The Unapologetically Black Podcast

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The Unapologetically Black Podcast episodes

July 04, 2024 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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Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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40 min
June 27, 2024 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 acceptance. From prioritising ourselves, to the power of a growth mindset, grace required for personal development and learning from our mistakes.
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Retreat info here: https://dopeblackwomen.co.uk/
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Guest info: Coach Danielle Guest Website: https://www.hustleandriseacademy.co.uk/
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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54 min
June 20, 2024 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.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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43 min
June 13, 2024 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 are not rooted in fetishization and the importance of safe spaces for Black women.

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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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Dope Black Women Linktree

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49 min
June 05, 2024 The Shackles of perfectionism
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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 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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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 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

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44 min
May 30, 2024 They’ll never find a man because they’re too big; Body positivity as a Black woman
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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 body shaming others.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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49 min
May 23, 2024 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.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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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

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46 min
May 16, 2024 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.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/untanglegrief/?hl=en-gb

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1 hr
May 09, 2024 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.
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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
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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

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47 min
May 02, 2024 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.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
Special Guest; Dr Jamila Carey - Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist
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📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedback at info@ dopeblackwomen.org
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Links mentioned on the episode:

West London Perinatal Team
Self-referral Form
Pregnant While Black by Monique Rainford
FiveXMore

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56 min