Break The Psycle

Break The Psycle

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Break The Psycle episodes

  • E15 - New Year, New You? Mental Health in 2025 🥳
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, Elijah and Kyla take a moment to reflect on 2024 — the wins, the lessons, and the challenges. They dive into what’s ahead for 2025, exploring wellness and mental health trends, and whether New Year’s resolutions are worth the hype or just setting us up for failure. Join them for a candid conversation about growth, goals, and how to approach the new year with a healthier mindset.

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    59 min
  • E14 - The Family Outlier: Are you the Black Sheep? 🖤🐑
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, Elijah, Danny, and special guest Tessa (filling in for Kyla) dive into the unique experience of being the black sheep in the family. They discuss the pain and isolation that often come with this role, from feeling misunderstood to navigating family dynamics. But it’s not all heavy — they also explore how breaking cycles of trauma can lead to empowerment and embracing the strengths of being the family outlier. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, this one’s for you.

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    55 min
  • E13 - Mental Health on the Holidays
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we unwrap the complex emotions that come with the holiday season. From the stress of overspending to the weight of unrealistic expectations, we dive into how the most wonderful time of the year can sometimes feel anything but. We also tackle the often-overlooked realities of holiday depression and loneliness, offering insights and a little humor to help you navigate the season. Whether you love the holidays or dread them, this episode is your guide to keeping your mental health in check.

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    54 min
  • E12 - The Art of Manipulation
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we explore the twisted world of manipulation — its history, its many forms, and whether it’s always as bad as it sounds. From the origins of gaslighting (shoutout to the 1938 play Gas Light) to the emotional maneuvers that make us question reality, we break down how manipulation shows up in everyday life. We’ll dive into emotional manipulation (ever heard of guilt trips?), social manipulation (hello, propaganda), and whether some forms of influence are actually harmless — or even helpful. Join us for a deep dive into how manipulation works, why it’s everywhere, and how to tell if you’re being played (or maybe doing a little playing yourself).

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    1 hr 3 min
  • E11 - Growing Up Too Quickly: Kids as Caregivers👶➡️👵

    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we explore the unique challenges of kids who grow up too fast and take on roles as caregivers—the "parentified" children. Elijah, Danny, and Kyla each share their personal stories of navigating adult responsibilities as kids and the impact it has had on their lives. We discuss the complexities of generational parenting, the effects of estrangement, and the path to forgiveness, even when those relationships are complicated. Tune in for candid conversations on healing, generational patterns, the struggle to forgive, and the power of psychedelics in finding closure. Join us as we look back, look forward, and share some laughs (and maybe a few tears) along the way.


    Time Stamps

    parentified child 1:30

    Danny parentified son 2:06

    Elijah parentified son 5:25

    Kyla Perentified Daughter 11:30

    Perentified son/daughter Reel 17:42

    New Generational Wealth 18:32

    The Mendez Brother “Monsters” 19:07

    Parental Estrangement - 24:45

    How Different Generations Parent - 25:23

    How we forgave our parent - 37:06

    Danny’s estrangement - 43:10

    Forgiving parents dead v alive - 46:00

    forgiving parents with psychedelics - 48:16

    Kyla’s estrangement - 53:19

    Kids going the struggle nessisary - 56:36

    10 years into the future - 103:44

    Wrap up - 107:00

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    1 hr 9 min
  • E10 -Seasonal Depression: What Does it Mean to be SAD?🌧️
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we’re tackling the winter blues — aka Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ever wondered why some people feel down during the colder months? We dig into what SAD really is, why some of us are more vulnerable to it, and whether it’s just about the weather or something deeper.

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    38 min
  • E9- Letting Go — The Art of Releasing Resentment😌💨
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we dive into the heavy but relatable world of resentment. From using resentment as fuel to recognizing when it starts holding you back, we break down the emotions that keep us stuck, including the differences between shame, resentment, and other look-alike feelings. We also explore how family systems and the 12-step approach have helped us work through our own resentments — and share practical steps you can take to start letting things go.

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    49 min
  • E8- Trauma: Big T, Tiny t — Does Size Matter? 🫠
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, we dive headfirst into the world of trauma, from the big T moments that shake your world to the tiny t triggers that still pack a punch. We break down the classic trauma responses — fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and yes, even flop. Expect some myth-busting about the mental health industry, a chat on why trauma is all about perspective, and, of course, a good ol' trauma dump. So grab a seat (and maybe a tissue) because this episode is all about the messy, relatable, and sometimes laughable sides of trauma.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • E7 - Fix PTSD with a Neck Stab 💉SGB ft. Dr. How
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, Elijah, Danny, and Kyla are joined by Dr. John How, the founder of the How Clinic, to chat about an eyebrow-raising treatment for PTSD — Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB). Yep, a neck stab could be the key to calming your nervous system! Dr. How explains how SGB works, along with other groundbreaking treatments like hormone therapy and ketamine therapy for PTSD. The crew dives into the science, shares wild patient success stories, and explores why these unconventional methods are taking the mental health world by storm. If you've ever been curious about how a needle to the neck might just change your life, this episode is a must-listen!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • E6 - Processing Difficult Emotions
    In this episode of Break the Psycle Podcast, Elijah, Danny, and Kyla tackle the challenge of processing difficult emotions. They share personal stories of moments where they felt emotionally unhinged and discuss the tools they've used to navigate these feelings, such as the Mood Meter and emotional wheels. The conversation also dives into the fascinating connection between the thinking brain and the feeling brain, exploring how understanding this link can help us better process and manage our emotions. Tune in for an insightful and relatable conversation on emotional growth and self-awareness.

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    1 hr 1 min

About Break The Psycle

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Welcome to Break the Psycle, a podcast where we explore the cutting-edge world of mental health, psychedelic therapy, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Elijah, co- founder of Psycle Health, along with…