Be Well Sis: The Podcast

Best Of Love & Relationships

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we take a look back on some of our favorite chats with Love, Sex & Relationship Experts! We’re joined by Dr Donna Oriowo, Mandii B, D...

Best of Joy, Laughter, & Light

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re taking a look back on what it means to prioritise joy- and how to live that soft life. We’re joined by EbonyJanice, Brandee Younge...

The Secret Life of TK Dutes: Healing Loudly & Living Big

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent audio producer and creative powerhouse TK Dutes joins us to share the story behind her new audio documentary; The Secret Life of TK Dutes-...

Home For The Holidays: Celebrating Culture, Comfort and Community!

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re celebrating the season by bringing you a special holiday episode featuring never-before-heard clips from some of our recent guests. From favor...

Soft Life, Strong Notes: RN-Turned-Fragrance Founder Octavia Morgan on Smelling Good & Self-Care

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palliative care nurse turned fragrance founder and CEO Octavia Morgan joins us to share how scent became both a healing practice and a business, ultim...

Making Space for Joy: A Catch-Up on Life, Therapy, and Growing Up

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re catching up on what it means to show up as our best selves, even when life feels full. We talk about getting older (and makin...

Pleasure as Power with Hannah Eko

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this nourishing conversation, we sit down with author and creator Hannah Eko to explore what it means to choose bliss in a world that glorifies bur...

Pelvic Floor Health for Every Body with Physical Therapist Röbynn Europe

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, personal trainer and future pelvic floor physical therapist Röbynn Europe demystifies all things pelvic floor health: what it i...

Work Hard, Live Soft: Maya Elious on Friendships, Faith and Purpose.

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to work hard AND live soft? In this episode, Messaging Expert & Business Strategist Maya Elious joins us to talk about building ...

Echoes of Her: Grief, Healing & the Power of Community

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When award-winning executive producer and creator Adell Coleman lost her mother to violence, her world changed forever. In this deeply moving conversa...

American Soul: The Healing Power of Black Food & Self-Care with Anela Malik

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author and creator Anela Malik joins Dr. Cassandre Dunbar to explore American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States. Together they unpa...

Stronger in Difficult Places: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Worthiness and Healing

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Shame is heavy—and most of us carry more of it than we realize. Therapist and author Dr. Zoe Shaw joins me to unpack complex shame and share w...

Why Being in Your Body Is Your Power

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us have been taught to ignore our bodies—to overwork, overgive, and override our intuition. In this episode, I’m joined by intuitive ps...

You’ve Got a Place Here Too with Ebony LaDelle

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to truly belong? Author Ebony LaDelle joins me to talk about her new anthology You’ve Got a Place Here Too, a collection of love s...

The Empowered Hysterectomy with Dr. Kameelah Phillips

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many women are told that painful periods, heavy bleeding, and exhaustion are “just part of being a woman.” They’re not. In this episode, Dr....

Healing, Joy & the Power of Music with Brandee Younger

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger reminds us that joy isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. In this episode, we dive into her latest project Gada...

Back To School Special: What You Need To Know About Teen Mental Wellness with Dr. Chinwe Williams

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the start of a new school year so we thought we’d reshare this essential episode, in case you missed it!We’re joined by Dr. Chinwe Williams...

Solo Travel, Self-Care, and Everyday Joy

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I’m wrapping up our Summer of Joy series with personal reflections, wellness updates, and what’s been inspiring me lately. F...

When Ambition Meets Authenticity

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 When ambition meets authenticity, everything changes.In this episode, I’m joined by writer, former attorney, and media strategist Faye McCray ...

Living in Wisdom with Devi Brown: Authenticity, Grief, and the Beauty of Becoming

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your authentic self isn’t found- it’s created moment by moment.  What does it really mean to live authentically beyond the social m...

How Racism Becomes a Mental Health Crisis

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Racial trauma. Misdiagnosis. Medical gaslighting.This episode explores how racism becomes a public health crisis—especially when it comes to the men...

Why Your Wellness Routine Isn’t Working (Yet)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 You’re doing the skincare, taking your probiotics, checking the boxes-but still feeling off? You might be skipping the most important parts of...

When Stress Feels Safer Than Stillness

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Have you ever sat down to “relax” only to realize your jaw is clenched, your mind is racing, and your body is still bracing for impact? What...

Halfway There: A Mid-Year Goal Check, Summer Book Stack, and Brain Hack

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re halfway through the year—and it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign. In this solo check-in, Dr. Cassandre shares where she i...

How to Find True Love with Francesca Hogi

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to finding true love isn’t in the apps, the rules, or the glow-up—but in how deeply you’re connected to your own worth?This week...

Navigating Life, Love, and Literature with She Well Read

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be well read in 2025? Dr. Cassandre Dunbar sits down with the co-hosts of She Well Read to talk books, balance, and Black joy.In ...

No Holes Barred: A Conversation with Mandii B

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bold and honest conversation, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar is joined by the unapologetic and insightful Mandii B — co-host of the Decisions Decision...

Free-ish Since 1863

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Juneteenth is often celebrated with cookouts, music, and joy—but beneath the surface lies a powerful question: What does it truly mean to be free?In...

Say Our Names: Sisterhood, Identity, and Joy

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s in a name? For many of us—especially those with names rooted in culture and history—everything. In this heartwarming episode, I sit down ...

Drink Water and Mind Your Business

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Dr. Donna Oriowo—award-winning therapist, educator, and author known for her bold, no-BS approach to identity, intimacy, and liberat...

When Will It Be Enough?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're doing all the things—and still questioning whether it’s enough? In this refreshingly real and laugh-out-loud conversation, I...

Motherhood Changed Me — And I’m Still Becoming

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Cassandre explores the emotional and mental shifts that come with motherhood, through the lens of matrescence — the ongoing pr...

TV, Identity & Belonging

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who said too much TV isn't good for you? Hosts of the TV Doctor podcast are here to chat about why actually, TV can be the perfect prescription for yo...

A Self-Care Reset: Travel, Venting & the Power of Slowing Down

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of Be Well, Sis, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar shares reflections on travel, nature, and the power of pause. She recaps a joyful family tr...

You’re Not a Basket Case: Reclaiming Your Mental Wellness with NK

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

April is Stress Awareness Month, but let’s be honest—many of us have been stress-aware our whole lives. If you’ve been navigating anxiety, peopl...

How Stella Got Her Groove Back w/ Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons (Rom Com Vom)

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to bring you a special feed drop from Rom Com Vom, a miniseries from Sex Ed with DB that dives into the messy, funny, a...

Soft Life, Real Talk: Ditching Performative Wellness

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black women are reimagining wellness on their own terms—beyond trends, beyond performance. In this episode, we explore what it really means to opt o...

High Functioning with Dr. Judith Joseph

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things—showing up for work, taking care of everyone, checking all the boxes—but insi...

Survival Mode

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling burned out, stuck in survival mode, or constantly on edge? In this vulnerable solo episode, Dr. Cassandre shares the moment she realized that ...

Self-Advocacy Is Self-Care: Reclaiming Power in the Exam Room with Dr Bayo

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the healthcare system as a woman, especially as a Black woman, can feel like a battle. A battle to be heard, believed, and treated with the...

Why Self-Love Is Never Frivolous: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re passing the mic to another podcast you may like: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. Each episode features conversations with changemakers who a...

Life Be Lifeing; Not Well, Sis

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often forget to take a moment to just pause and take a breath? This week I thought I’d sit down and catch you up properly on how I’m doing ...

Amanda Miller Littlejohn: The Sacred Work of Rest

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with Amanda Miller Littlejohn for a deep and necessary conversation about rest, self-care, and the societal pressures that often lead to se...

Black Does Crack: The Truth About Aging & How to Slow It

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Wow, I look older than I feel?” Or maybe a birthday has made you rethink your entire self-image. ...

Revolutionary Self-Care: Black Panthers' Wellness Legacy ft. Toya Coleman

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sat down with Toya Coleman to explore the powerful intersection of wellness, self-care, and activism through the lens of the Black ...

Love and Wellness: Cultivating Healthy Connections

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, we explore how relationships impact our health, contrasting toxic connections with nurturing ones. We discuss "strong Black woma...

What Good Sex Means To You with Dr Candice Nicole Hargons

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book and research on sexual wellness, focusing on inclusive perspectives and breakin...

EbonyJanice: Softness as Resistance- Black Girl Luxury & the Revolution of Rest

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by EbonyJanice, author of 'All the Black Girls Are Activists', for an expansive conversation that weaves together themes of activ...

The Power Within: Self-Hypnosis as a Tool for Personal & Financial Transformation with Juliet Obodo

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Juliet Obodo to unpack the transformative potential of self-hypnosis and its unique benefits for individ...

The Parent's Guide to Teen Mental Wellness with Dr. Chinwe Williams

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this essential conversation with Dr. Chinwe Williams, a licensed professional counselor, we explore the nuanced landscape of children's and adolesc...

The Science of Habit Formation: Make Your Resolutions Stick (Bonus ep!)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get real about habits and why they're so hard to make (or break). In this episode, we're breaking down the actual science behind why your brain ...

Reclaiming the Black Body: Healing from Trauma & Diet Culture

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with Alishia McCullough, author of 'Reclaiming the Black Body,' for a profound discussion on collecti...

Pregnancy & Culture: The Wisdom We’ve Lost (and Need Back)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Zann for an illuminating discussion on bridging cultural wisdom with modern perinatal care. Discover how ancient...

Taming the Busy Brain: Strategies for Stress, Success, and Self-Care with Dr. Romie

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this transformative conversation- that’s perfect for the start of the new year, Dr. Romie and I dive deep into the epidemic of the "busy brain" -...

Why Most Diets Fail Us- and What Culturally Inclusive Nutrition Really Looks Like ft. Vanessa Rissetto

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New YEAR!!!! Today, we're joined by Vanessa Rissetto, a Registered Dietitian who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to t...

Reflections & Revelations: My Journey Through 2024

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas!!! Grab a cup of something warm, pop in your headphones, and join me for my personal review of 2024 as well as my aspirations for the ...

Black Girls Breathing with Jasmine Marie

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, breathwork expert Jasmine Marie joins us to explore how breath becomes a pathway to healing and liberation for Black women. Thro...

Building a Business Empire: How to Empower Black Women with Malliron Hodge

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 and becoming your own boss? Malliron, founder of Baddies With Business, did just that! In this inspiring interview...

Roots of Risk: A Holistic Understanding of HIV Transmission with Dr. Standifer

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of World AIDS Day, today’s episode features a conversation with public health trailblazer Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH, Director of Populatio...

The Art of Emotional Nourishment: Insights from Therapist Keisha Saunders Waldron

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, therapist Keisha Saunders Waldron discusses various topics related to stress, therapy, and emotional well-being. She emphasizes the i...

Black Joy as a Powerful Form of Healing and Resistance with Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggets and I dive deep into the transformative power of Black joy, offering listeners a compassionate...

Nurturing Black Girl Magic: The Power of Childhood Self-Expression with Ashley Iman

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Black girls routinely experience Adultification Bias. Black girls feel they have been stereotyped to act older than their age. They feel there is so m...

Self Rediscovery with 12 Trips in 12 Months featuring Jen Ruiz

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Jen Ruiz, a full-time traveler and author, shares her experience of taking 12 trips in 12 months. She embarked on this jour...

Taking Charge of Your Health During Perimenopause

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation features registered dietitian Jen Scheinman. She shares insights on perimenopause and its impact on our general health. Tune in...

Travel the World & Prioritize Self-Care - Sharinda Williams-Simmons (The PTO Nomad)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, PTO Nomad Sharinda Williams-Simmons shares her journey from news reporter to travel enthusiast & self-care advocate. The conversa...

How To Navigate Relationships with Loved Ones Who Hold Problematic Views featuring Brit Barron

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, we speak with Brit Barron, author of "Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones That ...

Hope, Joy, and Community as Resistance with Lisa Woolfork

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Woolfork shares her journey of creating Black Women Stitch as a sewing community where Black women can be fully themselves. She discusses the cat...

We’ll All Be Free: Unlearning White Supremacy Culture for Collective Healing with Caroline J. Sumlin

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation features Caroline J Sumlin - the author of 'We'll All Be Free' and explores the concept of white supremacy culture. This cultur...

Black Love, Business, and Beauty: A Conversation with Jamyla Bennu of Oyin Handmade

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features the co-founder of Oyin Handmade- Jamyla Bennu. She shares her journey of building a successful natural hair and body care b...

Welcome Home: My Soul-Stirring Journey to Africa

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back! In this episode, I relive my transformative journey through Kenya, mainland Tanzania, and Zanzibar. From the bustling streets of Arusha ...

Be Well Sis Trailer

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Re-introducing Be Well Sis, a podcast for Black millennial women to be their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Want to ge...

REWIND: ADHD as Your Super Power- The Inner Workout | Taylor Elyse Morrison

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls. Let's talk about it. Articles about ADHD in w...

REWIND: Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding Your Authentic Self with Bianca Hughes

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, therapist and author Bianca Hughes joins the host to discuss her experience with a personal diagnosis. Bianca shares her story of bei...

REWIND: Purpose, Bathbombs, Cannabis, and Self-Care

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life is very short and we have to do what must be done in the now.- Audre LordeToday's episode features a rich conversation that started out as one fo...

REWIND: Cultivating Self-love through Forgiveness and Compassion

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do. - Brene BrownGuest Feature:Meghan Watson is a&nb...

REWIND: Cultivating Meaningful Friendships in Adulthood with Danielle Bayard Jackson

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m in my mid-thirties. At this point in life, I’m quite familiar with the ebbs and flows of friendships. Over the years, we’ve outgrown childho...

REWIND: Hormonal Health for a Better Period and a Happy Flo ft. Necole Kane

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many know Necole as the successful former celebrity blogger of Necole Bitchie and media mogul of xoNecole- however, similar to most women, s...

REWIND: Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some exciting changes are happening at Be Well Sis, but in the meantime, enjoy some of our favourite episodes!Guest Feature:Dr. Joy Harden Bradford&nb...

The First Period Talk: Practical Guidance from Dana Roberts, Co-Founder of RED DROP

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re taking a trip down memory lane as we discuss our first periods and how we can challenge the norms regarding those conversations with the...

What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on YouTube- Subscribe to the Be Well, Sis Channel today! Guest Spotlight: Prentis is a writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, a...

The Mind-Body Connection: Exploring the Link and Disparities in Cancer Outcomes

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on YouTube- Subscribe to the Be Well, Sis Channel today! May is Mental Health Awareness Month; this episode dives into the interconnectedness ...

Workplace Trauma and Validation: Insights from Safe Spaces for Black Women with Alicia Coulter

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know we're on YOUTUBE?! Subscribe to the Be Well, Sis channel!   Guest Spotlight: Alicia Coulter, MPH, MSW is the is a highly sought after ad...

Navigating Church, Spirituality, and Queer Identity with Anna DeShawn

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anna shares insights into her upbringing and the influences that led to the creation of Second Sunday, providing a glimpse into the world of black Lut...

Whole Person Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Bernie Lim

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delved into Dr. Bernadette Lim's journey from medical school to creating a revolutionary community-based healing healthcare syste...

Balancing Business and Pleasure with Kimberly Lewis

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we speak with Kimberly Lewis, the CEO of Curlmix and 4C Only, who shares a valuable lesson on the significance of prioritizing self-...

Fight Through Flights

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each March, the US honors the women who have made and are making positive contributions to our society. To celebrate that, I'm highlighting a woman wh...

REWIND: A Guide to Reproductive Wellness and Self-Advocacy with Janelle King

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few weeks, we're celebrating our 4 year anniversary! To do so, we'll be mixing it up with a few throwback episodes featuring my favorite ...

Checking In.. P.M.S.

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This solo episode details the behind-the-scenes of the podcast and we dive into how Cassandre has been doing on all fronts- physically, mentally, and ...

Hormones, Health, and Harmony: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples on Perimenopause

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the P-Word.... Perimenopause.   Guest Spotlight: Dr. Nicole Peoples is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and ow...

Come Back, Sis: Chrisette Michele on Resilience, Pivoting, and Communication

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and...

Self-Marriage, Social Justice, and Body Liberation: A Conversation with Danni "Amapoundcake" Adams

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and...

Understanding and Overcoming Mother Wounds | Alyson Brown

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE NOW ON PATREON!! I'm thrilled to share that, starting now, the Be Well, Sis book club will now be hosted on Patreon, offering an enhanced and ...

Break the Cycle: A Guide for Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cassandre interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué, a therapist and author of "Break the Cycle." They discuss intergenerational trauma and its im...

2023 in Review: Wins,Losses,and Lessons Learned

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A million thanks for being part of the Be Well, Sis tribe. I'm incredibly grateful for you and wish you more love, laughter, good health, success, joy...

Finding Love in a Changing World:Dating in the Digital Age

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join ou...

Overcoming Perfectionism: Finding Your Authentic Self with Bianca Hughes

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join our n...

Feel Good Fridays: Mindful Giving

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join our n...

Sacred Purpose:A Journey of Self-Discovery with Myeisha Essex

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join our n...

Home Therapy: Transforming Your Space into a Sanctuary for Your Wellbeing with Anita Yokota

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join our n...

Feel Good Fridays: From SAD to Glad; A Guide to Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard the news- join us in Cartagena, Colombia in August 2024 for the Inner Renaissance Retreat. Sign up here!  Stay informed and join our new...