{"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":"Hug Mobsters with Edie Weinstein | 073","slug":"hug-mobsters-with-edie-weinstein-073","published_at":"2026-03-31T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/hug-mobsters-with-edie-weinstein-073","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","url":"https://blairkaplan.ca/hug-mobsters-with-edie-weinstein-073","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bbc94b4-3454-41db-a389-dd805b96549b.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Blair interviewed Rev. Edie Weinstein, a licensed social worker, therapist, and interfaith minister who shared her journey of resilience through multiple life challenges. Edie shares her experiences with an ectopic pregnancy, losing her home in Hurricane Andrew, her husband's diagnosis and death from hepatitis C, and her own heart attack. She described how these events led her to pursue ordination as an interfaith minister and later become a psychotherapist. Edie also shared her passion for promoting physical touch through her \"Hug Mobsters Armed with Love\" initiative, which began with a free hugs flash mob at a train station and has since expanded to include community hugging events and even virtual hugs during the pandemic. This is Edie’s story and she is RESILIENT A.F. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ About the Guest: Rev. Edie Weinstein is a licensed social worker, therapist, interfaith minister, speaker, journalist and book author. Links: www.opti-mystical.com https://www.facebook.com/snuggleyoga/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/edie-weinstein-b8a7b44/ https://www.instagram.com/edieweinstein/ Gift: 15-minute coaching consultation. Please email Edie at bydivinedesign@comcast.net ⚠️ 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 named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the…","meta_description":"In this episode, Blair interviewed Rev. Edie Weinstein, a licensed social worker, therapist, and interfaith minister who shared her journey of resilience…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1857,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/episodes/hug-mobsters-with-edie-weinstein-073/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/hug-mobsters-with-edie-weinstein-073.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}