The Unapologetically Black Podcast

Hi Luvies! We're taking a much-needed wellness break from recording, but don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with updates! In the meantime, catch up on all our past episodes!  Be sure to subscribe, share with others, and continue spreading the word! Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts (@roshanroberts_) Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.uk Connect with us online @dopebl...

What red flags do you look out for in a friendship? Would you be comfortable with a friend who doesn’t tell you their business? Do you have befriend your work colleagues? How confident are you in the friends around you? In this episode we discuss the green and red flags we consider in a friendship, to friends telling their partner your business and being super judgemental. ________ 
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From pleasing yourself in a relationship to making accommodations for anxiety to feeling understood and working on character flaws for personal growth. Dig Deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co....

Do you think you can have it all? Would you ever compromise your true desires for the sake of reaching a goal? Have you even decided what you want? Do you feel pressured by cultural or societal expectations? In this episode we discuss whether or not we can have it all, from dating and relationships to our career and having a strong sisterhood. Retreat info: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/digdeepretr...

From inappropriate behaviour around your man to navigating danger and trusting your intuition to being irresponsible and enjoying ‘me time’. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/ Product...

Were you happy about the release of Vybz Kartel? Do you experience imposter syndrome in friendships? How do you overcome self-doubt in your career? Are you a newlywed who feels the sudden urge to have an increase in wife friends? In this episode we discuss everything from imposter syndrome within personal relationships to during our careers to supporting friends in different stages of their life....

From the baggage we bring to relationships, to losing track of time and crying tears of joy. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/ ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Ros...

Were you Black but raised by white parents? Do you find it hard to ask for help? How comfortable are you with allowing people to support you? Do you know your personal greatness? In this episode we’re joined by author Suzy Ashworth to discuss the different themes in her new book, Infinitive Receiving. From what it was like growing up with white foster parents, to becoming a student again, struggli...

From being a delusional girly to telling ourselves lies and helping people to go from surviving to thriving. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/ ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@lee...

Truthfully, how comfortable are you being you? Do you think part of being authentic is being selfish? How do you navigate being the villain in a situation? In this episode we talk about what it’s like living authentically, from doing things for the plot to being the villain in our own story and giving our friends the opportunity to be cognisant of their wrong doings. Retreat info here: https://dop...

From not wanting to share emotions to the way Covid changed us and a lifetime of the same sex position. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/ ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja...

Who do you trust the most when it comes to seeking advice? Do you consider yourself to have a fixed or growth mindset? How much self worth do you have? What’s your relationship like with accountability? In this episode we’re joined by Coach Dan to explore self love, self belief and self acceptance. From prioritising ourselves, to the power of a growth mindset, grace required for personal developme...

From airport shenanigans, to nipple sucking, and experiencing all the facets of life. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics yo...

What’s your relationship like with your skin? How comfortable are you in predominantly white spaces? Do you think body positivity is a fad? In this episode we talk about what its like being Black, from experiencing loneliness in white spaces to interrogating personal preferences and ensuring they are not rooted in fetishization and the importance of safe spaces for Black women. ________ Hosts: Dr....

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Use our code DBW27 at checkout for an exclusive 27% off of wigs and free delivery at shop.luvmehair.com What’s your relationship like with your body? Has unwanted commentary from relatives impacted your self esteem? Do you think body positivity is a fad? In this episode we talk all things body positivity, from the importance of self-acceptance and love to feeling empowered by our community and not...

From visiting a clairvoyant, to freeing ourselves from life milestones, to our love for heartbreak songs. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Em...

It’s mental health awareness month and in this episode Leanne and Roshan discuss their experiences with grief and how it has impacted their lives. From the burden of pretending to be ok, to the paradox of isolation and support, supporting others in grief and the guilt of moving forward. They also touch on topics such as navigating grief at work and finding a new identity after loss. ________ Hosts...

From STI’s, to taking pregnancy tests even when you’re not sexually active, to being rejected by your father and being honest about our struggles. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan...

What do you know about maternal mental health? How common is loneliness with new parents? Where is the safest place in the world for a Black woman to have a baby? In this episode we dive into maternal mental health from our fears of becoming a mum to generational parenting styles to postpartum depression and support available. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @r...

From delayed emotional reactions, to starting EMDR Therapy and celebrating ourselves. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics yo...

Do you know how many types of sexualities there are? What do you know about asexuality? Do you know the difference between asexual and aromantic? If you’re asexual what’s your experience been like? In this episode we talk all things asexuality, from feeling othered, to misconceptions, aromanticism and allyship as we are joined by model and activist Yasmin Benoit. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers...

From insecurities with turning 40, to expectations for our close friends to be vulnerable, to Leanne’s first kiss setting her up and Roshan’s car being stolen at gunpoint. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers...

How comfortable are you with expressing anger? Do you have healthy ways to process your emotions? Are you scared of being deemed the angry Black woman? In this episode we talk all things anger, from consequences to freedom to express anger, physical outlets, and choosing our battles. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topi...

From Roshan revealing her government name to her date, to recovering from deception, people listening to the podcast and drunken stories. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts (...