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The Unapologetically Black Podcast
by Dope Black Women
The Unapologetically Black podcast: honest conversations and personal growth - always embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity. 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. General Enquiries: [email protected] with the subject ‘Podcast’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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We are going on Pause!
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...
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She loved bombed the fuck out of me!
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…
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Dig Deep: I'm talking about your character
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...
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I'm in a season of being selfish: Can Black women have it all
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…
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Dig Deep: Your intuition might save your life
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...
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I need more wife friends: Black women and imposter syndrome
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...
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Dig Deep: I'm used to digging through phones and checking emails
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. ________...
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It didn’t feel safe to let people in: Black women and overcoming challenges
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...
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Dig Deep: I'm really delusional and I'm loving it here
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...
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I'm becoming my own villain: Black women and authenticity
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...
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Dig Deep: It's easier to put my emotions aside
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....
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This would be a crime not to share with other people: Self acceptance ft Coach Danielle
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…
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Dig Deep: We do not romanticise our lives in the same way
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…
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Nuttin' Black nuh good: Navigating White Spaces as a Black woman
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...
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The Shackles of perfectionism
Use our code DBW27 at checkout for an exclusive 27% off of wigs and free delivery at shop.luvmehair.com From men being romantic following poor behaviour, to falling in love with ourselves, and finding the balance with boundaries. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to...
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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.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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. ________...
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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...
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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. ________...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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. ________...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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My mum never spoke badly about my dad
Are you scared about becoming a parent? Did you resent your parent's approach to parenting? Does hitting children instil fear or respect? Should parents be friends with their children? In this episode we talk about our relationships with our parents, what it taught us and what we will bring into...
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Dig Deep: There really is light at the end of the tunnel
From acknowledging the red flags that we have, to trusting our intuition, to allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. 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...
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Black Joy is our theme for 2024
In what ways could you prioritise your own desires more? How do you celebrate your wins? What are you greatful for this year? We reflect on the end of 2023 and the motivation to start the new year focusing on Black joy. Book recommendations: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of...
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Dig deep: You don't always have to be right
Trigger Warning: Grief From new years reesolutions, to crying in first class, to feeling uncomfortable being happy during grief and differences in our sexuality. 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...
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When do you feel safe?
Are you comfortable declining a romantic interest? Do you fear travelling home alone? Are you okay with being cat called? We're reaching the end of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and in this episode, we explore our safety as women. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja)…
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Dig deep: I felt like I had to fit into a box
From living within a positive space, to regulating our emotions, improving ourr relationship with money and fears of ending up sad, old & alone. 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…
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I'm getting married, but I'm scared
Would you consider pre-marital counselling? Do you discuss finances with your partner? How do you delegate responsibilities within your relationship? Would you permanently share your live location with your partner? In this episode, we look at the conversations we should be having within our...
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Dig Deep: Dating your friends is really important
From overcoming burnout, to sexual fantasies, to the world's sexiest man, to mother figures and dating our friends. 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...
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Don't fuck the People Dem Man!
If your friend slept with your ex, would you be able to remain as friends? Do you think friendship breakups are harder than romantic? When should you end a friendship? How much grace should be given to our friends? In this episode, we explore friendship heartbreak. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne…
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I cant protect myself from everything
From documentary recommendations, to creating a child fund, to deciding which moment we’d relive over and over again and what we’d do if we had 3 years left to live, we cover so much! Can you relate to fear of disappointing others? Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to...
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Forgiveness is for me and not the other person
How easy is forgiveness for you? Do you hold romantic partners to the same standard as platonic relationships? Do you experience guilt when you cut someone off? In this episode we talk about the ego boost caribbean men give us, representation in fashion, and what it means to truly forgive.…
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Dig Deep: My trauma response is hyper-independency
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assualt From Black men calling Black women Golliwogs, to recharging sex toys, being scared of going broke and sexual attractons that scare us. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a...
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Men are less chivalrous towards me because I'm a Black woman
How is it for you to be multifaceted? Does the strong Black woman stereotype bother you? Does it make you feel uncomfortable when men cry? It's episode 1 and we're diving into sexual shame, splitting the bill and the barriers we face as Black women with identity. The Unapologetically Black…
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We're Back!- New Name, New Pod!
Formerly the Dope Black Women podcast, Leanne and Roshan are back under a new name and with a whole new vibe. Still the founders of the award winning digital safe space, 'Dope Black Women', they present to you The Unapologetically Black podcast. Bringing you honest conversations and personal…
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Every Mind Matters ‘Self Care Sundays'
Roshan is joined by Vanessa Boachie, Founder and Director of Inside Out Well-being for a special episode to celebrate the 3rd year of the Every Mind Matters campaign. They speak about anxiety and stress, what it looks like and how we can manage it. Every Mind Matters aims to equip people to take...
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The Unapologetically Black podcast: honest conversations and personal growth - always embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman.
Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity.
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.
General Enquiries: [email protected] with the subject ‘Podcast’
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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