Have you ever been deeply hurt by someone… but they never actually promised what you were hoping for?

In this episode of The Ebb and Flow, we talk about the emotional weight of unspoken expectations — the silent agreements we create in our hearts that other people never knew existed. Many of our disappointments don’t come from intentional harm, but from believing someone would show up, understand us, love us, or respond in a way they never had the capacity to give.

When expectations live in people, resentment follows.

But when expectations are placed in God, peace begins.

This conversation explores acceptance, boundaries, emotional healing, and learning to stop hurting your own heart by hoping someone will become who they have not shown themselves to be.

If you’ve ever felt angry, rejected, or confused about why a relationship keeps hurting you, this episode may gently help you understand why — and how to begin releasing the weight you were never meant to carry.

Anchor Scripture: Psalm 62:5

Sometimes the hardest act of faith isn’t starting something new… it’s releasing what God is asking you to leave behind.

In this episode of The Ebb & Flow, we talk honestly about letting go of people, places, habits, and versions of ourselves that no longer align with where God is leading us. Many of us hold on because of love, history, comfort, or fear of the unknown — but obedience often requires surrender before clarity.

If you’ve been feeling spiritually heavy, emotionally drained, or restless in your current season, this conversation is for you.

Together we explore:

• Why God sometimes removes what we wanted to keep

• How to recognize when a season or relationship has expired

• The difference between rejection and redirection

• Trusting God even when obedience hurts

• Finding peace after releasing what once felt permanent

This episode also includes biblical encouragement, affirmations you can speak over your life, reflection journal prompts, and a closing prayer for anyone struggling to let go.

You are not losing your life — God is aligning it.

Key Scriptures:

Hebrews 12:1

Isaiah 43:18–19

Amos 3:3

Jeremiah 29:11

Romans 8:28

Philippians 3:13–14

Take a deep breath.

God is not taking from you — He’s making room for you.

This episode is a declaration.

In this rebrand moment of The Ebb and Flow, Ebony shares the heart behind a personal shift God placed on her spirit — a call to stop living in survival mode and step fully into who He created her to be.

After a message stirred her to pray and ask God, “Who am I becoming in this season?”, the answer came with clarity:

EBONY — Elevated Beyond Overcoming, Now Yielded to God.

In this episode, she walks through what it means to release old identities, lay down survival patterns, and embrace a year of becoming — showing up fully, loving herself without guilt, and trusting God with the process.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to grow, to heal, or to let go of who you had to be just to make it through, this conversation is for you.

This isn’t about perfection.

It’s about alignment.

It’s about surrender.

It’s about becoming.

Showing up for myself fully because God is still shaping me—and I love who I’m becoming.

I’m elevated beyond overcoming, yielded to peace, purpose, and growth. 🤍

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In this episode of The Eb and Flo Podcast, Ebony dives into the true meaning of inner peace—not the absence of problems, but a steady calm that remains through life’s storms. She opens up about her own journey of finding peace through faith, journaling, and self-reflection. Along the way, she uncovers common peace blockers like unforgiveness and overthinking, while sharing practical tools to nurture peace daily—stillness, gratitude, and healthy boundaries. The episode closes with affirmations and journal prompts to help listeners reflect and walk in their own peace-filled path.

Affirmations:

1. I am worthy of peace, and I choose to protect it.

2. I release what I cannot control and trust God’s plan for me.

3. My heart is calm, my mind is clear, and my spirit is at rest.

4. Peace flows through me and stays with me in every season.

5. I choose faith over fear, and peace over chaos.

Journal Prompts:

📝 Journal Prompts for “Finding Peace Within”

1. What are the biggest “peace blockers” in my life right now? (Overthinking, unforgiveness, people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, etc.) all of these

2. Where do I need to invite God’s peace into my life most right now? Be honest and specific.

3. What is one affirmation about peace that I want to carry with me this week?

Mine is ….. I choose faith over fear, and peace over chaos.

Hey hey! It’s your girl Ebb, and welcome — or welcome back — to The Ebb and Flow Podcast! This is the space where life gets real, healing goes deep, and the vibes stay high. We’re diving into growth, truth, and learning to ride life’s waves with grace. If you’ve been rocking with me, I appreciate you — and if you’re new here, get comfy, because this space was made just for you. Tune in every week for a fresh lesson, a little pep talk, or some fun entertainment — whatever your soul needs. Let’s flow!

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In this episode I talk to about surrendering and releasing expectation. The reason why we it's hard to and why it's necessary.

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