The Melanin Reset
The Melanin Reset is more than a podcast—it’s a call to reclaim our power. Hosted by Valarie “The Realist” Winn—educator, photographer, and your unfiltered homegirl—this visual podcast challenges how Black Americans see ourselves and how we demand the world see us.
We’re breaking free from the boxes they tried to put us in, rewriting our narratives, and standing ten toes down in our excellence. From unapologetic conversations about race, culture, and politics to real-life talk about self-worth, success, and navigating life as Black folk—every episode is rooted in truth and transformation.
Tune in for bold discussions and special series like Living, Loving, and Winning, a powerful exploration of what it means to thrive in every area of life.
This is our space. Our story. Our power.
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The Melanin Reset
When Love Ain’t Enough: Mental Health & the Messiness of Black Relationships
🧠💔 Love is powerful—but what happens when it’s not enough to hold our relationships together?
In this raw and real episode of Melanin Reset, the Realist Winn along with her husband and the Jacksons dive deep into the unspoken struggles of mental health in Black relationships. From emotional triggers and trauma bonds to the hard truths we often avoid, this conversation isn’t just necessary—it’s long overdue.
We’re breaking the silence, unpacking the stigma, and exploring what it really takes to love ourselves and our partners through the messy middle—because healing isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it.
🎙️ Topics we get into:
• What untreated mental health looks like in relationships
• How generational trauma affects our ability to love and be loved
• Recognizing the difference between love and codependency
• Why therapy ain’t just for white folks
• Tools to start healing, together or apart
✨ If you’ve ever felt like you’re loving someone through their pain—or losing yourself in the process—this episode is for you.
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The Melanin Reset Podcast
