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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!
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- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
Is Monogamy Natural? Shan & Jared Brady Get Honest About Open Marriage
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- 3 weeks ago1h 20m
Love Didn’t Find Me Until 50” — Yvette Nicole Brown on Timing, Faith & Letting Go
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- Apr 28, 20261h 17m
“They Tried to Make Me the Villain” — Jess Hilarious on Fame, Motherhood & Surviving the Internet
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- Apr 22, 20261h 2m
Claressa Shields on Papoose, 50 Cent Lawsuit & Being "Famous and Broke"
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- Jan 20, 20261h 53m
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on Power, Pain, and Purpose
On our Season Finale, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley inside her office in the historic Cannon House Office Building — standing at the very center of American politics. Being in those halls carries a weight, and that gravity shaped our conversation.We spoke about her journey into politics, the responsibility she feels to her constituents, and how her roles as a wife and a mother inform the way she leads. Congresswoman Pressley also shared her experience as a survivor of sexual assault, and how she has transformed pain into purpose — using her platform to advocate for other survivors.This conversation is a reminder that policy is personal, and that real leadership is rooted in empathy, courage, and lived experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jan 13, 20261h 12m
Still Behind Bars: Larry Hoover’s Story, Told By His Family
In this powerful episode of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, Melyssa sits down with the family of Larry Hoover — his wife, who has remained loyal and by his side for over 50 years, and his son, Larry Hoover Jr.Larry Jr. grew up believing his father was simply “at work” or away, only to later face the painful reality that his dad was behind bars — and may never come home. Together, they share the emotional weight of that reckoning and the lasting impact of long-term incarceration on a family.This episode is deep. It’s raw. It’s serious.The conversation also breaks down an often-misunderstood legal reality: clemency does not automatically mean freedom. While Donald Trump recently granted Larry Hoover clemency at the federal level, he remains incarcerated in the state of Illinois, with an uncertain future.Despite decades of advocacy, rehabilitation efforts, and work inside prison — including helping other inmates earn their GEDs and pursue education — Larry Hoover’s infamous reputation continues to overshadow those efforts, raising difficult questions about justice, punishment, and what redemption really looks like in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jan 6, 20261h 41m
From Paychecks to Purpose: A Kendra G Story
In this episode, I sit down in Chicago with media personality and dating powerhouse Kendra G for a real, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about betting on yourself — even when it means walking away from a steady paycheck. Kendra opens up about the courage it took to leave traditional career paths, build her wildly successful online dating show, and trust her vision when the path wasn’t always clear.We talk entrepreneurship, evolving identity, and what it really looks like to pivot when your life no longer fits who you’re becoming. From her move from Chicago to LA to navigating success, visibility, and womanhood in real time, this episode is packed with laughs, gems, and classic girl talk. It’s a reminder that growth can be scary, faith is louder than fear, and sometimes the biggest glow-up starts with a leap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Dec 23, 20251h 27m
Group Chat IRL: Holding It Together with Duct Tape & Prayer
This episode feels like the group chat came to life. Joined by my girlfriends, we talk about the holidays beyond the highlight reels—caregiving for parents, emotional burnout, family expectations, and the quiet sadness that can creep in this time of year. We laugh, we vent, and we remind each other (and you) that you don’t have to carry it all alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About 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!
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