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The Melanin ResetWhen Love Ain’t Enough: Mental Health & the Messiness of Black Relationships🧠💔 Love is powerful—but what happens when it’s not enough to hold our relationships together?In this raw and real episode of Melanin Reset, the Realist Winn along with her husband and the Jacksons dive deep into the unspoken struggles of mental health in Black relationships. From emotional triggers and trauma bonds to the hard truths we often avoid, this conversation isn’t just necessary—it’s long overdue.We’re breaking the silence, unpacking the stigma, and exploring what it really takes to love ourselves...2025-04-112h 07The Melanin ResetWelcome to The Melanin Reset: Our Power, Our Truth, Our Narrative!🌟 Welcome, Beautiful Souls! 🌟I’m Valarie “The Realist” Winn—host of The Melanin Reset 🎙️—a bold, unfiltered space where we reclaim our narratives, challenge limiting beliefs, and speak truth to power with no chaser 💥.This quick intro is just for you—all my new followers tapping in for the first time 👋🏽✨. I see you. I appreciate you. And I can’t wait to grow, heal, and RESET with you 💫.This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a whole vibe. A sacred space to unlearn what no longer serves us, speak boldly, and vibrate higher together 🙌🏾. Expec...2025-04-0502 minThe Melanin ResetDish It, But Can’t Take It: Can Marriage Survive Infidelity? (Part 2)🎙️“Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity? (Part 2) – The Hard Truths About Love, Betrayal & Healing”We’re back with Part 2 of “Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity?”—because this conversation was too real to stop at just one episode. In this unfiltered discussion, we go even deeper into the complexities of love, trust, and betrayal.💔 Can a relationship truly recover from infidelity?💡 What does real accountability look like?🛠️ How do healing and personal growth play a role in moving forward—whether together or apart?From hard tr...2025-03-251h 24The Melanin ResetThey Can Dish It, But Can’t Take It! 🤡 The Hypocrisy Exposed | Living, Loving, and Winning Ep. 4 Part 1Why do some people love to throw shade but crumble when the heat is on them? In Episode 4 of Living, Loving, and Winning, we’re calling out the folks who can dish it but can’t take it! 💅🏾 From fragile egos to straight-up hypocrisy, we’re breaking it all the way down.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ Why people love to critique but hate being critiqued✔️ The psychology behind dishing it out but not handling the clapback✔️ How to protect your peace from hypocrites✔️ Real-life examples & unfiltered truthIf you’ve ever dealt with someone who loves to throw stones...2025-03-151h 01The Melanin ResetCommunication & Understanding: Breaking Barriers for Deeper Connection | Living, Loving, and Winning! (Part 2)We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into Communication & Understanding in marriage and relationships! 💬❤️In this episode, we’re picking up where we left off—unpacking how to break down communication barriers and create deeper connections with your partner.We’re sharing:🔥 Practical tools to improve active listening💡 How to clarify intentions vs. assumptions❤️ The importance of grace and patience in hard conversations🗣️ How therapy helped us bridge the gap between what...2025-03-071h 16The Melanin ResetCommunication & Understanding | Living, Loving, and Winning! (Part 1)The Melanin Reset presents Living, Loving, and Winning! This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest keys to a healthy relationship—Communication & Understanding. 💬✨We’re getting real about how therapy helped both of our marriages and the powerful “aha” moments that turned miscommunication into clarity. Because let’s face it—love without understanding can’t thrive.In this Part 1 episode, we’ll discuss:🗣️ Why communication is more than just talking💡 How therapy helpe...2025-03-0157 minThe Melanin Reset“PDA or Doing Too Much? Setting Boundaries for Love in Public & Keeping It Hot at Home! 🖤Living, Loving, and Winning! This episode, we’re getting real about PDA (Public Displays of Affection) and Comfort Zones in relationships. How much is too much when it comes to showing love in public? 🫣We’re discussing:💋 Balancing affection and respect in public spaces🛑 The importance of boundaries—every couple is different!🏠 Why being discreet in public matters but at home—it’s your playground!🖤 Honoring your partner’s comfort level while still keeping that spark alivePDA can be sweet—but let’s be honest—nobody wants to see your whole love life on aisle 5 at Tar...2025-02-211h 18The Melanin ResetLiving, Loving, & Winning | Love In Action: Dating Your Spouse Part ILiving, loving, and winning—together! In this episode, we’re diving into the beauty of dating your spouse and keeping the romance alive with intentional love. Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, nurturing your relationship takes effort, faith, and a whole lot of heart.We’ll talk about how couples can prioritize each other while staying powered by God, building a love that withstands the ups and downs of life. From creative date night ideas to communication tips and practi...2025-02-151h 55The Melanin ResetTHE MELANIN RESET: The Realist Take on The Harris v. Trump Presidential DebateYou wanted her unapologetic opinion and here it is! In the latest episode the Realist Winn's gives a bold recap of the 2024 Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Let's get into it!! The Melanin Reset Podcast2024-09-1524 minThe Melanin ResetLet's Reset 2024In this episode of "The Melanin Reset," host Valarie Winn welcomes listeners to a new year filled with promise and challenges. She sets the stage by highlighting the critical importance of the upcoming election and the power of the Black vote in shaping the future of the country. Emphasizing the need for strategic voting and active participation in civic processes, Valarie encourages listeners to understand the broader implications of their choices—from local to national levels. As she navigates through the complexities of political systems and the judiciary's impact on civil rights, Valarie calls upon her audience to...2024-07-2408 minThe Melanin ResetRise and Reign Moment | The Choice is Yours!!Introducing "Rise and Reign" Moments for @themelaninreset Podcast . Today's topic is The Choice is Yours!! It's up to you to elevate your frequency, rise, and reign. Asé!The Melanin Reset Podcast2023-01-2003 minThe Melanin ResetChurch Girl No More: Why I Left Christianity - Ep. 16 (S2)In this episode, Valarie Winn gives three reasons why she no longer identifies as Christian and why she left the church. She also gives a brief synopsis for the reasons church folks lost their minds when Beyoncé dropped the Renaissance album , specifically, the track "Church Girl". The Melanin Reset Podcast2022-10-2443 minThe Melanin ResetThe Problem with Kanye West - (S2) Ep 15Welcome to the second season of the Melanin Reset Podcast. In this episode, Valarie gives us three things we should know about Kanye West, the artist also known as Ye. She, also, takes time to explain 5 categories of the Black mentality and where she sees Ye is on that scale. Let's get into.The Melanin Reset Podcast2022-10-1518 min