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The Flavored Word

The Flavored Word

Written by: Shauna Gabriel
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Sharp. Candid. And never sugar-coated. A personal storytelling podcast by writer and journalist Shauna Gabriel — part confession, part commentary, always unfiltered. Each episode blends unfiltered talk about healing, struggles with body image, the host's background as a food writer, and the messy work of becoming someone you actually like. It’s not polished self‑help; it’s real life with flavor. If you want honest, cinematic, sometimes uncomfortable but always real discussions in 30 minutes or less, you’re in the right place: The Flavored Word Podcast 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.

Want to know more? Be sure to tune in Wednesday mornings to the podcast.🎙️And ... the first eight episodes just got a full refresh — new visuals, new thumbnails, and a cleaner playlist that finally matches the tone of the show.

  • Episodes 1–4 drop Wednesday, June 10.

  • Episodes 5–8 drop next Wednesday, June 17.

  • Then new episodes every Wednesday morning.

Each episode runs 10-20 minute ... short enough for your commute, deep enough to stay with you. Welcome to the real beginning.

NOTE: This podcast was originally named Finally Thriving and Seriously Irritated. It has been renamed to The Flavored Word to coincide with the blog it's based on.

Shauna Gabriel 2014 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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

    Blogs: The Flavored Word | The Flexitarian Rx

    Instagram: @ShaunaGabriel_Author | @TheFlexitarianRx

    #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

    Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com

    Instagram: @ShaunaGabriel_Author

    #FlavoredWord #PodcastLife #FearOfSuccess #Vulnerability #CopingMechanisms
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    11 mins
  • The Permission Paradox—why waiting for the "right time" is slowly killing your dream 🕰️🚫

    The Permission Paradox—why waiting for the "right time" is slowly killing your dream 🕰️🚫
    Apr 29 2026

    This episode exposes the myth of divine timing, and the internal gatekeepers draining your potential. You’ll learn why messy action beats perfect planning and how to handle the backlash that comes with choosing yourself. In a world that rewards momentum, hesitation is the real risk. The permission you’ve been waiting for is already yours. Waiting for the “right time” will slowly suffocate your dreams.

    The Permission Paradox warns you about the social friction that comes with choosing yourself and breaks down the architecture of unauthorized action and the cost of hesitation in a hyper‑competitive world. By the end, you’ll realize the permission you’ve been waiting for was never external — it was yours all along.

    YouTube: @ShaunaGabriel

    Podcast: The Flavored Word

    Blog: TheFlavoredWord.com

    Food Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.com

    Instagram: @ShaunaGabriel_Author

    #NewPodcast #SelfGrowth #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealthPodcast
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    16 mins
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