Tools for Wellness

Coping Tools we Love

Whether you’ve started your therapeutic journey with Ebb & Flow Counseling or you’re in the Cleveland area or not, here are some tools that you can take with you anywhere. We have listed recommended books, podcasts, videos that we love as well as blog posts written by our amazing team to help you along in your mental wellness journey. Enjoy!

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The Ebb & Flow Wellness Blog

Nutrition and Mental Health
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A Look Into the Profound Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health

The human is a complex, dynamically changing, multilayered, and one could argue the most widely unique of all of the living species. Comprised of trillions of cells, complex emotions, and distinctive genetic makeups it is no wonder that so much is still unknown about the intricacies of the body. What

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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What is a Dietitian Nutritionist?

Hey there readers! My name is Nicole Ryan and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Cleveland, OH. I am so excited to have joined the clinical team at Ebb & Flow Counseling! You may be asking yourself, what is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? Is it similar to

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Panic Attacks
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How to Stop a Panic Attack in its Tracks

Panic attacks: they can be terrifying — and yet they’re incredibly common in the clients we see with anxiety. When you’re having a panic attack, your heart may race, your chest may hurt, you might start to feel dizzy or numb or have difficulty breathing. These symptoms can easily be

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Podcasts: Ear Candy

Mindful Chatter

Mindful Chatter

Mindful Chatter is a podcast closest to our hearts because it was created by our very own therapist Rachel Waggoner and her colleague Dr. Fabrice Lubin. This podcast is meant to promote real, relevant and responsive dialogue about topics that impact our day to day lives. In each episode, clinical therapist Rachel Waggoner and clinical psychologist Dr. Fabrice Lubin use their skills and experiences to engage themselves and their audience toward greater vulnerability. The goal is to bring a sense of presence to challenges that we all face, together. You can find it on SoundCloud or iTunes

The Hidden Brain

The Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain’s host Shankar Vedantam reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships.

We love this educational podcast that goes deep into the nooks and crannies of the mysterious brain. Trust us, you’ll learn a lot!

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Bliss and Grit

Bliss and Grit

Long time friends Vanessa Scotto and Brooke Thomas are having conversations about being spiritual practitioners in the modern world. How do you find sacredness in today’s materialist society? Is there a place for psychology in the realm of spirituality? Can embodied meditation lead to greater evolution? How do we ultimately embrace more aliveness- all the beauty and crazy, the joys and messes, the bliss and the grit that is human life? Join us as we feel our way through the path by integrating somatic practices, psychology, spirituality, and transformation through meditation. Listen here!

Unf*ck Your Brain

UnF*ck Your Brain is the podcast for high-achieving feminist women who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. If you know you’ve accomplished a lot professionally but still secretly feel like you’re unqualified….if you want to feel confident but you worry about what everyone else thinks about you…if you want to succeed but fear failure…this podcast is for you. In each episode Master Certified Confidence Coach Kara Loewentheil, J.D., will teach you how to overcome social conditioning and your own self-critical thoughts so that you can reduce your anxiety and insecurity, boost your self-confidence, and get what you want in life. Listen Here!

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Where Should We Begin?

Where Should We Begin?

Step into iconic couples therapist Esther Perel’s office and listen as real couples anonymously bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their story. From infidelity, to sexlessness, to loss, it’s a space for people to be heard and understood. It’s also a place for us to listen and feel empowered in our own relationships. So.. where should we begin? Listen Here!

Mindful Parenting in a Messy World

The Mindful Parenting in a Messy World podcast with Michelle Gale is for parents who long to be meaningfully connected to themselves and their children, even as the demands and complexities of modern life are accelerated. Our intent is to share a collection of supportive conversations, meditations, and nuggets of practical wisdom to help you embrace the parenting journey as your greatest potential for growth. Listen Here!

Mindful Parenting in a Messy World