The Shine Brighter Together Podcast is a place where we share the challenges, complexities and sheer joy of building healthy relationships and doing the heart work for Black liberation. You can expect to hear solo episodes by Monique Melton who is an anti-racism educator, international speaker and published author and creator of the Shine Brighter Together community. And guest episodes with people from different walks of life sharing diverse perspectives on relationships and diversity.
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In this episode, Monique reflects on her experience doing a shopping freeze, which began around December 22, 2023. She shares the motivation behind this decision, influenced by Christine Platt's book 'The Afro Minimalist Guide to Living With Less.' Monique discusses the emotional and psychological insights gained from this experience, including issues related to money, shopping habits, and personal growth. This is a truly informative show to listen to.
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20 Jun 2025
Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Bouquet
In this insightful episode of the Shine Bright Up Together podcast, the host engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Mariel Bouquet, a trauma psychologist and expert on intergenerational trauma.
The discussion covers the importance of reconnecting with one's heritage, the resilience and courage of ancestors, and the healing power of acknowledging and addressing intergenerational trauma. Dr. Bouquet also introduces her book, 'Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/break-the-cycle-mariel-buque/1143299764),' which provides comprehensive tools for mental, physical, spiritual, and cultural healing. The episode underscores the significance of holistic healing practices and the role various practitioners, not just therapists, can play in facilitating this process. Tune in to explore transformative insights and practical strategies for personal and collective liberation.
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18 Jun 2025
How to Talk About Consumerism With Kids
In this episode of the Shine Brighter Together podcast, Monique Melton dives into a conversation many folks are unsure how to start—talking with children about money, overconsumption, and the values we want them to hold. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone with kids in your life, Monique invites you to consider how your own early experiences with money might still shape your habits today—and how that impacts the children watching and learning from you.
From doing a personal inventory to noticing how kids respond to money conversations, Monique offers approachable ways to talk about needs vs. wants, build healthier attitudes about consumerism, and teach values like contentment, resource-sharing, and thoughtful spending. She also explores the importance of raising children with values that don’t rely on constant buying, especially in a world designed to promote consumption at every turn.
Tune in to learn how to make space for these meaningful conversations in everyday moments, and hear why being different from the status quo isn’t a bad thing—it’s often where real growth begins.
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