Me in the Making Podcast

Melissa Clay
  • 5.0 (21)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

The Me in the Making podcast is about self-discovery and encouraging personal introspection. I believe that in order to grow, you have to keep evolving after you've learned new information and I'm curious how that manifests in others' lives.

  1. 6d ago

    Medical Racism, Fatphobia in Healthcare, and Redefining Friendship Dynamics feat Dr. Brandi Nikkale

    This episode of the Me in the Making podcast features a conversation with author and researcher Dr. Brandi Nikkale. Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/VedZjo_jU6A  We pull back the curtain on the medical system to confront the deeply rooted fatphobia, medical racism, and discrimination that Black women face as patients. Dr. Brandi reveals the hidden flaws of the BMI scale and equips you with the language needed to advocate for your body.  Also, what happens when you stop trying to fix friendships that drain you? Our conversation shifts into actionable self-discovery, covering the evolution and a healthy devolving of friendship dynamics to eliminate anxiety-inducing people-pleasing. We also explore the power of structured creative accountability through writing communities, redefining fulfillment as a single woman in her 30s, and counter-cultural life lessons for the next generation. Walk away from this episode with the motivation to establish firm boundaries, protect your health, and unapologetically honor your unique path. Follow Dr. Brandi  https://www.brandinikkale.com/  https://www.instagram.com/brandinikkale/  https://www.tiktok.com/@brandinikkale710 https://www.instagram.com/thebookishbaddie/?hl=en    New here? Check out seasons 1-3 in this feed for audio, and watch season 3 on my YouTube channel. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow my newsletter:  https://substack.com/@makingmepod/posts   Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/   Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/   Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    Medical Racism, Fatphobia in Healthcare, and Redefining Friendship Dynamics feat Dr. Brandi Nikkale

  2. Jul 14

    Finding Yourself Through Comedy and Therapy feat. Chanel

    True self-improvement can be about building a solid foundation under the person you've always been. Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/m7NQG4MTM9A  Welcome my guest Chanel, co-host of the We Was Watching podcast. We engage in dialogue detailing Chanel's path to finding herself, navigating the staggered dynamics of her childhood, and learning the vital role that therapy plays in unlearning self-blame. We explore the nuances of self-acceptance, identity as a Black woman in creative spaces, and what it truly means to step out from behind the mask to live an authentic, joy-filled lifestyle. We often look at self-improvement as a rigid checklist, but the real work is learning to integrate our past experiences with grace while giving ourselves the freedom to be beautifully non-traditional. If you've ever struggled with anxiety over the future or felt misunderstood in your personal circle, this episode provides the validation and comfort you need to keep moving forward. Follow Chanel - @ChanelCreating on all socials https://www.youtube.com/@chanelcreating https://www.instagram.com/chanelcreating/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chanelcreating New here? Check out seasons 1-3 in this feed for audio, and watch season 3 on my YouTube channel. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow my newsletter:  https://substack.com/@makingmepod/posts Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    Finding Yourself Through Comedy and Therapy feat. Chanel

  3. Season 4, Episode 1 Trailer

    Season 4 Premiere: How to Focus on What You Can Control

    Are you feeling stuck in the same repetitive loops, wondering how to finally break the cycle? Welcome to the Season four premiere of the Me in the Making podcast, a personal growth podcast that dives deep into introspection, mindfulness, and intentional living. I get into thinking about ways to shift your mindset away from anxieties and back toward what you can actually control. I also share about how I'm inviting more interpersonal interactions within my life as I combat the subtle and not-so-subtle ways AI is being forced upon us.  Tune in to learn how to ask yourself the right questions, step out of your comfort zone, and actively show up for your own self-improvement journey. I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/k2bDfqp5Kgs  If you're new here, check out seasons 1-3 in this feed for audio, and season 3 on my YouTube channel. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow my newsletter:  https://substack.com/@makingmepod/posts Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    Season 4 Premiere: How to Focus on What You Can Control

  4. Apr 7 ·  Bonus

    BONUS - Skincare & Yap Session

    We're still on a break but I woke up inspired to have a little yap session with you all because I miss you! I've recently gotten some skincare birthday gifts and purchases and I wanted to talk about them with y'all.  Watch the youtube video here - https://youtu.be/uGLjpkKr_T8  I've also been thinking about this insane mess this administration has gotten everyone into and the terrifying things he'd been saying and doing. I don't have the expertise to talk too in depth about it, but I felt like I had to say something. I have been listening to these podcasts for more perspective and I encourage you to take a listen:  Bad Faith - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ChLoSMrOmXABeIYcwXcDP Useful Idiots - https://open.spotify.com/show/5BpYXlVorOw5FZ9pfpu7ff The Dugout - https://open.spotify.com/show/15CpGdYF2IyVBHe3GCt2Lc  Higher Learning - https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    BONUS - Skincare & Yap Session

  5. Feb 10 ·  Bonus

    BONUS - My book is now available!

    WHEN THE LIGHTS COME UP by Melissa L. Clay - Now available here!  You can watch this episode on Youtube. Some themes this story explores are finally asking the questions to start finding yourself, friendship, dating, and navigating church hurt. There's more and this is just the beginning of the main character Jackie's journey!  I would love it if you buy my book to share in the experience I created. Support Black authors always and especially during Black History Month.   Short story synopsis -  Jackie has always done everything right. She followed the rules, served at church, kept her promises, and waited for the love story she was told would come. But now, in her thirties, living in Chicago with a job she tolerates and a faith that's starting to unravel, she can't help wondering what doing everything "right" has really gotten her. Follow along as Jackie begins a journey inward. With her outspoken best friend Gloria by her side, she starts asking the questions that good girls aren't supposed to ask. Told with humor, honesty, and heart, When The Lights Come Up follows Jackie as she learns to face herself in the mirror, challenge the beliefs that once defined her, and step into a life that feels like her own.   If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    BONUS - My book is now available!

  6. 12/30/2025

    SEASON 3 FINALE Keep Moving Forward - feat. Pablo

    Joining me today is my guest Pablo from Sarcarragance Media Group! We met at the Afros & Audio podcast festival and I knew I had to have him on my show. Come be encouraged as Pablo talks about how he got started in podcasting, his childhood, and stick around for his final piece advice to "Smile, keep moving forward, and you can do it!" Follow Pablo on social media and check out his website -  https://www.instagram.com/sarcarrogance   https://www.tiktok.com/@sarcarrogancemedia  https://www.sarcarrogance.com/  Sarcarrogance@gmail.com  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/N_8PhIy7o08  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    SEASON 3 FINALE Keep Moving Forward - feat. Pablo

  7. 12/23/2025

    Content and Confident - feat. Arie Iman

    Welcome to the season three's first guest episode with The Arie Iman! Join us as we talk about becoming more secure, content, and confident, we get into the importance of asking for help, and we have many laughs along the way!  Follow Arie on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thearieiman/  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/Mmo7a6CF4S0  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    Content and Confident - feat. Arie Iman

  8. 12/16/2025

    BOOK CORNER - part 2

    I'm back for another BOOK CORNER! I've been reading more than I typically read so I want to share some books I've been enjoying. This will be a bi-monthly series! Check back for future recommendations. I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/Tzu4hupyB5I  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation - Leaving the Theater https://www.ohitsbigronstudios.com/leaving-the-theater  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com

    BOOK CORNER - part 2
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The Me in the Making podcast is about self-discovery and encouraging personal introspection. I believe that in order to grow, you have to keep evolving after you've learned new information and I'm curious how that manifests in others' lives.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Clay
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Me in the Making Podcast