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  • Ep 157 How to Protect Your Peace After Vacation: Bringing Calm Home Without the Mental Crash

    Ep 157 How to Protect Your Peace After Vacation: Bringing Calm Home Without the Mental Crash
    2026/05/27
    In the final episode of the Summer Mini-Series, Cori shares how to maintain the sense of peace and calm experienced while traveling—even after returning home.Topics include:
    • Post-travel emotional drop
    • Creating calm routines at home
    • Integrating rest into daily life
    • Protecting your energy consistently
    Resources:
    Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Support the show: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠
    🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    $CashApp: $MelaninWellness

    Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    10 分
  • Episode 156 How to Travel Without Burnout: Protecting Your Energy & Mental Health on Vacation

    Episode 156 How to Travel Without Burnout: Protecting Your Energy & Mental Health on Vacation
    2026/05/20
    If you’re tired of coming back from vacation feeling drained, this episode is for you.Cori shares practical, realistic tips on how to travel in a way that actually leaves you feeling rested and restored.Topics include:
    • Travel burnout and how to avoid it
    • Intentional itinerary planning
    • Sleep, hydration, and wellness on vacation
    • Creating a balanced travel experience
    Resources:

    Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Support the show: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠
    🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    $CashApp: $MelaninWellness

    Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    10 分
  • EP 155 Traveling as a Grown Woman: Protecting Your Mental Health, Energy & Peace While Traveling

    EP 155 Traveling as a Grown Woman: Protecting Your Mental Health, Energy & Peace While Traveling
    2026/05/13
    In this episode, Cori shares how her approach to travel has evolved over time.From chaotic, overbooked trips to intentional, restorative experiences, she breaks down what traveling as a grown woman really looks like.Topics include:
    • Intentional travel planning
    • Protecting your energy while traveling
    • Boundaries and safety
    • Choosing rest over over-scheduling
    Resources:

    Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Support the show: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠
    Cash App: $MelaninWellness
    🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast

    Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    9 分
  • Ep 154 Travel Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Nervous System Reset for Your Mental Health & Peace

    Ep 154 Travel Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Nervous System Reset for Your Mental Health & Peace
    2026/05/06
    In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast Summer Mini-Series, Cori breaks down why travel is more than a luxury—it’s a powerful nervous system reset.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly “on,” this episode explores how stepping outside of your daily environment can help your body regulate, restore, and reconnect.Topics include:
    • Nervous system regulation through travel
    • Why rest at home isn’t always enough
    • The psychology of new environments
    • Intentional travel vs. luxury travel
    RESOURCES:

    Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Support the show: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠
    Cash App: $MelaninWellness
    🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    7 分
  • Soft Life, Hard Truths: Protecting Your Peace, Mental Health & Nervous System While the World Is Loud

    Soft Life, Hard Truths: Protecting Your Peace, Mental Health & Nervous System While the World Is Loud
    2026/04/29
    In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori explores what it really means to pursue a soft life while navigating stress, noise, and everyday responsibilities. Healing your nervous system isn’t about escaping life—it’s about learning how to regulate your body and protect your peace in the middle of it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly on edge, this episode breaks down practical ways to create calm, build resilience, and support your mental health in real life. In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • How chronic stress impacts your nervous system
    • What a “soft life” actually means beyond aesthetics
    • Simple, realistic ways to regulate your nervous system
    • How to create calm in a busy, demanding world
    • Why protecting your peace is a daily wellness practice
    This episode is your reminder that softness is not weakness—it’s a strategy for sustainable wellness.
    Resources:
    Speakpipe for voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Cori Dunn Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/@coridunnfitness
    Holistic Nutrition Cheatsheet: https://subscribepage.io/holisticnutritioncheatsheet
    Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
    Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    11 分
  • From Personal Experience to Purpose: How Healing, Passion, and Service Create Holistic Success

    From Personal Experience to Purpose: How Healing, Passion, and Service Create Holistic Success
    2026/04/22
    In this inspiring episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori sits down with Marcia Acker from Miss Anns Helping Hands, a young leader who turned her personal experiences into a thriving nonprofit. They dive into the intersection of healing, passion, and service, and how channeling personal challenges into purpose can create holistic success. In this conversation, you’ll learn:
    • How personal experiences can guide your life’s purpose
    • The role of healing in creating sustainable impact
    • How passion and service intersect for true fulfillment
    • Practical tips for turning challenges into opportunities to serve others
    Whether you’re building a business, a nonprofit, or just trying to live with intention, this episode is packed with insights on aligning your personal growth with your purpose. IG: https://www.instagram.com/msannshelpinghands/ Sound off about the show: Speakpipe Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast
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    22 分
  • Mental Health & Consistency: How Black Women Can Build Wellness Habits That Actually Stick

    Mental Health & Consistency: How Black Women Can Build Wellness Habits That Actually Stick
    2026/04/15
    In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori dives into the connection between mental health and the power of consistency—and why it looks different for Black women navigating multiple roles, responsibilities, and seasons of life. Building wellness habits that stick isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating routines that fit your lifestyle, your energy, and your realities. Cori shares practical strategies to help you:
    • Start small and sustainable wellness habits
    • Stay consistent even during life’s chaos
    • Overcome self-sabotage and guilt
    • Celebrate progress without comparison
    Whether it’s fitness, nutrition, mental health, or self-care, this episode is your guide to building habits that actually last—and that honor your unique journey. Resources & Links: 🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast Support the show:https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    5 分
  • Pivot Energy: How to Know When It’s Time to Reinvent Yourself (Again)

    Pivot Energy: How to Know When It’s Time to Reinvent Yourself (Again)
    2026/04/08
    Reinvention doesn’t always come with clarity—and for many Black women, it often follows years of pushing through exhaustion, obligation, and survival mode. In this episode of The Melanin Wellness Podcast, Cori is joined by Natasha, a mental health educator, trauma-informed speaker, and author, for a grounded conversation about pivot energy—how to recognize when something no longer fits and how to shift without collapsing. Together, they explore nervous system cues, the difference between strength and survival, midlife reinvention, and why self-doubt can be valuable information rather than a flaw. This episode offers permission to pivot with intention, boundaries, and self-trust—at a pace your body can sustain. In this episode, we discuss:
    • How to recognize when it’s time to pivot—before burnout hits
    • The body’s role in signaling misalignment
    • Strength vs. survival mode for Black women
    • Midlife reinvention without panic or pressure
    • Using self-doubt as data instead of self-criticism
    • Boundaries that support sustainable change
    About the Guest:
    Natasha is a mental health educator, trauma-informed speaker, and author whose work centers holistic wellness, nervous system regulation, and midlife reinvention for Black women. Her approach integrates mental health, identity, and spiritual grounding to support sustainable healing and self-trust. Resources & Links:
    • Natasha’s book: Imposter Syndrome Is the Green Light https://natashapierre.com/
    • Follow and connect with Natasha: Instagram: https://www.Instagram/natashapierreofficial
    Listener Reminder:
    Take what serves you, leave what doesn’t, and move at the pace your nervous system can handle. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts
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    30 分