The Cycle Breakers Podcast

This is the first solo episode back for Season 2. Today's conversation is rooted in Two-Eyed Seeing - the ability to hold Indigenous worldview (the medicine) and modern science (neuroscience) at the same time, without one overriding the other. This episode explores how Indigenous women can remain rooted in culture and values while navigating modern systems, and how the Freedom Method™ bridges these two worlds in a liberating, empowering way.
In this episode, Rachael discusses:
the gift of not belonging in western systems
the origins of Two-Eyed Seeing 
how The Freedom Method™️ disrupts western norms in a good way
using neuroscience as a tool to undo what colonization did to the nervous system
intersecting modern tools with Indigenous wisdom is the movement
LINKS
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
The Cycle Breakers YouTube
The Freedom Method™️ Certification (Winter 2026 cohort start Jan 28th)
Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders 
Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times and international bestseller. His next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and their Adult Children is expected to be published in late 2027.

In this episode we discuss:
how to understand the root of trauma 
the biology of trauma generationally & in utero
the link between colonization & addiction
debunking Indigenous stereotypes around abuse & alcoholism
why Indigenous women have higher rates of autoimmune illness
how to heal our trauma (it's possible)
how Indigenous culture has impacted Gabor's journey
LINKS

Gabor's Website
Gabor's Instagram
The Cycle Breakers YouTube
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
The Freedom Method™️ Certification
Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders 
Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

As we close Season 1 of The Cycle Breakers Podcast, Rachael reflects on what it truly means to live and lead from a place of being Creator-guided - trusting in divine timing, surrendering control, and walking in alignment with Spirit. This episode is a gentle reminder that even when the path feels unclear, Creator is always showing us the way. Stayed tuned for Season 2, coming early 2026!
In this finale, Rachael shares:
What it means to live Creator-guided from an Indigenous worldview
How to recognize the calling from Creator
What to do when you feel disconnected or unsure of the path
How Creator-guidance transforms the way we lead, create, and build legacy
LINKS
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
The Freedom Method™️ Certification
Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders 
Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

Darion Ducharme is the founder and Owner of Teqare, a proudly Indigenous-owned education company based in Treaty 1 Territory (Winnipeg, Manitoba). Through Teqare, Darion empowers communities across Canada with engaging workshops on cyber safety, financial literacy, and city life skills, bridging the digital divide for youth, adults, and elders in both urban and remote communities. A recognized national speaker and Mastercard Game Changer Award recipient, his work has been featured by Global News, CBC, The Globe and Mail, and SAY Magazine. With over 70 First Nations and hundreds of schools trained in the 2024–2025 school year alone, Darion continues to inspire digital confidence, safety, and opportunity for the next generation of Indigenous leaders.
In this episode, we discuss:
Darion's journey to entrepreneurship 
from making to stewarding money 
2 key financial literacy tips we all need
why cyber security for First Nations communities is needed
the latest scams to watch out for 
the future of tech & AI
LINKS
Darion's Instagram
Darion's LinkedIn
Teqare's Instagram
Teqare's YouTube
Teqare's TikTok
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders 
Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program

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:
how to reframe setbacks as setups
overcoming victimhood to stand in your power 
what the gestation period in business growth looks like
why remembering the challenges will serve you 
holding the vision through low moments
 
LINKS
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
Private Mentorship for Indigenous Leaders 
Indigenous Employee Empowerment Program