Hot & Bothered

Hot & Bothered

Welcome to Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, the podcast where we break the silence and demystify wellness conundrums! Hosted by the dynamic Melyssa Ford, every episode offers candid conversations, expert insights, and empowering stories for people navigating the challenges of wellness, intimacy, and health. Whether you're experiencing menopause, sexual dysfunction, sudden weight gain, or supporting someone who is - Hot and Bothered With Melyssa Ford is your go-to resource for information, support, and real talk. Let's embrace this journey together!

Episodes

November 18, 2025 91 mins
CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam joins Melyssa for a candid conversation about her 30-year friendship with Ananda Lewis, how Ananda’s passing reshaped her life, and what sisterhood truly means. Stephanie also opens up about navigating the pressures of being a Black woman journalist in today’s climate, balancing truth-telling with personal healing. It’s a powerful reflection on love, loss, and living with purpose. Learn more about y...
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In this electrifying episode, Melyssa sits down with media mogul, cultural disruptor, and best-selling author Charlamagne Tha God for a conversation as fearless as his brand. Known for shaking tables, challenging norms, and saying the uncomfortable truths many avoid, Charlamagne opens up about the method behind the provocateur.They dive into his evolution from radio shock-jock to influential thought leader, dissect the business str...
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September 2, 2025 127 mins
In this episode, Melyssa sits down with Dr. Shante Holley for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the modern minefield of relationships. From the rise of self-proclaimed online “experts” to the endless back-and-forth of gender wars on social media, they unpack how digital culture shapes the way we connect — and disconnect — with each other. Dr. Holley also explores the importance of psychological flexibility, resilience, an...
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Melyssa Ford sits down with the one and only Mýa—Grammy-winning singer, actress, and eternal mystery woman. For decades she’s been the industry’s quiet storm: dazzling, disciplined, and just elusive enough to keep everyone guessing. In this episode, Mýa peels back the curtain (but only as much as she wants to) to talk spirituality, her plant-based lifestyle, and why being vegan is way more than just a diet. And yes—we get into the ...
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August 19, 2025 113 mins
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Melyssa is back on the road again and this time she sits down with a star from one of 50 Cent’s most successful shows. In this candid conversation, actor Da’Vincii—best known for his standout roles in BMF and All American—takes us far beyond the scripted lines and bright lights. We explore the mental and emotional toll of playing intense, high-stakes characters, and the importance of protecting your peace in an industry that rarely...
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In this soul-nourishing episode, Mel invites part of her “Menoposse” up to the pod to talk about whole lotta 💩. We’re kicking off our shoes, pouring a glass (or two), and sitting down for a heart-to-heart about the power and beauty of sisterhood. We laugh, reflect, and get real about what it means to show up for each other—through the glow-ups and the breakdowns, the silent seasons, and the loud, messy ones too.From late-night pho...
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with nurse practitioner Monica Carter to tackle some of the most pressing — and too often silenced — health issues affecting women, especially Black women. From navigating the rollercoaster of menopause and demystifying hormone replacement therapy, to understanding the nuanced connection between hormones and breast cancer risk, Monica breaks it all down with clarity, compassion,...
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July is Fibroids Awareness Month so we took the opportunity to “scrub in” with Dr. Casey Ann Collins—a Doctorally trained Registered Nurse who’s equal parts brain, heart, and no-BS energy. She’s been in the trenches of modern healthcare and lived to tell the tale (with a side of sarcasm and receipts). We talk bedside manner vs. boardroom battles, how she balances science with soul, and why she believes healthcare needs a serious vi...
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This week, comedian, writer, and professional truth-teller Sam Jay pulls up and gets real about the wild ride from her rough childhood to running the late-night TV streets with her friends. We’re talking coming out in the most unapologetic way possible, discovering she was funny before she even knew it was a job, and how manifesting your dreams hits different when you’re actually doing it. Plus, plenty of laughs, life lessons, and ...
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In this deeply moving and courageous episode, we sit down with April Simpkins—HR executive, mental health advocate, and mother of the late Cheslie Kryst—to discuss her personal journey through unimaginable loss. April opens up about the heartbreaking death of her daughter, the complexities of grief, and the long, winding road toward acceptance. With unflinching honesty, she shares how she’s navigated moments of darkness, public scr...
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In this candid, witty, and powerfully honest episode, host Melyssa Ford pulls back the curtain on what it really means to age unapologetically. Joined by a vibrant panel of guests—each fierce, fabulous, and representing the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s—they unpack the myths, marvels, and messy parts of growing older, especially as women in a world obsessed with youth.From gray hair pride and laugh lines earned through life’s battles, to h...
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with renowned life coach and psychologist Dr. Cheyenne Bryant for a deeply honest conversation about the complex intersections of relationships, fatherless children, dating, marriage, and self-preservation. Dr. Bryant doesn’t hold back as she unpacks how absent fathers shape emotional patterns, the importance of accountability in personal growth, and why self-love isn’t a trend—...
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with renowned life coach and psychologist Dr. Cheyenne Bryant for a deeply honest conversation about the complex intersections of relationships, fatherless children, dating, marriage, and self-preservation. Dr. Bryant doesn’t hold back as she unpacks how absent fathers shape emotional patterns, the importance of accountability in personal growth, and why self-love isn’t a trend—...
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Part two of this unforgettable conversation, we sit down with the iconic TS Madison — media maven, cultural disruptor, and walking testimony to the power of self-definition. With her signature wit and unapologetic truth-telling, Madison unpacks what it means to take up space as a Black trans woman in industries that often prefer silence over authenticity. From viral moments to visionary goals, we explore the brilliance behind the b...
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In this unforgettable conversation, we sit down with the iconic TS Madison — media maven, cultural disruptor, and walking testimony to the power of self-definition. With her signature wit and unapologetic truth-telling, Madison unpacks what it means to take up space as a Black trans woman in industries that often prefer silence over authenticity. From viral moments to visionary goals, we explore the brilliance behind the boldness, ...
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, cardiologist Dr. Alain R. Vaval, MD, sits down with Melyssa for a raw, real talk about one of the deadliest—and most preventable—threats to our lives: heart disease. Why is it still the #1 cause of death in the U.S.? And why is it hitting the Black community the hardest? Dr. Vaval breaks down the truth about cholesterol, the real signs of a heart attack (they’re not always what you think),...
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Actor, musician, and generational icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner sits down with Melyssa Ford for a deep, vulnerable, and unfiltered conversation about legacy, fatherhood, and surviving the spotlight from childhood through adulthood. From growing up on The Cosby Show to evolving beyond the shadow of “Theo,” Malcolm opens up about his personal journey — including his rocky start in love, why he once chose not to marry or have kids, and w...
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