The Ebb & Flow

Ebony ‘Ebb’ Johnson
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The Ebb and Flow is a soulful, faith-centered journey through the highs and lows of life. Hosted by Ebony—someone who has lived, learned, and continues to grow—this podcast is a safe, grace-filled space where real life meets reflection. Each episode offers honest conversations rooted in personal experience, healing through pain, and finding peace in the process. Together, we explore grief, growth, relationships, self-worth, obedience, boundaries, and the slow, sacred work of becoming—all without judgment or performance. Through stories of resilience, self-discovery, and spiritual growth, The Ebb and Flow reminds us that healing isn’t linear and that God is present in every season. Here, you’re invited to show up as you are, ask hard questions, release what no longer serves you, and learn to rest in God’s presence through it all. If you’re learning to bend without breaking, to shift with grace, and to trust God with your journey, you’re in the right place—because life moves in waves, and grace meets us in both the ebb and the flow. ✨ Faith. Healing. Becoming.

  1. Oct 17

    You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Taking Care of Your Mental Health

    On this episode of The Ebb & Flow Podcast, your girl Ebb is having an honest, heartfelt conversation about mental health, self-care, emotional wellness, and the importance of showing compassion to ourselves and others. We discuss what self-care looks like beyond the surface, how to recognize when you’re emotionally overwhelmed, why asking for help is a sign of courage, and how faith and professional support can work together in your healing journey. We’ll also explore why kindness matters so much when we never truly know what someone is facing behind closed doors. This is your reminder that you don’t have to be strong every day, you don’t have to carry everything alone, and you deserve the same love and grace you give to everyone else. Come get comfortable, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about it. Faith. Healing. Becoming. Reflection Question ​When I say I'm okay, am I being honest with myself?​What has been draining me emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?​What do I need to stop carrying that isn't mine to carry?​Where do I need to create healthier boundaries?​Who can I reach out to when I need support?​Have I been giving other people the compassion that I refuse to give myself?​What is one small thing I can do today to take better care of my mental health?And here's the question I really want you to remember: If you loved yourself with the same patience, understanding, and kindness you give to the people you love, what would you start doing differently? Affirmations ​I give myself permission to rest, heal, and ask for help.​My feelings matter. My mental health matters. My peace matters.​I do not have to carry everything alone, and I do not have to pretend to be okay when I’m struggling.​I will treat myself with grace, extend kindness to others, and remember that every person is fighting a battle I may not see.​I am worthy of care, love, and support — not just when I’m strong, but also when I’m struggling.​Today, I choose compassion for myself and for others.​I am allowed to be a work in progress and still be worthy of love.

  2. Sep 19

    I Forgave You… So Why Does It Still Hurt?

    I Forgave You… So Why Does It Still Hurt? What if you really did forgive them… but your heart is still hurting? In this honest and vulnerable episode of The Ebb & Flow Podcast, we’re having the conversation many people are afraid to have: Can you forgive someone and still be hurt by what they did? We’re breaking down the difference between forgiveness, healing, trust, reconciliation, and boundaries—because forgiving someone doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t happen, forgetting the pain, or giving them the same access to you. We’ll talk about why healing takes time, why you’re allowed to grieve what happened, why you shouldn’t wait for an apology to find peace, and how to stop allowing someone else’s actions to control your future. Most importantly, we’ll look at forgiveness through the lens of faith and what it means to give God the pain you can no longer carry. Because forgiveness can be a decision, while healing is a process. You can forgive and still need distance.
You can forgive and still have boundaries.
You can forgive and still cry.
You can forgive and still be healing. And maybe the real question isn’t, “Have I forgiven them enough?” Maybe it’s: “Am I finally ready to heal?” 🎙️ In this episode, we’ll explore: Why forgiveness doesn’t automatically erase pain Forgiveness vs. reconciliation Why boundaries can coexist with forgiveness Giving yourself permission to grieveLetting go when you may never receive an apologyRebuilding trust in yourselfAllowing God to heal the places you’re still carryingFaith. Healing. Becoming.This is your reminder that what happened to you may be part of your story—but it does not have to become your identity.Keep flowing. Keep healing. And keep becoming. 🤍 Reflection Question What am I still carrying from the person or situation I’ve forgiven—and what would it look like for me to finally surrender that pain to God without abandoning the boundaries I need to protect my peace? Affirmation: I Am Healing I forgive, but I do not have to forget. I release the pain without denying that it hurt. I release resentment without releasing my boundaries. I give myself permission to heal at my own pace. I do not need an apology to find peace. I do not need to reopen a door God gave me wisdom to close.

  3. Aug 28

    Is Forgiving Someone Who Continues Hurting You Actually Biblical?

    Episode Description Is forgiving someone who continues hurting you actually biblical? In this powerful and honest episode of The Ebb & Flow Podcast, we unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of forgiveness. Does forgiving someone mean giving them unlimited access to your life? Do you have to keep accepting the same hurt in the name of grace? Can you forgive someone and still choose distance? Join me as we have a real conversation about forgiveness, boundaries, trust, repeated hurt, wisdom, and protecting your peace. This episode is a reminder that forgiveness does not mean abandoning yourself, ignoring unhealthy patterns, or allowing someone to repeatedly break your heart. You can forgive with grace and still set boundaries. You can release bitterness and still choose peace. You can love someone and still say, “Enough.” This episode is for anyone learning that forgiveness can free your heart, while boundaries protect your healing. REFLECTION QUESTION Is there someone you have forgiven, but continue allowing them access to hurt you? What boundary might God be asking you to put in place—not out of bitterness, but out of wisdom and self-respect? AFFIRMATION “I can forgive without abandoning myself. I release bitterness, but I choose wisdom. I can love with grace while protecting the peace God is restoring in me.” https://www.tiktok.com/@eb_and_flow1?_r=1&_t=ZP-95mlcHjlCVr https://www.instagram.com/the_ebb_and_flow_podcast?igsh=M3cycmVyNHh1aHF6&utm_source=qr

  4. Aug 25

    Series: Forgiveness and Healing

    Forgiveness & Healing Series Forgiveness is often talked about like a single moment—but for many of us, it is a journey. A journey of releasing what hurt us, healing from what changed us, setting boundaries, and learning how to move forward without carrying the weight of what someone else did. In this powerful and honest Forgiveness & Healing Series, we’re having the conversations that don’t always get talked about. What does forgiveness really look like? Can you forgive someone and still be hurt? Do you have to keep allowing access to people who continue to wound you? Is forgiving someone who keeps hurting you actually biblical? And what do you do when you’ve forgiven, but the pain is still there? This series creates a safe space for real conversations about faith, healing, boundaries, grace, pain, and the process of letting go. We’ll explore what forgiveness is—and what it is not—while giving ourselves permission to heal at our own pace. Because forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. Healing doesn’t always happen overnight. And choosing peace doesn’t mean pretending that what happened didn’t hurt. Join me as we learn to release the weight, honor the healing process, and trust God to heal the places we can’t fix on our own. This is the Forgiveness & Healing Series—because you can forgive, heal, grow, and still choose yourself.

  5. Apr 24

    God Didn’t Waste My Pain: Turning Pain Into Purpose!

    Pain has a way of making us feel stuck, empty, and unsure of what comes next. But what if the pain you’ve been carrying is not the end of your story? What if God can use every tear, every heartbreak, and every hard season to push you toward purpose? In this episode of The Ebb and Flow Podcast, Ebony has a real conversation about turning pain into purpose. This episode is for the person who has been carrying silent pain, trying to figure out why they had to go through what they did. Through scripture, reflection, affirmations, and prayer, you’ll be reminded that even in your hardest moments, God is still working. ✨ Affirmations (Speak This Over Yourself) Repeat these, out loud if you can: * My pain has purpose. * I am not what I went through—I am who I’m becoming. * God is using every part of my story for good. * I am healing, growing, and stepping into purpose. * My voice matters, and my story will help someone else. ⸻ 📓 Journal Prompts If you’re sitting with this today, I want you to take a moment later and write: 1. What pain have I experienced that still needs healing? 2. What did that experience teach me about myself? 3. How can I use what I’ve been through to help someone else? 4. What is God showing me in this season of my life? 5. What does purpose look like for me right now—not later, but now? https://www.tiktok.com/@eb_and_flow1?_r=1&_t=ZP-95mlcHjlCVr https://www.instagram.com/the_ebb_and_flow_podcast?igsh=M3cycmVyNHh1aHF6&utm_source=qr

  6. Apr 17

    Title: Rebuilding After Detachment: Trusting God With What’s Coming

    Detachment is hard, but rebuilding after detachment can be even harder. In this episode of The Ebb and Flow, Ebony talks about what happens after you let go of toxic relationships, unhealthy attachments, old habits, and the things that no longer align with where God is taking you. This conversation is for anyone learning how to stop reaching back for what they had to leave behind and trust God in the rebuilding process. Through honest conversation, supporting scripture, affirmations, journal prompts, and prayer, this episode explores how to rebuild your peace, confidence, boundaries, and relationship with God after loss, heartbreak, disappointment, or change. If you have been feeling lonely, uncertain, or tempted to go back to what was familiar, this episode will remind you that just because something was familiar does not mean it was meant for you. Healing is not linear, but God can still do something beautiful with what you had to release. Affirmations: - I trust God with what I had to release. - I do not have to return to what God delivered me from. - I am rebuilding my life with peace, wisdom, and purpose. - I am worthy of healthy love, healthy relationships, and healthy boundaries. - I am not behind in my healing journey. - God is restoring what pain tried to take from me. - I am becoming stronger, wiser, and more aligned with who God created me to be. - I trust that what is meant for me will not require me to lose myself. - I can grieve and heal at the same time. - My rebuilding season has purpose. Journal Prompts: 1. What did detachment teach me about myself? 2. What unhealthy attachments am I still struggling to release? 3. In what ways have I been reaching back for things God is asking me to let go of? 4. What does rebuilding look like for me emotionally, spiritually, and mentally? 5. What boundaries do I need to create to protect my peace? 6. What parts of myself am I rediscovering in this season? 7. What am I afraid of losing if I fully trust God with this process? 8. What does a healed version of me look like? 9. How has God already been showing up for me in this rebuilding season? 10. What am I ready to stop carrying?

  7. Apr 5

    Attachment vs. Detachment: When God Calls You to Let Go

    Attachment can feel like love… but sometimes it’s fear. Detachment can feel like loss… but sometimes it’s obedience. In this episode of The Ebb and Flow, we unpack the difference between healthy connection and unhealthy attachment — and why God sometimes requires detachment before elevation. If you’ve ever struggled to let go of a relationship, a version of yourself, or a season that no longer fits… this episode is for you. Affirmations 🗣️ I release what God is removing. I trust God more than my emotions. I am not losing — I am being repositioned. What is for me will not require me to beg, chase, or shrink. I choose obedience over attachment.” Journal Prompts ​What am I afraid will happen if I detach? ​Is this attachment rooted in love or fear? ​Who am I becoming if I stay? ​What has God been nudging me to release? ​What would peace look like in this situation?

  8. Mar 27

    Grief Series Episode 3: Grieving The Old Me

    Sometimes grief isn’t about losing another person — sometimes it’s about losing the version of yourself that existed before the pain, the survival mode, the relationship, the disappointment, or the weight of life changed you. In this episode of The Ebb and Flow, we’re talking about the quiet grief of no longer recognizing yourself, the ache of outgrowing old versions of you, and how God meets you in the in-between of who you were and who you’re becoming. This conversation is for anyone who has ever asked, “What happened to me?” and is learning to ask a better question: “Who am I becoming?” A gentle space to heal 🤍 Free Grief Journal ⬇️ [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1bixEZlHCkkeYpfNxjHeU7Md2nZph-sL8 Reflections Question: • Who was I before survival mode? • What parts of me have gone quiet? • What am I ready to stop carrying? • Who am I becoming in this season? Affirmations: • I am not lost — I am becoming. • I am allowed to grieve who I used to be. • I release the pressure to stay the same. • God is with me in the in-between. • I am still worthy, even as I change. • I trust that healing is making room for something new. • I honor my past, but I do not have to live there. • There is still beauty in who I am now.

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The Ebb and Flow is a soulful, faith-centered journey through the highs and lows of life. Hosted by Ebony—someone who has lived, learned, and continues to grow—this podcast is a safe, grace-filled space where real life meets reflection. Each episode offers honest conversations rooted in personal experience, healing through pain, and finding peace in the process. Together, we explore grief, growth, relationships, self-worth, obedience, boundaries, and the slow, sacred work of becoming—all without judgment or performance. Through stories of resilience, self-discovery, and spiritual growth, The Ebb and Flow reminds us that healing isn’t linear and that God is present in every season. Here, you’re invited to show up as you are, ask hard questions, release what no longer serves you, and learn to rest in God’s presence through it all. If you’re learning to bend without breaking, to shift with grace, and to trust God with your journey, you’re in the right place—because life moves in waves, and grace meets us in both the ebb and the flow. ✨ Faith. Healing. Becoming.

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  • Creator
    Ebony ‘Ebb’ Johnson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ebony ‘Ebb’ Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Ebb & Flow