Melinated MommyTalks the Podcast

About Melinated MommyTalks the Podcast

Are you a melinated mom or birthing person looking to hear about and feel connected to the experiences of others you can identify with? Are you the partner, family member, friend, or advocate of a melinated mom or birthing person and want to learn more about what these important women and birthing people in your life are going through? Are you a public health worker, medical provider, politician, champion of the birthing community, or just a person that values the stories of melinated moms and birthing people? Then pull up your metaphorical seat, tap in, and join host Jaye Wilson, LPN of over 20 years, and founding president and CEO of Melinated Moms, as she and her variety of guests chat, laugh, cry, and bond over important topics that impact Black and Brown mothers, Black and Brown women, parents, and the birthing and maternal health community at large. Incorporating her nursing expertise, years of advocacy work, and knowledge and experience of building a thriving social entrepreneur business into every episode, Jaye will explore everything from relationships, to momprenuership, to connecting with your children, to the health disparities impacting melinated mothers and melinated families. Whether alone, with a special guest, or in a roundtable conversation, this podcast promises to bring you a diverse mix of raw and authentic views and stories of melinated moms and birthing people. With new episodes coming out every other week, and exclusive bonus content for paid subscribers dropping monthly, you don't want to miss out on these vital, amazing, insightful, and thought-provoking conversations. Subscribe and follow to join the journey so you never miss out on an episode. Click subscribe on our Buzzsprout webpage to learn about paid subscription and listening supporter options.

Publisher

A Melinated Moms and William of Nazareth Productions Podcast

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2025

Latest episode

5 May 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 May 2026

   S1E14 "Teen Pregnancy Without The Shame"

   Teen pregnancy gets talked about like a warning label, but that story leaves out the truth: shame doesn’t prevent pregnancy, and silence doesn’t keep teens safe. I’m unpacking why “teen pregnancy” (before 20) and “geriatric pregnancy” (35 and up) sit on the same timeline and still invite judgment from opposite ends. When fertility can begin as early as nine, the real urgency becomes consent, honest sex education, and support systems that meet young people where they are. I also share how fea...

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   S1E13 "Turning Teen Pregnancy Into Purposeful Doula Work" w/ Chéna Benson-Davis Pt 2

   Teen pregnancy can flip a teen’s whole world in a day but the harshest part is often what happens next: the silence, the judgment, and the feeling that your life is already over. We sit with that truth and then push back on it, using real stories and real language about what teens actually need when pregnancy enters the picture: empathy, a plan, and a support system that doesn’t punish them for being human. We talk through the moment of telling a parent, why some families respond with shame,...

3. 

   7 Apr 2026

   S1E12 "Turning Teen Pregnancy Into Purposeful Doula Work" w/ Chéna Benson-Davis Pt 1

   “Who’s going to help you take care of this baby?” That question can sound small, but it can hit like a brick when you’re 19, pregnant, and trying to prove you belong in a space that already doubts you. We sit down with Chéy Davis, owner of Butta Holistic Doula Services, to talk about what teen pregnancy really feels like when you’re a melanated mom balancing college, family expectations, and the stigma that follows young parents into exam rooms. Chéy shares how she tried to make everything “...

4. 

   2 Apr 2026

   S1E11 "What Black Moms Need To Know About HIV"

   HIV still gets treated like a “somebody else” topic, and that stigma has real consequences for Black women, Black mothers, and birthing people. We’re naming the quiet parts out loud: what HIV actually is, how it differs from AIDS, and how fear-based myths can creep into healthcare, relationships, and even the way we parent. If you’ve ever felt awkward asking for an HIV test, unsure what’s included in a routine STI panel, or worried about how a provider might judge you, you’re not alone and yo...

5. 

   10 Mar 2026

   S1E10 "Motherhood Meets HIV Advocacy" w/ Lynette Trawick Pt 3

   Raw, honest, and necessary: we sit down for part 3 of our conversation with HIV advocate and mom of a blended family, Lynette Trawick, to talk about what it really takes to plan pregnancy, protect your health, and raise self-aware kids while pushing back on stigma. From preeclampsia and medication changes to breastfeeding limits and delivery planning, we walk through the practical steps that help Black mothers feel prepared, respected, and supported by their care teams. The message lands hard...

6. 

   24 Feb 2026

   S1E9 "Motherhood Meets HIV Advocacy" w/ Lynette Trawick Pt 2

   The most honest conversations often start at home—sometimes with a medication alarm and a kid sprinting to grab the water. We sit down for part 2 of our conversation with HIV advocate and mom of many, Lynette Trawick, to explore how transparency in a serodiscordant marriage becomes a blueprint for raising informed, confident teens. From clear language about bodies and consent to annual HIV testing before sexual debut, we share practical ways families can normalize sexual health, defuse stigma...

7. 

   10 Feb 2026

   S1E8 "Motherhood Meets HIV Advocacy" w/ Lynette Trawick Pt 1

   What happens when a routine test rewrites the story you thought you were living? Jaye sits down with Lynette Trawick—mom of eleven, veteran, and founder of I Am You—to chart the path from diagnosis to purposeful advocacy, and from “be strong” to “be supported.” Lynette opens up about the moment she heard “HIV positive,” the myths that flooded her thoughts, and the very real pressure of daycare pickup when your world just tilted. Her candor is a master class in unlearning stigma and relearning...

8. 

   27 Jan 2026

   S1E7 "Rethinking Disability In Birth And Parenting"

   What if the barrier isn’t a parent’s disability, but our assumptions about what they can do? We dig into birth, motherhood, and access through a Black maternal health lens, challenging the quiet ways systems define disabled parents before they even speak. From the seductive framing of “choose your baby’s birthday” to the higher C‑section and hemorrhage risks Black birthing people face, we unpack how persuasion can replace consent—and how policy and practice must shift to restore true autonomy...

9. 

   13 Jan 2026

   S1E6 "From Nurse To Advocate: Parenting Without Sight" w/ Jennifer Evans-Rice Pt 2

   What happens when capability is judged before it’s understood? Jaye sits down for part 2 of her conversation with with Jennifer Evans Rice—a mom of three, registered nurse, and advocate who is losing her vision—to talk about parenting beyond sight, building real safety systems, and refusing pity that masks control. The conversation starts with a hard question about trust and childcare and opens into a masterclass on practical strategies, emotional resilience, and community that actually helps...

10. 

    23 Dec 2025

    S1E5 "From Nurse To Advocate: Parenting Without Sight" w/ Jennifer Evans-Rice Pt 1

    What does it look like to parent boldly when sight fades but purpose sharpens? We sit down with Jennifer, a blind mom of three and former RN, to trace the real steps—messy, methodical, and joyful—that turn fear into a family rhythm. From leaving a decade-long nursing career to mastering vision rehab, she shares how cooking by touch, organizing a kid-safe home, and using assistive technology can rebuild independence without diluting warmth or play. We dig into the moment pregnancy and postpar...

11. 

    9 Dec 2025

    S1E4 "Surviving Morbidity & Building A Legacy Of Prevention"

    What if the most powerful tool for safer births starts long before a positive test? We take a clear-eyed look at preventable maternal morbidity and map the path from awareness to action—spanning preconception choices, pregnancy care, and the often overlooked postpartum window. Through honest storytelling and practical guidance, we connect family language, partner health, and historical shifts in birth practices to the outcomes parents live with today. We break down how hypertension, diabetes...

12. 

    25 Nov 2025

    S1E3 "Maternal Morbidity & Finding Your Voice" w/ Jasmine Winters Pt 2

    What if the most honest love story is the one where joy and trauma sit side by side? In part 2 of our conversation with Jasmine Winters—mom, IVF survivor, and founder of Peaceful Minds Haven—we unpack the raw, complicated space between a beautiful baby and a birth that almost broke her. The conversation gets real about postpartum depression, relationship strain, and the way systemic bias can turn a routine appointment into a life-threatening ordeal. We trace Jasmine’s journey from morbidity ...

13. 

    11 Nov 2025

    S1E2 "Maternal Morbidity & Finding Your Voice" w/ Jasmine Winters Pt 1

    A mom says “I don’t feel well,” and the room keeps moving. Hours later, she’s in emergency surgery after losing more than two and a half liters of blood. That gap—between what Black women say and what systems hear—is where severe maternal morbidity takes root, and it’s where our conversation with Jasmine Winters refuses to look away. We open with clarity on morbidity versus mortality and why the distinction matters for Black maternal health. Jasmine walks us through her IVF pregnancy, a plac...

14. 

    27 Oct 2025

    S1E1 "Momming In The Margins"

    Motherhood should feel like a place to thrive, not a test of endurance. We kick off Season One with our theme that names what so many Black moms live every day—momming in the margins—tracing its roots with Black Ladies in Public Health, and connecting personal stories to data, policy, and power. We call for maternal vitality, not just survival, and close with a pledge that turns awareness into action. • defining momming in the margins and why it matters • partnership origin with Black Ladies...

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