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ASipOfFlava|Learning Not to Push Through
For years, I pushed through. Headaches. Nausea. Lightheaded days. Hot flashes. I showed up anyway. But this season is teaching me something different. Strength doesn’t always mean pushing through. Sometimes it means calling off. Resting. Letting a blog wait. Giving yourself grace. This Friday’s A Sip of Flava is about choosing Grace Over Guilt —…
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RealTalk|When the World Wide Web Goes Silent
What happens to you when the internet goes down? Do you get irritated? Restless? A little anxious? This morning my phone decided to glitch — and I realized how used to instant access we’ve become. News. Banking. Maps. Messages. Work. All in the palm of our hand. When it pauses… so do we. Today’s Real…
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H&W|Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. Depression doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it’s the smile you wear while your mind won’t rest. Sometimes it’s being tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. Today’s Health & Wellness is a real conversation about anxiety and depression — how they show up, how they overlap, and how…
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ASipOfFlava|Seattle Seahawks Parade 💙
Nearly a million people filled the streets of Seattle — and somehow, it felt peaceful. From the roar of the parade to the quiet of my living room, this Thursday’s A Sip of Flava reflects on unity, patience, and what happens when a city celebrates together… and gets along.
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H&W|Headaches
Not all headaches are the same — and neither are the reasons behind them. From pressure behind the eyes to that tight band around your head, your body has a way of sending signals when it needs care. Today’s Health & Wellness is about understanding the different kinds of headaches, why they happen, and gentle…
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H&W|It Hit Me Out of Nowhere
I out of nowhere started to not feel good. It started with hot flashes. Then lightheadedness. Nausea. Pressure in my face. A feeling I can only describe as “I don’t feel good, and I need to stop.” So I did something that used to be hard for me — I listened.
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Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
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