Best Andrea Rathborne Podcasts (2025)

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Karryn Ransom: Full Circle 1:13:29

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20d ago1:13:29

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Andrea and Krista welcome Karryn Ransom on this episode of Half Betty. Karryn was a cast member of Degrassi Jr. High and speaks about her time on the series and how it shaped her future as a teacher. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of parenting, professional journeys, and the transition to 'empty nesters.' They emphasize the…

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Jocelyn Pepe: Crossing Bridges 58:26

1M ago58:26

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Andrea Rathborne and Krista Gruen join in conversation with Jocelyn Pepe, whose extraordinary journey - from moving through divorce and single motherhood to surviving a life-altering brain injury and ultimately becoming a global keynote speaker and bestselling author - reveals the power of grit, healing, and claiming your own mind. As a dedicated m…

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Desiree Dupuis: A walk in her (Vegan) shoes 49:47

2M ago49:47

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In this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, Founder and Host Andrea Rathborne and Producer/ Co-host Krista Gruen connect across time zones - from Vancouver to Bali - with Desiree Dupuis, founder and vision-keeper of Voes & Co, a vegan fashion and design brand rooted in sustainability and soul. Desiree opens up about the wild, beautiful path of entre…

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Kate Green & Amber Orchard - Menopause: Coming in Hot 36:44

3M ago36:44

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In this episode of Half Betty, Andrea Rathborne and Krista Gruen strike up a conversation with filmmakers Kate Green and Amber Orchard as they share the story behind their upcoming feature documentary Menopause: Coming In Hot! The film is set to have its World Premiere at the Whistler Film Festival this December, 2025. Directed by and starring Kate…

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The Desvarieux Sisters: Jessie's Girls 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

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In this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, Founder, Host, and Producer Andrea Rathborne and Producer and Co-Host Krista Gruen sit down with sisters Jess and Moonie Desvarieux. Once navigating careers in journalism and law, Jess and Moonie have pivoted to include comedy, screenwriting, and directing, letting their authentic voices shine. They discus…

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Mary Lynn Cloghesy: Authoring a Life 47:29

4M ago47:29

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This week, Andrea and Krista sit down with Mary Lynn Cloghesy - mother, author, entrepreneur, and creative force. Her midlife years brought with them profound change: the end of a marriage, a concussion, the dissolution of a company, and the unexpected challenge of starting over in school. Instead of breaking her, these experiences became catalysts…

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Kristina Spring: Good to Have Heros 53:33

4M ago53:33

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This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Kristina Spring, who shares her deeply personal journey through illness, uncertainty, and transformation during midlife. Hosted by Andrea Rathborne and Co-Hosted/ Produced by Krista Gruen. Kristina recounts her experience with a complex medical journey that began in France with a tick bite in 2012…

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Patti Henderson: Starting My Third Life 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

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Some people play it safe. Costume designer Patti Henderson has built her life on anything but. In this episode of Half Betty, we sit down with the celebrated film and television costume designer whose work has been featured at Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca Film Festivals, and on productions for Amblin Entertainment, Amazon Studios, and Universal Pi…

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Terry Tateossian: Intuition Over Ego 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

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In this dynamic and inspiring episode, we meet Terry Tateossian, an Armenian/American entrepreneur based in New Jersey. Terry is the founder of THOR - The House of Rose - a wellness community for women over 40, and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get? In this episode Terry opens up about her deeply personal transformation, from co-founding and …

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Nadia George: The Wild Walk Home - Part 2 of 2 58:24

6M ago58:24

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Andrea 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 fo…

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Nadia George: The Wild Walk Home - Part 1 of 2 1:06:01

6M ago1:06:01

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Andrea 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, …

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Ragini Kapil: As A Canadian 1:07:35

6M ago1:07:35

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During 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 b…

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Madeleine Shaw: Bad Brownie 1:09:31

7M ago1:09:31

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Andrea 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 …

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Andréa Bendewald: Sacred Synchronicity 1:14:44

7M ago1:14:44

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In 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 pa…

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Chloë Angus: Seen, Heard and Remembered 1:13:19

8M ago1:13:19

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In 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…

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Francesca Hogi: Transformation is like a Tuesday 1:09:04

9M ago1:09:04

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Andrea 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, whi…

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Chris Rathborne & Kyle Gruen: Half George 38:31

9M ago38:31

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While 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. T…

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Emma May: Sparkling Shorts and high-tops 49:21

10M ago49:21

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Meet 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 mi…

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Rhonda Roberts Smid: Centre Stage 55:47

10M ago55:47

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In 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, …

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Christa Hull: Goosebumps and Hard Nips 1:07:22

11M ago1:07:22

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In 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 t…

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Andrea Rathborne & Krista Gruen: Introducing Half Betty 38:31

12M ago38:31

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Podcast 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 a…

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Half Betty Podcast - Trailer 1:29

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By Half Betty - Andrea Rathborne and Krista Gruen