Category: Informational Blog

• H&W|Do Not Drive Impaired

  The holidays can turn one drink into one too many — fast. This season, wellness means planning ahead, choosing safety, and making sure everyone gets home alive. Drink responsibly. Don’t drive impaired. Protect yourself and the people you love.

  Lady Flava News

  December 25, 2025

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• H&W|Mental Health Awareness During the Holidays

  The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that truth deserves space. If this season feels heavy, overwhelming, or lonely, you’re not broken. Mental health matters during the holidays, too.

  Lady Flava News

  December 24, 2025

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• RealTalk|When Silence Protects the Wrong Thing

  Sometimes silence isn’t peace — it’s protection. When truth goes unspoken out of fear, need, or survival, the wrong thing doesn’t disappear… it settles in. This Tuesday Real Talk is about integrity, reflection, and the quiet cost of staying silent when something needs to change.

  Lady Flava News

  December 23, 2025

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• H&W|Addiction

  Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it hides in being needed, overgiving, or patterns we’ve normalized. This Health & Wellness reflection explores addiction through lived experience, compassion, and awareness — and invites us to gently ask what we’re truly attached to.

  Lady Flava News

  December 20, 2025

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• ASipOfFlava|**“Two Moments That Made Me Laugh… and Think”**

  Life handed me two little moments this week — one from NPR and one from a 25-year-old’s “back-pain breakthrough” — and both reminded me how much truth hides inside everyday laughter.

  Lady Flava News

  December 11, 2025

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• 🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

  Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.

  Lady Flava News

  November 30, 2025

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• Life|Is Loyalty in 2025 the Same as 1999?

  Loyalty used to mean “show up no matter what.” Now it means “I’ll see how I feel in the morning.” 🤣 Join me as I break down the difference between 1999 loyalty and the 2025 version we’re all trying to survive.

  Lady Flava News

  November 25, 2025

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• H&W |Seattle’s Current Health Concerns

  Seattle is facing some serious health challenges — from rising infections to environmental changes and long-standing disparities. Staying aware is the first step in protecting yourself and the people you love.

  Lady Flava News

  November 24, 2025

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• H&W|What Our Bodies Need — and Why It Matters

  Your body speaks — through energy, mood, sleep, and how you move through your day. When we feed it with intention and balance, it gives back strength, focus, and peace. True wellness isn’t a trend — it’s the daily act of honoring what your body needs to thrive.

  Lady Flava News

  November 12, 2025

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• H&W|💊 When the Corner Pharmacy Disappears

  Pharmacy closures are reshaping how we access care — one shuttered storefront at a time. From Rite Aid to Walgreens, communities are feeling the loss in ways that go far beyond convenience. This isn’t just about prescriptions… it’s about people. 💊

  Lady Flava News

  November 9, 2025

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