Be Well Sis: The Podcast

We’re celebrating the season by bringing you a special holiday episode featuring never-before-heard clips from some of our recent guests. From favorite seasonal dishes to nostalgic moments and new traditions, join us as we hear from: Anela Malik, Maya Elious, Adell Coleman, Hannah Eko, Octavia Morgan, and members of the Be Well, Sis team! This episode is a celebration of culture, comfort and conne...

Palliative care nurse turned fragrance founder and CEO Octavia Morgan joins us to share how scent became both a healing practice and a business, ultimately leading to Ulta Beauty’s first Black- and woman-owned prestige fragrance house. Octavia breaks down practical layering, budget-friendly ways to customize your signature scent, and how she created her first fragrance, Legendary , for her hospice...

In this episode, we’re catching up on what it means to show up as our best selves, even when life feels full. We talk about getting older (and making peace with it), investing in the little things that make us feel good, and finding beauty in the smallest everyday rituals. So grab your tea and let’s catch up, sis to sis. What's On My Radar 🔗 A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth and Abund...

In this nourishing conversation, we sit down with author and creator Hannah Eko to explore what it means to choose bliss in a world that glorifies burnout. Drawing from her book Honey Is the Knife, Hannah unpacks how Black women can transform wounds into wisdom and reclaim pleasure as both a birthright and a spiritual practice. Together, they explore the beauty of softness as protection, and how e...

In today’s episode, personal trainer and future pelvic floor physical therapist Röbynn Europe demystifies all things pelvic floor health: what it is, why it matters, and how to get help when needed. Röbynn breaks down the “core as a box” (diaphragm, abs, back, pelvic floor), explains Kegels beyond the basics (the dreaded/loved “elevator” holds), and shares signs something needs attention: from inc...

What does it mean to work hard AND live soft? In this episode, Messaging Expert & Business Strategist Maya Elious joins us to talk about building a life rooted in purpose, not pressure. Maya shares her journey from the first entrepreneurial project of designing MySpace pages in college, to leading successful coaching programs for women of faith and ambition. Together, they unpack what it looks...

When award-winning executive producer and creator Adell Coleman lost her mother to violence, her world changed forever. In this deeply moving conversation, she shares how her new project, Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love , helps Black women navigate grief, honor their mothers, and find healing through community. In this episode, we discussed: • The story behind Echoes of Her and why Adell felt cal...

Author and creator Anela Malik joins Dr. Cassandre Dunbar to explore American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States. Together they unpack the wellness wisdom in Black food traditions—and how honoring soul food can be a radical act of self-care. In this episode, we discussed: • How National Geographic discovered Anela Malik and sparked American Soul • Why Black and Indigenous foodway...

  Shame is heavy—and most of us carry more of it than we realize. Therapist and author Dr. Zoe Shaw joins me to unpack complex shame and share what it really takes to heal, reclaim your worth, and show up fully as yourself. Therapist and author Dr. Zoe Shaw introduces the concept of complex shame —a deeper, more persistent form of shame that can’t be erased with outside compassion alone. Dr....

So many of us have been taught to ignore our bodies—to overwork, overgive, and override our intuition. In this episode, I’m joined by intuitive psychic medium and author Aycee Brown, who shares how human design, astrology, numerology, and ancestral wisdom can guide us back home to ourselves. Aycee Brown brings a refreshing, grounded perspective to the world of spirituality. As a psychic medium and...

What does it mean to truly belong? Author Ebony LaDelle joins me to talk about her new anthology You’ve Got a Place Here Too , a collection of love stories set on HBCU campuses that remind us how affirming it is to see yourself reflected in the pages of a book. In this episode, Ebony opens up about her own journey to Howard University, the teacher who changed her life, and why representation in li...

Too many women are told that painful periods, heavy bleeding, and exhaustion are “just part of being a woman.” They’re not. In this episode, Dr. Kameelah Phillips, OBGYN and author of The Empowered Hysterectomy , breaks down the truth about fibroids, hysterectomies, and perimenopause—and why informed choices matter for every woman’s health.  Dr. Phillips shares why nearly 80% of Black women w...

Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger reminds us that joy isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. In this episode, we dive into her latest project Gadabout Season , the realities of life on tour, and the intentional ways she’s learned to rest and replenish. We also get real about navigating fibroids, the body’s quiet signals of exhaustion, and how art can be both medicine and resistance. From savoring go...

It’s the start of a new school year so we thought we’d reshare this essential episode, in case you missed it! We’re joined by Dr. Chinwe Williams, a licensed professional counselor, to explore the nuanced landscape of children's and adolescents' mental health. Dr. Williams breaks down how today's unique challenges – from digital overwhelm to academic pressures – are shaping our youth's mental well...

In this solo episode, I’m wrapping up our Summer of Joy series with personal reflections, wellness updates, and what’s been inspiring me lately. From navigating heavy world events to rediscovering my gym groove, tending my garden, and diving into some incredible reads, I’m sharing the everyday joys that have been keeping me grounded. Plus, I’m inviting you to join the conversation over on my Subst...

  When ambition meets authenticity, everything changes. In this episode, I’m joined by writer, former attorney, and media strategist Faye McCray for a conversation about career pivots, parenting, and finding yourself beyond the grind. We talk about navigating predominantly white spaces, raising kids with intention, and why authenticity (not hustle) should be our measure of success. Faye also...

Your authentic self isn’t found- it’s created moment by moment.    What does it really mean to live authentically beyond the social media buzzwords? In this episode, wellness educator and author Devi Brown joins me to explore the lifelong work of becoming your truest self. We talk about: Why “authenticity” is more than a social media trend How to hold joy and grief in the same breat...

Racial trauma. Misdiagnosis. Medical gaslighting. This episode explores how racism becomes a public health crisis—especially when it comes to the mental health of Black communities. I’m joined by Dr. Ingrid Waldron—professor, researcher, and author of From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter —for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the systemic forces that shape how mental illness is...

 You’re doing the skincare, taking your probiotics, checking the boxes-but still feeling off? You might be skipping the most important parts of self-care: safety, rest, connection, and stability. In this episode, I sit down with Ericka Nicole—founder of Silken and host of Boss Babe Reset —to explore the five levels of the Self-Care Pyramid and why burnout often stems from neglecting the basic...

 Have you ever sat down to “relax” only to realize your jaw is clenched, your mind is racing, and your body is still bracing for impact? What if the real reason you can’t rest… is because stress has become your comfort zone? In this episode, we sit down with Tracie Braylock- nurse, wellness educator, and author of Radical Relaxation —to explore why stillness feels so foreign and how we can re...

We’re halfway through the year—and it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign. In this solo check-in, Dr. Cassandre shares where she is with her 2025 goals, what she’s been reading for fun (no self-help in sight!), and how a guided meditation challenge is helping her unlearn toxic habits and visualize her next chapter—with science to back it up. She also shares a few things on her radar,...

What if the key to finding true love isn’t in the apps, the rules, or the glow-up—but in how deeply you’re connected to your own worth? This week, I’m joined by Francesca Hogi —former matchmaker, dating coach, and author of How to Find True Love - for a conversation that’s equal parts soul medicine and real-world wisdom. Together, we unpack what it really means to invite love into your life from t...

What does it mean to be well read in 2025? Dr. Cassandre Dunbar sits down with the co-hosts of She Well Read to talk books, balance, and Black joy. In this episode, Cassandre is joined by Alana and Samra, co-hosts of the She Well Read podcast—a book club for every kind of reader. Together, they explore the intersections of creativity, community, and self-discovery while reflecting on their journey...

In this bold and honest conversation, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar is joined by the unapologetic and insightful Mandii B — co-host of the Decisions Decisions podcast and co-author of the new book No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power . Together, they talk about everything from redefining intimacy and navigating pleasure without shame, to healing from past relationships and recl...

Juneteenth is often celebrated with cookouts, music, and joy—but beneath the surface lies a powerful question: What does it truly mean to be free? In this reflective solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar explores the emotional, spiritual, and generational layers of freedom through the lens of Juneteenth and the thought-provoking film Sinners . From the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in Texas...