IT’S EXPENSIVE TO BE BROKE | Get The Gist

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In this episode of Get The Gist, we talk last straws—because it’s rarely just one big thing. It’s the slow build-up, the little moments, the weight that finally tips.

From summer struggles (hello, hayfever 😩), to post-breakup glow-ups, emotional flashbacks, and finding clarity in the chaos—we’re unpacking the mess and the meaning. Roz opens up about losing her voice in a past relationship, and we dive into how trauma can teach—but wow, those lessons sting.

We ask the hard questions:

 • Does every breakup need a villain?

 • How do you really know if someone’s single?

 • Are you taking accountability… or just pointing fingers?

We also break down Tyler Perry’s STRAW—a raw, gut-punch of a film exploring what it means to be a Black woman, a single mother, and one moment away from collapse. Recognising how expensive it is to be poor. Because sometimes, a “bad day” is someone’s last straw.

Let’s talk:

🦋 The butterfly effect—how every moment shapes who we become

💔 Divorce after just 52 days?!

🩷 Teyana Taylor & Aaron Pierre - The Glow UP!

🗣️ Giving grace vs being taken for granted

👀 Why the loudest post-breakup might be the most broken

💼 The quiet cruelty of capitalism + the health insurance crisis

❤️‍🔥 The strength of Black women, sisterhood, and community care

This one is raw, reflective, and packed with “whew, I needed that” energy. Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, or just trying to keep it together—this episode’s for you.

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