{"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":"Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Mia J. Hanks | 084","slug":"surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-mia-j-hanks-084","published_at":"2026-06-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-mia-j-hanks-084","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/resilient-a-f-with-blair-and-alana-7122229","url":"https://blairkaplan.ca/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-mia-j-hanks-084","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/16b332d1-3f1d-455c-b5fd-1c4d8ac2407b.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Blair is joined by Mia J. Hanks and they talk about her experience surviving narcissistic abuse and her memoir. Mia shared her 29-year marriage to a covert narcissist, describing early red flags and the psychological abuse she endured, culminating in her decision to leave the marriage after receiving validation from a therapist. Mia discussed the positive impact of leaving the abusive relationship on her family dynamics, tips and advice and her experience writing a memoir about the experience, which won a Literary Titan award. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT AF. Buy our books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ About the Guest: Mia Hanks is a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She was married to a covert narcissist for 29 years and in 2024, she published an award-winning memoir titled Bride-Made. She is passionate about raising awareness of narcissism and helping other victims find their voices. Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@npdandme https://www.instagram.com/npd.andme/ https://miajhanks.com ⚠️ 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…","meta_description":"In this episode, Blair is joined by Mia J. Hanks and they talk about her experience surviving narcissistic abuse and her memoir. 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