Melanin Moments

Nique - Deonza
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Melanin Moments is a multi-topic podcast where we talk about personal growth, motivation, lifestyle, relationships, faith, mental health, music, and everyday moments that shape who we’re becoming.

Episodes

  1. May 17

    Just Because It Was Normal

    In this episode of Melanin Moment, we’re having an honest conversation about discipline, whoopings, generational parenting, and breaking cycles in Black households. We discuss fear vs respect, communication growing up, and whether something being “normal” always made it right. A real conversation with real perspectives — no judgment, just honesty.

    34 min

  2. May 3

    Grieving a Parent: Loving Them After They’re Gone

    Grief doesn’t end after the funeral. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to lose a parent — the shock, the anger, the unfinished conversations, and learning to carry love without their physical presence. This is a safe space for anyone navigating the ache of “I just want one more day.”

    20 min

  3. Apr 18

    Unapologetically Her

    Confidence as a Black woman isn’t just about how you show up—it’s about how you see yourself in a world that often tries to define you. In this episode, we’re talking about unlearning self-doubt, embracing who you are, and walking boldly in your truth… without shrinking.

    1h 12m

  4. Apr 4

    Grieving an Absent Parent: Loving Yourself When They Were Missing

    Not all loss comes from death. Some of us grieve parents who were physically or emotionally absent. In this episode, we explore what it feels like to carry love, anger, and questions for a parent who wasn’t fully there.This is a safe space for anyone navigating complicated feelings about absence, abandonment, or distance

    30 min

  5. Mar 19

    Hot Seat Confessions: Men Speak Up

    We’re putting one man in the hot seat and getting raw, unfiltered answers about love, relationships, and all the patterns women keep noticing. From mixed signals and ghosting to cheating, commitment, and everything in between — nothing is off-limits.

    59 min

  6. Mar 7

    Are You Loving Them… or Your Trauma?

    In this episode, We discuss how to heal while in a relationship, recognize toxic patterns, and rebuild trust in yourself and others after heartbreak. Join us as we explore emotional safety, understanding love languages, and how patience, boundaries, and self-awareness can help you open your heart again..

    34 min

  7. Feb 21

    Surviving in the Name of Strength

    In this episode of Melanin Moments, we unpack what it really means to survive in the name of strength. When being “the strong one” stops feeling empowering and starts feeling exhausting. We talk about the pressure to hold it all together, the silence that comes with being dependable, and the burnout nobody sees. Through honest conversation and reflection, we explore boundaries, softness, and learning to say no without guilt. This episode is for anyone who’s tired in ways sleep can’t fix.

    38 min

  8. Feb 7

    30 vs 50: Friendship Unfiltered

    Friendship at 30 vs 50—what really changes and what stays the same? We’re spilling laughs, drama, and advice you actually need. From red flags to dating, loyalty to savage truths, we play games, share stories, and prove that real friendship doesn’t fade—it just levels up.

    1h 10m

  9. Jan 27

    Is it ghetto... or is it culture?

    From bonnets in public and to bleach in the dishwater and "because / said so," we break down the unwritten Black household rules we grew up with and ask whether they were rooted in culture—or conditioning. We laugh, reflect, and unpack how survival shaped discipline, strength, and silence-and what we're choosing to keep, unlearn, or break altogether.

    36 min

  10. Jan 18

    Holding On While Letting Go: A Heart Still Beating

    In this deeply personal episode, I share what it’s really like to live with heart failure and the emotional weight that comes with a terminal diagnosis. We talk about grief that doesn’t always have a name, the impact on mental health, and the uncertainty that reshapes everyday life — and what it means to hold on to living while letting go of the future you once imagined. This episode is for anyone navigating illness, loss, or loving someone who is.

    29 min

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    1 min

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About

Melanin Moments is a multi-topic podcast where we talk about personal growth, motivation, lifestyle, relationships, faith, mental health, music, and everyday moments that shape who we’re becoming.

Information

  • Creator
    Nique - Deonza
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nique - Deonza
  • Show Website
    Melanin Moments