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

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, 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 the wisdom of different life stages—connecting with both her 13-year-old and imagined 80-year-old self—as she navigates the transformation of midlife.She also shares her plans for an upcoming trip to El Salvador to reconnect with her roots, volunteer work with Fotocan (read more below), and meet her newfound family. Throughout, Nadia emphasizes the power of community, self-care, and lifelong growth.This is part one of a two-part conversation you won’t want to miss.BioNadia George is an award-winning actor, public speaker, and somatic consultant specializing in trauma-informed practices. Of Northern European, Salvadoran, and Nahua Indigenous descent, she uses her lived experience—from growing up in Canada to navigating the child welfare system—to advocate for environmental justice, clean drinking water, and mental health awareness.Drawing from over a decade in social services, Nadia supports both corporate and entertainment sectors with trauma-informed consulting, including therapeutic care for TV productions. Her frontline activism includes delivering water filtration systems and leading educational workshops in remote communities across Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.Her work has earned national recognition, including the 2023 Waterfront Award for Community Activism and the 2021 Ontario Premier’s Award. Notable collaborations include Ronald McDonald House and the mini-series Little Bird.Linkedin Nadia GeorgeWebsite Nadia GeorgeInstagram NadiaGeorgeOfficialFacebook NadiaGeorgeOfficialYouTube Nadia GeorgeReferencesFotocan “Friends of the Orphans Canada” — is a Canadian charity that supports NPH (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos) orphanages and surrounding communities in Latin America. They organize volunteer trips, sponsor children and families, and fund programs like education, healthcare, clean water, and housing in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, and El SalvadorBook:  Atomic Habits by James ClearApp: Calm Nadia’s Five Words (actually nine and we’re loving it): Adventurous, Disruptor, Empath, Curious, Inquisitive, Loving, Humble, Silly, OutrageousSponsor InformationVoes & CompanyWe love Voes & Co because they are the perfect mix of style, comfort, and sustainability. Designed to effortlessly complement any outfit—from casual to chic—they’re as versatile as they are timeless. Made with next-generation vegan materials, their footwear is soft, breathable, and built to last—without any cruelty. We want you to step out in style and comfort so that’s why we’ve partnered with Voes & Co to bring our subscribers 50% off any pair of shoes! Please use this link to purchase https://voesandcompany.com/discount/BettyLovesVoes LobaForget the cheap plastic cases — Loba is designed with high-end finishes and customizable LED lights that glow when it’s time to take your pills. It connects to WiFi through the Loba App, where you can set daily reminders and let visual cues do the work for you. Inside are 7 daily pill pods, making it easy to stay on track without the mental load. If you take vitamins or supplements, Loba is the upgrade your wellness routine deserves. We partnered with LOBA to offer our subscribers 10% off! Please use this link to purchase https://shoploba.com/HALFBETTYConnect with usWebsite link hereInstagram link hereLinkedIn link hereFacebook link hereLeave a voicemail for ushttps://www.halfbetty.com/voicemail/Founder/Host: Andrea RathborneProducer/Co-Host: Krista GruenEditors: Andrea Rathborne & Krista GruenAudio Engineer: Ryan ClarkeEpisode sponsors: LOBA and Voes and Company