Black Mama Bearing

Melva Mack
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  • Parenting
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🎙️ Black Mama Bearing is the podcast for parents and caregivers raising LGBTQIA+ kids with fierce love and complete joy. Hosted by Mel Mack, we offer stories, affirming parenting strategies, community wisdom, and real talk to help you raise proud, resilient kids. Because our children don’t just need support—they need to be seen, celebrated, and liberated. New episodes drop every other week.

  1. 07/06/2025

    Finding peace

    Grand risings, y’all. In this abbreviated episode of Black Mama Bearing, I’ll shares reflections for the moment we’re living in—when the world feels heavy and the headlines just keep coming. I offers a gentle reminder: sometimes, the best thing we can do is make a difference right where we are. This episode is like a spa day for the soul—an invitation to reset, reconnect, and return to what grounds you. I also offer a few resources to help you find good news when you need it, celebrates a creative milestone from someone close, and shares a few real-life insights that might change how you think about care, identity, and showing up for your people. There’s a little humor, a little healing, and a whole lot of heart in this one. Tune in, take what you need, and meet us back here on July 18 for a deeper conversation about a topic that deserves our time and attention. And yes, in this house, July 5 means spooky season has officially begun.

    9 min

  2. 06/18/2025

    Let them be legendary: uplifting, black queer use with pride

    In this Pride Month episode of Black Mama Bearing, l brings heart, heat, and healing to the mic with a fierce message for parents, caregivers, and anyone committed to showing up for Black queer youth. This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action wrapped in love and truth. With clarity and conviction, I’ll share why simply “surviving” the margins isn’t enough for our babies—they were born to change the center. We explores the realities Black LGBTQ+ youth face, including sobering statistics on housing insecurity, suicide risk, and family rejection—and then shifts gears to remind us that transformation is possible when we choose to love out loud. From affirming parenting practices to building truly inclusive spaces, this episode offers practical tools and real talk on how to protect, uplift, and celebrate our children in every room we walk into. I’ll names the joy and brilliance of Black queer icons, offers words of affirmation that breathe life, and invites caregivers into a deeper understanding of what it means to be legendary—not just for our kids, but for ourselves. Whether you’re new to this journey or walking it with intention, Let Them Be Legendary is a deeply affirming listen that reminds us: Pride is not a parade or a post—it’s a daily practice. One rooted in radical love, cultural truth, and unwavering visibility. Because our children aren’t too much. They’re legendary. And so is your love. 💌 Stay tuned through the end for love letters from real parents, resource shoutouts, and one powerful affirmation to carry with you long after the episode ends. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://blacktrans.org/ https://beam.community/ https://www.glsen.org/activity/glsen-safe-space-kit-solidarity-lgbtq-youth https://www.theokraproject.com/ https://pflag.org/ New music by Saikai:Feel better again

    18 min

  3. 05/30/2025

    Navigating an Unsupportive Family With Love and Boundaries

    When family doesn’t get it, your child still needs to know you do. This episode of Black Mama Bearing is a deep dive into affirming parenting for LGBTQ+ kids—especially in Black families—when support from relatives is missing. Learn when to engage, educate, or walk away; how to build emotional safety; and how to speak truth with love and power. Includes scripts, affirmations, and real-life examples for every stage of the journey. BlackMamaBearing #ParentingQueerKids #AffirmingParenting #ChosenFamily #QueerBlackJoy #QueerJoy #LGBTQSupport #CycleBreakers #ParentsOfLGBTQ #BlackParentsOfLGBTQ #EmotionalSafetyMatters

    20 min

  4. 05/16/2025

    Representation Is Resistance: Visibility and Healing for Queer Families

    In this heartfelt episode of *Black Mama Bearing*, host Mel Mack explores the profound importance of representation for queer children and their families. From childhood memories to modern media, I share how seeing yourself reflected in the world isn't just affirming—it's essential, lifesaving. Learn how books, art, and intentional parenting can be tools of healing, joy, and visibility. This episode is a powerful reminder that representation isn’t just about inclusion—survival, restoration, and love.

    22 min

  5. 05/02/2025

    Raising Resilient, Not Hardened Queer Kids

    In this episode of Black Mama Bearing, I unpack what it truly means to raise resilient—not hardened—queer children. Through powerful stories, affirming tools, and deep reflection, I explores how emotional strength is rooted in softness, not silence. Learn how to break generational cycles, build healthy boundaries, and re-parent yourself while showing up fully for your child. This episode is for every parent committed to healing, growth, and radical love.

    16 min

  6. 04/21/2025

    How we found our village/chosen family 101

    In this tender episode, I will be sharing the heartbreaking loss of my best friend to suicide and reflecting on the importance of chosen family. I’ll explore it what it means to build the village that holds you, sees you, shows up, especially when things get heavy. Through personal stories, hard truths, I offer a message of love, grief, connection, and loss. This episode is a reminder that support is not optional. It’s life saving. I f you or someone you love is in crisis call or text 988 for free confidential help.

    17 min

  7. 04/04/2025

    Raising Queer Kids who are Free to be Themselves

    Welcome back to Black Mama Bearing! In this powerful season opener, I kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into what it truly means to raise free queer children, and by raising free children, we free ourselves in the process. This episode explores how freedom goes beyond safety and includes affirmation, joy, and the ability to live authentically. I unpack how race, gender, and identity intersect in parenting and offer five heartfelt, practical ways parents can support their queer kids. Whether rethinking old beliefs or looking to build a more substantial, more affirming village, this episode offers love, insight, and real talk from one parent to another. Oh, the character I was thinking of is David Fisher, played eloquently by Michael C Hall. Also, I loved Noah’s Arc for the 90’s. Who are you Mr favorite queer characters?

    17 min

  8. 02/28/2025

    Single parenthood and raising a queer child

    Grand Risings, family! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Black Mama Bearing Podcast! Can y'all believe we've made it through 10 episodes together? What a journey this has been! Whether you've been rocking with me since day one or you're just joining our family—I'm so glad you're here. This podcast is all about supporting your brilliant, beautiful, queer child with love, grace, and intention—especially as Black parents navigating this journey. Today, we're talking about single parenting—the myths, the truths, and the power we hold when we show up for our kids, even when we're carrying it all on our own. I know this path isn't always easy, but trust me—your love is enough. We'll break down some common misconceptions, share some hard-earned wisdom, and remind ourselves that family isn't just what we're born into—it's what we create. Take a deep breath, grab your coffee or tea, and let's get into this conversation. You're seen, you're supported, and you're exactly where you're meant to be. Let's do this, family! #Itgetsbetter #lesbianmoms #lgbtqia #lgbtfamilies #toddlersofinstagram #genderqueer #lovewins #gaydadsofinstagram #babyboy #lovemakesafamily #dads #family #queerfamily #lgbtqparents #gaydadswithkids #gaydadlife #baby

    27 min
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🎙️ Black Mama Bearing is the podcast for parents and caregivers raising LGBTQIA+ kids with fierce love and complete joy. Hosted by Mel Mack, we offer stories, affirming parenting strategies, community wisdom, and real talk to help you raise proud, resilient kids. Because our children don’t just need support—they need to be seen, celebrated, and liberated. New episodes drop every other week.

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  • Creator
    Melva Mack
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Melva Mack
  • Show Website
    Black Mama Bearing