{"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. 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TEDx speaker and brand storyteller Jennie Edwards answers that question with honesty, hard-won wisdom, and a daily gratitude practice that changed everything. What you'll learn in this episode What it's really like to be pulled from a car with the jaws of life and how to move forward How trauma shows up in the body long after physical injuries heal (somatic responses, driving anxiety) The difference between being hyper-aware and being consumed by anxiety and why the language you use matters Jennie's morning gratitude ritual: morning visualization, an \"easy button,\" and celebrating small wins daily Why sharing your story, however messy, is one of the most powerful ways to help others heal This is Jennie’s story, and she is RESILIENT A.F. Subscribe to our Substack: https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/ Buy our books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ About the Guest: Jennie Edwards is a Brand Visionary Storyteller, Photographer/Videographer, and TEDx speaker who empowers people to show up confidently and authentically on camera. As the best-selling author of Empowered You, she inspires readers to activate their Best Self and live a magnetic, fulfilled life. With a blend of creative strategy and contagious energy, Jennie helps entrepreneurs and brands express their message through powerful visual storytelling to build trust and magnetize more clients online. Off-camera, she’s affectionately known as “Joyful Jennie,” juggling business, impact, and motherhood with humor, heart, and a coffee in hand. 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