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Just So Gabbylicious
by Just So Gabbylicious
Black Womanhood in Da NOLA — love, culture, healing, and self-empowerment.Just So Gabbylicious is a real, reflective, and unapologetically honest podcast rooted in the lived experience of a Black woman navigating life in New Orleans. From family and motherhood to self-care, work-life balance, faith, and personal growth, this space is about showing up fully—soft, strong, and still learning.One of our recurring segments, Almost Relationships Anonymous, dives into the dating realities many of us know too well—situationships, emotional labor, missed signals, and the lessons learned when love almost works. Through humor, honesty, and self-awareness, we unpack patterns without shame and growth without bitterness.This podcast celebrates the beauty of Black womanhood, the rhythm of New Orleans, and the power of choosing yourself while still believing in love.If you’ve ever loved deeply, learned the hard way, and kept going anyway—this space is for you.Tap in. Share it. Let’s grow together
Episodes
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Apparently, I’m Still Under Construction
This episode is about realizing that growth doesn’t always look like having it all figured out. Sometimes it looks like questioning where you are, accepting what’s changed, and understanding that you’re still becoming no matter how old you are or how much life you’ve already lived. Maybe we’re…
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Rejection
Rejection comes in many forms, and sometimes life hands us lessons we never asked to learn. In this episode, I share where I am right now, navigating loss, grief, faith, difficult choices, and the exhaustion of trying to understand it all. I don’t have all the answers or even know where this road...
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Life Doesn’t Care About Your Itinerary
Life doesn’t always follow the plans we carefully make. While traveling through Italy and Greece, I found myself reflecting on unexpected change, processing emotions I never anticipated, and returning home with a completely different perspective. This episode is about embracing life’s detours,...
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A woman of hope…..
After everything….I still choose hope.
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The Dating pool got pee in it!
So we’re unpacking burnout, situationships, wasted time, men spinning the block after fumbling you, protecting your peace, and learning when to walk away before another “almost not a relationship” drains your spirit.
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Reset Button: Because This Wasn’t It
In this episode, I talk about finally pressing the reset button on something I saw potential in but knew wasn’t giving me what I deserved. I reflect on how I opened my heart to love again, only to realize I was holding onto what could be instead of what actually was. Even though I’m still…
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Relationship Anonymous: Uncertainty Looks Like This
Uncertainty doesn’t always come with answers, it comes with questions. In this episode, I reflect on overthinking, priorities, healing, and what it means to finally see things for what they are.
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The Day I Questioned My P POwer
Almost Relationship Anonymous.. One late night thought turned into a real question.. does the P still have power, or did we just grow out of the illusion of it?
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Why am I like this?! (Love Edition)
Almost Relationships Anonymous is a raw, honest, and occasionally hilarious podcast for anyone who’s ever been everything to someone—except their choice. Hosted by a woman who believes in love but refuses to lose herself for it, this podcast dives into situationships, emotional labor, dating…
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Mr. Telephone Man
We live in a society with 5G, unlimited minutes, FaceTime, every form of connection imaginable and yet nobody wants to call. So what happened? Why don’t we pick up the phone anymore?
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I don’t want Vibes. I want Vision.
I don’t want temporary feelings. I want direction. This year is about vision, boundaries, and intentional decisions. Saying no is protection, not rejection. Not everything deserves access and peace requires discipline.
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A Holiday Reflection
It’s a story about life reflection and the nostalgia of the holiday season wrapped into hopes and intentions as 2025 comes to an end.
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Life Be Lifing… and I’m Learning
Life ain’t a straight line it’s more like that Google Maps reroute when you miss the exit. You still get where you’re supposed to be… just maybe not the way you thought.
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Maybe we are better misunderstood
Some people are better left misunderstood. Reopening old wounds that should have been left alone. No more using old playbooks but entering new year, new play book.
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Red Flags &Roses
Ever stayed in something way past its expiration date? The kind of “situationship” where you’re begging for the basics — a dinner, a birthday moment, even a coffee break — while they’re out here making plans for everyone but you? Yeah… this episode is for you. In Red Flags & Roses, I get real…
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We are the people!
We are the people- we have to be better than ever before!
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Having Grace
Just learning to give myself grace throughout the rest of this year. Give others grace and be graceful for those who keep showing up!
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Love Is a Motherfer (But So Am I)
we’re getting real about love. The kind that lifts you up, the kind that drags you down, and the kind that makes you question if you’ve been watering a root or feeding a weed. We’re talking face value, truth-telling, and what happens when love doesn’t look like it’s supposed to.
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Between Stops
Roadtrip reflection of my life with my family. Scenic Detours for moments that didn’t go as planned but taught you something.
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Friends with labels: Family, Friendship, & the In- Between
The people we keep. The many chapters of friendships balled into one episode. More than Blood, Less than strangers! Enjoy the show.
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Where’s Dad? Feelings, Flaws & Fatherhood
A conversation about showing up. Dealing with Daddy wounds and healing truths. What we carry and what we pass on, the effect of the complications. Reflections on fatherhood.
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Spoiler Alert: I’m over it!
Zigged when I should’ve Zagged. Touching on motherhood, growing kids, and evolving selfhood with humor and grace
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Missing My Mother — Especially on Mother’s Day.
Where would any of us be without the moms in our lives? They’re the real MVPs—nurturing, guiding, cheering us on, and yes, occasionally calling us out when we need it. Whether you’ve got a mom, are a mom, or have someone who mothered you in their own way—this month is for honoring that love.
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Almost an empty nester…but not quite
In this episode, we’re talking about the beauty and complexity of parenthood—the pride in all the little and big moments, and the truth that it’s okay not to be okay. Especially when one chapter closes and another begins. When one child leaves the nest, it can stir up all kinds of emotions, even…
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It Was Never US After All (A Slam Poetry Piece)
Drama unplugged…Poetry Style. Enjoy.
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Friendship is a form of self-care
Friends- care is equally important as self-care Showing up for your friends is showing up for yourself. Time with friends heals us too!
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Drawing the line: finding your boundaries
Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Or found yourself drained from constantly showing up for people and it gets to be on repeat every day and year. Let’s talk about boundaries and most importantly how to stick to them.
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Soulful Transitions
The letting go lab is harder than you could ever imagine. Your mind isn’t ready but somehow, you have to be. The beginning of 2025 was tough. And when you add heartache and loss to the mix, it feels almost unbearable. But here’s the thing: we have to move forward, even when it hurts. We have to...
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Marrying late is not "too late"
Ultimately, what matters is finding the right time for you. There's no universally correct age for marriage.
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Two Paths of Choices
Life revolves around the choices we make, and honestly, how many excuses are you going to keep giving yourself for the same mistakes and the pain you've decided to face? We all have options. It seems like it's time for you to make a decision.
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Love is not understood by words
Love is often called a universal language, but actions can twist its meaning and lead to mixed outcomes. Kids naturally express love when they receive it, thanks to their upbringing. Yet, as they mature, societal pressures and parental influences can alter that expression. I aim to help them hold...
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Fearless
Letting go can be one of the most challenging yet liberating experiences in life, especially when it involves releasing someone or something that has held you back from fully embracing the love and joy you truly deserve. You have reached a pivotal moment where you recognize that waiting for a…
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Enough Said
Celebrating this milestone and hopefully better guidance to the next one.
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Make believe, intimacy and chivalry
All is lost in make believe, love and chivalry
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Fathers day to me
"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad"
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Family
Deep roots need to heal for the tree to grow. Family is everything ❤️
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Memorable moments
Birthdays are important, and you should be celebrated every year.
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Do everything in love
1 Corinthians 16:14. Love is our strongest essence. Don't forget that.
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Solitude is a friend
Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace. Learn to be okay spending time alone.
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Don't give up on NOLA
Just a short conversation about time spent in NOLA.
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Cleaning your house!
Focus on self CARE and getting everything, and everyone out of your space who doesn't belong anymore!
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It's a New Year!
It's a new year, no new me attitude! I'm here unapologetic! What's going on with your relationships?!?!
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Love without the heartbreak
If only I could save myself from such feelings. It's been a year in all aspects of life! Final chapter comes to an end.
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Having faith
Faith makes things possible, not easy!
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Funky feelings
What am I feeling like this? This isn't a good funk! How do I bounce back?
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Mending relationships
Forget and forgiving those in order to mend those relationships
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Sisterhood
Forming relationship entering into a new life phase
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Dating life!
This age and dating doesn't match
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Hold up life!
Hello, how are you dealing with life in 2023?!?
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State of mind....
What is your state of mind at this moment?!?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Black Womanhood in Da NOLA — love, culture, healing, and self-empowerment.Just So Gabbylicious is a real, reflective, and unapologetically honest podcast rooted in the lived experience of a Black woman navigating life in New Orleans. From family and motherhood to self-care, work-life balance, faith, and personal growth, this space is about showing up fully—soft, strong, and still learning.One of our recurring segments, Almost Relationships Anonymous, dives into the dating realities many of us know too well—situationships, emotional labor, missed signals, and the lessons learned when love almost works. Through humor, honesty, and self-awareness, we unpack patterns without shame and growth without bitterness.This podcast celebrates the beauty of Black womanhood, the rhythm of New Orleans, and the power of choosing yourself while still believing in love.If you’ve ever loved deeply, learned the hard way, and kept going anyway—this space is for you.Tap in. Share it. Let’s grow together
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