Be Well Sis: The Podcast

Six years ago, I kept finding myself in wellness spaces that weren't built for me, and honestly, weren't built for us. Black women were absent from the center of a conversation that directly impacts our lives, our bodies, and our health. Be Well, Sis was my answer to that. A space built specifically for us, where our voices lead, our experiences are honored, and our wellness  is never an afte...

Feeling drained, overextended, or like something in your life needs to shift? In this solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar gets radically honest about burnout, intentional living, and what it really means to outgrow a season of your life. Dr. Cassandre explores why ignoring what you already know costs more than acting on it, how to protect your time, energy, attention, creativity, and peace as true...

You've been more critical of your body lately. The timeline isn't helping. And somehow it feels like the progress we made around body acceptance just... evaporated. In this solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar names exactly what's happening and delivers the big-sister conversation she always wished she'd had, from body image and hormonal changes to mood, skin, and the relationships that literally ex...

Black women enter perimenopause earlier, experience more severe symptoms, and are significantly less likely to receive adequate treatment. Dr. Cassandre breaks down the research, names what so many women have been living through without language, and gives you the tools to advocate for yourself in any medical setting. What we cover: Why perimenopause can start in your 30s — not just your 50s The s...

Spring reading season is here and Dr. Cassandre has your wellness reading list covered. Five book recommendations across five categories: romance, memoirs, self-help, historical fiction, and smut. Something on this list will meet you exactly where you are. BOOKS IN THIS EPISODE: Romance: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi  Memoirs: The Soul Instinct by Beatrice Dixon a...

If you are navigating perimenopause and scrolling to decompress, there are two things happening at once that nobody is talking about together. This episode connects those dots WITH the research to back it up. Dr Cassandre Dunbar dives into the impact social media is having on our brains, what that means for those of us experiencing perimenopause, and how to reverse the effects!  In this episo...

Join me for another solo chit-chat; this week we’re diving into a variety platter of all the stuff: navigating the school system with a neurodiverse child, how grief comes in many forms, and how I’m building a community right here at Be Well, Sis!  Find the products I get ready with are here Watch the ep on YouTube! Connect with Be Well, Sis: Instagram – @bewellsis_podcast Substack – bewellsi...

What started out as a T-shirt (the now-viral “Well-Read Black Girl” phenomenon) followed by a book club, has since transformed into a literacy festival, a publisher imprint and an international community, all thanks to the vision of Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl. In today’s episode, we chat about how she turned her love of literature into a global organisation, why reading is pivotal...

I’m doing things a little bit differently today- join me as I get ready for the day (in my bathroom!) and talk through what’s really been on my mind the last few months. With everything that’s going on in the world, it’s tough to celebrate the small wins- but it’s those moments of joy that keep us going and keep us showing up. Mentioned in this episode: - Find the products I use here - The Colorin...

Are you tired of unrealistic conversations about money? Forget all the buzzwords around building wealth because today we’re joined by The Broke Black Girl , financial activist Dasha Kennedy for a truly candid chat about what it actually means to start off broke… We get into: Dasha’s journey from the mail room to financial freedom The systemic barriers that shape how Black women experience money Ho...

Joining us today is Dr. Bridgette Peteet is a professor of psychology and the author of (dis)Honor Thy Mother: Daughterhood, Dysfunction, and Deliverance. She dives into why "honor[ing] thy mother" doesn't mean tolerating abuse, and she’s here to give us the language, the tools, and the permission to heal.  In this episode we get into: Toxic mother-daughter relationships Setting hard lim...

Do you feel truly supported by those around you? Do you struggle to communicate how best you could be supported? Joining us this episode is Shirl- Creator of the Support Languages™ framework, and host of the Shades of Strong Podcast. In this episode we dive into: What the support languages are and how they differ from love languages Why self-care isn't enough How to start asking for what you need...

Joining us today is Beatrice Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot, and author of “ The Soul Instinct ”. We get into the origin story behind The Honey Pot: her decision to trust divine guidance over doubt, and how she's redefining feminine care with intention instead of shame. We also dive into: Bea's approach to entrepreneurship and integrating spirituality in business Why she believes grati...

In this special episode, host Dr. Cassandre Dunbar takes listeners inside the Johnson & Johnson Healthy eVoices Conference in Princeton, New Jersey — a gathering of hundreds of health advocates from across the country, all living with chronic illness. Cassandre sat down with eight extraordinary women and asked them all the same question: How did you become an advocate? None of them planned it....

This week we sit down with Jayden Aubryn- a trauma-informed therapist, holistic health coach, personal trainer, and movement specialist who works at the intersection of mental health, movement, sexuality, and spirituality. We explore how to reclaim pleasure, consent, and agency after trauma… and why BDSM might be a surprising tool for healing. In this conversation, we dive into: Why learning to re...

Are you sexually satisfied? (Be honest). If you even hesitated then this week’s episode might be exactly what you need. We sat down with Dr. Joy Berkheimer, therapist, sexologist and author of Why Won't He Call? for a very candid conversation about sex, intimacy and pleasure.  We dive into: What the "intimacy recession" means for ALL of us (not just Gen Z) Why your "compatibility" issues migh...

What happens when your best day collides with your worst? In this conversation, we sit down with poet and author Rachel Eliza Griffiths to discuss her memoir The Flower Bearers . Rachel shares the story of her wedding day, which became both the best and worst day of her life when she learned of her closest friend Aisha's sudden passing. Together we explore the physical and emotional toll of grief,...

We’ve all dreamt of starting fresh somewhere new, perhaps a sunny beach or bustling city or blissful countryside- but what do those dreams look like in reality? And are they actually attainable? Joining us today is Christine Job- host of Flourish in the Foreign , to talk all about her move to Spain and why living abroad was always her dream. Christine offers honest insights about gentrification, h...

Stepping into any physical wellness class is intimidating, especially when the rest of the room doesn’t look like you. This week we’re joined by co-founder of The Underbelly Yoga, Jessamyn Stanley, for a refreshing conversation on re-connecting with yourself- mind, body AND spirit. We dive into shifting the wellness landscape and why we all deserve to show up for ourselves. If you added “Do Yoga E...

  If you’ve been navigating hot flashes, mood swings and starting to not give a damn- then this one, is for you. This week we’re joined by People’s 2025 Creator of the Year, Melani Sanders- author and founder of the We Do Not Care Club for a truly unfiltered conversation about the realities of perimenopause. We dive into Melani’s journey- and how being candid online led to a vital community-...

Certified breathwork facilitator and founder of The Self-Care Suite Tara Pringle Jefferson joins us to reframe self-care beyond consumerism. Drawing from her new book Bloom How You Must: A Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care and Generational Healing , Tara unpacks the “strong Black woman” narrative, shares what was happening in her life when her doctor literally prescribed rest as medicine, and point...

 In this special New Year’s Eve episode, we’re looking back on 2025 and reflect on rest, rejection, joy, grief, and community. We revisit some of the conversations, cultural moments, and personal lessons that shaped the year, while naming what we’re proud of for simply making it through. What are we leaving behind? And what are we carrying forward into 2026? This episode is an invitation to r...

Join us as we take a look back on some of our favorite chats with Love, Sex & Relationship Experts! We’re joined by Dr Donna Oriowo, Mandii B, Dr Candice Nicole and Francesca Hogi. Together we cover everything from why you should always drink your water to how to find true love and intimacy in the digital age! More About The Guests: Dr Donna Oriowo - award-winning therapist, educator, and auth...

This week we’re taking a look back on what it means to prioritise joy- and how to live that soft life. We’re joined by EbonyJanice, Brandee Younger, Alana and Samra from She Well Read and The TV Doctor’s Dr. Michele Foss and Ashley Johnson. Together we cover everything from the revolution of rest, to what it REALLY means to be well read.  Join us for an episode packed full of laughter, honest...

Independent audio producer and creative powerhouse TK Dutes joins us to share the story behind her new audio documentary; The Secret Life of TK Dutes- a project born from burnout, medical dismissal, and the pressure to shrink herself to be palatable. We talk about unlearning a “be small and quiet” upbringing, how we navigate the industry and about rebuilding a life rooted in joy, creativity, and v...