Best Melanie Otero Podcasts (2024)

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Moment with Mel, After the Hiatus 34:39

1y ago34:39

34:39

After a 2 week hiatus, I’m back with some valuable realizations and lessons. It’s a time in life where “things” are starting to finally feel just right. A few changes here and there but always, Mental Pleasure. Happy listening! Email: info@mymentalpleasure.comBy Melanie Otero

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Fitness Guru Tyler Nation, What the Hell Is a Keto? 1:27:51

1y ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Mental pleasure listeners, please welcome fitness guru, Tyler Nation, back to the stage as we discuss everything you need to know for not only starting the fitness journey you’ve been promising yourself for years now but also how to maintain and stay consistent; ideally turning your fitness/healthy habits into a lifestyle. Summer is right around th…

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Moment with Mel 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

A little update on life and a very relatable story that proves sh*t happens. Books mentioned: Meta Human by Deepak Chopra Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav Email: Info@mymentalpleasure.comBy Melanie Otero

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The One with Aiden 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

Mental Pleasure, help me welcome the living legend, my son, Aiden Vargas. Today is Aiden’s 10th birthday and I decided it would be a great idea to ask him a few questions. It makes for a great memento and will definitely be entertaining to listen to 10 years from now. Happy listening!By Melanie Otero

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Moment with Mel - Kicking Ass & Taking Names 15:52

1y ago15:52

15:52

A little motivational push for all of us. Watch and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavzs61t7z9ILVdqcs4R_SA Email: Info@MyMentalPleasure.com Instagram: @mymentalpleasureBy Melanie Otero

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Part 2 Addiction, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars with Austin Martin 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and drug use. We welcome back Austin Martin for the Part 2 of Addictions, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars. This time we discuss more about what comes after the trauma - the lessons, goals, purpose and most importantly dealing with life and all it brings. Therapy for anyone: https://www.betterhelp.…

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Addiction, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars with Austin Martin 1:02:31

1y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and drug use. Mental Pleasure welcomes Austin Martin this week, as he bravely opens up about the sexual abuse he endured during his childhood and how the undealt trauma led to a substance addiction he struggles with to this day. With the help of therapy and the realization of a possible anger dis…

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The 6 Pieces of Advice I Needed A Long Time Ago 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

39:11

Coming back from a much needed, rest-filled, child-free vacation and your girl is feeling better than ever! I’m very excited to share some insight now that my neurological system has had a chance to compose itself or more like once I’ve given it a chance to rest. From letting your body rest hard to not claiming this healing journey as your identity…

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A Beautiful Chaos with Mental Pleasure 1:24:42

1+ y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Join me this week as I’m featured on the debut episode for the podcast, A Beautiful Chaos with Stephen Vultaggio! We talk through everything from Mental Pleasure as a brand, my sobriety, and experience with therapy. I believe what truly makes this episode is its’ vulnerability and honesty throughout our entire conversation but you’ll have to listen…

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A Mental Health Break, Who Would've Thought? 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

48:53

Of all the things you’d need a break from, who would’ve thought you’d need a little time out from working on your mental health? Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way, as I do most lessons, but this one seems to be one of those that will stick around for a while. Though therapy has helped uncover and discover, it has left me feeling lik…

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Moment with Mel, We Made It! 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Congratulations, we officially made it to daylight savings time! Yes, one hour makes a significant difference between depression and complete happiness - at least it can really feel that way at times. A short & sweet moment for you, happy listening! This Moment with Mel is brought to you by happiness, don’t wait to get yours today!…

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Part 2 of Questions & Answers with Therapist, Ann Guzman 1:59:34

1+ y ago1:59:34

1:59:34

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and mental health are heavily discussed in this episode! Welcome to part 2 of Questions & Answers with Ann Guzman. This episode gets more into the meat of discussing depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking and the process of seeking outside help. Ann Guzman is a therapist that specializes in mental health specifically for t…

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Questions & Answers with Therapist, Ann Guzman Pt. 1 2:04:30

1+ y ago2:04:30

2:04:30

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and mental health are heavily discussed in this episode! Ann Guzman is a therapist that specializes in mental health specifically for those who are suicidal, at Lakeside DBT and Recovery DBT. In this two-part series, Ann discusses her role as a therapist, what DBT is and exactly how she helps others apply regulation/coping …

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Fan Favorite: On the Other Side of Fear 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

49:15

Can you ride a bike? Do you know how to swim? Have you ever gone back to an ex ? If you answered no or yes to these questions, this episode is for you! The truth is a hard pill to swallow and if you don’t know how to greet everyone when you walk into a home, you have some growing up to do. If this description sounded all over the place, it is. Take…

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A Moment With Mel on Self-Love 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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Email: Info@mymentalpleasure.com Instagram: @mymentalpleasure Twitter: @mymentalpleaseBy Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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The Human Condition with Luke Fuller 1:33:33

1+ y ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Mental Pleasure welcomes Luke Fuller to episode 49, where he discusses his fascination in learning and his experienced perspective on the human condition. Luke leads a profession in the field of data science and engineering; his leadership role is specifically within advanced analytics. He studied business & mathematics at the University of Alabama…

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I Heard You’re Having Another Mental Health Episode, Can I Come Watch? 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

This moment with Mel is brought to you by the big scarcity lie, choking on saliva in the middle of the night and finally scheduling your first, much needed appointment with a therapist. Happy listening! Daring Greatly - by Brene Brown Email: info@mymentalpleasure.com Instagram: @mymentalpleasureBy Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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Discipline and Delaying Gratification with Tyler Nation 1:46:12

1+ y ago1:46:12

1:46:12

Mental Pleasure welcomes Tyler Nation this week, for a truly inspiring and discipline filled episode. Tyler studied kinesiology with an exercise science concentration and it’s safe to say he is able to guide you to living a healthier and more improved life, in and outside the gym. Tyler is also a skilled videographer and editor; his talent has led …

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Untapping Your Potential 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

What is stopping you from taking the next step in your life? Is it your emotions that are stopping you? Are limited resources, like time and money holding you back? Or is it something simple like laziness or distractions that tend to consume your days? More often times than not, you may not even know where to begin. Believing in yourself is a full-…

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An Intentional Moment with Mel 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

36:02

“What a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love” - Marcus Aurelius Email: Info@mymentalpleasure.com Instagram: @mymentalpleasure Twitter: @mymentalpleaseBy Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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Incarceration, Immigration & Humanity with Julieta Martinelli 3:05:55

1+ y ago3:05:55

3:05:55

What better way to ring in the first Mental Pleasure episode, than with a riveting conversation with reporter, Julieta Martinelli ?Julieta or known as “Juju”, is an award-winning, investigative reporter and currently the Senior Producer at Futuro Media. She writes about humanity and particularly the way human rights intersect with the criminal lega…

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A Mental Pleasure Classic: Sober Thoughts 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Since we are having a week off for the holidays, we wanted to at least give you all something to listen to. So, we decided to play a favorite - episode 13, titled “Sober Thoughts”. It seems pretty fitting too, with it being the holidays. There can be much more pressure to just lay back, drink, whatever your vice is. Happy listening and please remem…

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The Last One of 2022 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Mental Pleasure’s last episode before the new year and we made it all about you, the listener. Happy Listening & Happy New Year!By Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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Christmas Nerves & the 2-Day Fast 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

Nothing like a short and sweet episode with our very own hostess with the mostest. In this episode, Melanie discusses the 2-day fast she embarked upon and the reasons as to why she decided to do something many would consider drastic or “unnecessary”. With an end goal of improving the body, mind and spirit - Melanie realizes a lot that needs to be w…

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Work Life Strife & Dealing with Difficult People 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

52:27

Momma always said I would have to deal with difficult people in my life but unfortunately I spent a lot of that time completely avoiding and cutting off, instead of dealing. I don’t think we will completely understand each others’ rhythm to our individual madness but the one thing we can at least start to understand and control is our reaction. Wit…

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Choose Happy, Be grateful with Stephen Vultaggio 1:11:42

1+ y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

What if someone told you, you can choose your happiness? Even better, what if you could choose the life you want to live? This is exactly what our guest, Stephen Vultaggio, breaks down in this episode, ever so eloquently. Creative, hustler, entrepreneur, technologist, corporate transformer to small business investor and enthusiast is just a small d…

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30 Lessons I’m Taking Into My 30’s 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

45:55

Welcome back to a fantastic Tuesday Mental Pleasure listeners! Let’s help wish our very own, Melanie, a happy 30th birthday! On this episode, Melanie shared her countdown of 30 lessons she plans on taking into her 30’s. We will continue with the men’s mental health segment next week but until then let’s celebrate! Send all your birthday love @mymen…

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Coming Out & Men’s Mental Health with James Cahill 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Happy Tuesday Mental Pleasure family! It’s the second week of our Men’s Mental Health Awareness segment and we’d like to welcome Sir James Cahill. James opens up about what his life was like in middle and high school, feeling repressed and “in the closet”, versus the authentic life he feels free to live now. We dive into the times when the American…

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Men’s Mental Health feat. Justin Sanzone 1:05:08

1+ y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Welcome back Mental Pleasure listeners! November is the month we recognize Men’s Mental Health and to do that, we decided to have a male guest each week, to get a better understanding from their perspective. This week we welcome Justin Sanzone as our first guest for our Men’s Mental Health Awareness segment. Growing up in a household with 5 other s…

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61 Days until the New Year 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

It’s a new month, a fresh start and you know I love new starts. Little do we remember, we don’t have to wait until the start of the month, week or new year to do something new, be the person you want to be, start a good habit or routine. Hello, you can start it tomorrow and the next day or the day after that! I know it sounds a lot easier said than…

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Surrendering to What Is 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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Welcome to Episode 35 listeners, we know you missed us! Sorry for leaving you hanging last week but as always, there’s a rhyme to every reason and season. Have you been questioning absolutely every aspect of your life? These questions not only prove your curiosities to life and what it has to offer but questioning is a great tool to use when reflec…

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Out of the Darkness with Black Amigo Part 2 47:33

2y ago47:33

47:33

This week’s episode of Mental Pleasure brings you part 2, up close and personal with Black Amigo, AKA The Margarita Messiah, AKA The Party Savior, AKA Rap Game Bill Murray - or as we know him best, Adriano. We always appreciate a man’s perspective on the show and Adriano definitely doesn’t hold back when discussing his past battle with depression, …

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Out of the Darkness with Black Amigo 51:22

2y ago51:22

51:22

This week’s episode of Mental Pleasure brings you part 1, up close and personal with Black Amigo, AKA The Margarita Messiah, AKA The Party Savior, AKA Rap Game Bill Murray - or as we know him best, Adriano. We always appreciate a man’s perspective on the show and Adriano definitely doesn’t hold back when discussing his past battle with depression, …

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This is Episode 32 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

Not everyone wants to communicate, learn, grow or connect all the time and that’s okay. In this episode we discuss September’s setbacks and the compulsive thoughts that have been creeping to the forefront. Although it’s something always said but somehow easily forgotten, it’s important to remember you are human and bumps in the road will always hap…

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Moment With Mel 28:25

2y ago28:25

28:25

Listen to this!By Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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Finding Your Voice & Claiming Your Purpose feat. Walnette Santiago 1:11:14

2y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

This week Mental Pleasure welcomes Sippin’ Success creator and beautiful actress, Walnette Santiago! Listen in as she breaks down what exactly the September Reset is and how it ultimately helps you become a BETTER YOU. We talk about childhood traumas, a closed throat chakra, and breaking down insecurities to rebuild the person we are truly destined…

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The Great September Reset 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

Have you been feeling unmotivated lately? How about less disciplined in certain areas? Settling for complacency in your life? Here’s one, did you wake up saying “Wow it’s Monday again”? Well shit, I have! In walks the “September Reset”. Introduced by an amazing friend and talented actress, Walnette Santiago, the “September Reset” was created to ult…

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Prison Rebirth feat. Mario 1:51:17

2y ago1:51:17

1:51:17

This week’s episode brings Mario, a headstrong young man with a calm demeanor, celebrating 13 months of freedom from a Georgia state prison. Mario sits down with us to discuss his early childhood and the possible reasons behind his in and out incarceration bids throughout the last decade. Most importantly, how living behind bars and a couple of lon…

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Horoscopes, Astrology & Retro-Gatorade? 1:32:47

2y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Please help welcome our lovely, astrological sister Jusana on this week’s episode of Mental Pleasure. Jusana helps break down the logistics of astrology and explains the importance of horoscopes beyond our own individual signs. Whether you believe in it or not, you have to admit there has to be some bigger picture to what we consider “divine timing…

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You Better Listen to This 38:37

2y ago38:37

38:37

A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Just updating my bestie (you) with the best tea (not really gossip). Is it okay if I call you bestie? Okay because I think at this point you know me and pretty much all my business by now and even if I may not know you as well, we clearly just have this undeniable bond. Let me stop bullshitting you guy…

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Have I Actually Healed? 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

Have you ever heard bad things always come in 3’s? Well, I did but just didn’t think it would happen to me like it did. It’s safe to say I felt every kind of emotion these past few weeks and I really wanted to be open with what transpired. It’s easy to say things are replaceable and as long as I’m unharmed all is good in the hood but is it really? …

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Daddy’s Girl 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Welcome to episode 24! That’s right, there was no episode last week and we are sincerely sorry! Unfortunately, due to a family emergency the recording was postponed. This just goes to show, not everything you try to plan really goes as planned because life happens and family always comes first. We talk about the struggle and overall sadness felt wh…

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What Goes Up 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

Due to everyone living their best damn life and traveling the world, we made this episode a quickie! Funny the way it is how an amazing day can literally turn upside down, which goes to say you’re not alone. This healing journey still has its’ downs but it’s important to remember this process helps better cope with stress and overcome life’s advers…

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Taking Shit Personal 38:13

2y ago38:13

38:13

The second out of the four agreements states, “do not take anything personally”. Tuh, easier said than done, especially when comments or frustrations can sometimes be directed right towards you. Melanie helps her mom move to Florida, enough said and Mhelany discussed her high and low of the week. This may or may not be a part 1 to a 2 part series. …

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Manifestation. Real or Real Fake? 1:18:10

2y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Mental Pleasure welcomes Mariely Gallindo to their 21st episode, discussing what it truly takes to manifest that “good good” in your life, whether it comes to your psyche or career. Let’s face it, we hear about this manifestation stuff everywhere but do we actually personally know people who have taken a swing at it and successfully kicked life’s a…

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2 Baby Momma’s Walk Into a Bar 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

Help us welcome Mental Pleasure to its’ 20’s! You know what that means, hold on because shit is really about to go haywire. Isn’t that what your 20’s felt like anyway? In this episode Melanie & Mhelany discuss the recent overturning of Roe vs Wade and just simply how it’s not the best decision to be people who live in glass houses while throwing st…

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This Kid Said What ?! 22:19

2y ago22:19

22:19

This episode is short and sweet and so is this description. You’ll need to listen to really understand! You can always email info@mymentalpleasure.com if you have something you’d like to share, an experience or just to comment. Don’t forget to rate this podcast!By Melanie Otero, Mhelany Vega

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On the Other Side Of Fear 49:15

2y ago49:15

49:15

Can you ride a bike? Do you know how to swim? Have you ever gone back to an ex ? If you answered no or yes to these questions, this episode is for you! The truth is a hard pill to swallow and if you don’t know how to greet everyone when you walk into a home, you have some growing up to do. If this description sounded all over the place, it is. Take…

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Sugarcoated Shit: Butch Vega 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

What are you tired of people sugarcoating or just plain bullshitting you with? Well we can tell you one thing, we’re just tired of the bullshit, tired of COVID, tired of apologizing and the list goes on. Join Melanie, Mhelany & their first guest, Butch Vega as they digress on many topics but most importantly it’s their first guest! Tell us what you…

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The One After Episode 15 44:54

2y ago44:54

44:54

It’s important to remember life doesn’t necessarily go exactly the way you plan it out to be. And it makes sense that when we are aware of society’s crisis’, it can feel like we too are going through it. Join Melanie & Mhelany as they discuss their day to day challenges and acceptances. Episode 16 is something light but always near and dear to the …

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