Me in the Making Podcast

It's easy for me to get discouraged when I'm dating but this episode explores a few lessons I've learned in my recent dating experiences. What are some things you've learned?  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/wWxh0-dpTwk  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation - Help, I Sexted My Boss - https://sextedmyboss.com/  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

I made a goal to walk 100 miles a month during these past couple seasons and I've exceeded my goal for the past five months, adding up to over 500 miles! It's been a rewarding experience for me and I feel good about showing up for myself in this way.  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/uH5DYWFtXgc  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Just Sayin' with Justin Martindale - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqE73YLSOO_z31osf1VzSAoy8fqiXk1S0  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

We can sometimes take our friends and family for granted and not give each other the flowers we deserve. Not everyone has big milestones like weddings and having children, so I talk about how we can celebrate each other for who we are.  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here -  https://youtu.be/cyZrw0S5bgM  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Vibe Check - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibe-check/id1637476174   If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/   Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

I'm grieving a loss of community in a couple areas of my life and I'm still processing those thoughts and feelings. Have you lost community and you're not sure how to gain it back? Blog post: https://www.meliclayblog.com/post/out-of-office-the-loss-of-community  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/xfX-LGsjq30  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation City Cast Chicago -  https://chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts    If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

Who has the time and fortitude to cook for yourself? I can honestly say it has overwhelmed me as of late and I'm searching for ways to delegate the process. How do you feel about it? I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/GpyQ_jJir-4  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation U UP? - https://betches.com/podcast-channel/u-up/  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

I'm in a virtual writing community, and I was so lucky to be able to attend a Writing Retreat earlier this year. Have you ever delved into a creative endeavor of yours? Join the virtual writing community here! https://www.patreon.com/PushYourPen  I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/38LH_7VZI3M  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour https://www.npr.org/series/pop-culture-happy-hour/129472378/pop-culture-happy-hour/ If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

Imma be honest, sometimes social media is overwhelming. Balancing your real life and your digital life can be taxing at times. How do you cope with it? I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the episode here - https://youtu.be/pYt5JKt3N3I  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Lemme Say This https://www.youtube.com/@LemmeSayThisPodcast   If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

My friendships ebb and flow, grow, and morph the older I get and the more life changes. I talk about those changes and what you can look forward to with evolving friendships in this episode. I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/VCEXllJHkmA  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Why Won't You Date Me? https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast    If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

We used to have more of a monoculture, where everyone seemed to be talking about the same television shows, movies, or sporting events, etc. Now, everything is more disjointed and niche. Is this okay or do we need a monoculture back? I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/lqZtVlgM0_s  POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation NPR's It's Been a Minute https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute   If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

I haven't been sleeping well lately, but I've been learning about some items that have been helping me. How do you sleep?? **Note - I say testosterone in the episode, but I meant to say adrenaline. I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Petty Crimes https://www.youtube.com/@pettycrimespodcast   If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com   

Does your family have family reunions? If yes, when was the last time you all got together? If not, wny not, and maybe now's the time to start! I helped to plan my family reunion for the first time, and I talk about the process and teamwork that goes into a family reunion. I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation Scam Goddess https://www.earwolf.com/show/scam-goddess/  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com   

I never realized this before, but apparently, we Americans lean on things and people in other countries don't necessarily lean as much as we do. Have you ever noticed this? I admit that I, too, am a leaner. I'll be dropping solo episodes as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation https://www.thedatingdetectivespodcast.com/  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

Join me as I recount my traveling experiences from 2024 when I went to India and traveled internationally with my mom for the first time! We had a ball, and I even share what a shower beer is. I'll be dropping solo episodes as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation https://damonahoffman.com/dates-and-mates-podcast/  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/ Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

I find myself ruminating on things I need to process that have happened in my life or events that are happening in the world, and if I don't, I have a hard time moving past them and onto the next thing. Getting into therapy and enveloping myself in this form of healing has helped incredibly. Learn how I process my thoughts in this episode, and I'd love to learn how you process yours. Leave a comment on Spotify or Youtube!  I'll be dropping solo episodes as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod POD CORNER - Podcast Recommendation https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-first  If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/  https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod Check out my website: https://makingmepod.com/  Email me: meli@makingmepod.com 

Which are you vibing with more, tv shows or movies? I used to love going to the movies way more, but tune in to see why I haven't been turning to movies lately, and let me know in the comments which medium is your favorite right now. I'll be dropping solo episodes as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod  If you're new here, go back and listen to seasons 1 and 2 on this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me. It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/  https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://makingmepod.com/ 

We're back, y'all!! Season 3 is here and I'm so excited to bring you all something very special to myself...me! I'll be dropping solo episodes as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/@makingmepod  If you're new here, go back and listen to seasons 1 and 2 on this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me. It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season. I take you all through the journey of me attempting the lifestyle challenge called 75 Hard. It is no joke, y'all! I tell you all about it as I embarked on this challenge for 75 days straight, no stops, no breaks, no mercy. I learned a lot about myself and my community around me through this process. Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/  https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod https://makingmepod.com/ 

My friend from middle school Marcus joins me on the show today! I'm so excited to have someone from so long ago in my life on the pod. We talk about how he got into making music, his time in a cult, and how he stays consistent. You don't want to miss these gems!! Content warning: brief mention of suicide ideation Follow him:  https://www.instagram.com/kingmarcodaruler/  https://www.instagram.com/modsoulmusic/ https://soundcloud.com/modsoulmusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marcus-whitted/958565354 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HwULAffTlDvZHjTy07yuA  

We get into so much in this conversation with my friend and guest Yaya. They open up about living abroad, their Gullah Geechee heritage, wanting to explore the countries in Africa, being on the autism spectrum, and more!  Follow Yaya on Spill - @kneegrow   **Recorded on 2/5/2024

My fave best friend is on the show today and I can't wait for you all to hear this conversation. Teke is talking about not being a people pleaser, how do we know if we're good people, living out her childhood dreams now, and much more! Folllow Teke here -  https://www.instagram.com/salonteke/    **Recorded on 11/10/2023

My good friend and guest Kailey is finally on the podcast, and we're talking about being a new mom, what sparks her creativity, advocating for herself, and more!  Follow her business page on IG -  https://www.instagram.com/talltalechicago/    **Recorded on 11/19/2023