Black Mama Bearing

Black Mama Bearing

Melva Mack

Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Dormant
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

🎙️ Black Mama Bearing is the podcast for parents and caregivers raising LGBTQIA+ kids with fierce love and complete joy. Hosted by Mel Mack, we offer stories, affirming parenting strategies, community wisdom, and real talk to help you raise proud, resilient kids. Because our children don’t just need support—they need to be seen, celebrated, and liberated. New episodes drop every other week.

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 Finding peace

Jul 06, 2025 8m

Grand risings, y’all. In this abbreviated episode of Black Mama Bearing, I’ll shares reflections for the moment we’re living in—when the world feels heavy and the headlines just keep coming. I offers…

S2E4 Let them be legendary: uplifting, black queer use with pride

Jun 18, 2025 17m

In this Pride Month episode of Black Mama Bearing, l brings heart, heat, and healing to the mic with a fierce message for parents, caregivers, and anyone committed to showing up for Black queer…

S2E4 Navigating an Unsupportive Family With Love and Boundaries

May 30, 2025 20m

When family doesn’t get it, your child still needs to know you do. This episode of Black Mama Bearing is a deep dive into affirming parenting for LGBTQ+ kids—especially in Black families—when support…

S2E3 Representation Is Resistance: Visibility and Healing for Queer Families

May 16, 2025 22m

In this heartfelt episode of *Black Mama Bearing*, host Mel Mack explores the profound importance of representation for queer children and their families. From childhood memories to modern media, I…

S2E3 Raising Resilient, Not Hardened Queer Kids

May 02, 2025 15m

In this episode of Black Mama Bearing, I unpack what it truly means to raise resilient—not hardened—queer children. Through powerful stories, affirming tools, and deep reflection, I explores how…

How we found our village/chosen family 101

Apr 21, 2025 17m

In this tender episode, I will be sharing the heartbreaking loss of my best friend to suicide and reflecting on the importance of chosen family. I’ll explore it what it means to build the village…

Raising Queer Kids who are Free to be Themselves

Apr 04, 2025 17m

Welcome back to Black Mama Bearing! In this powerful season opener, I kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into what it truly means to raise free queer children, and by raising free children, we free…

Single parenthood and raising a queer child

Feb 28, 2025 27m

Grand Risings, family!Welcome to Episode 10 of the Black Mama Bearing Podcast! Can y'all believe we've made it through 10 episodes together? What a journey this has been! Whether you've been rocking…

Black History Month 2025

Feb 16, 2025 24m

The Black Mama Bearing Podcast, hosted by Mel Mack, empowers parents to celebrate and support their queer Black children. Episode nine honors Black History Month by highlighting Bayard Rustin, a…

Radical Self Love, saves our sanity and allows us to love

Jan 31, 2025 14m

How can we serve fierce allyship when we’re running on empty ourselves? Let’s get real about self-care—because showing up for our queer youth means showing up for ourselves first. Let’s give them the…

Gender Affirming Care + 1.20.25

Jan 17, 2025 20m

Gender-affirming care isn’t the intimidating concept it’s often made out to be. In this episode, I guide parents and caregivers through the essential terms, options, and steps to help them better…

Churches that get it🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Jan 03, 2025 13m

Searching for an affirming LGBTQIA2S+ church in your area can be like looking for a needle in a knitting basket. You know it’s there, but you cannot see it! There are quite a few resources out there,…

Enjoy your holiday. Talk to you on January 3, 2025

Dec 23, 2024 1m

I’m taking a longer break than expected. Everything is good and I’m looking forward to enjoying time with family and friends. Please remember to breathe and do something amazing for yourself.…

Nonbinary people, let’s talk about what that means

Dec 07, 2024 14m

Nonbinary individuals—those whose gender identity doesn’t fit strictly within the traditional categories of “male” or “female”—represent a growing part of the LGBTQIA2S community, and their…

Graditude

Nov 22, 2024 9m

Your queer child’s identity is something to be proud of and grateful for. In addition, supporting your queer child is also something you should be proud of. Gratitude is finding something to be…

S1E3 HELP! There must be a resource that can support me and mine…

Nov 07, 2024 14m

When you need help, where can you turn to? This episode offers some suggestions, websites and other resources that you can use to help encourage understanding and tolerance. Supporting our children…

Let’s talk about the alphabet (LGBTQIA2Spirit +🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️)

Oct 25, 2024 17m

What do all of those letters stand for? (LGBTQIA2S+)The acronym LGBTQIA2S+ represents a diverse range of sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Each letter captures a unique aspect…

Let’s get started…

Oct 11, 2024 16m

Brief introductions of why I am doing this and just how important it is to support our queer children.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Black Mama Bearing have?

Black Mama Bearing has published 18 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Black Mama Bearing still active?

Black Mama Bearing is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 17m.

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