Melanie Padgett Powers (she/her)
@meledits.bsky.social
#FreelanceWriter and magazine managing editor for membership associations, mostly health care, science and public health. Host of Deliberate Freelancer & Association Station podcasts. Childless cat lady. Bookworm. Progressive. Resist. ✊
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Perimenopause—More than Just Hot Flashes - BrainWise Media
Women going through the menopause transition should understand what is happening to their bodies—and how they can safely treat symptoms.
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Having weird perimenopause symptoms? Not sure what is happening or where to turn? I feel ya, so I wrote a perimenopause and HT 101 story for my client, BrainWise. This has been expert reviewed, so I hope you find it helpful. Please share! brainwisemedia.com/perimenopaus...
Here Washington Post, as a journalist and editor, I corrected your paragraph for you.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Here Washington Post, as a journalist and editor, I corrected your paragraph for you.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Did you know girls and women are more at risk for concussions & may have a longer recovery? Here's what you need to know as your kids head back to school. brainwisemedia.com/girls-are-more-at-risk-for-concussions/
And check out our entire concussion package at brainwisemedia. com
And check out our entire concussion package at brainwisemedia. com
Girls Are More at Risk for Concussions - BrainWise Media
Girls’ body type, physiology and other factors may increase concussion risk—and lead to a longer recovery.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Did you know girls and women are more at risk for concussions & may have a longer recovery? Here's what you need to know as your kids head back to school. brainwisemedia.com/girls-are-more-at-risk-for-concussions/
And check out our entire concussion package at brainwisemedia. com
And check out our entire concussion package at brainwisemedia. com
Heartbreaker. I hate that because of Haliburton's injury, it will always be a "what if?" We ❤️ you, Pacers.
June 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Heartbreaker. I hate that because of Haliburton's injury, it will always be a "what if?" We ❤️ you, Pacers.
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World War 3 kinda sucks, but you know, it was either this or pronouns
June 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
World War 3 kinda sucks, but you know, it was either this or pronouns
Well, besides the fact that bombing Iran is illegal, cruel, pointless and stupid ... Trumpster just put a lot of U.S. military personnel at risk because Iran WILL bomb U.S. bases. I hope you Trumpers feel manly now because that's really what's important. But yes, tell me how women are so emotional.
June 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Well, besides the fact that bombing Iran is illegal, cruel, pointless and stupid ... Trumpster just put a lot of U.S. military personnel at risk because Iran WILL bomb U.S. bases. I hope you Trumpers feel manly now because that's really what's important. But yes, tell me how women are so emotional.
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This is insane. Trump just bombed Iran without Congressional approval, illegally dragging us into war in the Middle East. Have we not learned our lesson!?!?
Congress must return to Washington at once to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s War Powers Resolution to stop this madness.
Congress must return to Washington at once to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s War Powers Resolution to stop this madness.
June 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This is insane. Trump just bombed Iran without Congressional approval, illegally dragging us into war in the Middle East. Have we not learned our lesson!?!?
Congress must return to Washington at once to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s War Powers Resolution to stop this madness.
Congress must return to Washington at once to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s War Powers Resolution to stop this madness.
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If Iran is close to a nuclear weapon it is because Trump pulled out of the the deal we had with them.
This is a crisis entirely made by Trump.
This is a crisis entirely made by Trump.
June 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If Iran is close to a nuclear weapon it is because Trump pulled out of the the deal we had with them.
This is a crisis entirely made by Trump.
This is a crisis entirely made by Trump.
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We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
June 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
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Trump will soon speak to the nation about the unprovoked war crime of unilateral war that he just illegally ordered.
Every word out of his mouth will be a lie.
He will lie about history, about intel, about Israel, and about his own interests.
He will lie to ALL our faces.
🤬
Every word out of his mouth will be a lie.
He will lie about history, about intel, about Israel, and about his own interests.
He will lie to ALL our faces.
🤬
June 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Trump will soon speak to the nation about the unprovoked war crime of unilateral war that he just illegally ordered.
Every word out of his mouth will be a lie.
He will lie about history, about intel, about Israel, and about his own interests.
He will lie to ALL our faces.
🤬
Every word out of his mouth will be a lie.
He will lie about history, about intel, about Israel, and about his own interests.
He will lie to ALL our faces.
🤬
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The man who just gleefully detonated 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs across multiple sites in Iran—who as recently as 48 hours ago lied and said he would spend the next two weeks in diplomatic negotiations with Iran—now says it’s time for peace
So how do you think that will go
So how do you think that will go
June 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The man who just gleefully detonated 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs across multiple sites in Iran—who as recently as 48 hours ago lied and said he would spend the next two weeks in diplomatic negotiations with Iran—now says it’s time for peace
So how do you think that will go
So how do you think that will go
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The Dodgers announce they are donating $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by recent events in the region, with more announcements to come.
June 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Dodgers announce they are donating $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families of immigrants impacted by recent events in the region, with more announcements to come.
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If you’ve got a badge and a gun but think your actions are shameful enough to need a mask, you should quit.
June 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
If you’ve got a badge and a gun but think your actions are shameful enough to need a mask, you should quit.
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In this month's digital issue of BrainWise, we focused on #aphasia — something you may never have heard of until beloved actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it. I had the pleasure of writing about the Sing Aphasia choir. brainwisemedia.com/aphasia-choi...
Aphasia Choir Connects People Globally - BrainWise Media
The online Sing Aphasia choir provides therapy and camaraderie for a condition that can be quite isolating.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In this month's digital issue of BrainWise, we focused on #aphasia — something you may never have heard of until beloved actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it. I had the pleasure of writing about the Sing Aphasia choir. brainwisemedia.com/aphasia-choi...
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OMG
It gets worse by every passing day
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/09/r...
It gets worse by every passing day
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/09/r...
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
It's the latest move by Kennedy – a prominent vaccine skeptic – to change and potentially undermine vaccinations in the U.S. since he took the helm at HHS.
www.cnbc.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
OMG
It gets worse by every passing day
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/09/r...
It gets worse by every passing day
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/09/r...
Look at that headline. If you are, or have ever been, in the U.S. military, what would you do if sent to face unarmed U.S. citizens on U.S. soil? This is not a democracy. www.yahoo.com/news/trump-d...
Trump Is Deploying the Marines Against U.S. Citizens
It is flagrantly illegal, of course. He’s doing it anyway.
www.yahoo.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Look at that headline. If you are, or have ever been, in the U.S. military, what would you do if sent to face unarmed U.S. citizens on U.S. soil? This is not a democracy. www.yahoo.com/news/trump-d...
OH MY GOD. Never count out the Pacers. #HoosierGirl #Pacers
The difference watching this team? I was never nervous or depressed during the game, even though we were down the entire time until 0.3 seconds.
As Tyrese said: "Basketball is fun."
The difference watching this team? I was never nervous or depressed during the game, even though we were down the entire time until 0.3 seconds.
As Tyrese said: "Basketball is fun."
June 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
OH MY GOD. Never count out the Pacers. #HoosierGirl #Pacers
The difference watching this team? I was never nervous or depressed during the game, even though we were down the entire time until 0.3 seconds.
As Tyrese said: "Basketball is fun."
The difference watching this team? I was never nervous or depressed during the game, even though we were down the entire time until 0.3 seconds.
As Tyrese said: "Basketball is fun."
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Having weird perimenopause symptoms? Not sure what is happening or where to turn? I feel ya, so I wrote a perimenopause and HT 101 story for my client, BrainWise. This has been expert reviewed, so I hope you find it helpful. Please share! brainwisemedia.com/perimenopaus...
Perimenopause—More than Just Hot Flashes - BrainWise Media
Women going through the menopause transition should understand what is happening to their bodies—and how they can safely treat symptoms.
brainwisemedia.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Having weird perimenopause symptoms? Not sure what is happening or where to turn? I feel ya, so I wrote a perimenopause and HT 101 story for my client, BrainWise. This has been expert reviewed, so I hope you find it helpful. Please share! brainwisemedia.com/perimenopaus...
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MAGA’s in meltdown,
Those snowflakes can’t cope.
So raise a glass to the cardinals,
For our…
Those snowflakes can’t cope.
So raise a glass to the cardinals,
For our…
May 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
MAGA’s in meltdown,
Those snowflakes can’t cope.
So raise a glass to the cardinals,
For our…
Those snowflakes can’t cope.
So raise a glass to the cardinals,
For our…
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Megyn Kelly's Brisk Emotional Adjustments to News of the New Pope: In Three Acts.
May 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Megyn Kelly's Brisk Emotional Adjustments to News of the New Pope: In Three Acts.
Having weird perimenopause symptoms? Not sure what is happening or where to turn? I feel ya, so I wrote a perimenopause and HT 101 story for my client, BrainWise. This has been expert reviewed, so I hope you find it helpful. Please share! brainwisemedia.com/perimenopaus...
Perimenopause—More than Just Hot Flashes - BrainWise Media
Women going through the menopause transition should understand what is happening to their bodies—and how they can safely treat symptoms.
brainwisemedia.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Having weird perimenopause symptoms? Not sure what is happening or where to turn? I feel ya, so I wrote a perimenopause and HT 101 story for my client, BrainWise. This has been expert reviewed, so I hope you find it helpful. Please share! brainwisemedia.com/perimenopaus...
Sunday Surprise! New short episode out today — with a big announcement!
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#207: Let’s Give You Some Clarity!
Podcast Episode · Deliberate Freelancer · 05/04/2025 · 14m
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May 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Sunday Surprise! New short episode out today — with a big announcement!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
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Indiana's lt. governor is about as racist as they come: Here he is defending that Black people were considered 3/5th of a person. Listen how he doesn't really explain the "3/5th compromise" but encourages people to "study history," knowing they won't. He knows exactly what he's doing.
He genuinely thought it was a good idea when he posted this.
April 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Indiana's lt. governor is about as racist as they come: Here he is defending that Black people were considered 3/5th of a person. Listen how he doesn't really explain the "3/5th compromise" but encourages people to "study history," knowing they won't. He knows exactly what he's doing.