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.ukConnect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socialsSign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with our global sisterhoodEmail us any topics you'd like us to cover or feedback at info@dopeblackwomen.org" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. ________
Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.ukConnect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socialsSign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhoodEmail us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@dopeblackwomen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.uk/________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.

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/digdeepretreat/More info on the UK riots: https://shorturl.at/J8jzvBe the Boss Intl: https://bethebossintl.com/about/ ________
Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shan mentioned: https://shorturl.at/Vg1kJ________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.

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.Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/________
Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.ukConnect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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) & 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.

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, struggling to delegate and giving ourselves permission to rest.________Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/________Guest info: Suzy Ashworth
Guest book: https://shorturl.at/7ZpD0________
Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts (@roshanroberts_) ________Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.ukConnect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socialsSign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhoodEmail us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@dopeblackwomen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 (@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.

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://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/________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.

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) & 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.

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 development and learning from our mistakes. ______________Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/________Guest info: Coach Danielle
Guest Website: https://www.hustleandriseacademy.co.uk/________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________Visit our website: www.dopeblackwomen.co.ukConnect with us online @dopeblackwomen across socialsSign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our global sisterhoodEmail us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@dopeblackwomen.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 socias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 socialsDope Black Women Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Use our code DBW27 at checkout for an exclusive 27% off of wigs and free delivery at shop.luvmehair.comFrom 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 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 socias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.