In this honest conversation, Rachael sits down with Sheryl-Ann Carscadden (SAS) and Christine John, two Indigenous leaders who are reshaping how we understand harm, healing, and responsibility within our communities and workplaces.
Sheryl-Ann Carscadden (SAS) is the Founder and Owner of Sundance Source Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience, SAS works alongside Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and organizations to build relationships grounded in respect and shared purpose.
Christine John is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Owl Vision Strategies, bringing over 20 years of energy sector experience and a deep commitment to advancing reconciliation
Together, they explore the reality of lateral violence, how it stems from systemic and historical harm, and the subtle ways it continues to show up today through exclusion, competition, and silence. More importantly, they introduce the concept of lateral kindness, a deliberate practice of compassion, accountability, and conscious change.
This conversation moves beyond awareness and into action, asking what it really means to interrupt harmful patterns and become a cycle breaker in our own lives.
In this episode, we explore:
- What lateral violence is and how it shows up in everyday spaces
- The impact of colonial systems on relationships and community dynamics
- The concept of "distortion of care" and how protection can turn into harm
- Lateral kindness as an intentional practice, not just an idea
- How to create safety, belonging, and accountability in workplaces and communities
LINKS
Sheryl-Ann Carscadden's LinkedIn
Sheryl-Ann Carscadden's Website
Christine John's LinkedIn
Christine John's Website
Rachael's Website
Rachael's Instagram
Rachael's LinkedIn
The Cycle Breakers YouTube
The Freedom Method™️ Certification
