182 episodes
The Unapologetically Black Podcast Dope Black Women
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 11 Ratings
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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: info@dopeblackwomen.org with the subject ‘Podcast’
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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 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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Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/untanglegrief/?hl=en-gb
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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 often intimate questions for the first time.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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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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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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Links mentioned on the episode:
West London Perinatal Team
Self-referral Form
Pregnant While Black by Monique Rainford
FiveXMore
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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.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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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, aromanticism and allyship as we are joined by model and activist Yasmin Benoit.
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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)
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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 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 socials
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