Real Talk with Mel
Welcome to "Real Talk, with Mel!" — the podcast that fearlessly dives into the heart of important conversations. Join us as we unravel the layers of women's empowerment, challenge societal norms surrounding sexuality, and confront the realities of living in a patriarchal world.
In each episode, we fearlessly explore the intersection of culture, religion, and modern life, offering candid insights and thought-provoking discussions. Break free from the taboo, join the movement, and let's have some real talk, real quick!
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Episodes
19 episodes
Shining Light on Vaginismus: A Personal Journey with Guest Megan
Join host Mel on a deeply insightful episode of Real Talk with Mel as she engages in an honest and informative conversation about vaginismus with her guest, Megan. Megan, a close friend of Mel's, bravely shares her personal journey with vaginis...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:48
Women in Tech - Special Guest Elsa (aka Zazou)
Get ready for a real conversation on Real Talk with Mel as host Melanie sits down with Elsa, a woman in tech with roots tracing back to the vibrant North of France. This isn't your typical success story; it's Elsa's unfiltered journey through t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:41
End of a Chapter - Beginning of a New One
In this episode Mel discusses her internal thought process. Her thoughts are running wild at the moment, since she is expirinceing what she called a limbo. Mel is at the end of a big chpater in her life, graduating univeristy and thinking of he...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:33
Special Guest - Alexander (Mel's Big Brother) - Relationship Talk
In this episode, Mel brings in her big brother Alexander as her first guest of Season 2. This episode is a sibling conversation about being single or in a relationship. A lot of funny moments throughout the episode, and some reminiscing on fami...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:57
Intro to Season 2 - Real Talk with Mel
Welcome to Season 2 of Real Talk with Mel! Expanding on the themes of Season 1, this is a short introduction to what Mel envisions for Season 2. Give it a listen and get excited for the upcoming episodes of Real Talk with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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4:05
Sexual Pleasure within Judaism
In this episode Mel explains through her research if there is such a thing as sexual pleasure with in the Jewish tradition. In a context of heterosexual and married couples, Mel explains if pleasure is important when it comes to sex. The focus ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:41
Online Dating - Part 2 with Guest and Friend Alanah!
In this episode Mel invites her friend Alanah (@fashionpanache) onto the podcast, to talk about her unique experience with online dating apps. From a heterosexual point of view when it comes to online dating, Alanah gives the listener an insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:15:11
My Thoughts on Online Dating Apps
A Real Talk on online dating, hookup culture, long term dating goals and consent. In this episode, Mel breaks down her thoughts on online dating in a general sense. From a heterosexual context she gives her opinion and experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:24
Sex Positive - Let's talk about it
In this episode Mel defines the term Sex Positive, and how she sees it. Mel touches on the importance of being Sex Positive for men and women, but also more specifically for women living in a patriarchy. Throughout the episode topics such as vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:43
Girl Talk - Running a Business while being Pregnant
In this episode Mel brings her good friend Stephanie to her Podcast. A Girl Talk about building and running a business as a young woman, and all while being pregnant. This is Stephanies unique experience on her business and her experience on be...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:04
A Girl Talk with a New Guest - First Time being Pregnant and so much more!
In this episode I invited my best friend Samantha who is newly engaged and then pregnant, all this excitement happening at the same time! Get to know her in this RealTalk and see how best friends talk with one another! As a young woman...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:52
Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal and Sex Work
In this episode Mel talked about sex work happening in Montreal. Mel uses the F1 or Grand Prix as her inspiration to talk about sex work and sex workers. Additionally the stigma and shame surrounding the sex work industry.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:07
Purity Culture, Virginity, and Gender Expectations
In this episode Mel talks about Purity Culture in a general sense and how this impacts men and women. How it impacts their understanding of pleasure, sex, identity and relationships. Throughout this real talk, Mel breaks down the harm this type...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:27
Feminism - Let's talk about it
In this episode Mel does a quick rundown on the history of feminism, by talking about the first and second wave of feminism in America. Next she explains why she identifies as a feminist and gives her take on feminism. Lastly she break...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:43
The Senses of Canada's Heritage - Indigenous Voices at the McCord Museum
In tis episode I will be discussing the following topics, and using the permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience at the McCord Museum as my base:The sensory experience of going through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:56
Women in Fitness - My First Guest Amalia
In this episode I’m exited to present to you my FIRST guest on my podcast! My badass friend Amalia 💪🏼 a woman in fitness and more specifically a woman as a boxing coach! In this episode we get a little personal, talking about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:30
Identity, the Self and Gender
In this Episode, Mel discusses what Identity is and how you can discover yourself. Part of this discussion encompasses the notion of gender and gender roles that society has created, how being different is okay and that life is a self lov...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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