The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Here at The Melanin Initiative, we simplify medical information into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective.
Episodes
134 episodes
Why "Normal" Labs Don't Stop Scarring Alopecia And What NPs Actually Need to Know
Why does your patient, who maintains a healthy lifestyle and has "normal" labs, continue to lose hair?In this special audio-only edition hosted in partnership with the Alliance of Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners™, we dive deep into Central ...
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Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference?
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you tired of feeling confused, dismissed, or alone in your health journey? This episode is your step-by-step guide to finally understanding what’s happening in y...
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Nurses in Space? The Future of Healthcare Starts Here!
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 What if your nursing skills could take you beyond Earth? 🚨Imagine turning burnout into purpose, and realizing that your critical thinking, adaptability, and compassion aren’t just lifesavi...
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What No One Tells You About Life After Breast Cancer Recovery
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to reclaim your life and confidence after breast cancer treatment? This episode empowers you to move beyond survival and step into a thriving, transfor...
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Vitamin D vs. Breast Cancer: The Truth
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Do you know your Vitamin D number? If not, this episode could change your life. Too many women—especially Black and Brown women—are walking around with a silent defi...
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The Secret to Surviving PA, Nursing, or Medical School
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you tired of feeling like the odds are stacked against you in healthcare? Do you wonder how to bounce back when setbacks shake your confidence? This episode is f...
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Mammograms Explained in Simple Words!
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to finally understand mammograms without the confusion or fear? In this episode, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to make inform...
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The Shocking Truth About Becoming a Nurse Practitioner
Are you feeling stuck, questioning your path in healthcare, or wondering how to balance life, school, and career? This episode is for YOU. Whether you’re a student, a nurse, or someone considering a second career in healthcare, this conversatio...
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Your Questions Answered about Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) - Alopecia Awareness Month Special
In honor of Alopecia Awareness Month, the Alliance of Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners™ is proud to partner once again with The Melanin Initiative Podcast for a special, audio-only episode dedicated to our community.If y...
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Will You Go Bald? Here’s How to Know
Are you tired of watching your hair thin, noticing bald spots, or feeling like your hairline is disappearing? You don’t have to sit in silence or accept hair loss as your future. This episode is designed to give YOU the clarity, confidence, and...
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The TRUTH About Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 Are you ready to step into a career and lifestyle that not only changes your life but also transforms the lives of others? 🚨This episode isn’t just about becoming a Licensed Clinical S...
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The Root Cause Regimen: An Integrative Guide to Hair Health for Skin of Color
In honor of Alopecia Awareness Month, we are dedicating this special episode to the voices, concerns, and questions of the Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) patient community.If you have ever felt unheard, dismissed,...
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Before You Medicate: What Every Parent Should Ask About ADHD!
🚨 Labor Day Special! 🚨 Do you ever wonder if your child is being labeled with ADHD too quickly? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself whether constant calls from school mean something deeper is happening? This episode is desi...
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Pumpkin Seed Oil & Natural Hair Loss Solutions
Feeling overwhelmed by the world of natural hair loss remedies? You're not alone. As more people seek alternatives to conventional treatments due to side effects, the market has been flooded with products, making it nearly impossible to know wh...
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Sleep Apnea EXPLAINED: The Hidden Danger in Your Bedroom
Welcome to TMI Replays — where we revisit the most impactful episodes of The Melanin Initiative Podcast to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to take control of your health. This August 2025, we’re bringing back conversations that s...
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Pap Smears & HPV—What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You
Welcome to TMI Replays – This August 2025, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful episodes from 2023.Are you ready to finally understand how Pap smears protect your health—and why your screening schedule might not be what you think?...
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What It’s Really Like to Live with Sickle Cell Disease
🚨 Welcome to TMI Replays — August 2025 Edition! 🚨 🎙️We’re revisiting one of our most powerful conversations from 2023, now more relevant than ever. If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, especially from sickle cell disease,...
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Your Guide to STIs: Risks, Prevention & How to Talk to Your Partner
🎙️ Back By Demand: Our 2023 Guide to STIs Everyone Needs to Hear in 2025! 🎙️Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Whether you're sexually active or just want to be informed, this episode o...
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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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The Shocking Truth: It Might Not Be 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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Medical School vs Reality: What You NEED To Know
We’re giving YOU a front-row seat into what it really takes to pursue a career in medicine while staying balanced, mentally healthy, and driven by purpose. If you’ve ever asked yourself:👉 Is medical school worth it?👉 How do people juggl...
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Are You Suffering From Vicarious Trauma? Here’s How to Know
Are You Carrying More Than You Realize?If you’re a healthcare worker, nurse, therapist, or provider feeling emotionally numb, physically exhausted, or on the edge of burnout — this episode is for you. Today we’re breaking down a critical...
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