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Healing isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about learning how to face it… without becoming it. In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, Laziena and Craig explore what it really means to move beyond your past and step into a new version of yourself. Through lived experience and direct conversation, this episode challenges the idea of surface-level healing and invites a deeper level of self-awareness and accountability. We explore: • Why emotional attachment keeps people stuck• The importance of facing your shadow• Letting go of identity tied to past pain• Building self-trust through inner work• What it actually means to transform This isn’t about being perfect.It’s about being honest enough to change. — If this resonates, you’re already doing the work. Follow Laziena @ Laziena.com Follow Craig @ craigsotkovsky.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if being single isn’t a setback…but an invitation to finally understand yourself? In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, we explore the space between relationships — the part most people rush through — and why it may be the most important phase of all. Through real stories and lived experiences, this conversation highlights how patterns form, how we repeat them, and what it actually takes to break them. We explore:• Why we move too quickly into new relationships• The role of attachment styles and emotional needs• How to rebuild your identity after loss or separation• What it means to receive love in a healthy way• Why self-awareness changes everything This is about slowing down…so you can choose differently next time. — If this resonated, you’re not behind.You’re becoming. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most people think overwhelm means they’re doing too much. But what if it actually means you’re holding too much… alone? In this episode, Laziena sits down with Victoria Burmeiser for a short conversation about the internal experience behind burnout, high-functioning overwhelm, and the quiet pressure of always being the one who “has it handled.” This conversation shifts the focus from productivity to capacity, from fixing to understanding. Because the goal isn’t to do more.It’s to stop carrying what was never meant to be held alone. — If you felt this, you didn’t imagine it. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, Tasiyah and Laziena welcome manifestation life coach Star Staubach for a thoughtful conversation about life transitions, surrender, and the cycles we move through as we grow. Star shares reflections from her personal journey and how stepping back from constant striving allowed her to reconnect with deeper purpose and awareness. The conversation explores how life’s challenges often repeat themselves until we pause long enough to understand what they are trying to teach us. Together, they discuss the importance of self-reflection, emotional awareness, and trusting the process of transformation. Rather than chasing quick fixes, this episode invites listeners to consider how slowing down and listening to life’s signals can lead to deeper clarity and alignment. If you have ever felt like certain patterns keep returning in your life, this conversation offers a new way to look at those moments. Breaking cycles begins with awareness. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, we explore what it actually means to rebuild yourself after trauma. From growing up in critical households to navigating immigration identity, emotional neglect, sexual trauma, and attachment wounds — this conversation goes beyond surface-level healing. We discuss: • The moment identity becomes a conscious choice• Persona shifting and “installing” a new self-concept• Parenting while still healing yourself• Shame spirals and anxious/avoidant attachment patterns• Why therapy can feel destabilizing before it heals• The “Deathbed Letter” release• The 70x7 exercise for clearing resentment• Mirror work and reparenting your inner child This is not about perfection.It’s about integration. It’s about moving from victim to survivor to guide. If you’ve struggled with worthiness, belonging, or emotional regulation, this episode offers perspective, tools, and lived experience. Healing isn’t instant.But awareness changes everything. — Follow Breaking the Cycles for conversations that bridge psychology, identity, emotional repair, and generational transformation. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this transformative episode, psychologist and hypnotherapist Karina Pontiles joins us from Chile to discuss the deeper layers of healing: subconscious patterns, generational trauma, emotional triggers, and the power of energy work. Karina shares how losing everything pushed her into a profound healing journey - one that led her to combine psychology, hypnotherapy, and energy healing into a method that creates real, lasting change. Together, we explore: How childhood interpretations shape adult behavior The impact of mother and father wounds Why we attract the same partners until we heal How resentment forms when trauma goes unaddressed The difference between awareness and transformation How hypnotherapy uncovers the true origin of patterns The role of energy healing in emotional release A deeply insightful conversation for anyone ready to understand themselves, heal their past, and break the cycles that no longer serve them. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this beautiful mother–daughter episode, Sam and Misty join us from Spain to share how they’ve broken generational patterns through intuition, emotional safety, and conscious self‑growth. Sam, an Angel Guide and space‑clearing practitioner, opens up about growing up with spiritual gifts she was never allowed to talk about — and how reclaiming her voice changed her life. Misty shares her journey through anxiety, depression, and self‑discovery, and how mindfulness and creativity helped her find her path. Together, they explore: Healing generational trauma through emotional safety Embracing intuition and spiritual gifts Mindfulness, walking, and journaling as tools for clarity The power of space clearing and energetic alignment Building a legacy rooted in kindness and authenticity A gentle, inspiring conversation for anyone seeking healing, connection, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with coach and speaker Gerren Sprouth to explore the emotional realities of teenage trauma, sexual abuse, accountability, and the courage it takes to break generational cycles. Through honest storytelling, Tasiyah, Laziena, and Gerren discuss: Witnessing your inner teenager with compassion The impact of sexual trauma on identity and adulthood The desire for accountability from parents who may never change Rebuilding trust and emotional safety within families Conscious creation and choosing who you want to become The long-term work of healing generational wounds This episode offers truth, tenderness, and transformation — a reminder that healing is not linear, but it is possible. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Shaina Hargens, a motivational coach, speaker, author, and mother of both an angel baby and a rainbow baby. Shaina shares her powerful journey through burnout, stillbirth, emotional recovery, and rediscovering her identity as a woman and mother. Together, we explore: The hidden burnout cycles women experience How trauma reshapes identity The role of gratitude in healing The importance of taking “the next right step” Rebuilding confidence after life-altering loss The creation of her guided journal Anchoring Amidst Shaina’s story is a reminder that resilience is not about avoiding pain — it’s about learning to breathe again, rebuild again, and rise again. Find Shaina online: anchoringamidst.comSearch Shaina Hargens on all major platforms. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Breaking the Cycles, Tasiyah and Laziena sit down with guide and coach Lara Bokeve for a deeply honest conversation about healing, motherhood, and the work required to break generational patterns. Together, they explore: How trauma lives in the body and nervous system The role of mothers in generational cycle breaking Nervous system regulation as a foundation for emotional healing Parenting from truth instead of trauma Co-regulation, embodiment, and the courage to face your shadows The journey from survival mode to empowerment How healing transforms family relationships across generations Lara shares her own experiences navigating trauma, raising a daughter, and witnessing generational patterns unfold across three generations of women. This episode is a grounding, compassionate reminder that healing is lifelong — and that the work you do within yourself becomes the light your children walk toward. Connect with Lara: larabokeve.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, Tasiyah, Laziena, Cari, and Dave sit in an honest, unfiltered conversation about family trauma, forgiveness, and the long, nonlinear process of healing. They explore what it means to stay present with pain, why forgiveness cannot be rushed, and how accountability, compassion, and repair can exist without bypassing anger or grief. This episode honors the reality of breaking generational cycles while learning how to hold your own heart along the way. To connect with Cari, please check out: https://linktr.ee/resiliencemindandbodycoaching?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f8b970ec-cbff-4fdd-a989-7f058ea72cc5 To connect with Dave, please check out: https://www.daveortoncoaching.com/ For more information visit: https://laziena.com/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Breaking the Cycle, Laziena sits down with Yanet Dominguez for a conversation about healing, legacy, and what it really means to break generational patterns without erasing where we come from. Yanet is a first-generation Cuban immigrant, a pediatric oncology nurse, and the author of Searching for the Silver Lining. In this episode, she shares her lived experience of growing up between addiction, incarceration, and unconditional love, and how her grandmother became the steady presence that helped her imagine a different life. Together, they explore what happens when women stop abandoning themselves, how peace becomes recognizable only after chaos, and why forgiveness creates space for joy without denying pain. This conversation moves through immigration, family loyalty, codependency, self-devotion, aging, grief, and the quiet freedom that comes when you stop chasing relationships and start choosing yourself. This is not a conversation about fixing the past. It’s about making meaning from it. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: Breaking generational cycles without hating your family Choosing peace after divorce, loss, and disappointment How writing your story can give your life meaning Forgiveness as a pathway to freedom, not forgetting Why happiness in parents matters for children Searching for the silver lining without denying the storm 📘 Yanet’s book: Searching for the Silver Lining (available on Amazon) 🎙️ Podcast: Breaking the Cycle If something Yanet shared resonated with you, consider sharing this episode with someone who might need it. Healing is quieter when we don’t do it alone. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In a must listen episode, The three women connect deeply over the true power of self-forgiveness, transforming deep-seated shame into light, and the relief that comes from healing your own nervous system. You'll hear how speaking up and owning your story can create a ripple effect of hope for others.  Our special guest and good friend Cari Rickabaugh - a somatic mind and body coach joins us for a soft and connecting conversation.  follow this link to like, subscribe and follow more of Cari!  https://linktr.ee/resiliencemindandbodycoaching?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f8b970ec-cbff-4fdd-a989-7f058ea72cc5 Follow, like and subscribe!  insta: Breaking_the_cycles  fb: Breaking the Cycles  Laziena.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this powerful episode, Laziena sits down with Catalina, a psychotherapist and founder of Alive in Her! The conversation centers on the epidemic of shame culture - how it's passed down through generations, leaving women feeling isolated, worthless, and silenced. Catalina shares how her movement provides a crucial global village where women can support each other, validate their feelings, and find connection. Laziena gets vulnerable, sharing her personal journey of confronting her own generational trauma, healing toxic relationship patterns, and how she repaired her relationship with her kids.  --- Editor note: AHHH! Such an amazing episode, sad I missed out on this recording, but I know our next episode will be amazing. And yes Catalina I am so proud of my mom. Our family has been through so much, and healing our wounds allowed us to become closer. It's what sparked our initial thought to start up this podcast. I look forward to speaking with you further. Thank you for joining us on this episode!  Follow Catalina @ catalinapopoveniuc.com #aliveinher See ya on the next episode! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Breaking the Cycles, sit down with Laziena and Brian for a soft conversation as they discuss how their path of divine unity has impacted them. The return of the soul, the balance of getting unstuck, the meaning of manifestation, and processing emotional integrity to value the truth. Thank you Brian, for coming back for another episode! Follow Brian on all social medias @ Brian E Neal23 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.