šļø Black Mama Bearing is the podcast for parents and caregivers raising LGBTQIA+ kids with fierce love and complete joy. Hosted by Mel Mack, we offer stories, affirming parenting strategies, community wisdom, and real talk to help you raise proud, resilient kids. Because our children donāt just need supportāthey need to be seen, celebrated, and liberated.
New episodes drop every other week.
Host of Black Mama Bearing shares reflections on finding peace and making a difference during challenging times, offering insights on care, identity, and supporting others in this episode.
18 Jun 2025
Let them be legendary: uplifting, black queer use with pride
Host of Black Mama Bearing, explores uplifting Black queer youth with pride, offering practical tools and real talk on how to protect and celebrate children in every space, emphasizing that pride is a daily practice rooted in radical love.
30 May 2025
Navigating an Unsupportive Family With Love and Boundaries
This episode explores affirming parenting for LGBTQ+ children within Black families, especially when relatives are unsupportive, and provides tools for building emotional safety.
16 May 2025
Representation Is Resistance: Visibility and Healing for Queer Families
In this heartfelt episode of *Black Mama Bearing*, host Mel Mack explores the profound importance of representation for queer children and their families. From childhood memories to modern media, I share how seeing yourself reflected in the world isn't just affirmingāit's essential, lifesaving. Learn how books, art, and intentional parenting can be tools of healing, joy, and visibility. This episode is a powerful reminder that representation isnāt just about inclusionāsurvival, restoration, and love.
2 May 2025
Raising Resilient, Not Hardened Queer Kids
In this episode of Black Mama Bearing, I unpack what it truly means to raise resilientānot hardenedāqueer children. Through powerful stories, affirming tools, and deep reflection, I explores how emotional strength is rooted in softness, not silence. Learn how to break generational cycles, build healthy boundaries, and re-parent yourself while showing up fully for your child. This episode is for every parent committed to healing, growth, and radical love.
21 Apr 2025
How we found our village/chosen family 101
In this tender episode, I will be sharing the heartbreaking loss of my best friend to suicide and reflecting on the importance of chosen family. Iāll explore it what it means to build the village that holds you, sees you, shows up, especially when things get heavy. Through personal stories, hard truths, I offer a message of love, grief, connection, and loss. This episode is a reminder that support is not optional. Itās life saving. I f you or someone you love is in crisis call or text 988 for free confidential help.
4 Apr 2025
Raising Queer Kids who are Free to be Themselves
Welcome back to Black Mama Bearing! In this powerful season opener, I kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into what it truly means to raise free queer children, and by raising free children, we free ourselves in the process. This episode explores how freedom goes beyond safety and includes affirmation, joy, and the ability to live authentically. I unpack how race, gender, and identity intersect in parenting and offer five heartfelt, practical ways parents can support their queer kids.
Whether rethinking old beliefs or looking to build a more substantial, more affirming village, this episode offers love, insight, and real talk from one parent to another.
Oh, the character I was thinking of is David Fisher, played eloquently by Michael C Hall. Also, I loved Noahās Arc for the 90ās. Who are you Mr favorite queer characters?
28 Feb 2025
Single parenthood and raising a queer child
Grand Risings, family!
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Black Mama Bearing Podcast! Can y'all believe we've made it through 10 episodes together? What a journey this has been! Whether you've been rocking with me since day one or you're just joining our familyāI'm so glad you're here.
This podcast is all about supporting your brilliant, beautiful, queer child with love, grace, and intentionāespecially as Black parents navigating this journey. Today, we're talking about single parentingāthe myths, the truths, and the power we hold when we show up for our kids, even when we're carrying it all on our own.
I know this path isn't always easy, but trust meāyour love is enough.
We'll break down some common misconceptions, share some hard-earned wisdom, and remind ourselves that family isn't just what we're born intoāit's what we create.
Take a deep breath, grab your coffee or tea, and let's get into this conversation. You're seen, you're supported, and you're exactly where you're meant to be.
Let's do this, family!
#Itgetsbetter #lesbianmoms #lgbtqia #lgbtfamilies #toddlersofinstagram #genderqueer #lovewins #gaydadsofinstagram #babyboy #lovemakesafamily #dads #family #queerfamily #lgbtqparents #gaydadswithkids #gaydadlife #baby
16 Feb 2025
Black History Month 2025
The Black Mama Bearing Podcast, hosted by Mel Mack, empowers parents to celebrate and support their queer Black children. Episode nine honors Black History Month by highlighting Bayard Rustin, a queer Civil Rights icon, and shares insights into the resilience and needs of Black LGBTQ+ youth, fostering intersectional love and advocacy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayard_Rustin
https://nbjc.org/
https://pflag.org/
https://alp.org/
https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a32827051/black-lgbtq-organizations-groups/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/all-black-lives-matter-mental-health-of-black-lgbtq-youth/
#BlackMamaBearing #gay #queer #cisparentsqueerchild #cisparentstranschild #Parentsofqueerkids #parentsofgaykids #lgbtparents #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtfamily #samesexparents #loveislove #gaydads #gayswithkids #pride #gayfamily #twomoms #gayparents #twodads #rainbowfamily #family #lgbtqfamily #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #love #gay #queer #samesexfamily #toddlerlife #lgbtpride #toddler #moms #surrogacy #gatldads #twomums #homowners
31 Jan 2025
Radical Self Love, saves our sanity and allows us to love
How can we serve fierce allyship when weāre running on empty ourselves? Letās get real about self-careābecause showing up for our queer youth means showing up for ourselves first. Letās give them the blueprint for radical self-love, resilience, and thriving, not just surviving. šāØ
https://www.tginetwork.org/what-is-tgi
https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html
#BlackMamaBearing #gay #queer #Parentsofqueerkids #parents of gay kids #lgbtparents #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtfamily #samesexparents #loveislove #gaydads #gayswithkids #pride #gayfamily #twomoms #gayparents #twodads #rainbowfamily #family #lgbtqfamily #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #love #gay #queer #samesexfamily #toddlerlife #lgbtpride #toddler #moms #surrogacy #gatldads #twomums #homowners
17 Jan 2025
Gender Affirming Care + 1.20.25
Gender-affirming care isnāt the intimidating concept itās often made out to be. In this episode, I guide parents and caregivers through the essential terms, options, and steps to help them better understand the journey of their LGBTQIA2S+ young person.
If you plan to skip the inauguration, I share five creative and queer-friendly ways to stay engaged and entertained. Whether youāre here to learn, support, or find community, this episode offers insight, compassion, and a delightful dose of queer joy.
Tune in and feel supported every step of the way!"
https://transcare.ucsf.edu/transition-roadmap
https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+be+anti-racist
https://utopia.ut.edu/anti-racism#:~:text=The%20anti%2Dracism%20movement%20is,University%20Center%20for%20Antiracist%20Research.
https://thekingcenter.org
#BlackMamaBearingPodcast #CISParentQueerChild #ParentsofQueerkids #Parentssupportingtheirqueerkids #lgbtparents #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtfamily #samesexparents #loveislove #gaydads #gayswithkids #pride #gayfamily #twomoms #gayparents #twodads #rainbowfamily #family #BlackMamaBearingPodcast #CISParentQueerChild #ParentsofQueerkids #Parentssupportingtheirqueerkids #lgbtqfamily #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #love #gay #queer #samesexfamily #toddlerlife #lgbtpride #toddler #moms #surrogacy #gatldads #twomums #homowners
#lgbtparents #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtfamily #samesexparents #loveislove #gaydads #gayswithkids #pride #gayfamily #twomoms #gayparents #twodads #rainbowfamily #family #lgbtqfamily #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #love #gay #queer #samesexfamily #toddlerlife #lgbtpride #toddler #moms #surrogacy #gatldads #twomums #homowners
3 Jan 2025
Black Mama Bearing, Episode 6, Churches that get it
Searching for an affirming LGBTQIA2S+ church in your area can be like looking for a needle in a knitting basket. You know itās there, but you cannot see it! There are quite a few resources out there, and I look forward to sharing them with you. Look for inclusive language in mission statements and visit the organization. Talk to your friends. Ask local LGBTQ+ groups for recommendations. Prioritize spaces that celebrate diversity and provide support
Faith Resources in HRC: https://www.hrc.org/resources/faith-resources
https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/
https://www.prideinthepews.com/
PFLAG (Faith Resources for Christians) https://pflag.org/resource/faith-resources-for-christians/
https://www.gaychurch.org/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-the-colors-of-the-new-pride-flag-mean-5189173
https://www.instagram.com/daddyspencer/?hl=en
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/post-election-2024-anti-trans-risk?r=1uo9b8&triedRedirect=true
#BlackMamaBearing #Queerkids #Gaykids ##gayfamily #gay #loveislove #lgbtq #gaylove #straightwithgaykids #instagay #gaydads #lgbt #twodads #gayswithkids #gaypride #gaycouple #lgbtfamily #gaymen #gaylife #love #pride #moms #dads #gaycouples #family #gayman #gaydad #dadlife #gayparents #dadsofinstagram #gaytravel #wives #husbands #gays #gayboy #samesexparents
23 Dec 2024
Enjoy your holiday. Talk to you on January 3, 2025
Iām taking a longer break than expected. Everything is good and Iām looking forward to enjoying time with family and friends. Please remember to breathe and do something amazing for yourself. šš³ļøā§ļøā§ļø
#gayfamilies#supportgaykids #supportgaychildren #supportgayyoungpeople #loveislove #supportfamilieswithgaykids #transgender #gaystagram #gayinsta #a #gayespa #gayteenagers #lgbtqia #gayfitness #gayfrance #gaytravel #gayUSA #gayparents #supportgaypodcasters #gaydaddy #gayeurope #gaymexico #lovewins #gayinstagram #love #gaymexican #gayuk #nonbinary #gayhot #follow #gaybears #gaycub #gaythailand #gaytwinks #lesbiantiktok #pansexual #asexual
7 Dec 2024
Nonbinary people, letās talk about what that means
Nonbinary individualsāthose whose gender identity doesnāt fit strictly within the traditional categories of āmaleā or āfemaleāārepresent a growing part of the LGBTQIA2S community, and their experiences reflect broader questions about gender, identity, and societal expectations. This episode discusses what it means to be nonbinary and how you can support yourself and your nonbinary child.
#pridemonth #pride #lgtbq #intersectional #gayrights #ally #history #gayhistory
#gaytiktok #gay #gayboy #lgbtq #gaypride #lgbt #gayman #instagay #tiktok #gaymen #loveislove #gaylove #pride #queer #gaycouple #gaylife #gayteen #gayfollow #bisexual #gayguy #gayusa #viral #gayteens #lesbian #gaylatino #gaybrasil #gaysingle #gayworld #gaymodel #
#gaymemes #transgender #gaystagram #gayinsta #a #gayespa #gayteenboy #lgbtqia #gayfitness #gayfrance #gaytravel #gaydaddy #gayeurope #gaymexico #lovewins #gayinstagram #gaytwink #love #gaymexican #gayuk #nonbinary #gayhot #gaybears #gaycub #gaythailand #gaytwinks #lesbianinstagram #pansexual #asexual #gayfamilies #supportgaychildren #supportgayyoungpeople #supportparentsofgaychildren
22 Nov 2024
Graditude
Your queer childās identity is something to be proud of and grateful for. In addition, supporting your queer child is also something you should be proud of. Gratitude is finding something to be grateful for in a world that is not or cannot be a grateful place . Mr. Rogers always said that when you are afraid look for the helpers. Maybe become one of the helpers. As parents we see further than our children do. We have to show them that there is so much to be grateful for and that this is only the start.
7 Nov 2024
HELP! There must be a resource that can support me and mineā¦
When you need help, where can you turn to? This episode offers some suggestions, websites and other resources that you can use to help encourage understanding and tolerance. Supporting our children takes a lot of work. Letās make it easier on ourselves and our young people.
Links mentioned in podcast:
MatthewShepard.org
Parentingpath.org
Pflag.org
TheTrevorproject.org
Theokraproject.com
ALP.org
HRC.org
ACLU.org
Glad.org
Parentsoftransyouth.org
25 Oct 2024
Letās talk about the alphabet (LGBTQIA2Spirit +š³ļøāšš³ļøāā§ļø)
What do all of those letters stand for? (LGBTQIA2S+)
The acronym LGBTQIA2S+ represents a diverse range of sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Each letter captures a unique aspect of the queer community, highlighting its diversity and complexity. If you have questions about any specific terms, feel free to ask.
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11 Oct 2024
Letās get startedā¦
Brief introductions of why I am doing this and just how important it is to support our queer children.
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