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
July 15, 2025 • 59 mins
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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July 8, 2025 • 62 mins
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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July 1, 2025 • 106 mins
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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June 24, 2025 • 84 mins
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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June 19, 2025 • 48 mins
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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June 17, 2025 • 70 mins
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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June 10, 2025 • 69 mins
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June 5, 2025 • 61 mins
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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June 3, 2025 • 75 mins
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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May 27, 2025 • 80 mins
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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May 21, 2025 • 73 mins
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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May 13, 2025 • 113 mins
On this fiery episode of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, Melyssa flips the script and interviews the legendary Voice of New York—Angie Martinez. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop media, Angie steps into the spotlight for an intimate, revealing conversation unlike any she’s had before.Together, Angie and Melyssa carve out their personal “Women in Media Mount Rushmore,” unpack the legacy of Angie’s g...
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May 7, 2025 • 94 mins
From carefully crafted sex scenes to jaw-dropping fight choreography, this episode dives into the unspoken tools of the trade—modesty garments, prosthetic penises, and how to fake it safely (and convincingly). Our guest, a seasoned intimacy coordinator and stuntwoman, pulls back the curtain on what really happens when the cameras roll but the clothes come off. Equal parts hilarious and eye-opening, this is one you won't want to mis...
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April 29, 2025 • 79 mins
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April 23, 2025 • 79 mins
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, DJ, and entrepreneur October London sits down with Melyssa Ford for a soulful, unfiltered conversation on Hot & Bothered.
Fresh off the announcement of his Calling All Lovers Tour, October opens up about what it means to be crowned The Prince of Death Row Records, working directly with the DoggFather himself — Snoop Dogg — and carving out his own lane in the world of modern soul.
But this ...
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April 16, 2025 • 69 mins
Ooooh yes, Tasha Smith is that girl — bold, brilliant, and completely unforgettable.
You know her as the no-nonsense Angela in Why Did I Get Married?, Cookie’s wild sister in Empire, and now as a powerhouse director behind the scenes of hits like BMF and P-Valley. But beyond the firecracker roles and fierce energy, Tasha has a story rooted in resilience, reinvention, and radical self-belief.
In this episode, she joins Melyssa to ...
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April 8, 2025 • 61 mins
In this eye-opening episode of Hot & Bothered, Melyssa Ford sits down with renowned psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, to uncover the truth behind a silent epidemic: High-Functioning Depression (HFD).
Dr. Joseph shares insights from her groundbreaking research — the first evidence-based study on HFD — and explains how countless people suffer in silence, performing at a high level while secretly battling deep e...
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April 2, 2025 • 56 mins
Welcome to Season 2 of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford.
New set. New energy. No filter.
In this raw and revealing solo episode, Melyssa peels back the layers and opens up like never before. From the painful truth about growth and transformation to navigating life in a world that feels increasingly chaotic — she's bearing it all.
She takes us behind the scenes of building the new set, shares how her life shifted post-Trump era, r...
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March 18, 2025 • 116 mins
In this special episode, Melyssa takes a deep dive into the journey of our first season—revisiting the standout moments, unexpected challenges, and key lessons learned along the way. We’ll highlight our favorite conversations, listener-favorite episodes, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the season came to be!
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or just tuning in, this episode is a celebration of everything we’ve...
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January 14, 2025 • 29 mins
On this special episode of H&BWMF, Melyssa reflects on the best moments from season one, featuring insightful conversations about relationships, health, and intimacy. This episode highlights discussions with the likes of Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Femi, Natacha Ellie and Jadakiss on topics such as menopause, the journey of becoming a physician, the dynamics of friendship, and the importance of health awareness in the Black community and ...
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