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Episode 18: My Child or My Community? The Hardest Choice a Black Parent Makes

Confessions of Melanated Docs

In 2016, Nikole Hannah-Jones made headlines when she chose to send her daughter to a predominantly Black, under-resourced public school in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Ten years later, she asked a harder question: In fighting for every Black child, did I betray my own? Dr. Trina and Dr. Keisha are joined by Principal Keishan Barconey, a 17-year educator and parent of two, to unpack this debate. Together they explore what really happens inside under-resourced classrooms, how standardized tests leave some kids behind, and why seeing teachers and classmates who look like you matters for a child's sense of...

Episode 17: At What Cost? Black Women, Job Loss, and the Price of Resilience

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Melanated Docs Episode 17: "At What Cost?" Black Women, Job Loss, and the Price of Resilience Black women are often celebrated for their strength, but who pays when that strength is expected to absorb every blow? In 2025, Black women lost a net 113,000 jobs. At one point they accounted for more than half of all job losses among women, despite making up just 14% of the female workforce. In September 2026, Black unemployment jumped to 7%, nearly double the rate for white workers. In this episode, Dr. Trina and Dr. Keisha unpack the numbers behind these losses: federal layoffs, the rollback of...

Episode 16: Hot Flash, Cold Shoulder: Why Black Women Get Dismissed in Menopause Care

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Hot flashes are just the beginning. On this episode of Melanated Docs, Dr. Trina and Dr. Keisha sit down with Dr. Megan Thomas for a candid conversation about menopause and perimenopause in Black women — from the symptoms nobody warned you about (brain fog, tinnitus, itchy skin, sudden weight gain) to the diagnostic dismissals so many women face in primary care. Dr. Thomas shares her own journey to diagnosis, breaks down what real hormone therapy looks like and gets honest about the cultural silence around menopause in Black families. If you've ever been told "it's probably just stress"...

Episode 15: New Chapter: Motherhood

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Hey! This week we chat with Dr. Keisha about her next chapter in life. Being a new mom of twins can be streessful to say the least. Take a listen to hear how she is overcoming new challenges in this new chapter of life.

Episode 14: Eating Right with a Registered Dietician

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Let's be real, eathing healthy can be challenging. Many of us have the best intentions to eat right and to be healthy and fit. But, junk food calls our names. We chat it up with Stephanie Rice, RD to discuss some of these problems. As a registered dietician, she teaches us about healthy eating habits and ways to make better choices. Also Chronic illnesses can play a huge role in influencing what we eat, especially if we want to live longer. Sometimes we have to modify our food choices secondary to various illnesses. Stephanie speaks with us on how we can still enjoy life eating...

Episode 13: Get A Passport and Use It

Confessions of Melanated Docs

In this episode of Confessions of Melanated Docs, we chat with Yvette who is the owner of Purpose Travel Group. We discuss traveling while black and places that melanated individuals should visit. We also discuss her initiative with her foundation "Assisting Kids in African Villages". Please tune in and learn helpful traveling tips and how you can book amazing trips curated for the melanated experience.

Episode 12: Being More Than A Melanated Doc While Nurturing The Black Family Unit

Confessions of Melanated Docs

In this episode we talk with Dr. Megan Thomas about being a boss and having a blended family. She gets real about her life and how she manages it all. She is an inspiration to those who don’t take the traditional path and blazes their own. Her story is a great example of hard work and perseverance. You do not want to miss this episode! Please listen and tell us what you think.

Episode 11: Sex, Dating and Being in the Cookie Jar

Confessions of Melanated Docs

This week we sat down with Dr. Natasha Pyfrom as we discussed sex, dating and many things in between. Dr. Pyfrom is currently practicing as a Family Medicine Physician. In this episode, she gives us invaluable wisdom, lessons learned and several pearls for everyday life. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Everything is up for discussion. Tune in and let us know what you think.

Episode 10. Being A Boss, Melanated Motherhood And The Evolving Family Structure

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Hey y'all hey! We are back for the new year. We can’t wait to share our new experiences with everyone. On this episode of “Confessions of Melanated Docs” we talk with Dr. Morgan Price about motherhood, family structure, and being a young professional. Family structure can look different for many individuals especially now. On this episode, we have an honest discussion about how Dr. Price navigates this new era in her life all while being a Boss! Please listen and let us know what you think. 01:41 Introduction of Dr. Morgan Price 04:28 Why did Dr. Price...

Episode 9. Social Media + Mental Health + Being In Our Feelings

Confessions of Melanated Docs

Social Media has been very poignant to our lives in numerous ways over the years. It has allowed us to form connections that we didn’t know were possible and forge new communities. Please join us along with Camellia Green, a licensed mental health provider, as we delve into the positive and negative impacts of social media. We will also discuss helpful tools to navigate social media.

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