EBBS & FLOWS with Erin

Connect with Erin! Send a text Erin guides you through a grounding meditation under the Aquarius New Moon energy. You are invited to release tension to make space and set your intentions, focusing on what you want to create and call into your life.   This guided meditation is Reiki infused and focuses on balancing your chakras, to align you with your highest self.   Thank you for sharing this spac...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin discusses the concept of grounding and its significance in reducing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. She shares 10 effective methods for grounding, including breathing techniques, spending time in nature, meditation, energy cleansing, engaging in creative activities, cleansing in water, tapping, and connecting with others and...

Connect with Erin! Send a text Erin discusses her personal journey with therapy, sharing insights on how to find the right therapist for YOU, the importance of not giving up on therapy, and tips for maximizing the benefits of each session. She emphasizes the need to identify personal needs, understand the differences between types of therapists, and actively engage in the process - both in & o...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin dives into the concept of toxic positivity, exploring what exactly it is, how it can hold you back in your own development as well as in your relationships, and how to shift to a healthier mindset.  Erin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging all emotions, including the more *negative* ones, and discusses the detrimental...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin shares her personal journey through mental health challenges with anxiety and depression that led to a full physiological breakdown. She shares insight to this breakdown & how it sparked her holistic healing journey that genuinely changed her life mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually.  Erin emphasizes the i...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs and Flows, Erin discusses the powerful practice of setting intentions instead of resolutions for the new year. She explains the differences between the two, highlighting how intentions focus on feelings and values rather than rigid goals. Erin shares the benefits of intentions, including flexibility, self-compassion, and holistic alignment. Sh...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this special holiday episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin discusses the complex emotions that can arise during the holiday season, including grief, loneliness, anxiety, the pressure to feel joyful & the power of gratitude. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these feelings and offers practical tools for navigating them with compassion.  Erin shares per...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin discusses how to create a healthier relationship with social media. She shares her personal journey from a toxic relationship with social media to a more positive one, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks, setting boundaries, curating your feed, practicing authenticity and more. Erin also highlights the role of self-wo...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, Erin discusses her personal journey with winter and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sharing tools that have helped her outside of antidepressant medication - which is commonly suggested as a coping mechanism. She shares holistic approaches to combat the winter blues, emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts, creative expression, maintaining co...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, we’re coming to you from Cancun Mexico where host Erin sits down for a conversation with Summer Raymond, Co-Founder of body care company Ballia. They explore the importance of self-care, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the significance of building a supportive community. Summer shares a behind the scenes of the process of...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin discusses the experience of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), sharing her personal journey and insights. She explains the biological basis of high sensitivity, the 4 Foundational Traits of a Highly Sensitive Person, common signs of being an HSP, and offers practical tools for empowerment and self-care. Erin emphasizes th...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin discusses practical tips for managing travel anxiety, drawing from her personal experiences with generalized anxiety disorder. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, trusting the process, and utilizing various techniques such as guided meditations, breathing exercises, and aromatherapy to help regulate anxiety during t...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, Erin dives into the world of Reiki, exploring its origins, principles, and benefits. As a certified Reiki practitioner and master teacher, Erin shares her personal journey with Reiki, emphasizing its role in regulating the nervous system and promoting holistic health.  The conversation covers the basics of Reiki, the healing process, the practitioner...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, Erin shares her personal journey of being six months Effexor free. While it's been primarily a positive experience, we're discussing the challenges and adjustments she's faced since tapering off the medication. Erin emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of anxiety and depression through holistic practices, self-compassion...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, Erin uncovers the hidden truths behind perfectionism—how it’s often misunderstood and why self-compassion is the real path to freedom. Erin shares her journey as a “recovering perfectionist,” exploring the difference between healthy striving and the damaging effects of perfectionism. She highlights how perfectionism can trap us in endless cycles of o...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, Erin discusses the power of turning worry and doubt into faith and trust, particularly in the context of overcoming anxiety. She shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the tools she has learned to navigate these feelings. The conversation explores the definitions of anxiety, key concepts and feelings such as worry, doubt, trust, and faith,...

Connect with Erin! Send a text Erin discusses the importance of nervous system regulation in the context of holistic health and wellness. She shares her personal journey of healing from anxiety and depression, emphasizing the role of the nervous system in overall well-being. The episode covers various tools and techniques for regulating the nervous system, including sound healing, tapping, acupunc...

Connect with Erin! Send a text Key Takeaways Tapering off Effexor can be challenging but is possible. Cold turkey attempts are dangerous and can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. The bead counting method can minimize withdrawal effects. It's important to take a slow approach to tapering. Finding a community can provide valuable insights and encouragement. Post-tapering life may require adju...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of EBBS & FLOWS with Erin, Erin delves deeper into her personal experience with Effexor, discussing both the pros and cons of the antidepressant medication. She shares why the one pro eventually turned into a con. Erin emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding these effects and shares her journey towards holistic healing, ultimately advocat...

Connect with Erin! Send a text In the inaugural episode of the Ebbs & Flows podcast, host Erin shares her personal journey with Effexor, an SNRI antidepressant. She discusses the importance of open conversations about mental health and the need for more information regarding antidepressants. Erin emphasizes the significance of asking the right questions to healthcare providers when considering...