{"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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Blair opens up about her unexpected separation from her Wasband after 15 years together, while Alana shares the profound grief of saying goodbye to her beloved cat Molly. Together, they explore pet bereavement, workplace grief policies, and the small comforts that carry us through devastating loss. This raw and honest episode reminds listeners that resilience does not mean having it all together; it means showing up anyway. Subscribe to our Substack: https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/ Buy our 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 named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the Year 2024 by IAOTP. USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders to watch and she empowers others to be resilient from stages around the world. 'MyStory,’ which is a television show available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play, showcases Blair's life story. She is the host of the Radical Resilience podcast and specializes in helping people strengthen their resilience muscle using scientifically proven methods and guides grieving high performers with her Navigating Grief Framework. The Global Resilience Project’s a…","meta_description":"In episode 81 of the podcast, Blair and Alana sit down for one of their most personal Resilient A.F. conversations yet. 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