Control Issues

Is it a Heaux Phase... or Just Wednesday?

We’re back, baby!   Welcome to a brand-new season of the Just Extra Podcast—and of course, we’re kicking things off with a conversation about Heaux Phases.  Ever left the club with someone you just met? Double-booked date night? Ghosted so hard you forgot their name… or they forgot yours? Accidentally caught feelings when you swore you wouldn’t? If you’re nodding (or wincing), this episode is for you. Jackie’s catching us up with roommate shakeups and the saga of Lil Strappy moving out. Meanwhile, Erica’s being tricked back into office life and her first date with Capricorn at the waxer (yeah… you heard that right). Then we get real about the Heaux Phase: • What even defines it—body count, mindset, or freedom? • Do men really have hoe phases, or is that just “normal dating”? • Is there an age limit, or do hoe phases just… age like fine wine? • Did yours prepare you for love or just teach you to finally block people faster? From hookup culture to double standards to cringey Heaux Phase confessions, we’re laughing, oversharing, and maybe even getting a little wise. It’s Season 3, Episode 71—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this kickoff.

Control Issues

🎙️ S2 Ep. 70: Control Issues | Just Extra Podcast It’s the season 2 finale, and we’re going out with a BANG 💥 and a whole lot of self-reflection. In this episode, Erica and Jackie unpack how control shows up in our lives, where it comes from, and what it’s actually trying to protect. Get ready for vulnerability, laughter, and a whole lot of “Wait... that’s me.” ✨ Opener: CEO & CHRO caught at a Coldplay concert 🎤👀 We’re starting with some workplace tea that’s just too good. 🛑 Extra Thoughts: Boundaries & Closure Jackie listens back to past Jackie and wants to hug her 🤍 Erica has step-sister chaos and a mysterious surprise connection 🥴🎂📞 📍 Catch Up: Erica’s speaking at a conference! 🎤👏 Jackie... well, she’s Jackie 😌 🗞️ EXTRA EXTRA: Pop Culture & News We reflect on what we’ve learned from Just Extra this season — the growth, the guests, the giggles, and the gut checks 💬💫 🎯 Main Topic: CONTROL ISSUES We’re getting real about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways control plays out. 💭 Questions we unpack: — What shaped your relationship with control? — Can people-pleasing be a form of control? — Is perfectionism just fear in disguise? — What would surrender even look like? 👯‍♀️ Whether you’re a planner, a fixer, or just figuring it all out — this one’s for you. Tap in. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Just Extra every week! #ControlIssues #JustExtraPodcast #Perfectionism #Boundaries #Vulnerability #LettingGo #PeoplePleasing #BlackWomenPodcasters #HealingJourney

Boundaries and Closure

🧱 S2 Ep. 69: Boundaries & Closure 💔🔒🗣️ This week, we’re diving into the tender, tricky, and transformational territory of boundaries and closure — where the need to protect ourselves meets the longing to be understood. What’s the line between setting limits and shutting down? Is closure something we’re owed — or something we create for ourselves? ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why saying “no” is a skill, not a problem 🚫 How to spot when a “boundary” is really a defense mechanism 🛡️ What to do when closure never comes (ghosting, anyone?) 👻 And how to handle being in relationships where walking away isn’t an option (hello, work & family) 🤯 💭 Extra Thoughts: Jackie & Erica ask: Do you have any non-negotiables in friendship? What are the lines you just won’t let get crossed? 📍CatchUp: Jackie shares her final residency reflections, a fight with Lil Strappy 👀, and the emotional toll of being unheard — at work and in family money talks 💸 Erica unpacks late-night family drama, a group text that went left 📱, and the ripple effects of one sister finally saying, “this is my boundary.” 🎧 Whether you’re navigating ghosting, power dynamics, or just trying to say “no” without guilt — this one’s for you. 🫶🏾 Tune in. Reflect. Reclaim. 🔗Subscribe. Rate. Share. #Boundaries #Closure #EmotionalWellness #Podcast #Healing #Relationships #FriendshipGoals #EricaAndJackie

Freak-O Not Rico

We’re back with a whole lotta side-eye and hot takes in this week’s Extra Extra focused episode  First up, Jackie breaks down a Miami girls trip that turned into reality TV-level drama, while Erica reflects on why it sometimes takes seeing the red flags waving in your face to finally believe what people show you. (Shoutout to Oprah—and maybe Brittany Renner.) Then it’s time for the mess:  B. Simone sparks a friendship debate—how much should you financially support your friends?  The Diddy verdict is in, but...did they even charge the right things??  Nelly & Ashanti’s parenting agreement? Let’s just say... he’s not showing up ‘til the baby can talk. Also: drunk sisters, empty city streets for the 4th, and allll the unfiltered commentary you’ve come to expect. Hit play—this one’s giving group chat energy. Comment. Share. Subscribe.

Girls Trips and Baecations

S.2 Ep.67: Girls Trips & Baecations  Extra Thoughts: Untraditional Relationships  Jackie’s feeling territorial  and Erica’s…confused. We dive into self-awareness, misalignment, and what clarity really takes. Plus, a Kevin Hart Pivot podcast clip has us thinking twice about swinging — you really gotta think things through  CatchUp  Jackie’s questioning whether compartmentalizing is a gift or a trap  — and yeah, we might need a part 2. She reflects on ownership vs. partnership in relationships. Erica spills the tea on her bf’s sister  and the awkward vibes that followed. She also shares how it felt introducing her man to her older sis. Is family approval a dealbreaker?  EXTRA EXTRA!  We get into the latest headlines:  Brittany Renner & Kevin Gates split after just 52 days  Angela Simmons & Yo Gotti call it quits too!  Adriana Smith exploited on life support in Georgia  Immigration protests spread across the nation Main Topic: Girls Trips & Baecations  We’re recapping our recent girls trip & a spicy LA baecation! Then we get into the deeper stuff:  Can a trip change the entire dynamic of a relationship or friendship?  How have our girls trips evolved with us over the years?  Do baecations reveal real compatibility — or are they just a highlight reel?  How do you navigate budget, planning, and vibes with different people?  Has your idea of a “good time” shifted as you’ve grown? Come for the tea, stay for the truth — and maybe rethink your next group trip