The Melanin Wellness Podcast: Mental Health, Nervous System Care & Healing for Black Women

Episode 156 How to Travel Without Burnout: Protecting Your Energy & Mental Health on Vacation

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Support the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] 🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast [https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast] $CashApp: $MelaninWellness Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

EP 155 Traveling as a Grown Woman: Protecting Your Mental Health, Energy & Peace While Traveling

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Support the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Cash App: $MelaninWellness 🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast [https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Ep 154 Travel Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Nervous System Reset for Your Mental Health & Peace

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Support the show:  ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Cash App: $MelaninWellness 🔗Links: https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast [https://bio.site/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

Soft Life, Hard Truths: Protecting Your Peace, Mental Health & Nervous System While the World Is Loud

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Cori Dunn Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/@coridunnfitness [https://www.youtube.com/@coridunnfitness] Holistic Nutrition Cheatsheet: https://subscribepage.io/holisticnutritioncheatsheet [https://subscribepage.io/holisticnutritioncheatsheet] Support the show:  https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast]  Featured in Voyage Raleigh | Ranked Top 25% Globally on Apple Podcasts

From Personal Experience to Purpose: How Healing, Passion, and Service Create Holistic Success

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/msannshelpinghands/] Sound off about the show: Speakpipe [https://www.speakpipe.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/themelaninwellnesspodcast]