# Grief Week 2026: A Real-Time Lesson in Resilience | 069

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Podcast: [RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana](https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229)
Published: 2026-03-03T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://blairkaplan.ca/grief-week-2026-a-real-time-lesson-in-resilience
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/342df24f-1228-4cbf-86eb-2a92f80a67a7.mp3
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## Resource

What happens when your annual Grief Week retreat turns into a shelter-in-place situation? In this deeply honest episode, Blair and Alana share what unfolded during their 2026 Grief Week in Puerto Vallarta. What was meant to be a restorative, reflective time honouring their parents’ death anniversaries became unexpectedly intense when cartel activity caused unrest in the area, beach evacuations, bowel evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. This is not a dramatic retelling for clicks. It is a real conversation about nervous system activation, privilege, perspective, and how resilience is practiced, not performed. They also share details about: The upcoming release of Resilient AF: Stories of Resilience Volume 3 The Times Square billboard and New York launch brunch What Dead Mom Day looked like in the middle of chaos Why what you eat during stress actually matters more than you think If you have ever: Planned something meaningful and had it disrupted Felt the crash after high stress Tried to honour someone you love in imperfect circumstances Or wondered what resilience looks like in real time This episode is for you. And if this resonated, share it with someone navigating their own version of unexpected chaos. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed. About the Hosts:   Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. She is n…

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