The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time.
Podcasting since 2023 • 116 episodes
The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Latest Episodes
Psoriasis Is NOT Just a Skin Issue — Here’s the Truth!
If your skin feels “different” but you’re constantly told it’s just dry skin, dandruff, or eczema—this episode is for YOU.August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. In this episode, we’re breaking the silence around psoriasis in Black and Bro...
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The 3 UTI Mistakes Everyone Makes (Nurses Explain!)
🚨 Are you tired of recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Not sure if that pain, pressure, or urge to pee is something serious—or something you can handle at home? This episode is for you. We break down UTIs so clearly, you’ll walk away fee...
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The Truth About Bipolar Disorder—And Why We’re Not Talking About It
If you've ever asked yourself, “Am I just emotional, or could I be dealing with something deeper?”—you’re not alone. In this empowering episode, we break down bipolar disorder in plain language so you can finally understand what’s going on insi...
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Is It Just Burnout... Or Your Thyroid?
🚨 Tired, Gaining Weight, and Told It’s “Just Your Thyroid”? Here’s the Truth.You’re not crazy—and it might NOT be your thyroid. If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, unexplained weight changes, or irregular periods and your doctor keeps d...
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If You’re Peeing More Than 8x a Day, Watch This ASAP! (BPH Explained)
🚨 Are you constantly running to the bathroom? Waking up multiple times at night to pee? Feeling embarrassed or confused about what’s happening to your body? You’re not alone — and this video might just change everything you thought you knew abo...
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