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Mental PleasureTaking Shit PersonalThe second out of the four agreements states, “do not take anything personally”. Tuh, easier said than done, especially when comments or frustrations can sometimes be directed right towards you. Melanie helps her mom move to Florida, enough said and Mhelany discussed her high and low of the week. This may or may not be a part 1 to a 2 part series. Stay tuned and happy listening.2022-07-1238 minMental Pleasure2 Baby Momma’s Walk Into a BarHelp us welcome Mental Pleasure to its’ 20’s! You know what that means, hold on because shit is really about to go haywire. Isn’t that what your 20’s felt like anyway? In this episode Melanie & Mhelany discuss the recent overturning of Roe vs Wade and just simply how it’s not the best decision to be people who live in glass houses while throwing stones or however that saying goes. Melanie talks about her vacation with the other “baby momma” and how co-parenting has truly been an evolved blessing in disguise. If that sounds a little confusing to you, you’ll ju...2022-06-2844 minMental PleasureSugarcoated Shit: Butch VegaWhat are you tired of people sugarcoating or just plain bullshitting you with? Well we can tell you one thing, we’re just tired of the bullshit, tired of COVID, tired of apologizing and the list goes on. Join Melanie, Mhelany & their first guest, Butch Vega as they digress on many topics but most importantly it’s their first guest! Tell us what you loved about the episode. You can check out Butch Vega’s music on any music platform or by following his Instagram, @Butch_Vega. Happy listening! 2022-06-071h 04Mental PleasureThe One After Episode 15It’s important to remember life doesn’t necessarily go exactly the way you plan it out to be. And it makes sense that when we are aware of society’s crisis’, it can feel like we too are going through it. Join Melanie & Mhelany as they discuss their day to day challenges and acceptances. Episode 16 is something light but always near and dear to the heart, we hope you enjoy! 2022-05-3144 minMental PleasureA Recap and a Little MoreDoes it feel like these last couple of weeks have felt extra long or is it just us? Maybe it has something to do with mercury being in Gatorade or however the kids say it these days! Melanie and Mhelany recap the last heavy topics discussed regarding body dysmorphia and sobriety because let’s face it, these are ongoing battles that really have no end date. Also, here’s your reminder to check on your strong friends because you never truly know what someone is going through even if they don’t show the typical signs of hardship. Matter of fac...2022-05-1750 minMental PleasureNot So Confident In the Skin I’m InTrigger Warning: This episode will be discussing body dysmorphia & the habits associated with it. Now that the temperatures are warming up, we all start to naturally feel the pressures to look “right”, start dieting or some even dread Spring/Summer because it means we’ll be showing more of the skin we’re not comfortable in. We asked our audience, “do you feel comfortable in your body/the way you look? You’d be surprised how many people also feel not so great about their own body image. This episode dives deep in how the pressures of society has affected...2022-05-0358 minMental PleasurePersonality TypesJoin Melanie & Mhelany as they discuss their personality types discovered by taking the Enneagram Test! Also, are you type A, B, or C? You can discover this just with the length of your pinky! No, these tests don’t explain why you were a shitty person in a previous life but they will highlight your core desires, strengths and weaknesses. Follow these links to take the test and be sure to share your findings!https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/report.html?t8=60&t6=54&t7=52&t5=48&t4=42&t1=40&t2=40&t9=38&t3=34https://www.yourtango.com/self/pinky-finger-length-reveals-personality-traits2022-04-2656 minMental PleasureGetting Back On Track Feat. Pet PeevesOh how sweet it is to be back together again. Unfortunately, the way mental breakdowns work is sort of like how a small snowball turns into a complete avalanche of life and sometimes it really does feel like it’s happening all at once. Mhelany discusses her absence and how she’s realized how important it is to feel these hard feelings in the moment but what’s most important is getting back up and continuing on this journey we share. To lighten the mood, Melanie thought it was a great idea to go through a nice, annoying list of pet...2022-03-221h 08Mental PleasureMindful but MessyIn this episode Mhelany shares her week of having the opportunity to get away from Atlanta to celebrate another year around the sun but most importantly catch up on some much needed relaxation. Melanie opens' up about her not so great 9 to 5 feelings but still believes she's taking the best next step for her journey. Long story short, this episode is introducing their journey of being mindful but still feeling quite confused or as we call it "messy", by default. Listen to M&M and see how they try to explain unraveling these unwanted thoughts, getting out of your...2022-03-0151 minMental PleasureMoving Right Along...What if you choose to believe you are where you are supposed to be in this exact moment? Whether you have been guided by parent figures in your life or had to forge a path of your own with little to no guidance, one is often distracted or thrown off track by outside factors, obstacles we all have to face. But it gets to a point in life where you ultimately have to cut the bs out, the crying and the complaining and follow the dreams you once had, by leading your own life. Melanie & Mhelany dive a little...2022-02-221h 08Mental PleasureShit, We're Really Doing ThisBare with Melanie & Mhelany while they sort of introduce themselves and start to discuss the tip of the iceberg of why they decided to start a podcast about mental health. Think of it as a casual therapy session that we all should've had years ago, no judgement just the damn truth. If you have any topics you'd like to discuss, questions you want answered or to simply rant about how the left lane is no longer the fast lane, email info@mymentalpleasure.com. You can also follow Melanie & Mhelany on Instagram @mymentalpleasure .2022-02-1627 min