Melanated Movement

What happens when we let ourselves get distracted by the media? How can protective factors protect our kids from trauma and abuse? On this episode of MMP, Tess and Anne continue to delve into the latest current events; between Diddy leaving on a jet plane, "Kategate", and the quiet on set documentary, we have our hands full! Join the conversation and go onto this wild ride with us. Have you joined the MMP Fam yet? *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree below for more. *** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

How has society affected the choices we've made as adults and how have they separated us from our identities? On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess & Anne weave through women sports, intriguing royal secrets, pressing global issues, reflections on consumerism and speculative fiction with a pinch of fantasy. Join the conversation and go onto this wild ride with us! Have you joined the MMP Fam yet? *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree below for more. *** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

"Beauty does not have to come from the concrete." On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess & Anne bring to light a topic request. Join the conversation as they delve into what beauties they've discovered and the challenges they and their peers may have endured. Have you joined the MMP Fam yet? *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree below for more. *** Continue the conversation with us on our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

Welcome to the first episode of Season III of Melanated Movement with Tess & Anne! On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, the hosts of MMP discuss the changes that have greatly impacted them directly and the world that surrounds them. Can we stay in a state of ignorance when the world that surrounds us is melting? Even though we are known as the #VulnerablePod we keep it light in this one. In the spirit of welcoming back the fam, join the conversation. Have you joined the MMP Fam yet? *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree below for more. *** Continue the conversation with us on our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

"Our New Reality" On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess and Anne have a huge announcement to share as the season comes to an end. Discussions of current events in Palestine and Israel as well as the distractions of the western world have been the topic of discussion all over media outlets. Let us dissect some of what is going on and add a voice to what some of us have been thinking within recent weeks. The Melanated Movement podcast has had the opportunity of creating two (2) years worth of content on various platforms. Please click the link beow to be connected not only to the available episodes but to our social media platforms. *** Trigger warnings include the mention of violence, war, and genocide. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree for more. *** Continue the conversation with us on our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

"Delulu" * Music Feature: Fridayy - Came Too Far * On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess and Anne celebrates their 2 year anniversary! We dive into some great accomplishments within our community, we discuss our current "delulu" state, and some new music. Cheers to two years of incredible conversations. We are so grateful to have created a safe space to discuss all things melanated. *** Trigger warnings include the mention of violence. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree for more. *** Continue the conversation with us on our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess and Anne discuss what's going on! We discuss the fires in Maui, Dora the explorer, the folding chair in Alabama, and our good sis Keke Palmer and brother Usher Raymond! What is your current television obsession? Grab a glass and join the conversation! Are you Team Anne or Team Tess? We want to hear from you. *** Trigger warnings include the mention of fires, violence, addiction, and death. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree for more. *** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess and Anne discuss what's going on! Between inflation, global warming, and our political leaders, it is real ghetto out here! We tackle recent allegations against Lizzo and her team, proximity to privilege, consuming black and melanated bodies, and cancel culture. Tune in and join the conversation! *** Trigger warnings include the mention of suicide, slavery and rape. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree for more. *** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast, Tess and Anne discuss what's going on! The audacity of toxic masculinity, antiquated health parameters, and the current political climate. I'm a Motha! - the tea was hot this week! Join the conversation and let us know what you think! *** Trigger warnings include the mention of rape and hangings. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! This podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Click our Linktree for more. *** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess and Anne welcome back their sister from another mister, Mel! These three talk, decipher, and spiral down the ADHD/ADD rabbit hole! How does it feel to be neurospicy?! How does it affect people and their relationships? This episode topic was suggested by a loyal MMP listener. Have a suggestion?Join the conversation and let us know! * If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. Why not leave us a quick review and rating on your preferred streaming platform, too?! We'd love to hear from you! ** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess and Anne get vulnerable and talk about healing their inner child. "Which moments in time did you have to heal from to free your inner child?" We invite you to take a deep breath, open your mind, and press play! Join in on the conversation! * If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Slide in the Pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts. Please leave us a quick review and rating on your preferred streaming platform, we'd love to hear from you! ** Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our linktree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

"How are we as melanated millennials setting trends and establishing boundaries in our intimate relationships?" On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, your hosts Tess and Anne discuss the access given to the people in their lives and whether rose colored glasses impact that access. They dive into some unpopular opinions about exes and how involved they can be. It's fun, it's juicy, and maybe even a little toxic. lol * If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Slide into the pod's DMs to let us know your thoughts! Leave us a quick review and rating on your preferred streaming platform, we'd love to hear from you! **Follow our socials: IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast Twitter: @MelanatedMpod TikTok: @MelanatedMovement4 *** Want to know more about the hosts of MMP? Click on our link tree and catch the VOYAGEMIA article at https://linktr.ee/MelanatedMovement As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess & Anne are rejoined by a very special guest: Mel! She makes her second appearance on the show since our "How We Love" series - "Conditional Love". This time, we tackle toxicity in relationships; accountability and the many forms intimate relationships take. Join us as we take a bit of a dive. We laugh; we sigh; inspire thought, and celebrate the growth within with each other! * * If you enjoyed this episode, please follow our socials: IG: @Melanatedmovementpodcast Twitter: @Melanatedmpod * * Give us a quick review and/or rating on your preferred platform. We'd love to hear from you! As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo Tess & Anne

"What is the difference between a Kink and a Fetish?" On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess & Anne had the pleasure to sit with the only Black performing Dominatrix in Palm Beach County: Goddess Wa, aka Jada, and dove into the world of kink; fetish; and BDSM. We couldn't talk about kink without breaking down Fifty Shades of Grey and hear what a dominatrix had to say about it! Please join us as we demystify BDSM and other taboo topics related to the world of kink. ** Content Warning: This conversation contains strong language, references to sex, sexual conduct, and BDSM. If you enjoy this episode, mark us as your favorite! Be the first to know when a new episode drops! *** Follow our socials! IG: @Melanatedmovementpodcast Goddess Wa: @Jada_Wadaaaa As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. xoxo Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess & Anne tackle the "Wet and Sticky" of healthy sex: What is it? How often should we be having it? Join this fun conversation as we continue through our sex series. ** Explicit Content warning: Please be advised this conversation contains strong and explicit language as well as references to sexual conduct. *** If you enjoyed this episode, mark us as your FAVORITE. Be the first to know when a new episode drops! Follow our socials! IG: @MelanatedMovementPodcast As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. xoxo Tess & Anne

Melanated Movement presents: The Sex Series! On this episode, Tess, Anne, and Special guest break down what is really on our minds when it comes to intimacy. Grab your wine and a comfortable seat as we embark on a new series opening doors, breaking barriers, and building bridges to stronger boundaries, romance, and communication. ** Content Warning: This episode contains strong language, references to sexual conduct, etc. *** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Leave us a quick review and/or rating, we'd love to hear from you! Let's continue the conversation with us on our IG @Melanatedmovementpodcast. As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. XoXo Tess & Anne

Broken dongs, shaved vulvas, and pie charts! Welcome to the Sex Series! On this episode of the Melanated Movement podcast Tess & Anne have the somewhat uncomfortable yet freeing conversation about sex! ***Content warning: Please be advised this conversation contains strong language, references to sexual organs and sexual behavior. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Continue the conversation with us on our IG, @MelanatedMovementPodcast. Give us a quick review...

It is our Anniversary Episode! Cheers! Join us in celebrating ONE Year of the Melanated Movement Podcast! On this episode, we shout, scream, laugh, and most importantly celebrate our growth within the last year. Tess & Anne take a moment to go through the motions of self-actualization. "Are we toxic?" "Have we completely torpedoed the path we were originally on?" "Have we finally caught ourselves on what seemed to be an endless fall through the pits of life?" Let's see how a year has really transformed the hosts of the Melanated Movement Podcast. We would like to shout out each and every person who has taken the time to listen, share, comment, like, and support us! Thank you to every guest for creating with us and special thanks to all who have helped us engineer our recording space. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, comment, and share! Give us a quick review and/or rating, we'd love to hear from you! Let's continue the conversation with us on our IG @Melanatedmovementpodcast. As always, please take care of yourselves and each other. xoxo Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess & Anne discuss the Roe v Wade ruling and what it means for us and human rights. We briefly dissect through some of the upcoming cases that could come up next on the Supreme Court docket and how they would affect us all. We try to keep it lighthearted but want to give you a content warning: We visit the issues of race, abortion, oppression and content that may be sensitive to some. Please listen in! *Note: Tess mentioned an experience conducted by Jane Elliot and mistakenly shared that it was on the Ellen show. It was in fact on the Oprah show some time in the 90s. We apologize for the misdirection. ** If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and continue the conversation with us on our IG: @melanatedmovementpodcast and leave us a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform! We love you and thank you for your support. XoXo, Tess & Anne

On this episode of the Melanated Movement Podcast, Tess & Anne tackle the tough conversation of gun violence in America. We introduce a special guest, a Florida veteran teacher who shares her insights and fears. Join us as we discuss the recent Uvalde, Texas event and as we break down recent laws and our thoughts regarding such major decisions. ** Please be advised that this content includes the mention of gun violence, mass shootings, and physical harm. *** Trigger warnings include post-traumatic stress, childhood and vicarious trauma, grief, and death. As always, we thank you for listening and welcome you to enjoy. Please take care of yourselves and each other during these times. Love, Tess & Anne