The Flavored Word 🎙️

Shauna Gabriel
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Sharp. Candid. And never sugar-coated. Each episode blends candid talk about her healing journey, how she started to see food as joy rather than the villain, and the messy work of becoming someone she's actually proud of. Join your host, writer and journalist Shauna Gabriel every Wednesday as she dives into honest, cinematic discussions in 30 minutes or less. Part confession, part commentary, always unfiltered. It’s not polished self‑help; it’s real life with flavor. And remember: this isn’t a scrapbook — it’s unfiltered talk. Disclaimer: I share personal experiences, not professional advice. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic guidance. #realtalk #mindsetshift #healingjourney #bodypositivity #mentalhealthmatters

  1. 3d ago

    When Women See Each Other as Threats🖤

    This episode hints at women's need to compare ourselves to other women. Why being comfortable enough to show up unpolished, unfiltered, regardless of the "algorithm" (however it's pronounced) is so difficult. Last week, we explored the queen bee phenomenon — why some women struggle to support other women and why competition can feel more natural than collaboration. This week, we’re going deeper. We’re looking at jealousy, comparison, relational fear, and the subtle ways women are conditioned to see each other as threats instead of mirrors. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding. It’s about rewriting the stories women tell themselves about other women — and about themselves. #RealTalk #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #StrongWomen

    When Women See Each Other as Threats🖤

  2. Jul 22

    Women Need to Support Other Women✨

    Why do women often struggle to support one another when small moments of encouragement can change everything. From queen‑bee behavior to quiet confidence boosts, this episode dives into the messy truth of female empowerment. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx #realtalk #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #selfdiscovery #mindsetmatters

    Women Need to Support Other Women✨

  3. Jul 15

    Three Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs to Know ✍🏼

    This week, I’m sharing the story of how one bizarre neighborhood party made me stop believing in my own writing — and how I clawed my way back (yes, this is the one about the sex-toy party). From imposter syndrome to unedited manuscripts to agents asking hard questions, this episode is equal parts funny, honest, and full of hard‑earned advice. I wrap with three tips every writer needs: ask boldly, slow down, and champion your work. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com (http://TheFlavoredWord.com) Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com (http://TheFlexitarianRx.com) Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx #writingadvice #selfpublishing #mindsetshift #liveyourbestlife #realtalk

    Three Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs to Know ✍🏼

  4. Jul 8

    Claiming Space and Living My Life 🖤 (because the monsters don't get the final say)

    I spent years believing the worst things my mind told me. This episode is about taking the mic back. The monsters don’t get the final say. Not anymore. For years, the monsters in my head dictated how I saw myself, my work, and my worth. After naming the monsters in Episode 10, this episode explores what comes next: the shift from awareness to agency. From self‑loathing to self‑trust. From disappearing to taking up space. This is the beginning of reclaiming the story they tried to write for me. Episode 11 is about learning to stop believing mine. #Mindsetshift #Livingmylife #Realtalk #Healingjourney #Bodyimage

    Claiming Space and Living My Life 🖤 (because the monsters don't get the final say)

  5. Jul 1

    The Praise I Got for Shrinking—an origin story 👺

    I didn’t wake up one day with body image issues. They were built slowly — through comments, comparisons, and the praise I got for disappearing. This episode traces the first moments I learned to distrust my reflection. The tiny comments, the too‑small jeans, the praise for shrinking, and the years I spent letting the monsters narrate my worth. This is where they were born. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com (http://TheFlavoredWord.com) Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com (http://TheFlexitarianRx.com) Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx #bodyimage #healingjourney #selfgrowth

    The Praise I Got for Shrinking—an origin story 👺

  6. Jun 24

    Why We Don't See Ourselves Clearly 🪞

    We all have a gap between how others see us and how we see ourselves. This episode explores why that happens, how the monsters distort our reflection, and what it looks like to let the truth in anyway. An honest look at the disconnect between perception and self‑perception — and why believing the good things about ourselves is harder than it should be. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com (http://TheFlavoredWord.com) Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com (http://TheFlexitarianRx.com) Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx #Bodyimage #mentalhealth #healingjourney #eatingdisorderawareness #selfgrowth

    Why We Don't See Ourselves Clearly 🪞

  7. Jun 10 ·  Bonus

    A Quick Update: The Refresh, the Pause, and What’s Coming Next

    A quick check‑in while I reorganize the podcast instead of pretending everything is fine. The first eight episodes just got a full refresh — new visuals, updated descriptions, and a playlist that finally makes sense. New content returns June 24, including Episode 9: a deep dive into perspective, self‑perception, and why we’re terrible at seeing ourselves the way others do. So, that’s the update. A little refresh, a little recalibration, and a lot of intention behind what’s coming next. Thanks for sticking with me. I’ll see you on June 24 with Episode 9. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com (http://TheFlavoredWord.com) Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com (http://TheFlexitarianRx.com) Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx #PodcastLaunch #NewEpisodes #Rebrand #MentalHealthPodcast #SelfGrowth #HealingJourney

    A Quick Update: The Refresh, the Pause, and What’s Coming Next

  8. Jun 3

    Food Judgment, Body Image, and the Psychology Behind Food Choices ⚖️

    A candid look at food, judgment, body image, and the choices we make when no one’s watching. From vegan guilt to public‑health reality checks to the psychology behind fast food, this episode explores what happens when we stop letting labels define us. In this week’s podcast episode, the host, Shuana Gabriel, talks about the hate she received when she ditched plant-based creams and started using real half-and-half in her coffee again. She also discusses food guilt, body positivity, public health, and why our choices — big or small — say way less about our worth than we think. If you’ve ever been judged for what’s on your plate or in your mug… this one’s for you. YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel Podcast: The Flavored Word Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com (http://TheFlavoredWord.com) Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com (http://TheFlexitarianRx.com) Social: @TheFlavoredWord | @TheFlexitarianRx Disclaimer: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. #foodchoices #publichealthcrisis #healthylifestyle #bodyimage #dairy #plantbased

    Food Judgment, Body Image, and the Psychology Behind Food Choices ⚖️
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Sharp. Candid. And never sugar-coated. Each episode blends candid talk about her healing journey, how she started to see food as joy rather than the villain, and the messy work of becoming someone she's actually proud of. Join your host, writer and journalist Shauna Gabriel every Wednesday as she dives into honest, cinematic discussions in 30 minutes or less. Part confession, part commentary, always unfiltered. It’s not polished self‑help; it’s real life with flavor. And remember: this isn’t a scrapbook — it’s unfiltered talk. Disclaimer: I share personal experiences, not professional advice. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic guidance. #realtalk #mindsetshift #healingjourney #bodypositivity #mentalhealthmatters

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  • Creator
    Shauna Gabriel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shauna Gabriel 2014
  • Show Website
    The Flavored Word 🎙️