Category: Lady Flava Researcher
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H&W|Addition
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.
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RealTalk|Gun Violence
Gun violence and suicide by firearm continue to take a devastating toll on communities across the United States. From neighborhoods and schools to homes and families, the impact reaches far beyond the headlines. This is a public health crisis that deserves honest conversation, care, and courage.
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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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H&W| Winter, Sleep, and the Aches
Winter has a way of speaking through our bodies. If you’re sleeping well but waking up sore, it might not be the sleep — it might be how your body is settling through the night. This winter taught me to listen more closely, make gentler shifts, and lean into comfort without guilt. 🌻
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RealTalk|Indigenous culture and heritage
Growing up in Seattle, I’ve always felt a quiet presence beneath the surface—stories tied to the land that aren’t always fully told. This Real Talk is an invitation to pause, acknowledge the founders of this place, and consider what history may still be missing from our understanding of the Pacific Northwest.
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AMRealTalk + Prayer| Rising Waters in Our Washington Home
As rising waters impact communities across Washington, we pause to acknowledge the weight of this moment and lift up our neighbors in prayer. This is a space to reflect, care, and hold hope for restoration as our home navigates difficult days.
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Japanese Woman Who Spoke Up: Yuri Kochiyama
Yuri Kochiyama understood that silence protects injustice. As a Japanese American woman shaped by internment and awakened by injustice, she used her voice to stand for civil rights, political prisoners, and human dignity — even when it was uncomfortable and unpopular. This is the story of a woman who spoke up and never turned away.
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RealTalk| The Truth About Young People and Energy Drinks
So many young people are running on empty and turning to energy drinks just to stay awake. I’ve watched it up close, and I’ve lived it myself. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about the truth behind that “quick boost” and what it’s really doing to your heart, your sleep, and your peace. Let’s talk…
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H&W|Knowing When to Act: Emergency vs. Everyday Health Concerns
When something doesn’t feel right, the hardest part isn’t the symptom — it’s knowing what to do next. Is it an emergency, or something that can wait? This gentle guide breaks down when to act, when to pause, and how to listen to your body without panic or fear.
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H&W|INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
Your mind needs nourishment just as much as your body does. Curiosity, learning, creativity — they keep you sharp, grounded, and growing. Let’s talk about Intellectual Wellness… and why feeding your mind is part of living well.
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