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The Flavored Word 🎙️

The Flavored Word 🎙️

By: Shauna Gabriel
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Unfiltered talk about healing, body image, and finding the gumption to live unapologetically. The Flavored Word is a personal storytelling podcast by writer and journalist Shauna Gabriel, blending her background as a food writer with the messy work of becoming someone she actually likes. It’s not polished self‑help; it’s real life with flavor.

If you want honest, cinematic, sometimes uncomfortable but always real conversations, you’re in the right place. Episodes run 10–20 minutes — short enough for your commute, deep enough to stay with you.

This is where we talk about the things that irritate us, the fears we carry, the stories we avoid, and the moments that shape who we become. Sharp. Candid. Never sugar‑coated.

New episodes drop Wednesday mornings on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. 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.

Shauna Gabriel 2014 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why We Don't See Ourselves Clearly 🪞

    Why We Don't See Ourselves Clearly 🪞
    Jun 24 2026

    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
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    14 mins
  • Food Judgment, Body Image, and the Psychology Behind Food Choices ⚖️

    Food Judgment, Body Image, and the Psychology Behind Food Choices ⚖️
    Jun 3 2026

    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
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    11 mins
  • 5 Coping Mechanisms to Erase Self-Doubt and Find the Confidence You Need to Move Forward 👊🏼

    5 Coping Mechanisms to Erase Self-Doubt and Find the Confidence You Need to Move Forward 👊🏼
    May 27 2026

    Breaking the Ice on My Own Silence: Why I went quiet—and why I’m back ❄️ I’m finally talking about the fear and self‑doubt that kept me off the mic — and the five coping mechanisms that helped me break the ice and return. This episode is about the silence I chose, the fear underneath it, and the messy, imperfect ways I found my way back. If you’ve ever stalled out on something you care about, 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.

    #FlavoredWord #PodcastLife #FearOfSuccess #Vulnerability #CopingMechanisms
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    11 mins
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