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Black Mama Bearing
by Melva Mack
🎙️ 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.
Episodes
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Black History Month 2025
The Black Mama Bearing Podcast, hosted by Mel Mack, empowers parents to celebrate and support their queer Black children. Episode nine honors Black History Month by highlighting Bayard Rustin, a queer Civil Rights icon, and shares insights into the resilience and needs of Black LGBTQ+ youth,...
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Radical Self Love, saves our sanity and allows us to love
How can we serve fierce allyship when we’re running on empty ourselves? Let’s get real about self-care—because showing up for our queer youth means showing up for ourselves first. Let’s give them the blueprint for radical self-love, resilience, and thriving, not just surviving. 🌈✨...
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Gender Affirming Care + 1.20.25
Gender-affirming care isn’t the intimidating concept it’s often made out to be. In this episode, I guide parents and caregivers through the essential terms, options, and steps to help them better understand the journey of their LGBTQIA2S+ young person. If you plan to skip the inauguration, I…
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Churches that get it🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Searching for an affirming LGBTQIA2S+ church in your area can be like looking for a needle in a knitting basket. You know it’s there, but you cannot see it! There are quite a few resources out there, and I look forward to sharing them with you. Look for inclusive language in mission statements…
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Enjoy your holiday. Talk to you on January 3, 2025
I’m taking a longer break than expected. Everything is good and I’m looking forward to enjoying time with family and friends. Please remember to breathe and do something amazing for yourself. 🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️ #gayfamilies#supportgaykids #supportgaychildren #supportgayyoungpeople #loveislove...
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Nonbinary people, let’s talk about what that means
Nonbinary individuals—those whose gender identity doesn’t fit strictly within the traditional categories of “male” or “female”—represent a growing part of the LGBTQIA2S community, and their experiences reflect broader questions about gender, identity, and societal expectations. This episode...
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Graditude
Your queer child’s identity is something to be proud of and grateful for. In addition, supporting your queer child is also something you should be proud of. Gratitude is finding something to be grateful for in a world that is not or cannot be a grateful place . Mr. Rogers always said that when…
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HELP! There must be a resource that can support me and mine…
When you need help, where can you turn to? This episode offers some suggestions, websites and other resources that you can use to help encourage understanding and tolerance. Supporting our children takes a lot of work. Let’s make it easier on ourselves and our young people. Links mentioned in...
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Let’s talk about the alphabet (LGBTQIA2Spirit +🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️)
What do all of those letters stand for? (LGBTQIA2S+) The acronym LGBTQIA2S+ represents a diverse range of sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Each letter captures a unique aspect of the queer community, highlighting its diversity and complexity. If you have questions about any...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ 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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How many episodes does Black Mama Bearing have?
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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...
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Black Mama Bearing is created and hosted by Melva Mack.
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