{"podcast":{"title":"RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana","slug":"resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","podcast_index_feed_id":7122229,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/resilient-af-with-blair-and-alana/","website_url":"https://resilient-af-with-blair-and-alana.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b00b4b6b-81ca-4320-8066-d82014988312/T18fD7gNQkw7yaNaLfG_GMn-.png","author":"Blair Kaplan Venables","episode_count":90,"summary":"Welcome to RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana—a podcast that celebrates the incredible strength of the human spirit and the ability to bounce forward. This is the show where we dive headfirst into the raw, real, and unfiltered stories of people who have faced life’s toughest challenges—and come out the other side stronger. In every episode, we explore the complex journey of resilience: the heartbreaks, the breakthroughs, and the triumphs. Whether it’s navigating personal loss, overcoming mental health battles, or finding hope amidst chaos, RESILIENT A.F. is a safe space to connect with others who have been there. Blair and Alana bring a unique mix of candid storytelling, heartfelt empathy, and expert insights, shining a light on the untold stories of grit and growth. With inspiring guest interviews and conversations with mental health professionals, each episode is designed to empower you to bounce forward, no matter what life throws your way. Why listen? 1. Relatable Stories: Hear real people share their journeys of resilience in their own words. 2. Expert Advice: Gain tools, tips, and insights from mental health experts to support your own healing and growth. 3. Empowerment: Le…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:26.512356+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229"},"episode":{"title":"Blair's Move Back to Winnipeg, \"Life Week\" & a Road Trip Across Canada | 089","slug":"blair-s-move-back-to-winnipeg-life-week-a-road-trip-across-canada-089","published_at":"2026-07-21T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/blair-s-move-back-to-winnipeg-life-week-a-road-trip-across-canada-089","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","url":"https://blairkaplan.ca/blairs-move-back-to-winnipeg-life-week-a-road-trip-across-canada-089","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1a2e5477-2d5e-41f9-8fe9-f0365a16e0dd.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Resilient AF, hosts Blair Kaplan Venables and Alana trade their usual \"Grief Week\" for something lighter: \"Life Week.\" Blair shares the story of moving back to Winnipeg after living in British Columbia since 2008, reconnecting with old friends, family, and her hometown after nearly two decades away. The two recap a cross-Canada road trip that started at the Bass Coast music festival in Merritt, BC, and wound through Radium Hot Springs, Calgary, and Moose Jaw before landing home. Along the way, they talk about the books and podcasts that kept them company, the small coffee shops they hunted down, and the deep sense of belonging Blair felt the moment she got back. It's an episode about change that doesn't hurt, about choosing a move, feeling at peace with it, and letting a season of life close on a hopeful note. Blair also previews the upcoming season finale and a summer break before the show returns in the fall. Key Takeaways Change can be grounding, not just grieving. Blair describes her return to Winnipeg as peaceful and grounding — a reminder that not every big life shift is a loss. \"Life Week\" is the antidote to \"Grief Week.\" The hosts intentionally built a joyful tradition alongside their harder one. Community is a form of resilience. A welcome-back barbecue from childhood neighbours and a chance run-in with a former grade-6 music teacher (Miriam Cohen) show how belonging supports us through transition. Slow travel beats the highway. Choosing small local coffee shops, hot springs, and spa stops turned a relocation into something restorative. You can honour a chapter as it ends. Blair reflects on attending nearly every Bass Coast festival since 2008 — closing that BC chapter with gratitude rather than regret. 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