Bridging The Shift Podcast
Life was never meant to be lived alone. It takes a village.
Welcome to Bridging The Shift, where Romanian-Canadian storyteller, holistic practitioner and “deep connector”, Andrea Petrut, brings you real conversations, timeless stories and the wisdom of people who’ve helped shape and support her own village.
Now Andrea is opening that village door even wider and inviting you in! Pull up a chair as she explores how to navigate life transitions, while staying connected to ourselves, the people we love and the person we’re destined to be.
Each episode will be an honest conversation about life, love, loss, relationships, belonging, adversity, change, wisdom and the stories that shape us. We talk, listen, laugh, wonder and sometimes go to unexpected places.
Andrea will share weekly stories and insights and also invite others to share in the conversation. Because this isn’t just about listening to someone else’s story.
It’s about becoming part of the village —sharing our common humanity.
Come curious. Come as you are. Bring your stories, your questions and your beautifully imperfect human self.
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Episodes

Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
1 hr 2 min
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.Do you want to donate to the non profit charity works for? You can do that through Canadahelps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/barrie-native-friendship-centre/

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
9 min
It was December 22nd 1989, in Romania.I was almost 9 years old and I already knew what was going on. Adults didn't have to tell me it was a coup-d'etat. I knew it. It was obvious. Watch/Listen for the truth a child witnessed one day... and never shared...You can watch on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaPetrutCoaching/videos/557535492401375and YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QixsymrafQU What are the things you witnessed as a child that you never acknowledged to yourself and it may be high time you did?Is there something you are ready to move through now? Or do you have a child or more in your family you could listen to more?If you need support I am here.Go to: https://andreapetrut.ca/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaPetrutCoaching/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-petrut-602a11217/ or email me at hello@andreapetrut.ca✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
58 min
Timothy (TJ) West was a happy four-year-old who loved cars who one day was rushed to the emergency room for an ear infection. He was given amoxicillin to cure that ear infection, and it did, but at the same time caused new problems. He developed a condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome which is a high allergic reaction to medication. It made all his skin burn off, hair fall out, and so much more. The one thing he still has from this condition 30 years later is that he is legally blind.He had to navigate this world with very mediocre vision, on top of that being molested in school, bullying, having issues with mental health, and more.He created his own podcast now in his early thirties, called “My Blurred Opinion” to give a safe space to others to be themselves and to share their amazing stories. TJ wants people with disabilities to be proud of who they are, and to be accepted in the world as anyone else would be. Through this journey he has met so many amazing people, and it has been very therapeutic for himself. As this journey is going on he is unlocking new possibilities for himself. Website to learn about him and his podcast: https://my-blurred-opinion.onpodium.com/Listen “My Blurred Opinion” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-blurred-opinion/id1521610750 Connect with TJ West on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tjssafespaceforall/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tj.west.96/ Invite him as a guest on PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1617307881538x396713921676814700 Resources TJ West mentioned:Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (Documentary)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8SpwioZ4 ✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
58 min
In this episode Gale Shaw and Tamala Shaw, mother and daughter, chat with me in a very honest, open, raw, loving, compassionate way, honouring, full of wisdom and sometimes humour about their life and journey through:CodependencyAlcoholismGrief and loss How God supported them and how their book came aboutHow a relationship mother-daughter becomes stronger through healingHow the book came to life and what it meant for each of them to know only after all was written the reality the other lived inRace, historical trauma, ancestors and the role and importance of the letter Tamala wrote at the end of the book, as a black woman writing to a black manThe message they have for us all and for those who have been through similar journeysHow they support others on their path✨✨✨✨✨Tamala Shaw is a Certified Health Coach and a trained Life Coach. Diagnosed as a Co-dependent, it was her goal to understand the traits and learn how to live a healthier life. She started a company, Co-Dependent Me, holding meetings to support others that were in recovery for codependency. She is also the host of Co-Dependent Me podcast where I was a guest. You can listen to that episode here: https://andreapetrut.ca/podcastguest-january152022/ Tamala co-authored with her mother, Gale Shaw, “God Turned Mommy's Wine Into Water: The Journey of Alcoholism and Co-Dependency”. She also co-authored “Radiant Careers and Radiant Relationships” with other holistic coaches trained at Radiant Institute.Gale Shaw is a trained Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, certified by the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. She provides direct peer-to-peer support to individuals who have suffered with substance abuse.Resources:https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Mommys-Wine-Into-Water/dp/1727299019/ - “God Turned Mommy's Wine Into Water: The Journey of Alcoholism and Co-Dependency” by Ms. Tamala Denise Shaw (Author), Ms. Gale Lynn Shaw (Author), Ms. Eanna Roberts (Editor)"A recovery story of a mom and daughter who wrestled with addiction in two very different ways. The mother, an alcoholic, is dealing with the struggles of growing up in an alcohol addicted family, she’s a single mother, and the first in her family to attempt sobriety.The daughter, a co-dependent, had to learn survival at a young age. Being “the fixer” in the family, her childhood was filled with secrets, lies, and manipulation.Take the journey with this mother and daughter to learn how God guides them through their recovery process."https://codependentme.org/ - Co-Dependent Mehttps://gr8essentials.com/ - Gr8Essentials, relaxing home spa productshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-dependent-me-podcast/id1549465863 - The Co-Dependent Me Podcast✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022
37 min
Mike Patterson is the leader of a mastermind I've been part of thanks to Jay Abraham (genius business strategist and marketer, the creator of The Strategy of Preeminence) who unknowingly got us together at one of his challenges. Both Mike and I have been following Jay. Mike has been following and applying Jay's teachings for many years.Find Mike at: https://businessmastermind.me/You can the discussion on video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3v60m-QugG0What we discussed:00:59 Introducing Mike and his background and how I came to know him04:02 The key think Mike sees as becoming disruption-proof, economy-proof as a business after looking at 1.500 different business while going through different economic crisis08:00 How Mike supports business owners who work with him and how he spots the opportunities businesses have12:09 The role of masterminds, coaches and consultants when you are a business owner who wants success in your business18:15 There are two main types of businesses - either you own a business or you are “a business owner” actually owning your own job. How do you know which type you’re in?20:25 Important mistake business owners do21:44 The difference between tactics and strategy24:11 What scaling a business means and what business owners are missing in their thinking28:49 Mike’s message for business owners31:15 Mike’s upcoming mastermind that starts 5th of April to help businesses from different fields increase their business by 1000% in 36 months34:10 Sharing from what happened in the mastermind Mike has been leading that I’m part of✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
32 min
Today I had the privilege to speak with Liz Jakoi, a transformation coach and dear friend of mine who has an impact on leaders who want to grow or scale their business and profession and manage all aspects of their lives.In this conversation Liz and I touch upon:✨ how to remove mental distractions that steal your time✨ how to care for loved ones when you are the sandwich generation✨ how do we know we made the right decisions when faced with difficult situationsLiz Jakoi's Bio:After graduating from the University in Toronto with a degree in Psychology and with a minor in Philosophy, Liz worked in the corporate world in Human Resources, Training, and Development, and as a Team Lead in Career/Employment Counsellor. After conducting 100s of workshops and counseling 1,000s of people after a major life event, in March 2017 Liz decided that she could really serve people best by starting her own business.Today, she coaches mission-driven professionals who feel they are not as far along as they should be in reaching 6 or 7 figures learn how to eliminate the eradicate the distractions that are holding them back so that they can find time for themselves and be present with their loved ones.Find Liz and her work at https://lizjakoi.com/✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

Feb 26, 2022
Feb 26, 2022
12 min
In this episode, I share a story that empowered me and guided me during a difficult time in my life when I was pregnant with my first child and life was unpredictable as a mother for the first time. What I experienced then was supported by other moments in my life with the same message.To find more about me and the events I'm part of, go to https://andreapetrut.ca/✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/
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Feb 24, 2022
Feb 24, 2022
9 min
Margery Detring from Ancientwayheart.com and Andrea Petrut, two Heart Imagery Teachers, one an American born from the United States and the other a Romanian living Canada, invite you to breathe in a way that helps in the times we are living in, or any time you find yourself in a tensed situation.Margery shares a beautiful story from her experience with Drunvalo Melchizedek and a tool so much needed now that she and others learnt from him - breathing with the other. Listen to find out how you can apply it in your life and what others experienced after they used it.Go to https://andreapetrut.ca/events to see what events Andrea and Margery are organizing together and are part of and join them if you feel called to learn simple tools and apply in your own life to find peace, clarity, healing, joy.✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

Feb 19, 2022
Feb 19, 2022
23 min
Alyssa Rose (Alyssa Rose Huebner) is an International Holistic Lifestyle & Creative Business Coach, Leader, Facilitator, and Mentor. Alyssa Rose empowers millennial women with the tools that they need to have the clarity & confidence to launch their purpose-driven businesses as heart-centered entrepreneurs. Alyssa Rose is a powerful source of transformation working with people around the world to break through their limiting beliefs, heal their relationships, create clarity and balance in their professional and personal lives, and live a life beyond their dreams.In addition, Alyssa Rose is the Co-Founder and CEO of an international network of passionate heart-and-earth centered entrepreneurs, practitioners, and educators who are committed to living in alignment with nature and sharing abundance through education, community and collaboration.Alyssa Rose holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Florida Southern College. She is a Co-Active Coach trained through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI). Alyssa Rose is trained as a regenerative ecological designer with a Permaculture Design Certification with a focus on Social Permaculture and group facilitation practices. Alyssa Rose continues to expand her leadership skillset through the Heart Core Leadership Program.To learn more about Alyssa Rose and her practice or to connect with Alyssa Rose, reach out at AlyssaRoseWellness@gmail.com.If you are millenial woman who wants to launch her purpose-driven business as heart-centred entrepreneur you might want to join Alyssa Rose Hubner's Facebook group where you can be part of a community of supportive likehearted women and receive some amazing gifts while commiting to yourself, your vision and supporting others on their journey: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourpurposedrivenlifesisterhood✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/

Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
29 min
In this episode Dr. Vivien Monroe will share about:Women SpiritualityDivine FeminineAncient MysteriesThe Women Mystery's SchoolVivien Monroe, Ph.D. is an author, educator, and priestess of the Divine Feminine.She integrates her training as a priestess and gifts as an intuitive, and channel with decades of study of spirituality, mysticism, and personal growth.She is passionate about helping women to tap into greater reservoirs of inner power, honor their intuitive wisdom, and unapologetically live life on their own terms.Vivien found this path after spending years working in the corporate and educational sectors. She was a chronic overachiever and felt that the only way to succeed was through masculine ways of doing and being: competition, pushing through, working harder, and longer. She was cut off from her inner feminine, which resulted in increased fatigue, anxiety, and clinical depression.Through her spiritual work, she learned to integrate her feminine and masculine aspects. This focus on bringing balance through supporting the feminine is woven into her work with clients, using both her intuitive wisdom and rigorous critical thinking and organizational approach.Vivien is a regular speaker at conferences and events for women, including the American Academy of Religions, the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology, and Faith and Feminism.✨✨✨✨✨The Women’s Mystery School - https://www.womensmysteryschool.org/ It was created to support the spiritual emancipation and empowerment of women. For far too long the Divine Feminine has been hidden, shamed, or demonized. The impact this has on the psyche of women is immeasurable.Our stories have been suppressed, our lineages broken, and we are left looking for crumbs and not entirely finding where our voice, our wisdom, and our magick fit within the world.At the Women’s Mystery School the belief is that knowledge is power and through the mentorship of women leaders, visionaries, and healers we can embark upon the path of spiritual decolonization. The school offers community, resources, and wisdom teachings to encourage women to discover and reclaim their Divine Feminine lineage and become the wise women the world needs.Mission to support the spiritual emancipation of women. to help them explore & dismantle the beliefs, messages, & paradigms that have disempowered, shamed, & demonized the feminine within various religious frameworks. to empower women to reclaim their Spiritual Sovereignty and restore their Divine Feminine lineage.✨✨✨✨✨Music by:Chris Birkett - "5th Dimension" (The theme song for the musical 'The Age Of Awakening' that started in October 2018 in theaters in Canada.) - https://chrisbirkettmusic.ca/
