Episode
EP 29: Maria & Madge: Picking Up Where We Left Off
- Podcast
- Breaking Cycles with Maria
- Published
- Jun 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1891
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Summary
Life got busy, schedules filled up, and before we knew it, another conversation was waiting to happen. In this episode, Madge and I reconnect and pick up where we left off. We talk about friendship, changing seasons of life, personal growth, and what happens when people come back together after time has passed. Some friendships reconnect instantly, while others take time to find their rhythm again. We explore how relationships evolve, why some people remain in our lives while others drift away, the impact of major life changes, and how our expectations can shape the way we experience others. Along the way, I also share part of the journey behind the development of the Cycle Breaker Method™. Many people are familiar with Atomic Habits and the idea that small habits create lasting change. The Cycle Breaker Method™ approaches change from a different angle by focusing on the response—the moment where patterns are either reinforced or interrupted. Because what gets repeated becomes reinforced. What gets reinforced becomes normalized. A genuine conversation about friendship, perspective, self-awareness, and the patterns that quietly shape our lives. Most people aren't stuck. They're patterned.