This episode brings a new Village member: Andrea's colleague from the Natural Nutrition Program, Toddia Ververs. They live in the same province (Ontario) and have met in person a few times in the last two years. Their friendship is sprinkled with various moments of fun, challenge and synchronicity. Together they talk about Toddia's journey and story with fitness and nutrition, family, pregnancy challenges, motherhood and managing in today's world. The message we are left with at the end is for any woman who needs to hear what is healthy and supportive now instead of what the world is pushing us all through.

She is married and has 3 beautiful children. They reside on her husband’s 3rd generation family farm, just outside Elmvale. Together they are passionate about protecting the land and regenerative farming practices. They have chickens and a giant breed dog that welcomes everyone with a very wet slobbery kiss! She has always been intrigued about health and wellness, it wasn’t until 2020 when Toddia was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with her third pregnancy, that she started linking together the massive impact that food has on our body! What we eat can change the direction of our mental health and overall health.

About your host and the podcast:

Life was never meant to be lived alone. It takes a village.

Andrea Petrut is a Romanian-Canadian storyteller, holistic practitioner and “deep connector” who brings you real conversations, timeless stories and the wisdom of people who’ve helped shape and support her own village.

Listen to Christianne's soothing, grounded, wise voice. This was a time of flow, synchronicities, packed with insights.

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Website - https://well-beingcompass.com/

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Nourishing Cleanse - A Message from Christianne:

"If this conversation leaves you curious about your own relationship with food and nourishment, I invite you to explore my Nourishing Cleanse.

This guided Ayurvedic experience isn't about deprivation, perfection, or finding another set of food rules to follow. It’s about receiving nourishment. For a short period of time, we simplify our relationship with food so we can more fully notice our own experience of appetite, digestion, senses, satisfaction and habits.

Ayurveda and I provide the container. Your experience provides the discovery.

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I had a "village" in Romania. I was born into one. Then the "village" changed. Listen how my family had community around me and what I've learnt growing up. It's the beginning of my stories related to what "village" means to me.

Join the Rooted Circle: a soft space to gather, a steady, anchoring rhythm, an invitation to slow down and tune in. Rooted is an intimate, closed, online embodiment circle for women in midlife. https://www.liseloensmann.com/rooted-circle

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In this solo episode Andrea shares how the podcast started years ago, where she is now and what this podcast is meant to be. The next episode is a live one on August 24th with a guest, Lise Lønsmann, who has been a great support over the years thanks to her embodiment practices and offerings.

Life was never meant to be lived alone. It takes a village.

Hi, I’m Andrea Petrut, a Romanian-Canadian storyteller, holistic practitioner and “deep connector.” I’m inviting you to my village with the new “Bridging The Shift" podcast…  Here I bring real conversations, timeless tales and the wisdom of people who’ve helped shape and support my life. Together we explore how to navigate life transitions, while still staying connected to ourselves, the people we love and the person we’re destined to be.

Each episode will be an honest conversation about how we grow as humans, taking care of various parts and dimensions of our lives, and the stories that shape us. We talk, listen, laugh, wonder and sometimes go to unexpected places. Not only will I share weekly insights, but I’ll also invite others to impart their wisdom. 

This is about sharing our common humanity and becoming part of the village.

Come curious. Come as you are. Bring your stories, your questions and your beautifully imperfect human self. Subscribe to listen, grow your own village and join the conversations!

Today on September 30th 2022, an Indigenous voice, Samantha Kinoshameg (Ojibwe Nation, Executive Director of Barrie Native Friendship Centre https://www.barrienfc.ca/ ) and I had conversations around The National Day for Truth and ReconciliACTION in Canada.