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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 29 MIN

The 5 Things Black Women Need But Rarely Get

from Be Well Sis: The Podcast

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 languagesWhy self-care isn't enoughHow to start asking for what you needWhat to do when your needs aren't met by the people closest to youBuilding community as an adult Find Shirl at https://shadesofstrong.com/ to take the support language assessment and if you have a story to share about what being strong has cost you, apply for her Black Woman Storytelling Series - Click here to apply!Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We’re supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at [email protected] with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 languagesWhy self-care isn't enoughHow to start asking for what you needWhat to do when your needs aren't met by the people closest to youBuilding community as an adult  Find Shirl at https://shadesofstrong.com/ to take the support language assessment and if you have a story to share about what being strong has cost you, apply for her Black Woman Storytelling Series - Click here to apply! Connect with Be Well, Sis: Instagram – @bewellsis_podcast Substack – bewellsis.substack.com Follow, rate, and share this episode! We’re supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact. Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at [email protected] with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show! Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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