# Breaking Cycles, Building Legacy: An Interview with Georgina Lightning - Episode 12

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Podcast: [Settle Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/settle-down-7692904)
Published: 2026-05-12T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this powerful season finale of Settle Down , the aunties sit down with legendary actor, filmmaker and matriarch, Georgina Lightning, for one of the most raw, emotional and inspiring conversations of the season. From hilarious rez stories and motherhood moments to deep conversations about intergenerational trauma, healing, storytelling and legacy, Georgina opens up about everything: surviving cancer, confronting complex PTSD, raising children while breaking cycles, and why Indigenous stories are one of the most powerful natural resources we have. This conversation dives into the realities Indigenous creators face in film and television, the fight for funding and representation and Georgina’s bold vision to make Alberta the Indigenous film capital of the world. Along the way, the hosts reflect on parenting, identity, healing, entrepreneurship and what it means to leave something better for the next generation. Please note: This episode contains discussions of suicide, sexual assault and trauma, if you are distressed, please reach out to the distress line at 988. Settle in for a beautiful, emotional and unforgettable end to Season One.

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