The Melanin Wellness Podcast: Mental Health, Nervous System Care & Healing for Black Women

May 20, 2026 · 10m

If you’re tired of coming back from vacation feeling drained, this episode is for you.Cori shares practical, realistic tips on how to travel in a way that actually leaves you feeling rested and restored.Topics include:Travel burnout and how to avoid itIntentional itinerary planningSleep, hydration, and wellness on vacationCreating a balanced travel experienceResources:Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcastSupport the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast$CashApp: $MelaninWellnessFeatured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

May 13, 2026 · 8m

In this episode, Cori shares how her approach to travel has evolved over time.From chaotic, overbooked trips to intentional, restorative experiences, she breaks down what traveling as a grown woman really looks like.Topics include:Intentional travel planningProtecting your energy while travelingBoundaries and safetyChoosing rest over over-schedulingResources:Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcastSupport the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠Cash App: $MelaninWellness🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcastFeatured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

May 6, 2026 · 7m

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast Summer Mini-Series, Cori breaks down why travel is more than a luxury—it’s a powerful nervous system reset.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly “on,” this episode explores how stepping outside of your daily environment can help your body regulate, restore, and reconnect.Topics include:Nervous system regulation through travelWhy rest at home isn’t always enoughThe psychology of new environmentsIntentional travel vs. luxury travelRESOURCES: Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcastSupport the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠Cash App: $MelaninWellness🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcastFeatured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Apr 29, 2026 · 10m

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori explores what it really means to pursue a soft life while navigating stress, noise, and everyday responsibilities. Healing your nervous system isn’t about escaping life—it’s about learning how to regulate your body and protect your peace in the middle of it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly on edge, this episode breaks down practical ways to create calm, build resilience, and support your mental health in real life. In this episode, you’ll learn:How chronic stress impacts your nervous systemWhat a “soft life” actually means beyond aestheticsSimple, realistic ways to regulate your nervous systemHow to create calm in a busy, demanding worldWhy protecting your peace is a daily wellness practiceThis episode is your reminder that softness is not weakness—it’s a strategy for sustainable wellness.Resources:Speakpipe for voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcastCori Dunn Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/@coridunnfitnessHolistic Nutrition Cheatsheet: https://subscribepage.io/holisticnutritioncheatsheetSupport the show:  https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Apr 22, 2026 · 21m

In this inspiring episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori sits down with Marcia Acker from Miss Anns Helping Hands, a young leader who turned her personal experiences into a thriving nonprofit. They dive into the intersection of healing, passion, and service, and how channeling personal challenges into purpose can create holistic success. In this conversation, you’ll learn: How personal experiences can guide your life’s purposeThe role of healing in creating sustainable impactHow passion and service intersect for true fulfillmentPractical tips for turning challenges into opportunities to serve others Whether you’re building a business, a nonprofit, or just trying to live with intention, this episode is packed with insights on aligning your personal growth with your purpose. IG: https://www.instagram.com/msannshelpinghands/ Sound off about the show: Speakpipe Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast

Apr 15, 2026 · 5m

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori dives into the connection between mental health and the power of consistency—and why it looks different for Black women navigating multiple roles, responsibilities, and seasons of life. Building wellness habits that stick isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating routines that fit your lifestyle, your energy, and your realities. Cori shares practical strategies to help you: Start small and sustainable wellness habitsStay consistent even during life’s chaosOvercome self-sabotage and guiltCelebrate progress without comparison Whether it’s fitness, nutrition, mental health, or self-care, this episode is your guide to building habits that actually last—and that honor your unique journey. Resources & Links: 🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast Support the show:https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Apr 8, 2026 · 29m

Reinvention doesn’t always come with clarity—and for many Black women, it often follows years of pushing through exhaustion, obligation, and survival mode. In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori is joined by Natasha, a mental health educator, trauma-informed speaker, and author, for a grounded conversation about pivot energy—how to recognize when something no longer fits and how to shift without collapsing. Together, they explore nervous system cues, the difference between strength and survival, midlife reinvention, and why self-doubt can be valuable information rather than a flaw. This episode offers permission to pivot with intention, boundaries, and self-trust—at a pace your body can sustain. In this episode, we discuss: How to recognize when it’s time to pivot—before burnout hitsThe body’s role in signaling misalignmentStrength vs. survival mode for Black womenMidlife reinvention without panic or pressureUsing self-doubt as data instead of self-criticismBoundaries that support sustainable change About the Guest: Natasha is a mental health educator, trauma-informed speaker, and author whose work centers holistic wellness, nervous system regulation, and midlife reinvention for Black women. Her approach integrates mental health, identity, and spiritual grounding to support sustainable healing and self-trust. Resources & Links: Natasha’s book: Imposter Syndrome Is the Green Light https://natashapierre.com/Follow and connect with Natasha: Instagram: https://www.Instagram/natashapierreofficial Listener Reminder: Take what serves you, leave what doesn’t, and move at the pace your nervous system can handle. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Apr 1, 2026 · 4m

In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori gets real about the relationship between fitness, healing, and self-worth. While movement can be a powerful tool for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, it’s not a cure-all—and it’s definitely not a substitute for doing the deeper work. Cori breaks down the truth about using fitness as therapy, including the highs, the setbacks, and the moments where progress has nothing to do with physical results. If you’ve ever: Used the gym to cope with stress or emotional painFelt frustrated when fitness didn’t “fix” everythingStruggled with motivation, consistency, or burnoutTied your self-worth to your body or performance This episode is for you. Topics include: Fitness and mental health: what it can and cannot doEmotional reliance on workoutsNavigating setbacks and plateausRebuilding self-worth outside of physical resultsCreating a healthier relationship with movement Resources:   Speakpipe for voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Fit Fab Cori: https://www.youtube.com/@fitfabcori Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Mar 25, 2026 · 9m

Welcome back to The Melanin Wellness Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into how beauty rituals are good for your mental health—perfect for busy Black women who want to learn how what they are already doing organically could be having an effect beyond the asthetics.    If you’ve ever wondered how beauty rituals are good for your health, why beauty and wellness are important, or what a beauty ritual is, this episode is packed with actionable tips you can start using today!    We’ll cover:  ✅ Reframing Beauty as Care, Not Performance ✅ Beauty as Nervous System Support ✅ And the 3 steps I take during all my beauty rituals   This podcast is created with Black women in mind, offering real conversations about health, wellness, and thriving through every stage of life. Whether you’re looking for holistic health created for women or searching for a healing and wellness space created especially for Black women but loved by wellness seekers everywhere, you’re in the right place!     ✨ Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE this podcast with someone who needs it.   Resources: Speakpipe for voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts