Category: Flava’s Storytelling
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H&W|Trusting The Process & Ending With Gratitude
Sometimes life unfolds in ways we could never arrange on our own. When we stop trying to control every outcome and learn to trust the process, something beautiful happens — our mind softens, our body relaxes, and gratitude begins to take its place. Today’s Health & Wellness reflection explores how trusting the journey can bring…
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Coffee with Lady Flava: Coffee with Lady Flava
Some chapters of life close quietly, not with anger or disappointment, but with gratitude. Over a cup of coffee this morning, I found myself reflecting on the people who walk into our lives at just the right time—and how sometimes the greatest gift from a season isn’t the work we did, but the friendships we…
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RealTalk|Why Aging Changes the Way We Experience Life
As we age, something quietly shifts. The noise, the constant chatter, the fast pace of younger spaces can begin to feel overwhelming. It’s not about disliking people — it’s about recognizing that different stages of life carry different rhythms, and sometimes peace becomes the most valuable thing we choose.
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H&W|Vulnerability
Vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s courage. When we feel safe enough to share honestly, it can strengthen relationships, shift our perspective, and help us move forward with clarity.
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ASipOfFlava\Going Into Work Today
Some mornings bring more than just coffee. Today I’m walking into clinic not only as a staff member, but also as a patient having an important conversation with my doctor about working safely while living with chronic pain. Sometimes life asks us to face hard truths and have honest conversations about what support looks like…
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RealTalk|Emotionally Intelligent People
Emotional intelligence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing how to pause, listen, and respond with intention. In this week’s Real Talk, Lady Flava reflects on the power of emotional awareness in everyday conversations.
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Tower Window Wildlife with Lady Flava|Vol.3
From my tower window in West Seattle, the morning after a storm turned into an unexpected wildlife show. Poe the crow on patrol, starlings hopping through the cedar, a seagull riding the wind, and the memory of a bald eagle perched high above the neighborhood. All while I’m trying to answer patient calls and wondering……
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H&W| UTI’s
A sudden change in confusion or behavior in an older adult may not always be dementia. Sometimes the cause can be something as common — and treatable — as a urinary tract infection. Understanding hydration and the signs of dehydration can make a big difference as we age.
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RealTalk|Respect of Generations
Sometimes the gap between generations isn’t about intelligence or capability — it’s about experience and perspective. One generation carries wisdom earned over time, while the next brings new energy and ideas. When both sides respect what the other brings, we move faster together. When we don’t, we slow ourselves down. Inspired by a message from…

