
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 • 119 episodes
The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Latest Episodes
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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