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

Swipe Culture & the Psychology of Connection

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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The Love Life of a Mystery Woman: Mýa Tells All (Well, Almost)

August 26, 2025 • 64 mins
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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The Best Of Season 2 Of Hot & Bothered

August 19, 2025 • 113 mins
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Unmasking Da’Vincii: Fame, Pressure & Peace of Mind

August 12, 2025 • 39 mins
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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The Conversation Gets Heated: Gender, Power & Partnership

August 5, 2025 • 82 mins
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Sisterhood & Seasons: The Real Talk We All Need

July 29, 2025 • 101 mins
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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Hot Flashes & Hard Truths with NP Monica Carter

July 22, 2025 • 64 mins
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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What in the Healthcare?! With Dr. Casey Collins

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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From the Struggle Bus to the Writers’ Room: Sam Jay’s Manifesto of Comedy & Chaos

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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Before She Let Go: April Simpkins on Love, Loss, and Cheslie Kryst

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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Aging OUT LOUD: Wisdom, Wrinkles & Wild Stories

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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Is There a Doctor in the House? Pt. 2 — Featuring Dr. Cheyenne Bryant

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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Is There a Doctor in the House? Pt. 1 — Featuring Dr. Cheyenne Bryant

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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From the NFL to Rock Bottom — Darren Waller’s Redemption Story

June 10, 2025 • 69 mins
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Ts Madison: Queen of TRANSparency Pt. 2

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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Ts Madison: Queen of TRANSparency Pt. 1

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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The Silent Killer: What You Don’t Know About Heart Disease

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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Surviving Fame, Finding Love, & The Bill Cosby Effect — Malcolm-Jamal Warner Unfiltered

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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Angie Martinez: The Voice of New York Turns Up the Heat

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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Straps, Stunts & Silicone: The Hidden Secrets of Hollywood Love Scenes

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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