Cycle Breaker and Change Maker with Renata Ortega
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I am a survivor of abuse and critical illness who has figured out how to break free from multiple negative generational cycles that were ruining my life. I am committed to making positive impactful and attainable positive changes for generations to come. As a result of years of personal experience, research and therapy; I have been able to create tools and simplified concepts to help break down the barriers of negative cycles in order to create meaningful lasting changes.
Now, I am going to share my knowledge with you. I look forward to helping you on your cycle breaking and change making journey, you will find nothing more rewarding than this.
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Breaking Free from Analysis Paralysis: A Deep Dive into Episode 14
In this episode, I want to share with you what overthinking has looked like in my own life, why it shows up, and most importantly, how I’ve started breaking free from it. My hope is that by the end…
Episode 50: Bye for Now – Closing Season One
Today isn’t a “lesson” episode… or a “deep dive” into a single topic. It’s more of a heart-to-heart. You and me, sitting down together for a chat.Because this is the final episode of Season One.And I…
S1E48 When the Pain Is Quiet — Naming the Invisible Faces of Abuse: A Deep Dive into Episode 13
🧠 Why We Miss the Signs: Unlearning What We've Been TaughtMost of us didn’t grow up learning the signs of emotional or psychological abuse. In fact, many of us normalized the abnormal, especially if…
S1E47 The Illusion of Intimacy — Why Oversharing Isn’t Connection: A Deep Dive Into Episode 12
For many trauma survivors, oversharing isn’t carelessness—it’s a defense mechanism. When you’ve experienced a life where your voice was silenced, your truth denied, or your needs invalidated, you…
S1E46 The Armor of Hyper-Independence — And How to Finally Take It Off: A Deep Dive into Episode 11
Today, we’re unpacking something that gets mislabeled as strength but often masks something much deeper: hyper-independence.You know that voice in your head that says, “I don’t need anyone. I’ve got…
S1E45 When Sorry Never Comes – Breaking Free from the Cycle of Denied Accountability: A Deep Dive into Episode 10
Today, we’re going beyond the introduction to “lack of accountability” and taking a deep, healing dive into how the absence of accountability in relationships can shape your reality—and how to…
S1E44 Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | Renata Interviews North York Women's Shelters Rachel Morrison - Senior Manager, Fund Development and Jhoanel Lucero Ruiz - Manager of Programs and Services
North York Women's Shelter is a 40-bed emergency shelter supporting families from across the GTA who have experienced gender-based violence. Not only do they provide a safe place to stay, their…
S1E43 Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | Renata Interviews Ellen Campbell Founder & CEO of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (Abuse Hurts)
Today we have a very special guest on the Cycle Breaker and Change Maker Podcast, our guest is Ellen Campbell. Ellen is the CEO & Founder of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (Abuse…
S1E42 The Pain Behind the Smile, Hidden Abuse: A Deep Dive into Episode 9
In Episode 9, I introduced the idea that abuse is not always visible. That what happens behind closed doors can be completely at odds with the images we present to the outside world. And that’s what…
S1E41 Healing the Fear of What Comes Next: A Deep Dive into Episode 8
Today, we’re going deeper into a topic that so many of you reached out to me about—anticipatory fear, also known as anticipatory anxiety.If you’ve ever found yourself bracing for something bad—even…
S1E40 Life After Survival: A Deep Dive into Episode 7
The Diagnosis Doesn’t End the StoryIf you’ve ever lived through a life-altering diagnosis—or supported someone who has—you know that the moment you hear the words from a doctor is both the beginning…
S1E39 Why Healing Is an Economic Necessity: A Deep Dive into Episode 6
Today’s episode is a little different—but it’s one I believe is critical.We're talking about something many of us don’t realize until it’s too late: the financial and societal cost of unresolved…
S1E38 When the Past Hijacks the Present: Unpacking Triggers – A Deeper Dive into Episode 5
A trigger is not just a strong reaction. It’s a sudden surge of emotion or physical response that seems disproportionate to the moment—but perfectly logical when you look at your past. Triggers often…
Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | “When Home Is a Minefield: Rehoming Ourselves After Trauma” Renata Interviews Nisrine
Episode Description:In this powerful episode of Cycle Breaker & Change Maker, Renata Ortega sits down with registered psychotherapist and coach Nisrine Maktabi for a deeply personal and healing…
S1E37 Letting Go Without Guilt – The Deep Work of Releasing What We’ve Outgrown a deep dive into Episode 4
In Episode 4, I introduced the idea of letting go—specifically, letting go of relationships that are no longer healthy or aligned. Today, we’re diving deeper.Letting go isn’t a one-time action. It’s…
S1E36 Escaping the Grip of Abandonment – A Deeper Dive and an expansion on Episode 3
Hello, and welcome back to the Cycle Breaker and Change Maker Podcast. I’m Renata Ortega, and if you’ve made it here today, I want you to take a moment to acknowledge your courage. Today’s topic is…
S1E35 A Deep Dive into Escaping the Negative Relationship Cycle, an expansion on Episode 2
In episode 2, I introduced the concept of the negative relationship cycle—how we often find ourselves in harmful or unbalanced relationships without even realizing we’re repeating a pattern we never…
S1E34 Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | "From Surviving to Supporting: One Mother’s Journey to Change Generations" Renata Interviews Andrea
Andrea Page founded FITMOM in April 2000, one year after her first son was born. The birth of FITMOM was the result of her own personal struggle to overcome severe postpartum depression in her first…
Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | “With That Pain, I Found My Purpose” | Renata Ortega Interviews Annalisa
Annalisa Vicente is a wife and proud mother of two amazing boys. She is an early childhood educator, motherhood coach, and best-selling author. Annalisa is a passionate maternal mental health…
S1E32 Cycle Breaker and Change Maker | Letting Go Without Guilt - Even When You Love Someone
Today’s episode is deeply personal and something I believe many of us quietly struggle with. We’re going to talk about letting go of relationships — without guilt — even if you love the person and…
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