The Unapologetically Black Podcast

<p>The Unapologetically Black podcast: honest conversations and personal growth - always embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman.</p><br><p>Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity.</p><br><p>The Unapologetically Black podcast: is delivered by the Dope Black Women CiC. A multi award winning digital safe space for Black & Black mixed women and non-binary across the globe. Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) bringing you new episodes every Thursday on all your favourite podcast apps.</p><br><p>General Enquiries: info@dopeblackwomen.org with the subject ‘Podcast’</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

They’ll never find a man because they’re too big; Body positivity as a Black woman

Use our code DBW27 at checkout for an exclusive 27% off of wigs and free delivery at shop.luvmehair.comWhat’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 body shaming others. ________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
48:51

Dig Deep: I was heartbroken over someone I wasn't in love with

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_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/31/cryptic-pregnancies-i-didnt-know-i-was-having-a-baby-until-i-saw-its-head Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
45:41

My mum passed away on Christmas Eve: Black women and grief

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: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/untanglegrief/?hl=en-gb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-16
59:48

Dig Deep: I got tested and I got Chlamydia

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 Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/31/cryptic-pregnancies-i-didnt-know-i-was-having-a-baby-until-i-saw-its-head Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-09
46:06

People put a pressure on motherhood to be amazing: Black Maternal Mental Health

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 ( @roshanroberts_) Special Guest; Dr Jamila Carey - Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:West London Perinatal TeamSelf-referral FormPregnant While Black by Monique RainfordFiveXMore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
55:13

Dig Deep: We want opposite things in life

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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-25
45:06

People think I made asexuality my personality: An introduction to asexuality with Yasmin Benoit

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 (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-18
44:42

Dig Deep: My first kiss tried to set me up.

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 (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-11
47:13

I spat on a girl once: The Angry Black Woman

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 topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-04
46:14

Dig Deep: We haven't had a debrief and it's been 3 years

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 ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-28
46:03

Hair is political: Black hair and the journey to loving it

How beautiful do you feel with your natural hair? Do you feel pressured to have long or straight hair? What's your own journey been like to loving your hair? In this episode we talk all things hair, from criticism to dating, empowering young girls and hair being a political statement.________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-21
42:31

Dig Deep: I can objectively say I saved her life

From finding true love, to not being embraced by our culture, to living life fearlessly and finding joy in difficult times. 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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:Leannes book: https://shorturl.at/coCEVBeing Black, Brown & British: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0009s4cThe mixed race experience: https://shorturl.at/ajtJO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-14
46:35

Disabled is not a dirty word: Black and living with Lupus

Black and brown people are prone to having lupus but how much do you know about it? Did you know that the average time to be diagonsed with lupus is 8 years? What's your experience been like with your healthcare system? In this episode we are joined by Jameisha Prescod, the founder of the amazing platform @youlookokaytome to explore her journey of being diagnosed with lupus and building a digitial community for the 'chronic illness people dem'________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:You look okay to me: https://www.instagram.com/youlookokaytome/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-07
57:25

Dig Deep: We have to be careful about the things we say

From attaching our hair to our identity, to wishing we could heal others, short term vs long term gratification and intentional dating. 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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:https://www.instagram.com/officialhoneyhand/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-29
44:13

Do not be yourself at work!: Black woman in the workplace

Can you be yourself in the workplace? What do you think about work friends? Have you experienced either a gender or racial pay gap? In this episode we talk all things being Black in the workplace, from emotional exhaustion to micro-aggressions and the pressure of hustle culture.________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-22
57:53

Dig Deep: Sometimes healing is harder than the issue itself

From giving ourselves the ‘ick' and embarrassing messages, to understanding our capacity to be emotional, feeling misunderstood, being driven by failure and feeling like a burden. 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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-15
38:49

We're both dating the same person!

Alexa play, 'Valentine's is coming - where's your boyfriend!' Could you have a prison bae? Have you ever gone woman to woman? How do you celebrate your sisters in your life? In this episode we talk all things love, from being ghosted, to having high standards and the joy of solo dating.________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-08
44:15

Dig Deep: I struggle with feeling unimportant to loved ones

From the relevance of paprika (yes the seasoning!) to being an ambivert, struggling with vulnerability and feeling unimported to loved ones. 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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:Jamaica Valley: https://www.jamaicavalley.com/Joy-Ann Reid: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2M78ASgM_F/?igsh=cDMwZ2ZmYXFhaGEz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-01
01:00:26

You think the answer for everything is therapy

63% of Black people view mental health as a sign of personal weakness. Can you talk about your own mental health freely? Have you tried therapy before? Does talking about your emotions make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode we talk about therapy: accessing it, our experience and the stigma.________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode: Free therapy for Black people in the UK: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/Affordable remote therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-25
51:19

Dig Deep: Our past shapes us, it doesn't define us

From being a serial cheater to the importance of transparency, to trauma from your first crush and being a multifaceted Black woman. 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 you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org🖱️ Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhood💜 Connect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials________Links mentioned on the episode:Jospeh Solomon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7TRd4TdCcI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-18
44:06

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