{"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":"Death, Ritual, and the Healing Power of Nature with Alexis Hart | 064","slug":"death-ritual-and-the-healing-power-of-nature-with-alexis-hart-064","published_at":"2026-01-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/death-ritual-and-the-healing-power-of-nature-with-alexis-hart-064","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","url":"https://blairkaplan.ca/death-ritual-and-the-healing-power-of-nature-with-alexis-hart-064","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1bfe5d29-f9d4-433e-a85b-e52c13dc5c69.mp3","summary":"In this deeply grounding episode, Blair Kaplan Venables sits down with Alexis Hart, a seasoned death care professional with over a decade of experience walking This conversation moves fluidly between the practical and the sacred, touching on death literacy, professional burnout, cultural rituals, and the surprising ways redwoods, coastal air, and honest conversations can regulate the nervous system. Alexis shares how an early fascination with death, fueled by Forensic Files and a family discovery that her great-grandmother was a mortician, led her into mortuary school and beyond. Her career spans hospice volunteering, medical examiner cases, forensic pathology, and holistic grief care, giving her a rare, full-spectrum view of the end-of-life process. Blair and Alexis also discuss how death and grief conversations are slowly becoming more normalized in culture, similar to the shift we’ve seen around mental health, yet still deeply underserved. A recurring theme in this episode is the role of community. Alexis emphasizes that grief was never meant to be carried privately and that conversation and ritual are essential tools for integration, not indulgences. She shares a powerful story of being present for someone’s final moments and how those experiences forever change how you see time, relationships, and what actually matters. Blair and Alexis bond over their shared love of nature, from hiking and birdwatching to living near redwoods. Alexis explains the science behind time in green spaces, including reduced cortisol, improved immune function, and nervous system regulation, while also honoring the ineffable, spiritual healing that happens when humans remember they are part of the natural world. This is grief support without fluorescent lighting or folding chairs. 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