Explore every episode of the podcast The Cycle Breakers Podcast
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| Robin Wall Kimmerer: Braiding Sweetgrass, Lessons from Gift Economies, and the Reality of Windigo | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:56:39 | |
In this conversation, Rachael is joined by Robin Wall Kimmerer - writer, scientist, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation - to explore what Indigenous teachings offer us in a time shaped by overconsumption, disconnection, and ecological crisis. Drawing from her work in Braiding Sweetgrass & The Serviceberry, Robin reflects on reciprocity as a way of life, the consequences of living in a market economy, and what happens when consumption replaces connection. Together, they examine how the Anishinaabe tale of Windigo is not relic of the past, but mirrors the systems shaping our present reality. This episode is an invitation to rethink abundance, materiality, and belonging, and to consider what it truly means to live in right relationship with the natural world, and with one another.
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| How Trauma Impacts Manifestation: A Trauma-Informed & Science-Backed Approach | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:32:38 | |
Manifestation is everywhere, and a lot of it misses the point. If you've done the visualizing, affirming, and "doing the work" but still feel stuck, this isn't a failure of mindset or discipline. It goes deep into the nervous system and subconscious mind. In this episode, I break down manifestation through a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based lens, to address how complex and generational trauma can impact our ability to manifest the way we're taught in new age realms. We'll look at why survival patterns override our conscious efforts, and what actually creates the conditions for successful desire attainment & goal achievement.
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| What it looks like to build a movement | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:44:50 | |
This week's episode is inspired by a recent conversation with a client who is in the thick of building her movement - she feels like she's not just growing her business but changing an industry. This is legacy work, and I know this season she is in all too well. As I shared with her my business pivot and the journey of building the Cycle Breakers Movement, I knew that there was medicine in it for others as well. This is what I wish I had heard 2.5 years ago when I was starting over from scratch. If you take anything away from this episode, let it be to stay persistent & consistent. In this episode, I riff on:
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| An Empowering Way to Look at Lateral Violence | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:33:43 | |
In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that can feel heavy, painful, and all too familiar for many of us - lateral violence. We'll talk about the deep roots of this cycle in colonization, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma - and why understanding this helps us see it's not about you, but about the wounds others carry. Most importantly, I'll share how to hold yourself powerfully, protect your energy, and keep showing up in your truth and authentic expression. If you've ever been on the receiving end of judgment, criticism, or sideways energy from your own community, this episode will give you the perspective and tools to rise above it with grace, strength, and clarity. In this episode, I riff on:
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| The Role Your Nervous System Plays in Your Success | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:34:19 | |
Join the fall cohort of the Freedom Method™️ Certification - a science-backed, trauma-informed and Indigenous-led program. Get 6 certifications in 3 months. Enrol here. This week, I'm diving into a truth I've been sitting with: success has less to do with hustle or strategy, and everything to do with how safe we feel in our bodies. Success lives in the nervous system. In this episode, I share my own journey with nervous system healing and why it's not just about breathing or meditating more - especially when you're carrying complex, intergenerational, or early developmental trauma. In this episode, I riff on:
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| The Power of Vulnerability, Financial Shame, Holding the Vision No Matter What w/ Tupaarnaq | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:08:30 | |
Join the fall cohort of the Freedom Method™️ Certification - a science-backed, trauma-informed and Indigenous-led program. Get 6 certifications in 3 months. Enrol here. This week we have a special guest joining us. Tupaarnaq Kopeck is an Inuk woman from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), and she's passionate about supporting Inuit and Indigenous communities with personal finance and investing. Her background is in banking, and she also studied business and psychology, so she loves combining practical financial tools with an understanding of how our experiences and emotions shape money decisions. Her mission is to help people heal, feel empowered, and build long-term financial strength in ways that are culturally meaningful and accessible.
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| I've Walked Miles in These Shoes | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:46:12 | |
Join the fall cohort of the Freedom Method™️ Certification - a science-backed, trauma-informed and Indigenous-led program. Get 6 certifications in 3 months. Enrol here. This week's episode is an ode to the resilience, tenacity, personal growth and trust that it takes to build a movement. Rachael shares exactly how she layed the foundation for the Freedom Method™️ - brick-by-brick - throughout the past 7 years derived from lived experiences and divine guidance. You know how they say, "until you've walked a mile in these shoes..." rings so true as we explore how the greatest medicine we will ever gain is through life itself. In this epsiode, Rachael riffs on:
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| Go Where You're Understood | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:31:40 | |
Join the fall cohort of the Freedom Method™️ Certification - a science-backed, trauma-informed and Indigenous-led program. Get 6 certifications in 3 months. Enrol here. Just a few days late, but worth the wait! This week's episode is a recap of my time in Yellowknife for a speaking engagement for a group of Indigenous entrepreneurs. I am feeling so grateful for the opportunity and after a few days of reflection, I wanted to share my takeaways with a motivational and empowering flare! Bottom line: don't give up on the vision - good things come to those who persist! In this episode, we discuss:
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| The 'Eras' Tour, Starting from Scratch, Personal Evolution | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:34:34 | |
Join the fall cohort of the Freedom Method™️ Certification - a science-backed, trauma-informed and Indigenous-led program. Get 6 certifications in 3 months. Enrol here. A weekend visit with one of Rach's best friends resulted in a cathartic trip down memory lane and a handful of lessons, realizations, and appreciations for the beautiful journey we call life. This episode serves as a reminder of the good medicine it is to reflect on how far we've come. It invites listeners to consider the cycles and seasons of their own life, as benchmarkers of personal growth and evolution. In this episode, Rach discusses:
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| One Year Ago I Walked Away - Healing from Narcissistic Abuse | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:40:36 | |
This episode is deeply personal, but its intention is one filled with hope. One year ago I left a toxic relationship that became one of my greatest gifts and teachers. I am celebrating this milestone because even though it may have been the obvious decision, it was not an easy one. I know this is not a unique situation but I know it is a challenging one, so I hope that my story can empower someone else to walk away. In this episode I share:
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| Soft as Bones, Reslience, Cultural Healing w/ Chyana Marie Sage | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:56:42 | |
Chyana Marie Sage is a Cree, Métis, and Salish memoirist, journalist, essayist, poet, model, screenwriter, and public speaker from amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton). She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Columbia University - where she was the first Indigenous graduate - and later taught as an adjunct professor. After living in New York City, she returned to Canada and now lives in Toronto, working as Storyteller and Content Writer for Indspire. Her debut memoir, Soft as Bones (House of Anansi, May 2025), became an instant national bestseller. She is the founder of the Soft as Bones Storytelling Foundation, alongside her sister Chayla Delaney Rain, dedicated to healing through the arts. In this episode, we discuss:
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| Letting Yourself Be Seen & Take Up Space | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
Save up to $1000 on The Freedom Method™️ Certification until end of day July 31. Use code EARLYBIRD1000 at checkout when you opt to PAY IN FULL here. This week's episode unpacks a core theme that has been coming up for Rach lots during Mercury Retrograde. She explores the subtle and insidious ways we are holding ourselves back that we may not be consciously aware of. You'll hear her real-life accounts of how's she's been allowing herself to take up more space and be seen in her true essence. In this episode, we discuss:
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| Jordin Tootoo: From the North to the NHL, Mental Health, Masculinity & Vulnerability | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:02:51 | |
In this episode of The Cycle Breakers Podcast, I'm joined by Jordin Tootoo - former NHL player, mental health advocate, and the first Inuk athlete to play in the league. Jordin spent 13 seasons in the NHL, playing with the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, and Chicago Blackhawks, where he became known for his toughness, grit, and relentless presence on the ice. But beyond the game, his journey is one of resilience, healing, and redefining what strength truly means. Growing up in Rankin Inlet, Jordin learned early lessons from the land - lessons that shaped his identity, discipline, and ability to endure long before professional hockey entered the picture. He also shares why vulnerability is essential for Indigenous men, and how healing and sobriety didn't just change his life - they fundamentally changed how he showed up on the ice and beyond it. This is an honest conversation about masculinity, healing, and breaking cycles - on and off the rink. In this episode, we explore:
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| How Generational Trauma Is Affecting You | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:38:31 | |
There comes a time when you realize the fear, self-doubt, or stuckness you've been carrying… isn't even yours. In this episode, we explore how generational trauma gets embedded in your subconscious, nervous system, and spirit — and what it takes to truly shift it. I'm sharing the deeper science behind this work, how trauma shows up in ways we often normalize, and the multidimensional healing approach we use inside The Freedom Method™ Certification. In this episode, we explore:
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| How to Join the Cycle Breakers Movement | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:33:12 | |
This week, I'm sharing a powerful invitation to join the Cycle Breakers Movement in a bigger way. If you've been doing the work - healing, leading, shifting generational patterns - and you're ready to go deeper, the Freedom Method™ Certification is your next step, and I'm spilling all the tea in this episode. This is the first program of its kind - science-backed, trauma-informed, and Indigenous-led, and it contains 6 certifications in 1. This method is literally for the cycle breakers. This is your roadmap for creating generational wealth, success, prosperity & happiness - in a way that honours your ancestors and sets up the next 7 generations to thrive. In this episode, we discuss:
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| True Reconciliation Begins Within | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:18:25 | |
So often, reconciliation is framed as something external, but in this conversation, I take you deeper into the inner world where real, lasting change begins. I share my own lived experience of what it's meant to reconcile with the parts of myself I was once taught to disconnect from - the grief, the shame, the unworthiness, the fear - and how doing this deep inner work has shaped the way I show up as a leader, healer, and guide for other Indigenous women. In this episode I riff on:
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| The Holy Fire® Ancestral Healing Activation [BONUS MEDITATION] | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:17:37 | |
I have something special in store for this week's episode, as a token of my appreciation for your continued support and listenership. I am providing you exclusive access to my Holy Fire® Ancestral Healing Activation - typically only offered to private clients and as a bonus to corporate workshops. You can come back to this recording as many times as you like! For the best listening experience:
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| Balancing the Modern and the Medicine - Walking in Two Worlds | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:36:16 | |
This episode is for the woman navigating the space between who she was taught to be and who she truly is. The one who feels the pull toward her Indigenous roots while still moving through a modern world. Walking in two worlds isn't always easy - but it's sacred work. In this conversation, I share what I've learned about honouring both the modern and the medicine, and how you can navigate the pathway as well. In this episode, I riff on:
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| Ego Deaths, Plutophobia, and Fear of Leaving People Behind | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:42:20 | |
This week's episode is a transmission straight from my personal transformation. I share what's been moving through me over the past month - a deep reckoning with ego death(s), an awareness of plutophobia (the fear of wealth), and the fear of leaving people behind. These aren't just individual experiences; they're collective initiations that so many Indigenous women and men are navigating as we rise, reclaim, and remember. I open up about what these experiences have looked and felt like for me, how they're connected to ancestral trauma and colonial conditioning, and what it takes to move through them. This is for anyone who's walking through a portal of becoming and needs a reminder that you are not alone - you are breaking cycles and building legacy. In this episode, I explore:
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| The Reconnection Journey: Walking Between Worlds as an Indigenous Woman | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:38:12 | |
In this solo episode, I share the sacred and sometimes challenging journey of reconnecting to one's Indigenous roots while navigating life in two worlds - the modern and the medicine. I speak candidly about identity, ancestral healing, spiritual initiation, and the transformative power of embracing the Seven Sacred Teachings. This episode is for Indigenous women who are also reclaiming their culture, breaking generational cycles, and seeking to live in alignment with their true purpose - personally and professionally. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Being Raised Anishinaabe, Becoming an Author, Advice on Getting Published w/ Waubgeshig Rice | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:56:17 | |
Today's special guest is Waubgeshig (aka Waub) Rice - an author and former journalist living in Sudbury, Ontario. He is of Anishinaabe and Canadian descent, and grew up in his father's home community of Wasauksing First Nation, an island community on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound. He's written three novels and a short story collection. He worked for nearly two decades as a journalist, mostly with CBC, while he wrote fiction in my spare time. He is the author of Moon of the Crusted Snow & Moon of the Turning Leaves. He was fortunate to grow up in a time when my home community was reclaiming and reconnecting with Anishinaabe culture and stories, and those experiences have largely informed and influenced the storytelling journey he's on today.
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| Miss Indigenous Canada, Vulnerability as Medicine & Mental Health Awareness w/ Jessica McKenzie | 29 May 2025 | 00:53:57 | |
On this week's episode, we have a very special guest. Jessica McKenzie is a proud member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, living in Toronto, ON. She is a sister, auntie, beadwork artist, and this years Miss Indigenous Canada. With her love for community, she encourages cultural revitalization through traditional beading workshops. Jessica has been recognized on APTN, Women of Influence, and in the Globe and Mail, where she champions the importance of Indigenous art to community and culture. Beyond her professional endeavours, she mentors Indigenous Youth in her Mentorship Program, Wīcih Kītisān (Help Your Sibling) and donates to various Indigenous initiatives across Turtle Island.
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| When You're Feeling "Off" Listen to This | 22 May 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
If you're having a "bad" day or feeling off, this one's for you. I almost didn't record today because I couldn't fake the high-vibe energy. So instead, I got real - because masking our emotions only takes us further from the medicine we need. This is a permission slip to pause, feel deeply, and connect with your Spiritual Counsel for guidance. Your bounce-back rate is your superpower. Let's explore how to hold the duality and move through the funk with compassion and curiosity.
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| MINI TIPI Co-Founders, Trisha Pitura & Mélanie Bernard: From Stay-At-Home-Moms to Dragon's Den & Building an Indigenous Brand | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:59:15 | |
MINI TIPI is a Canadian brand that brings authentic Indigenous designs to life through woven blankets and accessories that carry stories and traditions. Co-founded in 2016 by Trisha Pitura, a member of Nipissing First Nation, and Melanie Bernard, from Quebec City of settler descent, MINI TIPI is shaped by their professional and personal experiences. Finding the void of authentically designed Indigenous textiles back when starting their business has led them to create what we know MINI TIPI as today; an industry leading lifestyle brand that creates authentic designs and collaborates with Indigenous artists to share knowledge and create high-quality products locally. In this episode, we discuss:
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| Integrity + Indigenous Leadership | 15 May 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
In this episode, we're diving deep into what it really means to lead with integrity - especially as Indigenous women reclaiming our power, our voice, and our value in business. Inspired by a recent experience that challenged me to hold my boundaries and reflect on what I truly stand for, this conversation explores the sacred responsibility we carry as leaders. We'll walk through the teachable moments that emerged - not from blame, but from embodiment. This is a heart-led reminder that leadership isn't just about what you do - it's about how you do it. And when we lead from a place of truth, courage, and love, even the hardest moments become medicine. We're talking:
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| Closing the Gap to Your Desired Reality | 08 May 2025 | 00:24:38 | |
In this solo episode, I'm unpacking the truth about the "gap" so many of us feel between our current reality and the life we know we're meant for. Whether it's in your relationships, career, or money - the problem isn't that you're not doing enough. It's that your subconscious, nervous system, and energetic setpoint might still be aligned with the old you. I share how we bridge that gap from the inside out using my science-based, Indigenous-led method rooted in deep inner rewiring and sacred self-reclamation. In this episode, I riff on:
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| Proof Your Ancestors Are Always Guiding You + This Story Is Wild | 01 May 2025 | 00:25:24 | |
Chi-Miigwetch for helping us break a biggest monthly downloads record for the month of April! Please keep listening, sharing and subscribing! This week's episode is a slightly different format and Rach is sharing a recent magical, mystical series of events that unfolded for her in the form of ancestral communication. As she recounts this story, she offers insight into how to foster a stronger relationship with your Spiritual Counsel to guide and support you along your journey. DM her on Instagram to share your favourite mystical, magical story! In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Fear the Other Shoe Will Drop & What To Do About It | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:42:01 | |
What if your biggest block to receiving joy isn't what's happening outside of you - but what's lingering within? In this episode, Rachael unpacks the all-too-common fear that good things won't last- the fear that the "other shoe will drop." From ancestral trauma to nervous system dysregulation, we explore where this fear originates, how it silently sabotages your success, and how to reclaim safety in joy using The Freedom Method™. Whether you're waiting for the sky to fall or feel like you're bracing through your blessings - this conversation will bring light to the shadow and power back to your path. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| The Seven Circles for Cultural Well-Being & Restoring Indigenous Masculinity w/ Thosh Collins | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:19:13 | |
On this week's episode, we welcome Thosh Collins to the podcast. I had the opportunity to connect with him in-person in the Yukon, where we were both delivering keynotes at the IRS Wellness Gathering. Thosh Collins was born and raised in the Salt River Reservation in Arizona where he is now a family man, community organizer and an active participant in the community. He is a board member and senior trainer for the Native Wellness Institute and currently sits on the Land Management Board in Salt River. Thosh, along with his wife Chelsey Luger, co-founded WELL FOR CULTURE, an Indigenous wellness initiative which promotes whole life-ways through ancestral teachings to optimize contemporary Indigenous lifestyles. Thosh and Chelsey travel to indigenous communities all over the US and Canada to teach workshops about their indigenous wellness model the '7 Circles of Wellness'. They have presented at numerous national conferences focused on indigenous health. Thosh has dedicated his life to helping shift the collective consciousness of indigenous communities and people in regards to prioritizing whole health for the benefit of future generations. In this episode, we discuss:
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| What You Need to Know About Your Nervous System + Manifestation | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:40:59 | |
In this episode of Cycle Breakers, Rachael dives deep into the importance of nervous system regulation and how it directly impacts your ability to manifest and create the life you truly desire. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface - and offer simple, effective tools to bring your body back into balance. You'll learn:
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| Honouring the Cycle Keepers, Family Genealogy & Anishinaabe Law w/ Dr. John Borrows | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:57:48 | |
Book your 90-min Elevated Ascension Session to break free from self-doubt, scarcity, and fear, stepping into clarity, confidence, and alignment. Ready to meet your highest self? Book now and reclaim your power. This week I have the honour of welcoming a true leader in Indigenous law and governance, Dr. John Borrows, also my second cousin. John is the Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Toronto Law School and a globally recognized scholar whose work has reshaped our understanding of Indigenous legal traditions. He has been recognized with some of the highest honors in Canada, including the Killam Prize, the Molson Prize, and the Governor General's Innovation Award. In 2020, he was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to law and reconciliation. John is also a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, and his work deeply reflects his commitment to Indigenous resurgence, reconciliation, and justice. It's an absolute privilege to have him to the show!
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| Becoming the Cycle Breaker & The Subconscious Mind | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:42:29 | |
Book your 90-min Elevated Ascension Session to break free from self-doubt, scarcity, and fear, stepping into clarity, confidence, and alignment. Ready to meet your highest self? Book now and reclaim your power.
This episode is recorded live from Whitehorse, Yukon Territories! I am giving you the BTS details of my latest keynote speaking opportunity, and the beautiful experience I had in the North. I also peel back the curtains on an important segment in my signature workshop presentation on Becoming the Cycle Breaker to help you better understand the subconscious mind and how to use it to support your sovereignty and personal empowerment. In this episode, Rach riffs on: ✨ her first experience in the Yukon and key takeaways from the wellness gathering ✨ illuminating the power you have to break cycles ✨ 6 foundations to the subconscious mind you need to know ✨ easy and practical tools to begin reframing your current mindset for success
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| Spirit Talker, Embracing & Trusting Your Intuitive Gifts w/ Shawn Leonard | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:02:03 | |
Book your 90-min Elevated Ascension Session to break free from self-doubt, scarcity, and fear, stepping into clarity, confidence, and alignment. Ready to meet your highest self? Book now and reclaim your power. Today's guest is Shawn Leonard, also known as The Spirit Talker. Shawn is a proud Indigenous Mi'kmaq person who works with spirit to heal hearts. Taking an authentic approach to the Spirit world in his live events, radio and TV appearances, workshops as well as teaching Spirit Talker Tribe online course. His gift has allowed him to help people all over the world as he communicates with departed loved ones, spirits and guides. The insights they share help us better understand our journey here on earth and provides healing for many people struggling with grief. He is the star & Host of APTN TV show "Spirit Talker", the author of "Spirit Talker" Book & "Wisdom of the Elders" Oracle Card Deck, published by Hay House Publishing.
In this episode we discuss: ✨ Leonard's earliest memory of connecting to Spirit at 3 years old ✨ how you can begin to reclaim your intuitive gifts today ✨ how to discern between Spirit & your own mind ✨ how to connect with the Spirit world in a good way
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| Quantum Standards: The Key to Leveling the F*ck Up | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:32:15 | |
Book your 90-min Elevated Ascension Session to break free from self-doubt, scarcity, and fear, stepping into clarity, confidence, and alignment. Ready to meet your highest self? Book now and reclaim your power. In this episode, we're diving deep into raising your standards, shifting your reality, and embodying the highest version of yourself. This isn't just about setting goals or intentions—it's about creating a non-negotiable energetic baseline that aligns with your quantum timeline. When you commit to a higher standard, everything around you starts to shift—your relationships, your business, your self-worth, and even your body's cues. This is your reminder: you don't have to wait for external conditions to be perfect—your next level is ready for you NOW. In this episode, Rach riffs on: ✨ That moment when you know it's time to take things up a notch ✨ Why true transformation comes from energetic commitment ✨ Letting go of outdated identities, breaking free from self-imposed limitations ✨ Navigating the discomfort of expansion ✨ Learning to read your body's cues and only allowing in what supports your highest timeline
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| Cognitive Native (Angelo McHorse): Uncle's Advice, Uplifting Native Peoples & Adopting an Abundance Mindset | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:59:20 | |
Angelo McHorse, known as the Cognitive Native online, is a tribal member of Red Willow People of Taos Pueblo. He is a husband, father of 3, entrepreneur, and everyone's favourite uncle. He is the co-founder of Bison Star Naturals, alongside his wife, Jacquelene. In this episode, we discuss:
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| Finding Your Purpose & Sense of Belonging Through Spirit Name & Clan w/ Karen Bird | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:04:48 | |
For today's guest, we have Karen Bird from Batchewana First Nation, ON, an Anishnaabe woman who has received the 2015 Influential Women of Northern Ontario's Aboriginal Leadership Award and the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award. She serves on the board of TakingITGlobal and is the first Indigenous President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. Karen is a strong advocate for women in business, leadership and Indigenous sovereignty through consulting work and various speaking engagements. Karen's passion is to support sexual assault survivors and their families to heal as a unit through her non profit Nakehndan: Knowing Your Truth.
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| Burn it Down to Build it Up | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:40:36 | |
In this episode of Cycle Breakers, we're diving into the power of surrender—but not the gentle kind. We're talking about burning things down to clear space for something greater. If you've been feeling stuck, pushing, or forcing something that no longer fits, this conversation is for you. Sometimes, the hardest part isn't letting go—it's trusting what comes next. But when we surrender what no longer serves us, we create room for aligned opportunities, deeper fulfillment, and true expansion. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Sacred Self-Love & Heart Healing | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:30:58 | |
Your heart is more powerful than you think—it holds the key to your deepest healing, your ability to receive love, and your connection to your highest self. But if you've ever felt unworthy, disconnected, or afraid to open up, you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into the heart chakra, the power of self-love, and how Holy Fire Reiki can help you release emotional blocks and step into your full radiance. If you're ready to shift old patterns and start receiving love in a whole new way, this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Cover:
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| Breaking Free from Victimhood: Reclaiming Your Power & Creating a New Reality | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
Have you ever felt like life is just happening to you—like no matter what you do, you can't seem to break free from struggle? This might be a sign you're operating from a victimhood state, a disempowering mindset that keeps you stuck in cycles of blame, self-doubt, and powerlessness. In this episode of The Cycle Breakers, we're unpacking what it really means to be in a victimhood state, how to recognize if you're caught in it, and—most importantly—how to shift into a place of personal power. If you're ready to take radical ownership of your healing and step into a new reality, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: LINKS Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options) | |||
| Ancestral Whispers & the Power of Synchronicity | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:34:38 | |
In this episode of Cycle Breakers, we explore the sacred connection between ancestral guidance and the synchronicities that light our path. These whispers and signs aren't just coincidences—they're deeply meaningful messages from our lineage and the universe, urging us to heal, grow, and align with our purpose. Whether you've felt the pull of an inner nudge or noticed recurring patterns that feel too aligned to ignore, this episode will inspire you to trust and follow the magic of these moments. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| How to Achieve Indigenous Success & Prosperity | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:31:01 | |
This week we're flipping the script on Indigenous success by shifting focus from the problem to the solution. I'm breaking down the gap I see in how we approach healing and growth, and sharing powerful tools to achieve prosperity: Root Cause Reprogramming to unlock your subconscious wisdom, EFT tapping to release stuck energies, Hypnosis to access ancestral medicine in the quantum realm, Ancestral Reclamation to honour and reclaim your lineage, and Quantum Identity Activation to embody your highest self. It's time to close the gap and step fully into your power. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Your New Year's Edit | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:30:37 | |
Happy New Year! In this episode, we're diving into how my 2024reflections are shaping the energy and intentions for the year ahead. I'll share insights from my recent solo country cabin retreat (aka a "secret project" that's been brewing), the energetic upgrades I've embraced, and why 2025 is all about being rather than doing. Together, let's explore how to align with your desired emotions and create a life that feels as good as it looks. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| BONUS Year-End Episode: Healing the Fear of Leaving People Behind | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:32:27 | |
In this special year-end episode, I'm recapping the holidays—the joy, play, and gratitude, as well as moments of reflection. I offer insights on the power of leading with your heart and the freedom that comes when we overcome the ego's grip on material validation, personal agendas, and external perceptions. In this episode, I riff on:
As we step into 2024, I invite you to reflect: Are you living more in your head, or are you connecting to your heart and body's intelligence? If you're still seeking clarity on your purpose, let's talk about how healing and peeling back the layers can guide you to what you're meant to do. LINKS Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options) | |||
| Business Real Talk + Integrity & Indigenous Values in Leadership w/ Cheekbone Beauty's Jenn Harper | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:55:06 | |
This is the final episode of 2024, and we have the perfect guest to send us off into the new year. Jenn Harper is not just a name in the beauty industry; she's a revolution. An award-winning social entrepreneur and international speaker, Jenn is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics—a brand that has gracefully painted the ideals of sustainability and inclusion onto a global canvas. Jenn Harper stands as more than a CEO; she is a voice for entrepreneurship, exerting influence on topics that are reshaping the business landscape: social entrepreneurship, empathy, representation, inclusivity, and sustainability. In this episode, we discuss:
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| Just Shoot Your Shot - Taking Bold Action | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:27:14 | |
As 2024 winds down, don't wait—shoot your shot! While others slow for the holidays, seize this moment to take bold action. Whether in work, business, relationships, or personal dreams, aim higher and trust yourself to go for it. I am sharing how taking audacious leaps transformed my year and why it's not just about the result—it's about building confidence, resilience, and signaling to the universe that you're ready for more. Let's do this! In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Internal Capacity Building: Holding More Without Burning Out | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:30:01 | |
Capacity building is everywhere right now - in corporate spaces, community work, leadership conversations, and funding rooms. But most of the time, it stops at skills, strategy, and external preparation. In this solo episode, Rachael Hunt explores what's often missing from the conversation: internal capacity building - the ability for the nervous system to actually hold more responsibility, leadership, visibility, and expansion without tipping into survival. This is a grounded, trauma-informed conversation about leadership, sustainability, and what it really takes to grow without sacrificing yourself in the process. In this episode, Rachael unpacks:
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| Setting Boundaries, People Pleasing, Letting People Go | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:30:21 | |
In this episode, Rach dives into the empowering practice of setting and honouring boundaries—a radical act of self-respect and self-value. Boundaries help protect your emotional, mental, and physical well-being by clearly defining what is and isn't acceptable in your relationships, work, and personal life. We'll explore how people-pleasing tendencies, like saying "yes" out of guilt or fear, can lead to burnout and self-abandonment. Learn why boundary-setting can feel uncomfortable and how to move through fears of rejection or judgment.
In the episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Establishing Leadership, From Ego to Heart in Business, Money as Medicine w/ Shannon Pestun | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:59:27 | |
This week we have a very special guest: Shannon Pestun. She is the CEO of Pestun Consulting and Co-founder of The Finance Cafe. She also is a Senior Advisor to the Diversity Institute. Shannon is an accomplished speaker who has spoken not only across Canada but internationally, sharing the challenges and successes of building an inclusive and sustainable economy. Her compassionate and warm expertise speaks across differences to show how together we can break down barriers, build sustainable partnerships, unlock innovation and create a more inclusive economy. As a Métis woman, Shannon is passionate about reconciliation and the economic empowerment of Indigenous Peoples.
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| The Birthday Episode: Love, Heartbreak, Reinventing Self, Life Lately | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:31:20 | |
This is Rach's first ever birthday episode for the Cycle Breakers Podcast, and I have lots of goodness to share. As I reflect on the past year, I realized that while there was a ton of loss and grieving, there was just as much growth and expansion. This episode is one of triumph, empowerment, courage, and resilience amidst lifes challenges. In this episode, Rach riffs on:
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| Sobriety, Self-Determination, Identity Work & Cultivating Safe Spaces w/ Elaine Alec | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:55:06 | |
This week's guest is Elaine Alec. She is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Community Planner for her own First Nation, employee for the Province of BC and Federal Government and Entrepreneur. Elaine has spent over 20 years in over 100 communities across Canada to promote healing and wellness. Elaine is a first-time author of "Calling My Spirit Back" a memoir about growing up as an Indigenous girl in Canada and the impacts of colonization. It also provides Indigenous knowledge and teachings on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. In this episode, we discuss:
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