Break the Cycle - podcast cover

Break the Cycle

Cycle Chats Networkwww.cyclechats.com
Break the Cycle, is here to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Join hosts, Emily Palacios and Stephanie LoVerde for honest, thoughtful conversations that inspire you to break free from the chains of generational traumas, mental health challenges, societal pressures, women's health issues, toxic relationships, and more. Our mission is clear: to make our 15-year-old selves proud of the resilient, empowered individuals we've become. Let's embark on this empowering journey together!
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

The Wellness Gypsy with Dana Maternick

In this episode, we are chatting with a lady who can use her third eye to realign your chakras and help you find balance in this fast-paced life. Welcome into your aura, Alignment Coach, and Reiki Healer: Dana Maternick aka The Wellness Gypsy! Dana and the Cycle Halves discuss spirituality, mindset, energy, and how they all connect to the inner world of self-service. Dana goes deep into her minds-eye to explain a bit more about what brought her into this world of holistic healing practices and h...

Sep 13, 202139 minEp. 18

Matchmaker Magic with Cristina Conti Pineda

In this episode, we speak with a regularly featured Dating Expert on major entertainment networks like NBC, CBS, MTV, and The CW. A woman who has been in news outlets such as Forbes and The Huffington Post. The ever so lovely Co-Founder and Celebrity Matchmaker at Matchmakers In The City...Cristina (Conti) Pineda! Cristina takes the Cycle Halves on a journey through love, life, and the pursuit of a suitable sutor. She discusses her 8 years as a matchmaking industry professional and her experienc...

Aug 30, 202138 minEp. 17

Mind Over Mirror with Cass Makerewich

In this episode, we speak with a woman whose goal is to help busy struggling females feel sexy in their own bodies. Transformational coach: Cass Makerewich! Cass gives the low down on how she helps women achieve the body, mind, and souls they want without endless cardio. The best part? No need to ditch the wine and chocolate! We chat about her own personal transformation journey, both spiritually and physically, that ultimately led her to help others achieve the same level of success that she ha...

Aug 16, 202131 minEp. 16

Good Mood Nutrition with Chelsea Potter

In this episode, we speak with a woman who helps driven women achieve hormonal, adrenal, and digestive balance. She’s a Functional Medicine Dietitian here to put you in a Good Mood. It’s Chelsea Potter! Chelsea offers her professional take on women’s gut and hormone health, what the root of digestive problems are, why functional lab testing is used to tackle these issues and explains what the heck an adrenal is and why it’s so important to keep it balanced! Check Chelsea Out! Instagram: @good.mo...

Aug 02, 202139 minEp. 15

Cycle Chats: Cheese Please with Amanda

In this episode, we speak with the queen of cheese, a lady who knows her way around a salami rose, the woman making your inflight dreams come true with aesthetically pleasing boards for every occasion, the owner of Charcuterie By Amanda....Amanda! Amanda gives us all the delicious details about having a supportive family, the hardships and stereotypes that women get from being a small business owner, all the while chopping up fruits, vegetables, and cheese for an order that had come in just befo...

Jul 19, 202131 minEp. 14

Body Image with Deb Katia Tutta

In this episode, we get the pleasure of chatting with a woman who wants you to cut the diet detox bs out of your life...Deborah Katiat! Deb takes us on her journey that started just over four years ago. She dives into how she turned self-deprecation into self-appreciation. She coaches us through what it means to be stuck in a Diet-Binge-Repeat cycle and how she utilizes her own experiences to help others break their patterns. Check Deb Out! Instagram: @DeborahKatiat

Jul 05, 202135 minEp. 13

If You Wanna Be My Lover with Sarah Watson

In this episode, we get hot and heavy with certified sex therapist and sexual health educator, Sarah Watson! Sarah is on a mission to take the taboo out of gettin’ frisky as she guides us on a journey of sexual self-discovery that will lead you to say, “I’ll have what she’s having!” Check Sarah out! INSTAGRAM: @swsxtherapy Follow, Like, Subscribe! Instagram: @cyclechats Facebook: @cyclechats

Jun 21, 202139 minEp. 12

Whateva Lola with Nat McPherson

In today’s episode, we talk to the Queen of the Pom Pom, raining champ of the rainbow earrings, and fellow theatre friend...the gal in charge of the brand Whateva Lola...Nat! Nat takes the time to walk us through what it’s like being a small business owner and all the trials, tribulations, and excitements that come with it. She gives us the scoop on what it’s been like being a full-time content creator and the things that inspire her brand. Check Nat out! INSTAGRAM: @whatevalola + @natlovesthat ...

Jun 07, 202136 minEp. 11

Glow Fitness with Amanda King

In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting it up with the Owner of Glow Fitness LLC, ACSM Personal Trainer with a Bachelors's Degree in Kinesiology, and Pre/Postpartum Core Specialist...Amanda King! Amanda recounts her health and wellness journey that led her to work within the fitness field and combats misinformation within the industry. We discuss how to sync up our workouts with our menstrual cycles and why it is so important to tailor your health around it! Get ready to tune in and st...

May 24, 202137 minEp. 10

Love Grows with Misha N. Granado

In this episode, we speak with behavioral health scientist and relationship therapist: Misha N. Granado. Not only is she a J. William Fulbright Scholar, she is also a Speaker and Author with over 15 years of experience as a certified Relationship Therapist. She guides us through the fear and shame that often accompanies going into therapy and why you don’t have to feel bad about it at all! Most importantly we get down to the nitty-gritty of the Mother/Daughter relationship and how it shifts thro...

May 10, 202136 minEp. 9

The Combat Queen with Samantha Kaufman

In this episode, we speak with Sam; a friend, fellow actor, a stage combat choreographer, and the true definition of the word triple threat! She shares the tips and tricks of the trade, how to trust your gut and the proper etiquette of wielding a fake weapon on stage. Hear us share stories of old days in the theatre and the boundaries we had to set as women in the arts. Did you know there is more than one Boundary? If not, you going to want to grab some paper/pen and tune in! Check Sam out! INST...

Apr 26, 202135 minEp. 8

The Vagina Chronicles with Aiyana Davison

In this episode, we get the privilege to speak with a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP): Aiyana! She speaks facts, breaks down myths, and gets down to the nitty-gritty of all things vagina power. Join us as we listen to this beautiful woman share her story and offer invaluable information all while providing a voice to those struggling to use their own. Grab your placentas and get ready to say, "pew pew!" Check Aiyana out! INSTAGRAM: @thevaginachronicles ...

Apr 12, 202137 minEp. 7

Yes Chef, Thank You Chef with Kali

In this episode, we get to know Kali: a personal chef and owner of “Plate to Plate Personal Chefs!” We dig right into the main course of Kali’s career as she serves us up some real truth about her life as a professional chef and the intricate inner workings of being a female in such a male-dominated industry. Kali makes sure we save room for dessert by putting the “mental health” cherry on top of her “woman-empowerment-sundae” that she serves up to every plate she makes. Check Kali out! Instagra...

Mar 29, 202131 minEp. 6

Connection Counseling with Erica James

In this episode, we get to know Erica: a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist residing in The Big Apple...New York City! She talks us through her calling to become a Therapist, how she navigates through her own personal relationship ups and downs and sheds professional insight on how utilizing compassion for oneself mixed with the power of vulnerability can help couples create a safe space for transformative healing. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, consider using the ...

Mar 15, 202139 minEp. 5

Balance with B with Brittany Dean

In this episode, get to know Britt, a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and a busy working mom of two. She shares her years of mental health experience, her own personal struggles. She explains how her approach to trauma-informed coaching environments helps women learn more about their cycle, balance their hormones, work with their bodies, and unlock the superpowers that lie within! Check Britt out! Instagram: @balance.with.b Follow, Like, Subscribe! Instagram: @cyclechats Facebook: @cy...

Mar 01, 202136 minEp. 4

No More Bad Dates with Kari Tumminia

In this episode, get to know Kari, a dating and relationship expert, the creator of The Cosmic Love Portal, and the author of No More Bad Dates. Kari guides us through her toolkit of Modern Psychology mixed with Energy Work. She recalls her dating disasters, limiting beliefs, and self-worth issues that propelled her into the woman and guide she is today. Join us gals as we pull a "Sex In The City" and break down the script of being a woman in this modern world. Check Kari out! Instagram: @karitu...

Feb 15, 202134 minEp. 3

Cycle Chats Special: Valentines Day with The Cycle Halves

In this very special Valentine’s Day episode, meet the men behind the Cycle Chats Gals! Grab your beloved one and chow down on a box of chocolates as we recall how we first met, our first kiss, and all the mushy stuff you definitely didn’t ask to know. No matter who you love: Happy Valentines Day to everyone! ️ Follow, Like, Subscribe! Instagram: @cyclechats Facebook: @cyclechats

Feb 14, 202135 min

Girls Fight Back with Nicole Snell

In this episode, get to know Nicole Snell, speaker, adventurer, advocate, self-defense expert, and CEO of Girls Fight Back. Listen in and found out more about a woman who is the true definition of the word feminist and how she’s changing the way we view safety one gal at a time! Check Nicole out! Instagram: @adventuresofnik @girlsfightback Follow, Like, Subscribe! Instagram: @cyclechats Facebook: @cyclechats

Feb 01, 202140 minEp. 2

The Women Who Birthed Us with Our Moms

On this episode, we talk to the very women who pushed us towards light and into this world: Our Mothers! We take a trip down memory lane, bridge the gap between generations, and discuss the ultimate form of communication...the almighty toilet phone.

Jan 18, 202122 minEp. 1

Cycle Chats: Pilot

Welcome to Cycle Chats...The Pilot Episode! Just two gals de-stigmatizing what it means to be a woman. As you fly into the pilot episode, you’ll enter into the minds of Emily and Stephanie (your humble hosts) as they discuss everything from their meanings of female empowerment, the relationships they’ve made, and a certain hot pink lipstick. It’s time to sync our cycles!

Jan 03, 202110 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android