{"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":"Rebirth in Winnipeg: A Fresh Start, Golden Cats, Wilderness Healing, and the Next Chapter of The Global Resilience Project | 087","slug":"rebirth-in-winnipeg-a-fresh-start-golden-cats-wilderness-healing-and-the-next-chapter-of-the-global-resilience-project-087","published_at":"2026-07-07T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/rebirth-in-winnipeg-a-fresh-start-golden-cats-wilderness-healing-and-the-next-chapter-of-the-global-resilience-project-087","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","url":"https://blairkaplan.ca/rebirth-in-winnipeg-a-fresh-start-golden-cats-wilderness-healing-and-the-next-chapter-of-the-global-resilience-project-087","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d02f044e-32e8-4301-8e15-3dcd18a2be2d.mp3","summary":"After their most difficult episode, which they last recorded, Blair and Alana return with a hopeful update. Following the end of Blair's marriage and a painful season in Kamloops, Blair shares why she made Winnipeg her permanent home, what three weeks of feeling genuinely loved taught her, and how a solo road trip to a survival gathering in Idaho became part of her healing. This episode is about starting over, finding a home base, and building resilience out loud. In This Episode Life updates since the last, harder chapter of the show Alana's cat, Lenny, Blair’s cat, Miss Teddi, and memories of Molly Why Blair felt more loved in three weeks in Winnipeg than in five years in Kamloops Blair's decision to move permanently and set up a home base in Alana's basement The solo road trip and the Sawtooth Survival Gathering in Idaho, including primitive skills and natural hot springs Growing The Global Resilience Project from its new Winnipeg base Blair's cat Duffy, also known as Duff McGruff, her companion of 15 years The Proud of You merchandise line, inspired by their mom Sharon's message Life Week plans at an art and music festival before Blair drives to Alabama for speaking engagements Key Takeaways A place can be right for a long time and still stop feeling like home. Choosing to leave is not failure; it is growth. Community and feeling loved are powerful signals when deciding where to plant roots. Healing can happen anywhere, from a friend's basement to a hot spring in the wilderness. A big loss can open the door to a genuine fresh start. Upcoming Books and Open Submissions Submissions are opening for two new titles this summer: Resilient A.F. Skin Deep Stories 2 , focused on the stories behind tattoos and scars Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience Volume 4 , for genera…","meta_description":"After their most difficult episode, which they last recorded, Blair and Alana return with a hopeful update. 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