You Aint Got No Alibi
We Talk Back
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 23 April 2026
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of We Talk Back, AJ Holiday and Tam dive into a thought-provoking conversation on Black women’s empowerment, mental health, and the realities of navigating relationships in today’s culture. The duo unpacks the complexities of the justice system, the rise of therapy language in everyday conversations, and how terms like gaslighting and narcissism are often misunderstood or misused. They also explore the impact of social media on mental health awareness, highlighting how online narratives shape perception, accountability, and emotional expression.
The conversation deepens into personal experiences with trauma, PTSD, and the emotional labor often expected in relationships, while addressing the importance of clear communication and self-awareness. AJ and Tam also touch on parenting, nutrition, and the responsibility of fostering healthier environments both at home and in partnerships.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:02.6 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.5 | Hey y'all, it's Lauren LaRosa with the latest with Lauren LaRosa on Black Effect. |
| 0:10.0 | And I cannot wait to see you guys at the fourth annual Black Effect podcast festival. |
| 0:15.3 | We're coming back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 25th at Palmer Yards. |
| 0:20.0 | And it's hosted by me, alongside DJ Envy |
| 0:22.8 | and Charlemagne the Guide. |
| 0:24.6 | We got Drink Chance with Noriega and DJFN. |
| 0:27.5 | We got Keep It Positive, sweetie with my girl, Crystal Renee Hacelet. |
| 0:31.2 | We got reality with the king with my guide and my brother, Carlos King, and y'all know he does |
| 0:36.3 | reality commentary like nobody |
| 0:38.3 | can. |
| 0:39.7 | Now we also have Don't Call Me White Girl, the podcast. |
| 0:42.5 | I love Mona and Club 520 Podcasts along with the Grits and Eggs podcast. |
| 0:47.2 | So this lineup stacked, baby. |
| 0:50.3 | You're also going to want to check out the panels that we have lined up too, featuring |
| 0:53.5 | Kev on stage, Tika Sumter, and John Hope Bryant, just to name a few. |
| 0:58.2 | Of course, it's way bigger than podcasts. |
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