The Flavored Word
with Shauna Gabriel
Candid essays and unfiltered podcast conversations about reinvention, resilience, and the messy beauty of becoming. Sharp, honest, and sometimes delightfully snarky, it’s not polished self‑help; it’s real life with flavor.

The Flavored Word
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A Floating Quote
A reminder that your life expands the moment you stop letting other people or old stories define who you can become.
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Even Writers Need Spellcheck (the OG AI)
Even seasoned writers forget simple grammar and spelling rules. Here’s short a nod to the inventor of “spellcheck,” and a humorous reflection on…
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Some Secrets Are Meant to Be Shared
If you don’t find someone to confide in, you’ll rot inside. And there is no secret too damaging nor too absurd that can’t…
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How Other Women’s Perception of You Influence Self-Destructive Behavior
This episode explores the disconnect between self-perception and reality, questioning the authenticity of the self-image shaped by childhood messages. It highlights how perfectionism…
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The Day I Tried (and Failed) to Become a Coupon Queen
I once tried couponing as a side hustle, armed with a binder, scissors, and a very unimpressed ten‑year‑old. Two hours later, I was…
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The Day Karma Followed Me into the Ladies’ Room
Karma doesn’t always strike with lightning. Sometimes it hits with comic justice. And sometimes it’s the woman who picks the stall right next…
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Covert Social Sabotage: How Women Harm Each Other Quietly
This episode explores the covert tactics employed by adult “mean girls,” highlighting subtle forms of female aggression like weaponized compliments and polite exclusion.…

PODCAST
Part confession, part commentary. 🎙️These are the stories behind my healing and the world around me. If you want gentle self‑help… wrong turn. This isn’t a scrapbook—it’s real life with flavor.





