The Cycle Breakers Podcast

The Cycle Breakers Podcast

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The Cycle Breakers Podcast episodes

  • Quantum Standards: The Key to Leveling the F*ck Up

    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    ✨ Letting go of outdated identities, breaking free from self-imposed limitations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

    LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    90-Min Elevated Ascension Session

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    33 min
  • Finding Your Purpose & Sense of Belonging Through Spirit Name & Clan w/ Karen Bird

    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.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Karen's multi-faceted journey
    • the importance of developing a strong cultural connection
    • the value that knowing your spirit name & clan has on your career path, purpose, gifts, and confidence
    • how to overcome the sense of imposter syndrome through connection
    • if you feel disconnected, this one medicine will help you

    LINKS

    Karen's LinkedIn

    ATHENA'S Indigenous Leadership Development Program

    Nakehndan: Knowing Your Truth

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Indigenous Women's Healing Circle (March 8th)

    90-Min Elevated Ascension Session

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    1 hr 5 min
  • Burn it Down to Build it Up

    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:

    🔥 The key signs that something in your life or business is misaligned 🔥 Why surrendering isn't giving up—it's stepping into trust 🔥 The discomfort of the "void space" and how to navigate uncertainty 🔥 How to rebuild from a place of alignment instead of fear

    QUICK LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    90-Min Elevated Ascension Session

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    41 min
  • Sacred Self-Love & Heart Healing

    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:
    • The truth about self-love and why it's more than just self-care rituals
    • How the heart chakra influences your ability to give and receive love
    • Signs of a blocked heart space—and how to know if you're holding onto old wounds
    • The power of Holy Fire Reiki in dissolving fear, past heartbreak, and ancestral wounds
    • Why healing with support (instead of doing it all alone) is the key to lasting transformation

    LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Book a Holy Fire Reiki Session

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    31 min
  • Breaking Free from Victimhood: Reclaiming Your Power & Creating a New Reality

    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: ✨ What victimhood state really is and how it impacts your life ✨ Key signs that you might be operating from a victim mentality ✨ Real-life examples of victimhood ✨ How to shift from feeling powerless to taking full ownership of your reality ✨ Tangible mindset shifts to break free and step into your highest power

    LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    47 min
  • Ancestral Whispers & the Power of Synchronicity

    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:

    • What ancestral whispers are and how they show up
    • How to recognize synchronicities and trust their guidance
    • Practices to tune into ancestral wisdom
    • Personal stories about following signs and how they led to breakthroughs.
    • Tools for cultivating a deeper relationship with your ancestors

    LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    35 min
  • How to Achieve Indigenous Success & Prosperity

    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:

    • The gap most healing approaches miss
    • How to reframe the pain of the past into an empowering future
    • The #1 way to interrupt patterns you're stuck in
    • The pathway to creating bigger impact in a good way

    LINKS

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    32 min
  • Your New Year's Edit

    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:
    • How to shift from obsessing over the "how" to embodying the "feel."
    • The Power of Emotional Alignment to focus on how you want to feel rather than what you want to achieve.
    • Your Life Edit 2025: Clean up energy leaks in your environment, relationships, health, and finances to support your emotional state.
    • How to embrace the trial and error as you tune into the shifts required for deeper alignment
    • How this will unlock opportunities, abundance, and joy that flow naturally.

    LINKS:

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Rachael's TikTok

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    31 min
  • BONUS Year-End Episode: Healing the Fear of Leaving People Behind

    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:

    • The spontaneous fulfillment of desire and aligning with a mission bigger than yourself.
    • The difference between the ego's restless urgency and the heart's grounded peace.
    • How trauma and old programming keep us in survival mode—and how clearing those blocks allows us to feel good and connect to higher purpose.
    • The ripple effect of rising in your power and inviting others to thrive alongside you.

    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

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Rachael's TikTok

    Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders (3-6 month options)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

    Corporate Sponsorship

    33 min
  • Business Real Talk + Integrity & Indigenous Values in Leadership w/ Cheekbone Beauty's Jenn Harper

    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:

    • The inspiration and mission behind Cheekbone Beauty
    • How Indigenous values have shaped its inclusive & sustainable approach
    • The role of representation, integrity and community in building a brand
    • Personal growth, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
    • A sneak peak into what's next for the company

    LINKS

    Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Website

    Cheekbone Beauty Instagram

    Jenn's Instagram

    Rachael's Website

    Rachael's Instagram

    Rachael's LinkedIn

    Quantum Identity Activation™️ (1-3 month private mentorship)

    Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program (Corporate-Focused)

    Corporate Sponsorship

    56 min

About The Cycle Breakers Podcast

From the publisher's feed

The Cycle Breakers Podcast is for those of us who have been chosen to be the ONE in our lineage to transmute pain into power & wounds into wisdom. Hosted by Rachael Hunt, First Nations Chippewas of Nawash, Intuitive Indigenous Mentor & founder of Freedom School & The Freedom Method™️. This is an homage to her roots as an Aniishnaabe Kwe (translated from Ojibwe, meaning indigenous woman)