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 conversation on what it means to break cycles—especially those rooted in patriarchy, war, displacement, and intergenerational trauma.

Together, they explore the invisible patterns that shape our nervous systems, the lasting impact of attachment wounds, and the lifelong journey of rehoming ourselves when our origins were marked by instability or silence. From Nisrine’s story of surviving the Lebanese Civil War to Renata’s reflections on growing up with an abusive, mentally ill parent, this episode is a courageous invitation to talk about what was once untouchable.

If you’ve ever felt like home was not a safe place—or like you’ve had to carry roles that were never yours to begin with—this conversation will meet you with empathy, truth, and tools for healing.

Topics Covered:

• The nervous system’s response to war and relocation
• Rehoming as a trauma-informed healing practice
• The survival patterns of people pleasing and fawning
• Breaking cycles of patriarchy with compassion
• The power of somatic work, storytelling, and authentic connection

Content Note: This episode contains discussions of trauma, abuse, war, and mental illness. Please listen with care.

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