness on vacation Creating a balanced travel experience Resources: Speakpipe  https://ww...

In this episode, Cori shares how her approach to travel has evolved over time. From chaotic, overbooked trips to intentional, restorative experiences, she breaks down what traveling as a grown woman really looks like. Topics include: Intentional travel planning Protecting your energy while traveling Boundaries and safety Choosing rest over over-scheduling Resources: Speakpipe  https://www.speakpip...

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast Summer Mini-Series, Cori breaks down why travel is more than a luxury—it’s a powerful nervous system reset. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly “on,” this episode explores how stepping outside of your daily environment can help your body regulate, restore, and reconnect. Topics include: Nervous system regulation through trave...

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori explores what it really means to pursue a soft life while navigating stress, noise, and everyday responsibilities. Healing your nervous system isn’t about escaping life—it’s about learning how to regulate your body and protect your peace in the middle of it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly on edge, this episode...

In this inspiring episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori sits down with Marcia Acker from Miss Anns Helping Hands, a young leader who turned her personal experiences into a thriving nonprofit. They dive into the intersection of healing, passion, and service, and how channeling personal challenges into purpose can create holistic success. In this conversation, you’ll learn: How personal expe...

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori dives into the connection between mental health and the power of consistency—and why it looks different for Black women navigating multiple roles, responsibilities, and seasons of life. Building wellness habits that stick isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating routines that fit your lifestyle, your energy, and your realities. Cori shares p...

Reinvention doesn’t always come with clarity—and for many Black women, it often follows years of pushing through exhaustion, obligation, and survival mode. In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori is joined by Natasha, a mental health educator, trauma-informed speaker, and author, for a grounded conversation about pivot energy—how to recognize when something no longer fits and how to...

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori gets real about the relationship between fitness, healing, and self-worth. While movement can be a powerful tool for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, it’s not a cure-all—and it’s definitely not a substitute for doing the deeper work. Cori breaks down the truth about using fitness as therapy, including the highs, the setbacks,...

Welcome back to The Melanin Wellness Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into how beauty rituals are good for your mental health—perfect for busy Black women who want to learn how what they are already doing organically could be having an effect beyond the asthetics.    If you’ve ever wondered how beauty rituals are good for your health, why beauty and wellness are important, or what a beaut...

Host: Cori Guest: Leseliey Welch, MPH, MBA — Public Health Strategist, Social Entrepreneur, Poet, Founder of Birth Detroit & Birth Center Equity, Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Welcome back to The Melanin Wellness Podcast, where we explore holistic wellness, healing, and empowerment for Black women. In this episode, I sit down with Leseliey Welch, a public health strategist, writer, and profess...

This episode explores Soft life wellness and how Black women can reframe fitness, mental health, hormones, and body goals for grown women who are done chasing unrealistic standards and ready to feel strong, supported, and at home in their bodies.   In this episode we’ll cover: ✨five powerful mindset shifts that help you move away from punishment-based fitness ✨understanding how your body actuall...

"There is nowhere to hide when you’re standing on a runway. It’s just you. Every insecurity. Every doubt. Every fear." In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, host Cori reflects on a lifelong dream that took an unexpected path. From watching trailblazers like Beverly Johnson and Tyra Banks to revisiting the complicated legacy of America’s Next Top Model through the recent Netflix document...

This episode explores wellness for grown women and how Black women can use valuable healing lessons from their ancestors to play a role in long-term health.   You'll learn: ✅ how our approach to wellness is often learned behavior ✅ that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness ✅ how updating you legacy isn't disrespect--it's honor   Please don't forget to subscribe to the show Resourc...

This episode explores Holistic wellness for Black women and how Black women can use valuable healing lessons from their ancestors to play a role in long-term health.   You'll learn: ✅ holistic remedies passed down through generations ✅ how survival vs. thriving mode has shifted in our lifetime ✅ how breaking generational cycles is actually honoring our ancestors   Please don't forget to subscri...

This episode explores rest and recovery for women and how Black women can use valuable healing lessons from their ancestors to play a role in long-term health.   You'll learn: ✅ the importance of rest ✅ how rest often wasn't an option for Black women in early generations ✅ how rest is a manifestation of love   Please don't forget to subscribe to the show Resources Mentioned: Speakpipe for voice...

This episode explores healing generational trauma and how Black women can use valuable healing lessons from their ancestors to play a role in long-term health.   You'll learn: ✅ the importance of self nourishment ✅ how self care has evolved over generations ✅ how food is nourishment and nourishment is love   Please don't forget to subscribe to the show Resources Mentioned: Speakpipe for voice m...

This episode explores reframing health goals and how Black women can redefine strength and what it really means to be strong, soft, and still showing up in this next season of your life. You'll learn: ✅ How strength can look like emotional regulation. ✅ How strength is learning to listen to your hormones. ✅ How physical strength and mental health are deeply connected Don't forget to like, comme...

Welcome back to The Melanin Wellness Podcast, a top-ranked wellness podcast centering Black women, holistic health, and sustainable healing. In this season-opening episode, host Cori shares a powerful sneak peek into what’s coming next—plus honest lessons learned from the previous season that shaped the future of the show. As we step into 2026, this episode reflects on the growth, expansion, and e...

If your hips feel tight, tense, or downright dramatic, this bonus episode breaks down the real deal: do you need more stretching… or more strength? Cori dives into the soft-life science behind hip mobility, stability, and everyday comfort so you can finally stop guessing and start moving with intention. You’ll learn the surprising reason your hips stay tight, how to balance flexibility with streng...

 Hey beautiful people, it’s your girl Cori — host of The Melanin Wellness Podcast. And whew… can we just take a moment to acknowledge that this year was doing the most? 😅 I don’t know about you, but 2025 came in like a roller coaster that didn’t have brakes — full of lessons, blessings, and a few “why me, Lord?” moments sprinkled in for balance. But here we are. Still standing. Still growing. Sti...

In this episode of the Melanin Wellness Podcast, the host discusses the impact of corporate greed on mental health, particularly during the holiday season. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reclaiming the holidays by boycotting large corporations and supporting local and black-owned businesses. The host encourages listeners to focus on the true meaning of the season, which includes com...

Are you consistently hitting the gym but seeing minimal results in your glute growth? This episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast is for you! Host Cori dives deep into the common, yet often overlooked, reasons why your glutes might be stuck in a rut. This isn't just about the exercises; it's about the holistic wellness factors sabotaging your gains. Cori addresses three hidden culprits behind stu...

Concludes with a Heartfelt Message to Men Everywhere We're wrapping up our dedicated Men's Wellness Series with a crucial and heartfelt discussion. This isn't just another episode; it's a direct, powerful message to all our brothers, fathers, sons, and friends. Your mental health is no laughing matter. In a culture that often pressures men to "tough it out" or hide their feelings, we stand firm: y...

Men Who Meditate: Mental Peace as a Power Tool | Men’s Wellness – Movember Series Meditation is a powerful tool for men, offering benefits that go beyond relaxation. In this Movember episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, we explore how meditation can improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, focus, and overall wellness. Many men face pressures to always be strong, in control, and constantly...