Best Melissa Whitley Podcasts (2024)

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Queer Mama Twinning 1:40:40

2h ago1:40:40

1:40:40

This is the last one of the season y’all and double the love, double the fun! Meet Sarah, a fearless single mom who embarked on the adventure of motherhood solo and ended up with twice the joy. After navigating the rollercoaster of insemination, she welcomed two bundles of chuckles and endless cuddles into her life. Now, Sarah is mastering the art …

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Dry Humor 1:12:05

7d ago1:12:05

1:12:05

The man, the myth, the LEGEND Joey Saragoza FINALLY joins us on our next episode of Being Human. Joey walks us and talks us through fatherhood, his decision to get sober and honestly just life. As big big lovers of Joey and his energy (listen to any episode and you will hear his name A LOT) we both never had the opportunity to explore his reasoning…

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The Ick 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Happy Valentine's Day! What gives you "the ick"? Staci and I may have got a little cray sharing some of our icks. Hope you enjoy! Let us know if we share any icks. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We just need to meet each o…

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Mama Ruth's House 1:16:21

5M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Guess who’s back?!?! Mama Ruth returns to Being Human… and she’s serving up that good good. I may be bias, since she is my mama, but this woman is beyond AMAZING! Truly a light to us all! 🤗 She is a beautiful example of community, purpose, compassion, resilience, empathy, authenticity, and so much more. She shared with us the highs and lows of her …

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Kate Plus Plate 1:34:00

6M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Two gals, one apartment. Imagine meeting someone at a tiny hell hole of a restaurant, asking them to move in with you, and then spending eight beautiful years of your life watching them become THAT BITCH. This is my experience with my beautiful and silly friend Chef Kate Sutherland . Melissa and I could’ve probably had my good sis on two years ago …

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Randomly Selected 1:30:45

7M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Some of us have a family tree, our buddy Maui has a FAMILY FORREST. We had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend, a man who is the epitome of generosity and lives in a constant state of gratitude. The love and appreciation he has for his family, his friends, his community and his life, is beyond admirable. He shares with us stories of his Pa…

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Good Grief 1:14:34

9M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

How many ways can grief hit? 1..2..3…and to the the 4! Melissa and I DEEP dive on Episode 1 of SEASON 3 y’all. To keep it so real I didn’t even know how this episode would hit in ways that didn’t just include physical loss. We got to spend our time together in the safe zone discussing not only the stories y’all were gracious enough to share but rea…

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Skinny Brow Club 1:01:28

1y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Our mid season finale ends with Staci and Melissa sharing 10 important photos each and talking about why they are so significant to them. It definitely gets weird. Have a lovely summer everyone! See you back in Fall.By Staci Ruiz and Melissa Whitley

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Booty Juice 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Q&A time with my favorite Babe! We asked and y'all delivered. During this episode, Staci answers questions for teachers, about teachers and everything in-between. Staci is speaking strictly from the perspective of an early childhood special education teacher. Staci talks about the education system, challenges, joys... keeps it real of course, and g…

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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor 1:09:23

1y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

We had the pleasure of, once again, sitting down with our beautiful friend, who also happens to be a Queer Latinx Psychotherapist in Sacramento, CA, and really just an all around pretty freakin' amazing human being, Adriana Rodriguez. Some of you may remember Adriana from S1E12, Oops... I Said Too Much, where she walked us through her own journey t…

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Who's the Little Bitch Now 1:24:04

1+ y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Who the hell said being a family man is easy?!?! AND then you throw in the trauma of your own childhood? Tony sits down with us this week and gives us the horrifying details of the abuse he endured at the hands of his own parents and how it has shaped the way he treats his own family. Melissa and I got to sit in his beautiful home with his beautifu…

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Piece of Me 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

57:04

Our "geriatric" friend Olivia was so generous and kind as we both went cross eyed learning new things about the female anatomy. She shared with us the ups and downs of her and her husband's fertility journey. Everyone has their very own reasons for deciding to start or not start a family and whether or not to explore fertility treatments when the g…

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HoliGay Dilemma 1:27:11

1+ y ago1:27:11

1:27:11

During our Holiday Special episode, we decided we'd do a little Q&A with each other. We discuss some sticky situations and both respond right on brand. Sending you all the LOVE you need and then some to spread around! So much GRATITUDE to the following folks that made this all possible: Guests: Just Us Hosts: Melissa Whitley and Staci Ruiz Editing:…

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Little Black Bird with Tess 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Our dear friend, Tess, walks us through her transformative experience at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica where she partook in her second Ayahuasca Ceremony. Tess was so generous and vulnerable throughout our entire chat. We are certain you will love her as much as we do. For those of you wondering what Ayahuasca is... Ayahuasca, also …

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Let the Feeling Guide You w/ Steven Nash 1:10:46

1+ y ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Steven is the absolute coolest and sweetest soul around... oh and he also happens to be a medium. He has been reading tarot cards for over 30 years. Steven was kind enough to share his time with us and school us on all things tarot. He shared pieces of his beautiful journey with us and is definitely a man that honors his gift. This conversation lef…

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Breaking Generational Curses with Liz and Leilani 1:18:30

1+ y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Generational curse is defined as an intergeneration transmission of trauma. Severe trauma and abusive treatment can persist throughout generations. It can also be in our neurobiology as well, changes to our people can affect our brains so much, it passes on to our children’s brain chemistry. Liz and Leilani generously share their own experiences wi…

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Part of the We with Matty Amen 1:22:50

2y ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Come through Season 2 🔥 We’re starting it off with the fabulous Matty Amen and the road to finding his peace ☮️. Matty walks us through his combo of breath work, therapy, community, and art to come to terms with himself and explores his own internalized homophobia along the way. One thing we left knowing about Matty is he RIDES for his city. Stockt…

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Anxiety is a Bitch 1:03:21

2y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

That's a wrap for Season 1! Thank you to everyone for the amazing love and support you all blessed us with this last year. Stay tuned for Season 2. We'll be back in August.By Staci Ruiz and Melissa Whitley

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One Tough Mutha: Vagina Chronicles 1:27:20

2y ago1:27:20

1:27:20

You never know how tough a woman is until she talks about her vagina ripping down to her b hole. We had NO IDEA what to expect with these labor stories and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Katie and Allison walked us through the trauma of labor and the aftermath of what their bodies still go through today because of it. The mamas in our so…

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Unsupervised Dilemma 1:20:18

2y ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Emma Schwartz is authentic, funny, and unfiltered. She talks to us about surviving a cult and part of her family's journey throughout. Her story is not an uncommon one, however it is one many are too afraid or overwhelmed with shame to talk about. We are beyond grateful for the time and stories shared during this unforgettable conversation. Thank y…

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Extra Love to Give 1:23:20

2y ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Keyko is funny and generous as she shares what being polyamorist means to her. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We just need to meet each other with love and kindness and do our part in dissolving the stigmas and prejudices …

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New Sis Who Dis 54:17

2y ago54:17

54:17

Ruth and Mary generously share their story... Two sisters who met in their 50's and 60's. We hear about their individual upbringings, as well as their humble beginnings. They CHOOSE joy! Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We j…

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Pretty Woman 1:05:21

2y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Emma is a beautiful, amazing and smart woman brave enough to share her journey as a sex worker. This is it folks... the one we've been waiting for since DAY 1! When we opened our hearts to this opportunity, our whole goal is/was/will forever be to end stigmas. We strive to talk about the shit we want to educate ourselves on with the hope you enjoy …

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Emotional Blue Balls 1:15:17

2+ y ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Heather Vasquez is back y'all!! Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is scary. Scary until you find the person that allows you to be in whatever space you’re in without judgment or conditions. As a Spiritual Consultant, Heather Vasquez has been that person to many people. An inspiration, creator and nurturer of the person we are meant to be. Anyone t…

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Bruised Not Broken w/ Cousandra 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Cousandra is open and honest about the shame and lifelong work that accompanies domestic abuse and it spreads far beyond just the victim. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We just need to meet each other with love and kindnes…

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Broken Systems w/ Veronica Lerma-Gonzalez 1:15:30

2+ y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Veronica has defied all odds and social expectations as she finishes up her PhD program and continues her research at a top ranking University. Listen in as we discuss her work, specifically on Latinas and the carceral system. THANK YOU so much @v.l.g.209 for sharing time, space and your intelligence with us. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation…

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Q&A 1:16:28

2+ y ago1:16:28

1:16:28

So many THANKS to everyone that helped us celebrate EPISODE 15. Woohoo!! And so much gratitude to each and every person that submitted questions for us. We had such a blast answering them! Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We…

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Living with Lupus 1:14:47

2+ y ago1:14:47

1:14:47

So many THANKS to Cristal for sharing her story/journey living with lupus. And for her kindness, generosity, humor and vulnerability. RESOURCES: https://www.lupus.org/resources Some things that have worked for Cristal: Acupuncture Heating pads Ice Rest. Rest. Rest. Listen to your body! Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belo…

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Let Me Be the Messenger w/ Serrena Young 1:09:27

2+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Listen as Intuitive Healer and Coach, Serrena Young, chats about how she discovered her gift and how she has chosen to share that gift with the world. ♥️ Thank you so much @epiphanyinc_ for taking time to share your story and “clear the air” 😉 for folks who may have questions regarding spiritual readings, ancestral connections, and or the legitimac…

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Oops... I Said Too Much w/ Adriana Rodriguez 1:23:35

2+ y ago1:23:35

1:23:35

We had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with the incomparable and brilliant Adriana Rodriguez, a queer Latinx psychotherapist. She graciously welcomed us into her very well decorated and deliberate space, both physically and emotionally. Adriana discusses how important and beneficial therapy can be for any and every one out there and some of …

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Winners Never Quit w/ Marques Washington 1:27:38

2+ y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

"I want to thank my friends, family, those who came into my life and those who left. I’ve learned a lot from these people and I am thankful for the experiences, good and bad." - Marques Washington In this episode Marques generously shares his journey from kidney failure to open heart surgery to, just this year, receiving a new donor kidney after so…

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Screaming Silence w/ Melissa 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Vipassana meditation is all about seeing things as they truly are, not as we wish them to be. In this episode our co-host, Melissa, walks us through her experiences during her recent Vipassana meditation retreat and shares some of the breakthroughs/revelations that surfaced during the 10 days of silence and meditation. My wish is for us all to allo…

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Tears of a Clown w/ Vince and Staci 1:14:36

2+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Vince and Staci talk through what it’s like losing a parent. The roller coaster of emotions and challenges that come along with that, especially when addiction and alcoholism were the cause of their father's early demise. They are honest and vulnerable and unfortunately this is a tale that’s been told too many times and continues to be told by some…

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Land of the Free...ish w/ Liz and Sophia 1:29:41

2+ y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

The dreamers are the ones that push this world round. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our special guests this week, Liz and Sophia. They open up about what it’s like to grow up as a first generation American citizen and a dreamer in pursuit of the “American dream”. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know tha…

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Becoming Jaden w/ Jaden and Anita 1:08:48

2+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Jaden is one of the most compassionate young men we have had the pleasure of knowing and we are beyond excited for all the amazingness his future holds. In this episode, Jaden and Jaden's beautiful mama, Anita, share with us some of the challenges and triumphs of Jaden's trans journey thus far. One request Jaden had when graciously agreeing to do t…

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Funny Girl Down Under w/ Rhoda Romone 1:15:12

2+ y ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Rhoda Romone is a stand up comedian, mother, wife, boss babe, and so much more!! We had the absolute best time chatting with her! JOURNAL PROMPT QUESTION: Has humor played any type of role in your healing journey? If so, in what ways? Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON …

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Drama Therapy w/ Jessica Wolfe 1:25:13

2+ y ago1:25:13

1:25:13

The uber talented, brilliant, soulful, generous, Registered Drama Therapist, Jessica Wolfe, joins us this week. She kindly educates us on yet another amazing alternative therapy that really seems to be an under explored, yet super beneficial and inclusive therapy. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are …

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Alternative Therapies w/ Heather Vasquez 1:09:17

2+ y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is scary. Scary until you find the person that allows you to be in whatever space you’re in without judgment or conditions. Heather Vasquez has been that person to many people. An inspiration, creator and nurturer of the person we are meant to be. Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, …

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Realities of Recovery w/ Brett 1:39:25

2+ y ago1:39:25

1:39:25

"Nobody stays recovered unless the life they have created is more rewarding and satisfying than the one they left behind." – Anne Fletcher Recovery is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. We are so excited to introduce Brett to speak on the realities of recovery. The real shit, the resources, the facts. Brett was brave …

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Small Town Queers w/ Staci and Melissa 1:24:40

2+ y ago1:24:40

1:24:40

We are all on our own journeys. Some of us blessed beyond measure to be traveling beside the most badass humans on this planet. Others haven’t quite found their tribe yet, and that’s okay, YOU WILL. Tribes also evolve over time and sometimes change completely. Ride the wave. You are exactly where you are meant to be. In this episode, Staci and Meli…

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Mental Health w/ Mark 1:10:57

2+ y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Let's talk about MEN and MENTAL HEALTH. No, like really talk about it. What is the stigma around men seeking help to keep their mental health in order? We appreciate the brave conversation and vulnerability our good friend Mark shares with us on our first episode of Being Human... and Other Sh!t. Mark has always been THAT dude. Educated, attractive…

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Introduction 1:52

2+ y ago1:52

1:52

Being Human… and Other Sh!t is a vlogcast all about the beautiful mess we call life. We are Staci and Melissa, just a couple of besties, looking for ways to help put an end to the stigmas that exist all around us, and hopefully help those of us suffering from some of the stigmas to feel seen, heard, and cared about. Staci and I will be discussing o…

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