“Heroes' journeys, say ... or a description of this answer's shaded letters?”

Do a spit take?

Sea creature whose name doesn't rhyme with 1-Across, weirdly

Bloating relief brand

"I've made a huge mistake!"

Dance during which newlyweds might be lifted in chairs

Spin instructor?

Color-changing fad jewelry ... or a description of this answer's shaded letters?

Colombian cakes that have been around since pre-Columbian times

Hit single from the 1983 "Flashdance" soundtrack