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Melanin Moments
by Nique - Deonza
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
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Personality or Protection?
How much of who you are is actually YOU, and how much of it is a result of what life has taught you? In this episode of Melanin Moments, we’re exploring the difference between personality traits and learned behaviors. From independence and emotional boundaries to communication habits and…
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All Fun & Games: For Entertainment Purposes Only 😂
This week on Melanin Moments, we’re taking a break from the deep conversations and just having FUN. 😂 From questionable music opinions and debating classic movies to food takes that might get somebody’s plate taken away—we’re saying exactly what we think. Then things get a little messy with…
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Healing Out Loud
Sometimes “I’m okay” really means “I’m still functioning.” 🤎 This week on Melanin Moments, we’re having an honest conversation about mental health—the parts we talk about and the parts we’re really good at hiding. From therapy and being the strong friend to depression, healing, health struggles,...
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Flaws & All
We all have flaws—but which ones should we embrace, and which ones might need a little WORK? 😂 This week, we’re talking insecurities, beauty standards, jealousy, self-awareness, and learning to give ourselves grace while still leaving room to grow. Because real beauty goes way beyond what you…
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Pick a Side… Or Stay Quiet
No fence sitting allowed! 👀 We’re picking sides, debating hot takes, and putting our opinions to the test. From friendships and family to dating and everyday life, every question comes with one rule—you’ve got to choose. Grab a friend, play along, and let us know where you stand. Which side are...
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ACCESS IS EARNED, Not Assumed
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Melanin Moments! 🎙️ Not everyone deserves front-row access to your life—and that’s okay. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to protect your peace, set healthy boundaries, and stop feeling guilty for changing someone’s level of access to…
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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...
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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.”
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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…
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
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.
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Melanin Moments is created and hosted by Nique - Deonza.
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