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Half BettyThe Wild Walk Home - Part 2 of 2Andrea and Krista are honoured to welcome Nadia George to the podcast—an award-winning actor, activist, and trauma integration clinician based in Toronto. The conversation is a heartfelt continuation of Nadia George's transformative journey, as she shares her recent experiences after traveling to El Salvador. Andrea and Krista welcome Nadia back for part two, where she recalls pivotal moments that have reshaped her midlife perspective, including the significant spiritual and personal growth she gained from the trip. Nadia describes how instrumental this journey was for her in feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to her roo...2025-07-1758 min
Half BettyThe Wild Walk Home - Part 1 of 2Andrea and Krista are honoured to welcome Nadia George to the podcast—an award-winning actor, activist, and trauma integration clinician based in Toronto. Nadia shares her rich cultural background, rooted in her Canadian upbringing and her newly realized Salvadorian Nahua heritage. She also expresses her tireless advocacy for clean drinking water, mental health, and environmental justice.The conversation spans her wide-ranging career across social services, corporate consulting, and the entertainment industry. Nadia opens up about her personal journey of self-discovery, including the life-changing revelation of her biological father and the healing that followed. She reflects on th...2025-07-091h 06
Half BettyAs A CanadianDuring this episode Andrea and Krista are in conversation with Ragini Kapil, a Vancouver-based writer, director, performer, and educator. Inspired by her mother, a trailblazing Indo-Fijian educator in special education, Ragini's work is imbued with humor, empathy, and honesty. After a career in education, Ragini transitioned to the creative world but faced a challenging recovery from a back fracture and concussion. Despite these setbacks, she emerged stronger, writing and directing award-winning films, performing standup comedy, and teaching English to newcomers in Canada. Ragini's story underscores themes of resilience, compassion, authenticity, and visionary thinking. She shares her transformative j...2025-06-271h 07
Half BettyBad BrownieAndrea and Krista dive into Madeleine’s inspiring work in social entrepreneurship, her feminist values, and the energy she brings as an instigator and creative force. Madeleine reflects on her formative years, including her rebellious nature as a child, which influenced her life’s work. She shares her journey of finding purpose through initiatives like G Day - a series of events aimed at empowering girls entering adolescence. The conversation highlights her transition into midlife, marked by her decision to quit alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing profound personal growth and a return to more a...2025-06-171h 09
Half BettySacred SynchronicityIn this episode, Founder and Host Andrea Rathborne and Producer/Co-Host Krista Gruen sit down with Andréa (Drea) Bendewald to discuss Drea's journey as the Founder, Host, and Executive Producer of 'Circle This,' an Anti-Small Talk podcast. Drea shares her extensive experience leading circle conversations, spanning over 30 years, and explores her passion for meaningful connection, relationships, human insight, and inspiring moments. The episode details Drea and Andrea’s serendipitous meeting at the 2024 Shine Away Event (Hello Sunshine’s annual gathering in LA), which they describe as 'Sacred Synchronicity.' They recount their bonding experience through common...2025-06-031h 14
Half BettySeen, Heard and RememberedIn this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, hosted by Andrea Rathborne and Co-hosted/Produced by Krista Gruen we feature the inspiring story of Chloë Angus. Chloë is a Vancouver-based fashion designer who transitioned from designing inclusive fashion to developing wearable robotic exoskeletons after a spinal cord injury. Chloë shares her experiences growing up in a remote community, establishing a successful fashion career, and advocating for technological advancements to improve mobility for disabled people. The conversation highlights her resilience, advocacy for inclusive design, and the importance of community support in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Chloë also discusses her invo...2025-05-171h 13
Half BettyTransformation is like a TuesdayAndrea and Krista are joined by love coach, TED speaker and now Author, Francesca Hogi! Inspired by their attendance at Reese Witherspoon's Shine Away event, their Half Betty conversation explores midlife transformations, love, and personal development and growth. Francesca (aka Franny - an approved nickname) introduces her ‘Self Love’ Formula, which includes self-compassion, self-worth, self-validation, self-care, and self-gratitude. She emphasizes the power of human connection, shared stories, and the importance of operating from a place of love rather than fear. This episode also touches on navigating friendships and romantic relationships in midlife, and Francesca's personal journey, which includes movi...2025-04-171h 09
Half BettyHalf GeorgeWhile we originally planned to launch “Half George” as an April Fools’ gag to replace “Half Betty,” we realized that the stories of men, their mid-lives, and mental health are deeply significant and deserving of genuine support. Instead of sharing “Half George” on April 1st, we decided to release this special stand-alone episode today, April 2nd.This episode is dedicated to all the men who have unexpectedly connected with “Half Betty,” related to its themes, and reached out with questions. We hope this provides a space for bold vulnerability and connection—a place where men can share their midlife journe...2025-04-0238 min
Half BettySparkling Shorts and high-topsMeet Emma May, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur known for her resilience and ambitious endeavors. Emma shares her journey from law to real estate, and then to founding her own clothing line Sophie Grace, aimed at providing comfortable yet stylish workwear for women. She recounts her transformative experiences, including leading a community effort to mitigate flood damage in Calgary, raising significant capital for her business, and navigating the challenges of ADHD. Emma emphasizes the importance of supportive communities, overcoming fear, and seizing opportunities as she moves into the next phase of her life. The episode concludes with Emma's plans for future adventures...2025-03-1749 min
Half BettyCentre StageIn this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Rhonda Roberts Smid - a powerhouse in theater, film, TV, fitness, and education. Rhonda gets real about midlife, sharing how she flipped the script from seeing it as a decline, to embracing it as a celebration. We dive into her experiences as a performer, coach, and mentor, and her passion for helping women own their midlife with confidence.She opens up about resilience, breaking free from societal expectations and why personalized care—both physical and mental—is key. Plus, her dedication to diversity and...2025-03-0755 min
Half BettyGoosebumps and Hard NipsIn this episode, our guest Christa Hull shares stories from her midlife journey and career transformation. She shares what it was like working with some of Vancouver’s top lifestyle brands, while also struggling with hormone changes, sleep issues, mood swings, and the grief of losing her mother suddenly. Christa talks about the moment she decided to step away from the fast-paced corporate world, choosing instead to slow down, prioritize self-care, and embrace practices including meditation, therapy, and mindful living.She also dives into her transition into entrepreneurship—building a coaching and consulting business centered on leadership and...2025-02-171h 07
Half BettyIntroducing Half BettyPodcast founder Andrea Rathborne and the iconic Betty White share the same birth date - January 17th. In 2022, as Betty would have celebrated her 100th birthday, Andrea turned 50 - half betty’s age. This milestone sparked a powerful reflection: Betty White achieved more between 50 and 100 than in her first 50 years, suggesting that midlife is not an end but a bold, new beginning. Inspired by Betty’s legacy, Andrea saw turning 50 as the gateway to a second, even greater life chapter - one full of possibility, reimagination, and purpose.This vision gave rise to Half Betty, a bold and...2025-01-1738 min
Half BettyHalf Betty Podcast - Trailer2024-11-2801 min
Hope for the AnimalsMeasuring Our Movement with Krista Hiddema, PhDToday on the podcast we dig into the philosophy and practice of Effective Altruism (EA) and how it permeates and influences the animal rights movement. Krista Hiddema, Executive Director of For The Greater Good, has written a chapter in the new anthology, The Good It Promises, The Harm It Does: Critical Essays on Effective Altruism edited by Carol Adams, Alice Crary, and Lori Gruen. Krista offers a broad introduction to EA and how in the last decade, it has informed and now enveloped the animal advocacy movements strategy and tactics and why this may be a detrimental path for...2023-03-151h 09
Have You Met Her Yet?Have you met Krista Gruen from Radiant Beauties?When Krista was nineteen she left her hometown of Victoria, B.C. and started working as a singer/dancer on cruise ships. It didn’t take long to earn her sea legs and catch the travel bug. Seven years and thirty-seven countries later, Krista hung up her feather backpack, and high heels and moved to Toronto. Soon after she found herself performing eight shows a week in the hit musical Mamma Mia! For the first time in her life, her bank account was full and she had a consistent job for (almost) a year. Krista’s days were...2020-02-191h 07
Mom TalkE095 - Twin Life - A How to | Parent TalkEpisode: E095- Twins Life - A How-To
Guest(s): Leah Cairns, Krista Gruen, and Julia Tsirogiannis
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming 3 local Moms to talk about life with Twins!
We Cover:
• Their reaction when they found out that they were expecting twins.
• Any complications while pregnant and/or with delivery.
• Did you get or ask for help when the twins were born?
• Something special that somebody did that really helped your family and how we can support a family expecting twins.
• Twins and multiples clubs and/or FB...2019-07-2953 min