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.
#AlwaysPlayToWinn♟️
Episodes
13 episodes
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
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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2:07:34
Welcome to The Melanin Reset: Our Power, Our Truth, Our Narrative!
🌟 Welcome, Beautiful Souls! 🌟I’m Valarie “The Realist” Winn—host of The Melanin Reset 🎙️—a bold, unfiltered space where we reclaim our narratives, challenge limiting beliefs, and speak truth to power with no chaser 💥....
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2:58
Dish It, But Can’t Take It: Can Marriage Survive Infidelity? (Part 2)
🎙️“Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity? (Part 2) – The Hard Truths About Love, Betrayal & Healing”We’re back with Part 2 of “Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity?”—because this conversation was too real to stop at j...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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1:24:24
They Can Dish It, But Can’t Take It! 🤡 The Hypocrisy Exposed | Living, Loving, and Winning Ep. 4 Part 1
Why do some people love to throw shade but crumble when the heat is on them? In Episode 4 of Living, Loving, and Winning, we’re calling out the folks who can dish it but can’t take it! 💅🏾 From fragile egos to straight-up hypocrisy, we’re breaki...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:01:25
Communication & Understanding: Breaking Barriers for Deeper Connection | Living, Loving, and Winning! (Part 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into Communication & Understanding in marriage and relationships! 💬❤️In this episode, we’re picking up where we left off—unpacking how to break down communication barri...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:16:29
Communication & Understanding | Living, Loving, and Winning! (Part 1)
The Melanin Reset presents Living, Loving, and Winning! This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest keys to a healthy relationship—Communication & Understanding. 💬✨We’re getting real about how therapy ...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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57:07
“PDA or Doing Too Much? Setting Boundaries for Love in Public & Keeping It Hot at Home! 🖤
Living, Loving, and Winning! This episode, we’re getting real about PDA (Public Displays of Affection) and Comfort Zones in relationships. How much is too much when it comes to showing love in public? 🫣We’re discussing:💋 Balancing a...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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1:18:35
Living, Loving, & Winning | Love In Action: Dating Your Spouse Part I
Living, loving, and winning—together! In this episode, we’re diving into the beauty of dating your spouse and keeping the romance alive with intentional love. Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, nurturing...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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1:55:03
THE MELANIN RESET: The Realist Take on The Harris v. Trump Presidential Debate
You wanted her unapologetic opinion and here it is! In the latest episode the Realist Winn's gives a bold recap of the 2024 Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Let's get into it!!
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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24:11
Let's Reset 2024
In this episode of "The Melanin Reset," host Valarie Winn welcomes listeners to a new year filled with promise and challenges. She sets the stage by highlighting the critical importance of the upcoming election and the power of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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8:11
Rise and Reign Moment | The Choice is Yours!!
Introducing "Rise and Reign" Moments for @themelaninreset Podcast . Today's topic is The Choice is Yours!! It's up to you to elevate your frequency, rise, and reig...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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3:01
Church Girl No More: Why I Left Christianity - Ep. 16 (S2)
In this episode, Valarie Winn gives three reasons why she no longer identifies as Christian and why she left the church. She also gives a brief synopsis for the reasons church folks lost their minds when Beyoncé ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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43:57
The Problem with Kanye West - (S2) Ep 15
Welcome to the second season of the Melanin Reset Podcast. In this episode, Valarie gives us three things we should know about Kanye West, the artist also known as Ye. She, also, takes time to explain 5 categories of the Black mentality and whe...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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18:20