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Alana Kaplan is a compassionate mental health professional based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She works in the mental health field, and is a co-host of the Resilient A.F. podcast. Fueled by advocacy, Alana is known for standing up and speaking out for others. Passionate about de-stigmatizing and normalizing mental health, Alana brings her experience to The Global Resilience Project’s team, navigating the role one’s mental health plays in telling their story.

Engaging in self-care and growth keeps her going, and her love for reading, travel, and personal relationships helps foster that. When she’s not working, Alana can often be found on walks, working on a crossword puzzle, or playing with any animal she sees.

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The Way Through Chronic Pain with Elizabeth Kipp | 074

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700

Elizabeth Kipp joins Blair Kaplan Venables on the show to discuss chronic pain, addiction and resilience through neuroscience. Elizabeth details her 40-year journey with chronic pain and addiction, including her struggles with opioids and eventual recovery through a treatment program. The conversation explored various healing methods and practices, including ancestral clearing and breathwork, while emphasizing the importance of holistic treatment approaches and meditation in managing chronic pain. She wants you to know that you can heal from chronic pain. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management Specialist, Historical Trauma Specialist, and Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Coach who utilizes post-betrayal transformation methods, Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Compassionate Inquiry, and Ancestral Clearing to support individuals in their healing process.

Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including betrayal trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now, in long-term recovery, she helps others tap into their healing potential, discover freedom from suffering, and lead a thriving life.

She is the international best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.”

Links:

Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.kipp.3

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkipp/

Substack https://substack.com/@sacredrebelle

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethkipp9855

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lizilynx/

Free Gift: Free Download of Preface, Foreword, Introduction, and Chapter One of the book “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.”

This book is for chronic pain sufferers and those who care for them: doctors, nurses, family members, and friends. It offers proven techniques to clear pain and live a life free from suffering, from a former chronic pain sufferer who searched the globe for answers – and found them.

Elizabeth Kipp lived with chronic pain for over four decades until she learned non-pharmaceutical techniques to move beyond its grip and live free from it. These techniques work because chronic pain significantly changes the brain; only by addressing those changes can healing occur.

In this enlightening book, Kipp shares those techniques and her experiences and insights using them as she healed. You will learn:

How chronic stress and our reaction to it contribute to chronic pain – and how to change your behavior to alleviate the pain.
The proven methods that help heal chronic pain, including a healthy mindset, focus, mindfulness, Ancestral Clearing, meditation, and breath work.
The critical elements for healthy self-care, including a daily practice.

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https://www.facebook.com/snuggleyoga/

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Hug Mobsters with Edie Weinstein | 073

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

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.

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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.linkedin.com/in/edie-weinstein-b8a7b44/

https://www.instagram.com/edieweinstein/

Gift: 15-minute coaching consultation. Please email Edie at bydivinedesign@comcast.net

About the Hosts:

Links:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://brookecarlock.org

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How to Survive Compound Grief After Losing Multiple Family Members with Brooke Carlock | 072

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

What happens when grief doesn’t come in waves—but in avalanches?

In this deeply moving episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair sits down with Brooke to explore complex compound grief—the kind that unfolds when multiple devastating losses happen within a short period of time, leaving little room to breathe, let alone heal.

Brooke shares her unimaginable journey of losing her father, stepmother, mother, and daughter within 18 months, while also supporting her son through a traumatic head injury and navigating the pressures of returning to work as a teacher. This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with practical insight for anyone living through layered loss.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought, “It’s too much. I don’t even know where to start.” It offers validation, practical tools, and permission to grieve in your own way—especially when life keeps asking you to function through the unthinkable.

If you’re navigating layered loss, caregiving, workplace pressure, or the quiet loneliness of grief, this episode will make you feel less alone.

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About the Guest:

Brooke Carlock is the author of Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn’t Have To), host of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, and a YouTube creator known for honest, no-BS conversations about grief and loss.

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/@brookecarlock

https://www.facebook.com/BrookeACarlock

https://www.instagram.com/brookeacarlock/

How to Build Financial Resilience Early with Genicca Whitney: Lessons From a 19-Year-Old Homebuyer | 071

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

What does financial resilience actually look like?

In this episode, Blair sits down with entrepreneur and investor Genicca, whose journey from financial hardship to financial independence began earlier than most. As an immigrant growing up in Toronto, Genicca experienced firsthand the stress and instability that can come from money struggles.

Instead of letting those experiences define her future, she used them as motivation.

At just 19 years old, Genicca purchased her first home to support her family after learning she was about to become an aunt. Guided by mentors she met while working in sales at 18, she began learning about investing, financial discipline, and long-term wealth building.

Over the years, she has expanded into real estate, online business, and multiple income streams, while raising a family and continuing to grow financially.

In this conversation, Blair and Genicca explore how financial trauma can become fuel for financial resilience, and why it’s never too late to start rebuilding your relationship with money.

Financial resilience isn’t about having perfect knowledge or perfect timing. It’s about learning, adapting, and making better decisions as you grow. As Genicca reminds us in this episode: You are never too late to start building a different financial future.

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About the Guest:

Genicca Whitney is a Holistic Financial Strategist and Independent Financial Planner dedicated to transforming the financial culture of families and communities by helping high-performing individuals and entrepreneurs optimize, protect, and multiply their wealth. With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience — beginning with purchasing her first real estate investment at 19 for her parents and growing into a six-property portfolio — she combines lived experience with strategic precision. Independent of financial institutions, Genicca designs cohesive wealth strategies that integrate tax-efficiency coordination, risk management, wealth automation, and legacy planning, ensuring her clients build wealth that is protected, positioned, and built to endure.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/geniccadotcom

https://linktr.ee/geniccadotcom

About the Hosts:

Links:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.hackercommunications.com

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Losing Both Parents Young, Breathwork, and Finding Purpose After Grief with Leslie Hacker | 070

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

What happens when you lose both parents to cancer in your 20s while trying to build a business, stay functional, and survive emotionally? In this deeply moving episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair Kaplan Venables sits down with Leslie Hacker to talk about early loss, end-of-life caregiving, alternative healing, and what it really means to take care of yourself when everything around you is falling apart.

Leslie shares her story of losing both of her parents to cancer, beginning at age 25, while simultaneously growing her marketing and communications business. She opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving, the impossible choices that come with terminal illness, and how grief reshaped her identity, priorities, and sense of purpose.

This conversation explores grief without platitudes, healing without judgment, and resilience without pretending things are fine.

Leslie reflects on losing her father after a six-month battle with cancer, followed by her mother’s diagnosis of glioblastoma. While her mother was initially given a short prognosis, surgery extended her life by five years. Leslie describes the emotional complexity of living in constant anticipatory grief and how it affected her relationships, work, and sense of self.

While caring for two terminally ill parents, Leslie was also building her business. She speaks candidly about the pressure to “keep going,” the guilt that comes with choosing work or rest, and the reality that grief doesn’t pause just because you’re self-employed.

This part of the conversation resonates deeply with anyone who has tried to function professionally while navigating personal devastation.

After her mother’s death in 2020, Leslie made a powerful decision to use her PR skills to advocate for cancer research. She organized a fundraiser to raise awareness for her mother’s brain surgeon in Montreal, transforming grief into action and meaning.

Leslie explains how traditional therapy eventually stopped meeting her needs, leading her to explore alternative healing practices such as EMDR, breathwork, and sound healing. A transformative retreat in Costa Rica, complete with jungle immersion and a rain-soaked breathwork session, marked a turning point in her healing journey.

In one of the episode’s most powerful moments, Leslie describes a breathwork and sound healing experience where she felt connected to her mother’s spirit and found clarity around unanswered questions.

This episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t about pushing through pain or having the right answers. It’s about listening to your body, honouring your grief, and allowing healing to take forms you may never have expected.

Leslie’s story is raw, generous, and deeply human. It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember that caring for yourself is not optional, especially when you are caring for others.

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About the Guest:

Leslie Hacker is a PR, social media, and marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience helping brands break through noise with meaningful, emotionally intelligent storytelling. She is the founder of Hacker Communications, a collective agency that partners with purpose-driven brands across hospitality, tourism, lifestyle, tech, and consumer goods. She also serves as Vice President of the Canadian Public Relations Society of Vancouver, where she helps shape the future of ethical, innovative communications in Canada.

Leslie’s path to building her agency is rooted in resilience. In 2015, both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer in the same week. Overnight, she became a caregiver, and freelancing became her lifeline, and the only way to support her family while keeping her career alive. What began as survival slowly evolved into something meaningful. After losing both parents by 2020, Leslie made the decision to build a business with purpose at its core: work that connects people, tells the truth, and moves audiences to act.

Today, Hacker Communications is trusted by brands across Canada for PR, influencer strategy, and experiential marketing. Leslie has led campaigns for national brands and emerging startups alike, delivering measurable impact through storytelling that resonates.

She is currently writing her first book; a candid, powerful memoir about the five years she spent caring for her parents, how she survived the emotional and practical realities of illness and loss, and how she rebuilt her life and career with intention, creativity, and heart.

Leslie’s story is one of grit, reinvention, and the strength it takes to transform pain into purpose. Through her work, her leadership, and her voice, she reminds others that resilience isn’t just something you endure, it’s something you build.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hacker/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hacker-communications/?viewAsMember=true

https://www.instagram.com/hacker_communications/

https://www.instagram.com/hackattackpr/

https://www.facebook.com/ThePublicRelationsHack

Gift: Free 1-hour brand strategy session with Leslie Hacker ($200 value) Includes:

• Brand & Messaging Snapshot - A quick audit of your online presence with insights to strengthen clarity and connection.

• Strategy Guidance - What to prioritize, what to pause, and how to move forward.

• Content & Visibility Ideas - Fresh angles for posts, pitches, campaigns, or media opportunities.

• Simple Action Plan - A clear set of next steps you can use right away.

To Book: Email: Leslie@hackercommunications.com by December 31, 2026 and mention this podcast episode.

About the Hosts:

Links:

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Grief Week 2026: A Real-Time Lesson in Resilience | 069

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

What happens when your annual Grief Week retreat turns into a shelter-in-place situation?

In this deeply honest episode, Blair and Alana share what unfolded during their 2026 Grief Week in Puerto Vallarta. What was meant to be a restorative, reflective time honouring their parents’ death anniversaries became unexpectedly intense when cartel activity caused unrest in the area, beach evacuations, bowel evacuations and shelter-in-place orders.

This is not a dramatic retelling for clicks. It is a real conversation about nervous system activation, privilege, perspective, and how resilience is practiced, not performed.

They also share details about:

The upcoming release of Resilient AF: Stories of Resilience Volume 3
The Times Square billboard and New York launch brunch
What Dead Mom Day looked like in the middle of chaos
Why what you eat during stress actually matters more than you think

If you have ever:

Planned something meaningful and had it disrupted
Felt the crash after high stress
Tried to honour someone you love in imperfect circumstances
Or wondered what resilience looks like in real time

This episode is for you. And if this resonated, share it with someone navigating their own version of unexpected chaos.

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About the Hosts:

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://caseymulliganwalsh.com

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Navigating Grief and Uncertainty: Resilience Lessons After Profound Loss with Casey Mulligan Walsh | 068

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply human episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair Kaplan Venables sits down with writer and award-winning memoirist Casey Mulligan Walsh for a conversation that does not flinch from life’s hardest chapters. Casey shares her layered journey with grief: being orphaned at 12, losing her brother, navigating a painful divorce, and the devastating death of her son, Eric, in a car accident.

Together, Blair and Casey explore what it means to live inside uncertainty, why resilience is not about fixing pain, and how community and belonging can quietly save us. The conversation weaves personal story with wisdom, including Casey’s reflections on the “neutral zone” and the teachings of Pema Chödrön. If you have ever wondered how to keep going when the ground disappears beneath you, this episode is for you.

Casey opens up about being orphaned at age 12, the death of her brother, and the resilience required to survive constant upheaval. These early losses planted the seeds for her deep understanding of grief, belonging, and adaptation. Shae shares the heartbreak of losing her son, Eric, during the same period as a long and contentious divorce. She speaks candidly about the shock, disorientation, and strength it took to survive that season, and the role community played in holding her up.

One of the episode’s most powerful moments centers on uncertainty. Casey introduces the idea of the neutral zone: the uncomfortable, in-between space where the old life is gone, and the new one has not yet formed. Rather than rushing through it, she invites listeners to stay, breathe, and trust the process.

If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who is living in the in-between. Leave a review. And remember: resilience does not mean having answers. Sometimes it simply means staying present long enough for the next breath.

Listen now to this episode of RESILIENT A.F. and join the conversation on grief, uncertainty, and what it means to keep going.

Gift from Casey: The Full Catastrophe Bonus Content, including 5 Ways to Support Those Who Grieve/Resource List, Spotify Playlist, Excerpt, and Reading Guide - https://linktr.ee/caseymulliganwalsh

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About the Guest:

Casey Mulligan Walsh writes about life at the intersection of grief and joy, embracing uncertainty, and the nature of true belonging. Her award-winning memoir, The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared, was released from Motina Books in February 2025. She has written for The New York Times, HuffPost, Next Avenue, Modern Loss, The Manifest-Station, Hippocampus, Barren Magazine, and numerous other literary magazines; her essay, “Still,” published in Split Lip, was nominated for Best of the Net. She is a founding editor of In a Flash literary magazine and serves as an ambassador and Board member for the Family Heart Foundation. Casey lives in upstate New York with her husband, Kevin, and too many books to count. When not traveling, they enjoy visits from their four children and ten grandchildren—the very definition of “the full catastrophe.”

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/casey.m.walsh.1/

https://www.facebook.com/caseymulliganwalshwriter/

https://www.instagram.com/caseymulliganwalsh/

https://x.com/CMulliganWalsh

https://bsky.app/profile/caseymulliganwalsh.bsky.social

https://www.instagram.com/threads/sso

https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-mulligan-walsh-522ba231/

About the Hosts:

Links:

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https://jasonmnewell.com/

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Navigating Grief, Single Parenting, and Professional Resilience with Dr. Jason Newell | 067

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply honest episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair Kaplan Venables sits down with Dr. Jason Newell, a licensed clinical social worker, researcher, and single father, to explore what resilience really looks like when life hits hard on multiple fronts.

Jason shares his personal journey through co-parenting after his wife’s affair, raising his daughter with intention and compassion, and navigating the recent loss of his father to cancer. What makes this conversation especially powerful is how Jason bridges his academic research on resilience with his lived experience, revealing what happens when theory meets real life grief.

Together, Blair and Jason unpack the quiet, often overlooked truth about resilience: it is not built through grand gestures, but through small, consistent acts of self-care and self-compassion, especially for those in helping professions.

This episode is a must-listen for therapists, coaches, caregivers, single parents, and anyone learning how to hold grief while still showing up for work, family, and themselves.

If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who is quietly holding too much. And remember: resilience is not about doing more. Sometimes, it starts with a glass of water and a deep breath.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Jason Newell received his B.A. in Psychology from Auburn University and an M.S.W. and Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Dr. Newell is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a private individual practitioner (PIP) with an endorsement in clinical and social casework. Dr. Newell has been in the fields of social work practice, research, and education for over nineteen years. His research and specialty areas include clinical social work practice with the mentally ill; treatment of anxiety, trauma-related, and mood disorders; self-care and professional resilience, practice with veterans and military families, and child welfare.

Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jason-m-newell-pelham-al/717094

https://titles.cognella.com/doing-men-s-work-9798823333030

https://cup.columbia.edu/book/cultivating-professional-resilience-in-direct-practice/9780231176583/

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Links:

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Giving Up the Ghost: Writing, Suicide Loss, and Finding Your Voice After Grief with Samantha Rose | 066

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply moving and unexpectedly warm conversation, Blair and Alana sit down with Emmy-nominated television producer and ghostwriter Samantha Rose to talk about grief, suicide loss, creativity, and the complicated ways we stay connected to the people we love after they die.

Samantha opens up about writing her award-winning memoir, Giving Up the Ghost, which chronicles the loss of her mother to suicide and the surreal, tender experience of channeling her mother’s voice while writing the book. What started as a way to survive grief became a path to reclaiming her own voice after years of helping others tell their stories.

Together, the three explore the strange overlaps between grief and creativity, the pressure to “do grief correctly” (spoiler: there is no correct), and the quiet magic that shows up when we give ourselves permission to listen.

Yes, they also talk about signs from beyond, vivid dreams, spiritual tattoos, ghostwriting secrets, and that unforgettable moment they all met at a grief conference involving a sound bath and a choking incident. Because grief is heavy, but laughter still finds a way in.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

What it’s like to write a memoir after losing a parent to suicide
How channeling a loved one’s voice can be healing, grounding, and terrifying
The complicated identity shift that happens when your parent dies
The emotional intimacy of ghostwriting and why it mirrors grief work
Vivid dreams, spiritual experiences, and staying connected after loss
Gentle, honest advice for anyone grieving a parent lost to suicide

This episode holds space for the complexity of suicide grief with care, honesty, and compassion. If this topic feels tender for you, please listen gently and take breaks as needed.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs permission to grieve out loud, write it out, or trust the voice that’s been quietly waiting inside them.

Grief changes us. Stories help us survive it. And sometimes, giving up the ghost is exactly how we find ourselves again.

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About the Guest:

Samantha Rose is an Emmy award-winning television producer and a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling ghostwriter of nearly twenty titles, some that have been selected as Reese’s Book Club and Target Bookmarked Picks and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com and Harper’s Bazaar. She is the principal of Yellow Sky Media, an editorial agency in Petaluma, California, where she lives with her son. Her newest release, Giving Up the Ghost, was awarded “Best Memoir” at the 2025 San Francisco Book Festival, and is her first book written under her own name.

Links: https://www.yellowskymedia.com/

About the Hosts:

Links:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.drjessicazucker.com/books

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Breaking the Silence: Miscarriage, Grief, and Resilience in Real Life with Dr. Jessica Zucker | 065

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply human and refreshingly unfiltered episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair and Jessica sit down for a conversation that refuses to whisper about grief. They talk openly about miscarriage, mental health, entrepreneurship, and the quiet weight women are expected to carry without complaint.

This episode is not about tidy healing arcs or silver linings. It is about naming what hurts, breaking cycles of silence, and learning how resilience actually looks in real life, messy, nonlinear, and deeply embodied.

Jessica shares her background as an author and reproductive health advocate, including her work with the I Had a Miscarriage campaign, which aims to dismantle shame and stigma around pregnancy loss. Blair reflects on her own layered grief journey, including miscarriage, multiple family losses, caregiving, and navigating ongoing medical uncertainty with her husband.

Together, they explore how grief intersects with ambition, identity, hormones, partnership, and purpose, and why these conversations belong in the mainstream, not the margins.

Blair and Jessica discuss their shared experiences with miscarriage and the emotional aftermath that so often goes unspoken. They explore why silence compounds grief and how storytelling can interrupt shame, stigma, and isolation, especially for women navigating loss while running businesses or leading teams.

The conversation dives into how personal loss collided with professional pressure during the pandemic. Jessica reflects on how unresolved grief shows up in leadership, creativity, and burnout, and why acknowledging pain is not a weakness, it is a survival skill.

Blair opens up about perimenopause, deciding not to have children, and how grief reshapes identity in ways no one prepares you for. Both women discuss how these deeply personal decisions are often judged, misunderstood, or minimized, and why honesty matters.

Blair talks about losing both parents, experimenting with traditional therapy and alternative healing modalities, and developing the Navigating Grief Framework grounded in neuroscience. She also discusses the emotional complexity of supporting her husband Shane after a recent stroke, while living with the very real awareness of mortality.

If you have ever felt like your grief was “too much,” too inconvenient, or too uncomfortable for polite conversation, this episode is for you. It validates the complexity of loss, especially when it overlaps with leadership, caregiving, health challenges, and ambition.

This is a conversation about resilience that does not rush healing, minimize pain, or demand optimism. It meets grief where it actually lives.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs permission to speak honestly about their grief. Subscribe to RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana for more conversations that tell the truth about loss, resilience, and what it actually takes to keep going.

And if you are walking through grief right now: you are not behind, broken, or failing. You are human.

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About the Guest:

Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning books NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives and I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica is the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vogue, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, The Today Show, and Good Morning America and earned advanced degrees from New York University and Harvard University. She consults for various companies in the reproductive health space.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage/

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.instagram.com/deathwithlex

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Death, Ritual, and the Healing Power of Nature with Alexis Hart | 064

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply grounding episode, Blair Kaplan Venables sits down with Alexis Hart, a seasoned death care professional with over a decade of experience walking This conversation moves fluidly between the practical and the sacred, touching on death literacy, professional burnout, cultural rituals, and the surprising ways redwoods, coastal air, and honest conversations can regulate the nervous system.

Alexis shares how an early fascination with death, fueled by Forensic Files and a family discovery that her great-grandmother was a mortician, led her into mortuary school and beyond. Her career spans hospice volunteering, medical examiner cases, forensic pathology, and holistic grief care, giving her a rare, full-spectrum view of the end-of-life process.

Blair and Alexis also discuss how death and grief conversations are slowly becoming more normalized in culture, similar to the shift we’ve seen around mental health, yet still deeply underserved.

A recurring theme in this episode is the role of community. Alexis emphasizes that grief was never meant to be carried privately and that conversation and ritual are essential tools for integration, not indulgences.

She shares a powerful story of being present for someone’s final moments and how those experiences forever change how you see time, relationships, and what actually matters.

Blair and Alexis bond over their shared love of nature, from hiking and birdwatching to living near redwoods. Alexis explains the science behind time in green spaces, including reduced cortisol, improved immune function, and nervous system regulation, while also honoring the ineffable, spiritual healing that happens when humans remember they are part of the natural world.

This is grief support without fluorescent lighting or folding chairs.

This episode is a reminder that grief is not a problem to solve, but a process to be witnessed. It invites listeners to rethink how we approach death, how we support one another, and how healing often begins when we slow down enough to listen, to nature, to our bodies, and to each other.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone navigating loss or working in a helping profession. Grief grows lighter when it’s carried together.

And yes, if you’re ever offered a drive through the redwoods after a hard conversation about mortality, say yes. Always say yes.

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About the Guest:

Alexis Hart, a Los Angeles native, is a seasoned death care professional with over a decade of experience across various facets of end-of-life and death care. Her extensive background spans mortuary and cemetery services, medical examiner, hospice, and forensic pathology, establishing her as a guiding light during families' darkest moments. She is currently the Chief Healing Officer at Prism Memorial.

Passionate about nature, Alexis seamlessly integrates its healing power into her work, enhancing the support she provides to those in need. She blends ritual, creativity, and compassion to craft meaningful, inclusive spaces where grief is honored as both personal and collective, sacred and transformative.

With a deep commitment to inclusivity and healing justice, she helps shape spaces where all stories are honored, and grief becomes a portal for connection, meaning, and transformation. Alexis is deeply honored to educate and serve grieving families as well as communities, offering compassion and expertise throughout their journey.

Links:

https://www.prismmemorial.com

https://www.youtube.com/@GetStiffPodcast

https://substack.com/@deathwithlex

https://www.tiktok.com/@deathwithlex

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Grieving Sober, Loving Honestly, and Rebuilding After Loss with Amanda McKoy Flanagan | 063

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0700

What happens when grief doesn’t come one loss at a time, but hits you in waves, back-to-back, with no recovery window?

In this deeply honest episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair sits down with Amanda McKoy Flanagan to talk about compound grief, sobriety, marriage, and what it really takes to keep going when life keeps taking. Amanda shares her experience of losing five close family members in just three years, how those losses nearly unraveled her marriage, and why facing grief sober changed everything.

This conversation is raw, grounding, and surprisingly hopeful. It’s about grief that doesn’t fit neatly into timelines, the quiet strength of supportive partners, and the courage it takes to look inward instead of numbing out.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing grief right” (spoiler: there’s no such thing), this episode will feel like a long exhale.

After moving from New York to Colorado, Amanda experienced an overwhelming series of losses, including the deaths of her brother, cousin, and former partner. She opens up about how grief stacked on top of grief impacted her emotional health, identity, and marriage.

Blair reflects on her own experience with compound loss and speaks candidly about navigating grief while sober, a path that removes the numbing but amplifies the truth.

Amanda and Blair explore the difference between grieving in active addiction versus grieving with full emotional presence. Together, they unpack what it means to sit with pain instead of escaping it, and why sobriety can be both brutal and deeply healing when loss hits.

Amanda shares a pivotal moment when her husband, Jim, recognized that something wasn’t right and suggested marriage counselling. What followed was resistance, realization, and ultimately repair.

If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not broken, they’re grieving. And if you’re ready to go deeper into these conversations, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode that tells the truth out loud.

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About the Guest:

A native New Yorker turned Coloradan, Amanda McKoy Flanagan masterfully combines urban insights with a nature-inspired philosophy in her approach to love and loss. Certified intuitive loss + empowerment coach, writing coach, energy healer, and retreat leader, Amanda is the author of the award-winning inspirational memoir Trust Yourself to Be All In: Safe to Love and Let Go and host of the Sol Rising podcast. Empowering individuals to navigate life's toughest transitions with clarity, healing, and creative expression, Amanda focuses on holistic wellness, guiding clients toward emotional and spiritual recovery by releasing trauma and regaining balance. Offering a transformative approach to living fully, Amanda provides actionable insights for overcoming challenges by embracing the power of one’s own inner wisdom, natural resilience, and capacity for change.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/amandamckoyflanagan

https://www.instagram.com/solrisingpodcast

https://www.facebook.com/amandamckoyflanagan

https://m.youtube.com/@thesolrisingpodcast

https://www.amandamckoyflanagan.com/

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What Greatness Will You Bring Today? With Dr. Tasha Faruqui & Soraya | 062

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Resilient AF, hosts Blair and Alana interviewed Dr. Tasha Faruqui and her daughter, Soraya, about their experiences with Mr. Main, a beloved teacher who passed away from illness. Soraya shared her ability to communicate with spirits and her close relationship with Mr. Main, who provided her support during a difficult time at school. Tasha discussed Soraya's unique gifts and their family's approach to discussing spirituality. The conversation also touched on Soraya's current health challenges, living in Hospice, and her message of advice for other teens facing similar situations. This is their story and Tasha and Soraya are RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guests:

Dr. Tasha Faruqui is a pediatrician, speaker, advocate, and author of Keep Your Head Up: A Mother’s Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief (Jossey-Bass, 2025). Inspired by her father, a doctor to an underserved rural community, Tasha joined the National Health Service Corps after medical school. However, her focus shifted when her daughter Soraya was born with a rare genetic disorder. Tasha is now a passionate advocate for parents of medically complex children and those experiencing anticipatory grief, regularly sharing her message of hope at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish events, and on Instagram (@thefaruqui5). She was named a top doctor by Cincinnati Magazine in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Connect and learn more at www.tashafaruqui.com.

Soraya

Soraya is 13 years old, and she is a kind, trendy girlie who loves so many things it’s almost impossible to list them all. She loves makeup, nail designs, graphic novels, dolls, and games on my iPad/ Computer. Her favorite games are Toca Boca and SIMS. She also loves hanging out with her family and friends. Soraya was born with a rare genetic disease that impacts the TAOK1 gene. Little is known about the disease; however, for Soraya, it is progressive and is similar to ALS. She is currently in hospice and making the best out of every moment. Soraya is most proud of her job as a Youth Equity Ambassador, where she connects with other individuals with disabilities across the world and advocates for accessible spaces.

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Grief, Goals, and Gut Checks: Closing 2025, Calling in 2026 | 061

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this deeply honest and unexpectedly funny episode, sisters and co-founders Blair and Alana kick off 2026 by unpacking the emotional hangover of 2025. From grief anniversaries and health scares to TV obsessions, bowel updates (yes, really), and big audacious dreams, this conversation is a reminder that resilience is rarely tidy and never boring.

They talk about honouring their late mother, navigating the heaviness of the holidays, managing bodies that hold stress in strange places, and why it is okay to celebrate wins even when grief still sits at the table. The episode also pulls back the curtain on what is coming next for The Global Resilience Project, including books, billboards, a TV show in development, and a bold Q1 vision for 2026.

Equal parts reflective, irreverent, and forward-looking, this episode is for anyone who survived last year and is trying to move into the next one with presence, humour, and intention.

In This Episode, They Talk About:

Why December was emotionally and financially heavy and how that shaped the start of 2026
Honouring Sharon’s birthday with cake, Greek food, and ritual, even when life does not pause
How grief changes the holidays and why the absence of traditions can hit harder than expected
EMDR training, nervous system regulation, and doing healing work while still living real life
Somatized emotions, inflammation, and listening to what your body is trying to say
Canadian healthcare realities and the rise of health apps as a first line of reassurance
Alana’s very committed relationship with her bowel movements and her quest for answers
Survivor fandom, Season 50 dreams, and Blair offering to DM a former cast member
What Blair and Shayne are binge-watching and why streaming convenience is a blessing and a curse
TV shows that surprised us, including low-budget stories with global impact
Behind-the-scenes realities of TV production and what Anatomy of Lies revealed
The comedy series Blair and Alana have been developing for nearly a year, and what comes next
What it really means to turn grief into business without bypassing the pain
Blair’s Q1 2026 goal of signing a TV deal and how the pitch process works
The upcoming Substack that will share the real, messy, hilarious parts of building this work
A prescriptive memoir in progress rooted in the Navigating Grief Framework
Vision boards, chosen words for the year, and why presence beats pressure
What is launching next for The Global Resilience Project, including books, speaking, merch, and events
Why sponsorship matters and how listeners can support the mission

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who is navigating grief while building a life they still care about. Leave a review, subscribe, and follow along as Blair and Alana continue to tell the truth about resilience, healing, and doing big things with broken hearts.

Because resilience is not about being polished, it is about showing up anyway.

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Highs and Lows | 060

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this year-end podcast episode, Blair and Alana reflected on their personal and professional highlights and challenges of 2025. They discussed their successful book launches, including two Times Square billboard campaigns and international bestseller status, while acknowledging logistical difficulties with shipping and event planning. Alana shared her medical challenges and recovery, including endometriosis surgery and a finger injury, while Blair highlighted her speaking engagements, including opening for Richard Branson, and the launch of their new tattoo book project, RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories. They also discussed their growing presence in the grief and resilience space, their upcoming projects, including a TV show, and their plans for 2026. The episode concluded with a touching story about receiving a message from their late mother, Sharon, through a hospice patient, emphasizing themes of resilience and connection.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Get on the Waitlist for RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories 2: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/share-your-story-tattoo-waitlist/

About the Hosts:

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https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

Instagram.com/chelsea.elizabeth.writes/

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For Eddie "Stiicky" Crucy with Chelsea Pegues | 059

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Chelsea Pegue’s dad died suddenly from addiction and she had to learn to live without her best friend. This journey also led her to learn why addiction takes so many lives. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Chelsea Pegues is a freelance writer, proofreader and editor based in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Since losing her dad to alcohol use disorder in 2020, she is honored and humbled to speak about addiction and recovery as much as possible, in an effort to be a force for change and an advocate for those in need. Her desire moving forward is to apply her creativity and skills to projects that make a positive impact in the world.

Links:

chelseaelizabethwrites.com

linkedin.com/in/chelsea-pegues-7b63ab211

chelseapegues.substack.com

About the Hosts:

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

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The Big Apple Recap | 058

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Blair Kaplan Venables and Alana Kaplan pull back the curtain on what life looks like when creativity, grief, business, and resilience all collide at once.

The conversation starts in heavier territory. Blair and Alana reflect on the devastating attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, and talk openly about what it means to hold grief, fear, and resilience at the same time. They explore the emotional weight of being Jewish right now, the meaning of Hanukkah in moments like this, and the exhaustion that comes from staying strong while the world feels increasingly unsafe. There is honesty here about fatigue, mental health, and the importance of checking in on yourself and each other when everything feels like a lot.

Then, the mood lifts as they celebrate a major win: the recent New York book launch of RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories. They recap the Times Square billboard moment, the overwhelming community support, the energy of being together in person, and what it means to see a project rooted in resilience land so powerfully. They also share what’s coming next, including future publishing plans, a waitlist for the next tattoo book, and ideas for expanding the RESILIENT A.F. clothing line and other ventures.

This episode is part life update, part grief processing, part creative strategy session, and part reminder that resilience isn’t about doing it all perfectly. It’s about showing up honestly, supporting your people, and continuing to build even when things feel heavy.

If you’re navigating big feelings, big projects, or both at the same time, this one will feel like a deep exhale.

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RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories waitlist: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/share-your-story-tattoo-waitlist/

About the Hosts:

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.instagram.com/suzannafisher/

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The Art of a Signature with Suzanna Fisher | 057

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Suzanna Fisher lost her Grammy, who was her best friend. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Suzanna Fisher is a tattoo artist and Seattle local.

Links:

www.bellwethertattoo.com

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For Brian with Sara Clark | 056

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Sara was living her dreams in Latin America with her husband Brian when a bus accident turned everything upside down; Sara broke her leg and lost five teeth, and tragically, Brian died, just one week after his 44th birthday. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Sara Clark is a facilitator, trainer, and team coach. She likes to nerd out about people problems, puzzling out ways to bridge our many differences. Communication differences are her forte. She has spent two decades working on international and multicultural teams, as well as bridging with her husband, whose style was very different style from her own. Over the last year, Sara has found a new route of connecting across difference – grief, which is what brings her to us today.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/curiousways.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/curiousways

https://www.facebook.com/curiousways2/

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Links:

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Living Well: An End Well and Grieftastic Recap | 055

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Alana and Blair met in Los Angeles to attend End Well and Grieftastic. End Well is a grief conference and is considered “A Day About Death & Life: For the Curious and Courageous.” The day was full of inspirational speakers, deep connections and all of the feelings. The following day was Grieftastic, a book fair with grief books, panels, networking, and a lot of laughing. This episode is a digest of their two days and the amazing people they met.

End Well: https://endwellproject.org/end-well-2025/

Grieftastic: https://www.grieftastic.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/grief.trips

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Happy Grieving on Grief Trips with Rachel | 054

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Rachel lost her dad when she was 27 years old and turned to travel as a way to heal her heart. She built an online community as a way to express her feelings, which quickly grew. Shortly after, she started leading Grief Trips around the world to show others the beauty in travelling while grieving. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Rachel is the founder of Happy Grieving, a grief community. Her life took a profound turn after the loss of her father at the age of 27. This devastating experience reshaped her perspective and inspired her to dedicate her work to helping others navigate grief in meaningful, transformative ways. Her mission is to create a grief-literate society where open conversations about loss are normalized.

Links:

https://grieftrips.com/

https://www.instagram.com/happy.grieving/

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Deb Drummond and Dr. Parul Dua Makkar are RESILIENT A.F. | 053

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Deb Drummond is an author in the forthcoming book about tattoos of resilience, RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories, launching December 2025. Dr. Parul Dua Makkar is an author in the upcoming book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Volume, launching in March 2026.

Deb Drummond joins us to talk about balancing various projects, life, and everything in between. They talk about health, abundance and what happiness can feel like. This is Deb’s story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar lost her brother, and as she came to terms with that, she lost her dad three years later. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guests:

Deb Drummond is a pioneer in the world of entrepreneurship. To date, she has built 7 international companies and inspired thousands around the globe.

She is the Founder behind the Show Up StandUp Speak Up, Yes You! movement, a televised, heart project with a reach of over 350 million designed to remember the solidarity of International Women’s Day. Deb owns The Women's Channel, offering accessible televised opportunities to all women.

Deb’s thirty-year deep dive in Top Performance has built her reputation as a speaker, mastermind trainer and personal coach. She has educated, and motivated audiences of 20 thousand to stand to their feet. In her private practice, Deb has personally worked with over 30 thousand clients, moving them to a higher state of optimal health and wealth.

A well-known radio host of the Mission Accepted podcast, Deb interviews dynamic Entrepreneurs, Ultrapreneurs, Creatives, and Media Professionals who reveal personal life stories and secrets to the success of ‘making it.’ Deb is the Founder of Mission Accepted Media, where she creates anthologies and books about people and business. She is the creator of the ever so popular Top Performance Day Planner and Tracker.

Deb loves music and is happiest when she is connecting people that she knows will benefit from meeting each other and, if you were to go to her home, you would be greeted with a table of “treats” that look like she took over Willy Wonka’s candy shop!

Links

www.debdrummond.com

LI – https://www.linkedin.com/in/DebDrummond/

FB – https://www.facebook.com/deborahldrummond/

IG – @deborahldrummond https://www.instagram.com/deborahldrummond/;

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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnh0BsWjHS1aba4cItw4rw

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar is a dentist, author, and grief coach whose life and work were forever shaped by loss—first her younger brother to oral cancer, and later her father. She channels that grief into action, educating healthcare professionals and the public on oral cancer prevention and early detection, while creating compassionate spaces for conversations about grief. Through her work, she bridges science and empathy, reminding us that awareness saves lives and shared stories heal hearts.

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Oral Cancer Course: www.duagoodjob.com

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Helloooo Grief Season | 052

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0700

The Kaplan sisters catch up on Shayne’s health, Alana’s experience with a cat psychic, a new way to communicate their mental health superpowers, and what they've both been up to.

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Grief and Resilience Expert Certification Program with Blair Kaplan Venables, information and registration: https://blairkaplan.ca/grief-resilience-expert-certification-program/

Blair’s Substack: https://substack.com/@blairfromblairland

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Camp Manifest with Heather Marianna | 051

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Heather Marianna is back on the podcast to chat with Blair about adult friendships, betrayal and a new way to make genuine adult friends. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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Camp Manifest: https://sunshinesecretofoc.com/camp-manifest-retreat

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Heather Marianna is a powerhouse entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Beauty Kitchen, a brand she launched in 2012 after leaving her 9-to-5 job to pursue her passion for skincare, DIY beauty, and natural ingredients. What began as a YouTube series teaching at-home beauty recipes quickly evolved into a full-scale beauty empire—and she’s been trailblazing ever since.

With years of hands-on experience, Heather has built and scaled multiple beauty brands from the ground up, mastering every facet of the business—from product formulation, pricing, and marketing to public relations, manufacturing, business credit, payroll, and retail strategy. She has even taken a company public and remains the majority shareholder, solidifying her reputation as a results-driven leader who not only talks about success but creates it. Her expertise has been featured in numerous books and articles, earning her recognition as one of the top authorities in beauty brand development and manufacturing.

Celebrity Gifting Lounges – Exclusive Exposure for Brands

Beyond brand creation, Heather is also the producer of the #1 Celebrity Gifting Lounge for Oscars and Emmys Week—a premier event that connects brands directly with A-list celebrities, influencers, media, and top industry insiders. Her gifting lounges have helped participating brands secure major media coverage, celebrity endorsements, and increased national visibility. Whether representing beauty, fashion, wellness or lifestyle, the brands showcased at these events benefit from unmatched exposure and credibility.

Coaching for Existing and Emerging Brands

Heather’s work doesn’t stop at startups. She also coaches established beauty and lifestyle brands looking to reignite growth, expand their markets, or refine their strategies. Through her one-on-one coaching and consulting, she helps business owners identify blind spots, improve pricing and marketing, and develop clear action plans for sustainable success.

Why Work With Heather Marianna?

Widely known as the Queen of Manufacturing, Heather offers low MOQs (minimum order quantities), flexible production options, and access to over 400 white-label formulas, allowing entrepreneurs to launch or expand their beauty brands with ease. She provides a one-stop solution—offering everything from custom product formulation and branding guidance to business strategy and coaching.

Over the past decade, Heather has empowered countless entrepreneurs, celebrities, and TV personalities to launch and scale their own beauty lines. Her deep understanding of what it takes to move a concept from idea to retail-ready success makes her an invaluable mentor for anyone serious about building a thriving brand.

Building and Scaling with the Right Support

Heather believes success doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of smart strategy, expert guidance, and consistent evolution. Through her digital workbooks, mini-courses, product development packages, and private coaching, she offers tailored support for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Whether launching a new brand or scaling an existing business, Heather Marianna helps clients avoid costly mistakes, fast-track their growth, and build brands that stand out in competitive markets.

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Smorgasbord and Strokes | 050

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Big changes happened in the Kaplan sisters lives and they dive deep into what has been going on. This episode explores life changes and medical trauma and how both sisters are navigating it all.

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Helga Magdalen and BB Gabriel are RESILIENT A.F. | 049

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0700

This episode dives into the stories of two coauthors featured in RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories, Helga and BB.

Helga Magdalen had to be resilient when both her mom and sister had terminal cancer diagnoses in the same time period. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

BB Gabriel shares the story of the tattoo that she got to represent the relationship with her sisters, Tara and Bryanne and navigating learning that her little sister was terminally ill. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Griefy Gals on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefygals

About the Guests:

Helga Magdalen is a mother of two amazing kids, an RN, an intuitive healer and a hypnotherapy intern. She loves to travel, write, spend time in nature, and go on adventures.

Links:

Instagram.com/czechgal1

linkedin.com/in/helga-schoening-a6343885

BB Gabriel is a proud Canadian, a master’s level registered social worker, and an award-winning author with a deep commitment to healing through storytelling. Drawing from her own lived experiences, BB writes powerful narratives that chart the journey from trauma to triumph, exploring the complexities of adversity, grief, and personal transformation. Her work centres on stories of survival and resilience; offering raw, honest reflections on overcoming life’s most difficult challenges.

BB believes that storytelling is not only a tool for personal healing, but also a source of strength and solace for readers who find themselves reflected in the pages. By fostering emotional resilience and encouraging others to process, heal, and evolve, BB creates space for connection, growth, and hope. She aims to inspire, empower, and uplift those who are navigating trauma, grief, and profound change with messages of perseverance and possibility.

Through her writing and professional work, BB is dedicated to giving back by supporting others on their healing journeys and reminding us that we are never truly alone. Her stories illuminate the path from surviving to thriving, offering readers the courage to keep going and the belief that transformation is always possible.

Links:

www.bbgabriel.com

https://www.instagram.com/no.ordinary.love_bb.gabriel

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Tomorrow Mourning with Kimberly Rich | 048

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Kimberly Rich went from surviving to thriving after the sudden death of her mother by turning her loss into her purpose. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Kimberly Rich received her doctoral degree from Creighton University with a research focus in grief and bereavement. Her journey with grief started following the sudden loss of her mother in 2021. It was then that she first recognized the power of relationship in grief, and also realized the ways that we can fail to support one another as end of life approaches, as well as in times of grief. In the coming months she accepted that her mission would be to improve how we approach death, dying and supporting those who are grieving. She now serves as a death doula, end of life coordinator, and grief educator. She has been published multiple times and has a podcast: The Only Guarantee. Kimberly is based in the suburbs of Chicago, IL but regularly travels to support those in need. You can learn more about her work on Instagram @tomorrowmourningllc or on her website at www.tomorrowmourningllc.com.

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https://barri.substack.com/

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The Hope Dealer with Barri Leiner Grant | 047

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Barri Leiner Grant was the caretaker for her dad. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Griefy Gals on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefygals

About the Guest:

Barri Leiner Grant is a well-respected grief specialist. author and founder of The Memory Circle: for those learning to live with loss. As coach, educator and advocate, she holds transformative gatherings and workshops to explore grief tending tools and techniques that foster community, hope and healing. She is a recovering journalist with stints at The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Magazine. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper among others. Her popular Substack, Permission Granted, shares more of her personal essays and looks at life and loss through a modern lens. She honors her Dad today who died in January after living with memory loss and Alzheimer's for a decade.

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http://www.thememorycircle.com/

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Emmys Week 2025 Recap | 046

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana sit together, literally, and share a recap of their experience at their second Emmys week gifting lounge, how the gratitude challenge unfolded and what else is going on in their RESILIENT A.F. worlds.

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Escaping a Sex Cult with Sarah Edmondson | 045

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Blair Kaplan Venables interviews Sarah Edmondson, an actress and whistleblower of the NXIVM cult, about her journey and experiences. Sarah joined NXIVM in 2005, believing it was a personal development program, but later discovered its darker, cult-like nature. She describes the red flags she encountered, including high-pressure sales tactics and the eventual branding with cult leader Keith Raniere's initials. Sarah emphasizes the importance of self-education, therapy, and community support in recovery. She also discusses the upcoming book she co-authored with her husband, which aims to help others identify and escape from cult-like. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Pre-order Sarah's upcoming book on her website at Sarahedmondson.com/book.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAF26

About the Guest:

Sarah Edmondson is a Canadian actress and voice-over artist who has starred in multiple TV series and more than a dozen films. Her whistleblower story following her departure from personal and professional development company NXIVM is told in her memoir, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life, the CBC podcast “Uncover: Escaping NXIVM,” and critically acclaimed HBO documentary series on NXIVM, The Vow.

Co-hosted by her husband and fellow NXIVM whistleblower Anthony “Nippy” Ames, her podcast, A Little Bit Culty, explores the fads, beliefs, and trends that blur the line between devotion and dysfunction to help people understand, heal from, and avoid abusive situations. Besides her work as an actor and podcaster, Sarah attends conferences and events as a speaker, host, and cult-recovery advocate. Her TEDx talk, “How to spot a cult,” is featured on TED.com.

Links:

Email: sarah@sarahedmondson.com

Website: www.sarahedmondson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.edmondson.752

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahedmondson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahjedmondson

Book:https://amzn.to/4hVquPu

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Kari Berridge and Aly Rice are RESILIENT A.F. | 044

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Kari Berridge and Aly Rice, two authors in the forthcoming book about tattoos of resilience, RESILIENT A.F. Skin Deep Stories are RESILIENT A.F.

Kari Berridge’s daughter found out about a secret that she had been carrying and is now estranged from her, including her three grandkids. This is her story.

Over four years, Aly Rice lost both of her parents, her dog, her career and her sense of safety after surviving endless harassment and revenge porn - resilience wasn't a choice, it became Aly’s only way forward. Join Aly and Blair as they go deeper into Aly’s story and talk about the mantra she had tattooed on her. This is her story.

Join the RESILIENT A.F. Gratitude Challenge: https://tgrp.myflodesk.com/gratitudechallenge

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Griefy Gals on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefygals

About the Guests:

Kari Berridge is multifaceted and embodies resilience and triumph over life’s challenges. She is a dedicated mother, proud grandma, accomplished fitness coach, successful business owner, and inspiring author.

In her compelling book, “Cut the Anchor”, Kari shares her powerful life journey, beginning with her courageous confrontation of limiting self-beliefs. Her story is a testament to her unwavering spirit, which has guided her through a tumultuous path of heartache and transformation. Battling pervasive feelings of self-doubt, Kari navigated a series of difficult trials, including her struggles with Anorexia, depression, surviving sexual assault, enduring toxic and abusive relationships, facing infidelity, surviving a suicide attempt, experiencing the challenges of two failed marriages, and navigating through single parenting.

Kari’s story is a testament to the human spirit’s unconquerable nature. She broke free from the suffocating grip of negative self-beliefs and dedicated herself to the hard work required to become the remarkable woman she is today. She offers insight into believing in yourself to become the person you were meant to be.

Kari’s message resonates deeply with those who have walked a similar path, demonstrating that it is possible to rise above adversity and emerge as a stronger, more authentic version of oneself.

Links:

https://fit2motivate.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariberridge/

https://www.youtube.com/@KariBerridge

Aly Rice is a Resilience + Reinvention expert, coach, host of 2 podcasts and a motivational speaker. She spent over 20 years as a corporate interior designer before being thrust into her new life. In a short span of time, Aly endured the profound losses of both parents, her beloved dog, and a deeply personal betrayal that shattered her world. At her breaking point, she made a pivotal choice: to rise, reclaim her voice, and rebuild from the inside out.

She is an ACC-Credited Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Certified Imposter Syndrome Coach Practitioner and Certified Success Principles Facilitator, trained by Jack Canfield. She is the host of the Sex, Lies & Tacos podcast, the This Could Get Messy podcast and. the creator of the Survival to Thrival guide. When Aly isn’t focused on helping women navigate the chaos of change, silence their inner critics, and create lives that feel fully their own, you will find her exploring new places, paddleboarding on the water, or out for a walk with her dog and sidekick, Poppy.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/alyspeaksup

www.AlyRice.com

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Gratitude is the Attitude | 043

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana officially kick off season two with a deep dive on their viral TikTok video about grief, chatted about being tatted, and what is to come this season. The sisters are about to begin their publicity tour with their first stop at Harvest, a luxury gifting suite celebrating Emmys week, followed by a “family reunion” in Winnipeg. You can follow their adventures on social media (Instagram, TikTok and beyond). Friends, remember that you are RESILIENT A.F.

Join the RESILIENT A.F. Gratitude Challenge: https://tgrp.myflodesk.com/gratitudechallenge

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo

Griefy Gals on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefygals

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https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAF26

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Welcome to the RESILIENT A.F. Gratitude Challenge | 042

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0700

August is wrapping up, and Blair and Alana have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a life-changing tool.

What if a simple, daily practice could change your brain so that you see the world more positively? Well, it CAN, and we are going to do it together.

Welcome to the RESILIENT A.F. 21-Day Gratitude Challenge starting on September 1, 2025. You will be guided through a daily practice, and there will be a chance to win prizes, and you will FOR SURE win a rewired brain (if you follow this protocol).

Blair has been doing this DAILY since 2016 and it’s helped Blair and Alana through their darkest moments.

Join the FREE challenge here: https://tgrp.myflodesk.com/gratitudechallenge

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:

The RESILIENT A.F. Journal: https://a.co/d/b4YRLZZ

(available on your country’s Amazon website)

Benable: https://benable.com/griefygals. Benable is an app to share your favourite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my code: PHKRJ

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Links:

https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://joeexoticofficial.com/pages/joeexotictigerkinginnocent

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Grief and Jail with Joe Exotic | 041

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Joseph Allen Maldonado called Blair Kaplan Venables while incarcerated to talk about his childhood, and complex grief and shared the truth behind the the show “Tiger King.” This is his story, and he is RESILIENT A.F.

About the Guest:

Joseph Allen Maldonado (né Schreibvogel; born March 5, 1963), known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King," is an American media personality and businessman who operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (also known as the G.W. Zoo, Tiger King Park and formerly the Garold Wayne Exotic Animal Memorial Park) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018. Born in Kansas, Exotic and his family moved to Texas, where he enrolled at Pilot Point High School.[3]

After graduation, Exotic briefly served as the chief of police in Eastvale. He then opened a pet store with his brother, but after his brother's death in 1997, Exotic sold the store and founded the G.W. Zoo. During his tenure as director there, he also held magic shows and cub-petting events at venues across the U.S., hosted an online talk show, and worked with producer Rick Kirkham to create a reality television series about himself, but this latter effort ended when most footage was destroyed in a fire in 2015. In 2016, Exotic ran as an independent in the 2016 presidential election, earning attention as a novelty candidate due to his eccentric persona and unconventional campaign style. Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry.[5]

In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022. Source: Wikipedia

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/joe_exotic

https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeExoticTV

https://www.facebook.com/joejschreibvogel/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thereal_joeexotic

Book: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982180439?tag=simonsayscom

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

www.facebook.com/adriennehcoaching

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The Mystical Relationship Between Numbers and Events with Adrienne Harris | 040

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Adrienne Harris learned that her husband was having an emotional affair with his running coach. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAF26

About the Guest:

Adrienne Harris has alchemized her personal journey of transcending challenging relationships into a soul-driven mission, empowering others to release limiting patterns within their energetic code and embrace relationships of depth and fulfillment.

With 20+ years of experience in customer service and entrepreneurship, Adrienne recognized the profound need for a compassionate, heart-centered approach to understanding our connections with others. This realization ignited her calling as a relationship coach, particularly for those navigating the transformative paths of midlife.

As a devoted mother residing in the serene Okanagan Valley, Adrienne is deeply committed to inspiring others to cultivate self-awareness and align with their values, vision, and lifestyle rooted in their unique energetic blueprint. Her gift lies in weaving practical wisdom with real-life insights, establishing her as a trusted spiritual guide and inspirational speaker who leads conscious midlife seekers toward authentic relationships and soulful well-being.

Links:

www.iinstagram.com/adriennehcoaching

Gift: A relationship guide: https://www.adrienneharris.ca/numerology-and-relationship-guide

About the Hosts:

Links:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.facebook.com/Drtanyarenglish/

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Healing with the Blues with Dr. Tanya English | 039

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Dr. Tanya English found resilience with the stillbirth of her first child. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/

Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo

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About the Guest:

Dr. Tanya English has dedicated over 35 years to the healing arts, beginning her journey as a massage therapist and evolving into a chiropractor and energy healer. Inspired by the belief that we are all born with the innate power to heal, Dr. English's mission is to empower individuals to tap into their tremendous healing potential for their highest good.

In 2001, Dr. English founded Quantum Healing International. She works with individuals, conducts retreats, and mentors others in Energy Scanning. HealingwiththeBlues.com emerged from her healing journey after the stillbirth of her first child. A profound healing experience at the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest in 1994 marked a turning point in her grief, leading her to believe that everything happens for the highest good. This experience inspired her to perform with The Tanya English Band, starting in 2012.

Dr. English brought her healing message full circle by delivering "Healing with the Blues" at the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest in 2021 and 2023, celebrating the transformative power of music and healing.

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https://www.facebook.com/quantumhealinginternational/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtanyaenglish/

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Life Week Bass Couch 2025 | 038

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana debrief on Alana’s surgery, her recovery, her first rave, Blair’s upcoming birthday and a community update for The Global Resilience Project. This is the final new episode before their summer break, and they will be back with fresh episodes and a 21-Day Gratitude Challenge in September 2025.

Happy Grieving Australia Grief Trip November 2026: https://grieftrips.com/australia

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Grief is Her New Normal with Dr. Heather Taylor | 037

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Dr. Heather Taylor lost her brother and struggled finding her own grief therapist, so she said "fuck it" and went to school to become a grief therapist. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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Gift: In helping to normalize talking about grief and better understanding how it impacts us in so many different ways, here is a link to my common grief reactions digital download: https://bit.ly/commongriefreactions

About the Guest:

Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD is a licensed psychologist, grief educator, and the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast, where she breaks down the realities of grief with warmth, honesty, and just the right amount of sass. Available on all major podcast platforms, her show invites listeners to embrace their grief stories without apology.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Taylor specializes in helping individuals navigate loss, trauma, and reproductive psychology through her PsyPact-accredited telehealth practice. She recently launched a grief membership area for clinicians—a go-to resource for those seeking better ways to support grieving clients while staying grounded themselves.

Dr. Taylor is also the author of a thoughtfully designed grief journal, now available on Amazon, offering practical tools, reflective prompts, and a compassionate approach to help people process their loss at their own pace.

Known for her down-to-earth style and validating, inclusive approach, Dr. Taylor blends professional expertise with lived experience to create spaces where grief feels a little less isolating. Whether she’s working with clients, chatting on her podcast, or developing resources for clinicians, her mission is clear: to normalize grief and help others find a way forward—one step, one breath, and one moment at a time.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/grief_is_the_new_normal/

www.griefisthenewnormal.com

https://www.youtube.com/@Grief_Is_The_New_Normal

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Prosilience is Her Middle Name with Jenn Fredericks | 036

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Jenn Fredericks’ daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor and she Jenn had two kidney transplants. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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Jenn has overcome immense adversity and emerged as a beacon of resilience and hope for others. Her experience as a patient with a life-threatening, chronic illness spanning three decades and caregiver for her daughter with a life-threatening diagnosis speaks volumes about her strength, determination, and compassion.

As a Personal Resilience Practitioner and Prosilience Coach, she guides her clients towards a new perspective on life. Her approach of cultivating self-awareness while honoring the struggles and triumphs in life builds a foundation to create renewed vitality, inner calm, and joy in life. The specific focus on patients with life-threatening, chronic illness and their caregivers highlights her deep understanding of the demanding, unique challenges faced by these individuals.

By empowering them to build proactive resilience, she enables them to move from uncertainty, fear and depletion to experiencing more ease and joy in life, fostering a greater sense of well-being.

Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jfredwi/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JennFredericksProsilienceCoach

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https://www.instagram.com/griefandlight

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Grief and Light with Nina Rodriguez | 035

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Nina Rodriguez’s brother and only sibling, Yosef, died unexpectedly on September 11, 2019, the day after his 32nd birthday. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Nadjalisse 'Nina' Rodriguez is founder of Grief and Light, Podcast Host, and a Certified Grief Guide. She created the Grief and Light Podcast after the sudden and unexpected loss of her only sibling, Yosef, as an authentic exploration of grief and life after loss. Through each conversation, she aims to give a voice to the griever’s experience, and foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world. Beyond the podcast, Nina extends her heart-centered support through Grief and Light: The Community, monthly circles, 1:1 grief tending sessions, speaking engagements, active presence on social media, and forthcoming in-person retreats. She has been featured in various publications and podcasts, regularly contributes to Get Griefy Magazine, and has completed the Grief Care Professional Certificate Program under renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author of It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine.

Get to know more at griefandlight.com.

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https://www.griefandlight.com/

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Project True with Angela Rinaldis | 034

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Angela Rinaldis suffered from anorexia and over-exercise addiction and was hospitalized because of it. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.!

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Angela Rinaldis is lawyer, mother of two, business entrepenuer, rising improvisor, fitness enthusiast and survivor of an eating disorder, which shaped who she has become today and how she faces challenges. Angela is the founder of Project True a not for profit raising funds for those suffering from eating disorders and breaking the silence around mental illness. Angela takes on challenges willingly and is constantly pushing boundaries. Angela is transparent about her recovery journey and wants for those suffering from an eating disorder know that they are not alone.

Link: Instagram

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No Meds and In Bed | 033

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Enjoy this solo episode from Blair Kaplan Venables. She brings you an update on Alana’s rise to Survivor fan fame and her recovery from surgery, Blair’s experience with no medication in the forest, and a major announcement about The Global Resilience Project’s book series.

Read the Psychology Today article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soulbroken/202506/its-getting-griefy

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Double Take: A Breast Cancer Story with Pat Alva-Kraker | 032

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Pat Alva-Kraker was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time and survived. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Meet Pat Alva-Kraker, a dynamic serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, leadership, and creativity. As the Managing Partner of Majestic Coaching Group, LLC, Pat empowers women in IT through personalized business advising, mentoring, and training. She also leads Majestic Lending, LLC, supporting real estate investors with private lending opportunities.

An accomplished clay artist, Pat conducts workshops that help women build confidence, embrace their true selves, and enhance intuition through pottery. As an international speaker and 6-time best-selling author, her talks inspire women over 45 to embrace mindful leadership, relevancy, and self-care. Based in Fort Worth, Pat enjoys international travel and pickleball.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestic-coaching-group-llc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patalvakraker/

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Total Body Transformation with Simone Lovell | 031

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Simone Lovell suffered from postpartum depression and weight gain and chose to break the line of intergenerational dieting. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Simone is a mama, food coach and mentor. She has been a health coach for over 20 years. Simone helps keep mamas informed and healthy and transform from the inside out and become the best version of themselves by giving them the tools and roadmap to achieve optimum health and fat loss. She teaches her clients how to eat the right food at the right time for the right reasons and empowers them to make daily changes toward leading a healthier lifestyle.

Links:

Facebook.com/simonelovellcoach

Tiktok.com/simonenlovell

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https://www.borntobounceback.ca

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Born To Bounce Back with Lynn Moore | 030

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Lynn Moore’s husband suddenly and unexpectedly died during a surgical procedure in the operating room. The surgeon informed her over the phone, and she was alone when she got the news. This is her story and she is resilient.

About the Guest:

Lynn Moore is a British Columbia-based author and motivational speaker who has embraced life’s journey with purpose and passion. Her remarkable story spans decades, weaving together roles as an educator, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and adventurer. With a natural talent for writing and teaching, Lynn has brought her gifts to every chapter of her life. From a marriage that thrived for 50 years to launching and running three successful businesses, her entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds. Lynn’s adventures took her across the globe, including teaching English to young Buddhist monks in Kathmandu, Nepal. At 74, her insatiable curiosity led her back to university to study Psychology, proving that age is no barrier to learning. Lynn’s life mission has always been to uplift, inspire, and empower others to pursue their highest potential. Her book, Born to Bounce Back: Regain your zest for life after it knocks you down, is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Chapters Indigo.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079529637147

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086777795156

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-moore-729563300/

https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en

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Finding Humour In The Darkness | 029

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Sometimes dark humour can help you navigate life’s challenges and Hollywood is great at showing us just that. In this episode, Blair and Alana chat about their favourite dark comedy TV shows and why they love them. Which ones should they add to the list?

Episode Mentioned: My Dead Mom with Wendy Litner Episode

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Living An Enriched Life with Simran Attili | 028

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Simran Attili realized that she was living a very surface-level life and running on empty fuel for a while, and that something had to really change. She let go of all the societal pressure and family obligations and started my self-discovery journey. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Simran Attili is a Podcast Host of the Enrich Podcast, where her mission is to inspire millions to become resilient, empowered and authentically themselves. Simran is passionate about personal growth and mental wellness, and dives deep into conversations on overcoming mental health challenges, building resilience and creating fulfilling lives. Through expert insights and practical advice on topics like wellness, confidence and self discovery, Simran guides her listeners to break through limiting beliefs, embrace their strengths and step into a life of purpose.

Links:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/enrich-podcast-by-simran-attili/id1537657138

https://open.spotify.com/show/0jFVkuIO7zbwg3wv9XxWEX

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https://www.charleysky.com/

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Is This Love? with Charley Sky Gardner | 027

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Charley Sky Gardner, a 16-year-old junior, sits down to talk with Blair about her first book, Is This Love? They dive into what love is and how love is needed to be resilient. This is Sky’s story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.!

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About the Guest:

As a teen author, Charley Sky focuses on guiding young people through the complexities of relationships and love, offering a fresh perspective rooted in lived experience. She is dedicated to empowering others to understand themselves.

Raised in Los Angeles, Charley Sky (affectionately known as “Sky”) is now a junior at a New England boarding school, a highly impactful activist for organizations for homeless youth (YAC and Ignite Food Project, Bali), and fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

She is passionate about strengthening human connection and fostering conscious and expansive connections through her writing, visual art, poetry and way of living.

Links: https://www.charleysky.com/

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The CATchup | 026

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana jam on what is happening in their worlds and talk about all things cats, pet grief, Mother’s Day, grief trips and Endo. Remember, pet grief is real grief, and it’s okay to take the time you need to heal.

Curious about the November Australia Grief Trip? Learn more here: https://grieftrips.com/australia

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The Story of A First Responder with Sam van Born | 025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Sam van Born worked as a firefighter during the global pandemic and shares her stories in our books. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F..

Gift: Email sammyvan89@gmail.com for a sample.

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About the Guest:

Sam van Born is a 24-year first responder and has been a Captain for the last 7 years. She enjoys helping people. Between working in the fire service and her side business in the health and wellness field, she is busy.

Links:

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Bravenly Website: samvanborn.bravenlyglobal.com

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Shiva Girl with Jessica Fein | 024

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Jessica Fein’s daughter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare, degenerative disease. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.!

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About the Guest:

Jessica Fein is the author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of the "I Don't Know How You Do It" podcast, featuring real, raw, and rare conversations with people whose lives seem unimaginable. She writes the “Grace in Grief” column for Psychology Today, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, HuffPost, and other leading publications. Her work encompasses hope and humor, grit and grace -- the tools that make up her personal survival kit.

Links:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jessica.fein.92/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feinjessica/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fein-b643b09

Personal Website: https://www.jessicafeinstories.com

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Shine Living Community with Jessica & Jill Emich | 023

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Jessica Emich and Jill Emich joined Blair to talk about their stories of resilience, self-healing through movement medicine, food, breath and all the practices they share IN COMMUNITY through their company Shine Living Community. This is their story and they are RESILIENT A.F.

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Free gift: We can do a free month of our Shine Living Community Digital App! And we will share about our just launched bestselling cookbook EAT DRINK SHINE Second Edition by the SHINE Sisters. How?

About the Guests:

@shinelivingcommunity

We were born into this lifetime as triplet sisters. It is this relationship that taught us about what sisterhood means and how to navigate a world that constantly compares us to each other. Being triplets makes for a unique existence and naturally created an early curiosity to discover who we are as individuals and the roles we play as part of the whole.

We have seen in our own family how food, love, and connection heals. Our brother Dennis was diagnosed with a degenerative disease called metachromatic leukodystrophy as a young boy and his doctors gave him 25 years to live. Today he is in his 50s and even his doctors can’t deny that he is a living miracle. This is proof of how love heals and when we nourish our bodies and spirit for optimal vitality, we transform our health and our lives.

We have discovered that when we stand tall in our unique beings and live from a place of community and healing, we have the courage to be our fullest selves and create big impact in the world.

Over the span of 20+ years, we created iconic restaurants and gathering places, each of them about building community and connection to one another, to our bodies, and to our spirit.

Through our epic dance parties, nourishing food, herbal potions, cocktails, classes, workshops, and retreats, we bring deep nourishment and community together ~ while sharing our own unique gifts through all of it.

We created Shine Living Community as a safe space where you are seen, heard, accepted, and respected. This space is a nurturing community where wellness is accessible and fun for the whole family.

Jessica Emich

Jessica Emich is co-founder of Shine Living Community and co-author of Eat Drink Shine. She is also a yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and an inspiring speaker.

As the eldest of triplet Shine Sisters, her mission and purpose is to see life as the great transformer to heal and awaken. She shines the brightest through family, nature, and community.

Jessica owned and managed community-driven restaurants and gathering places for 23 years in Boulder, Colorado before she and her sister Jill co-created Shine Living Community as an in-person and digital global movement of health and wellness.

Jessica teaches yoga, meditation, and breathwork classes based in several yoga traditions to create an embodied, grounded practice full of self-love and self-healing. She is a Certified Body Awake Yoga Instructor as well as a Certified Sacred Flow Yoga Instructor, and has a masters in Holistic Nutrition.

Jessica leads Shine Living Yoga classes; co-teaches Freedom Movement Method, Warrior Workouts, and Mindfulness classes; and offers recipes and Nourish videos.

Jessica is a mother of two beautiful girls who join us in some of the family vibes videos.

Jill Emich

Jill Emich is co-founder of Shine Living Community and co-author of Eat Drink Shine. She is also a dance instructor, somatic breathwork instructor, and an empowering speaker.

As the middle of triplet Shine Sisters, her mission and purpose in life is to encourage people to explore and dig deeper into their unique selves so they can share their gifts and passions from the heart.

Jill owned and managed community-driven restaurants and gathering places for 23 years in Boulder, Colorado before she and her sister Jessica co-created Shine Living Community as an in-person and digital global movement of health and wellness.

Jill teaches dance, movement, and breathwork from a somatic, (IN-bodied) perspective that is all about connection and inner and outer strength. She is a certified somatic practitioner, a certified breathwork practitioner, and is a certified teacher in a number of dance styles. Jill leads Shine Living Dance classes, and co-teaches Freedom Movement, Warrior Workouts, Mindfulness, and some of our Nourish videos.

Welcome To The Family, Lenny | 022

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0700

A growing family, health issues and a huge milestone. Join Alana Kaplan and Blair Kaplan Venables as they check in and provide an update on life and The Global Resilience Project.

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The 7 Universal Laws with Monica Ion | 021

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Monica Ion joined Blair to talk about the loss of her mom, resilience and The 7 Universal Laws Framework. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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About the Guest:

Monica Ion is the Founder of the School of Universal Laws and FTP Methodology. Spending 15,000 hours between 2016 and 2024 working with clients worldwide, she has supported entrepreneurs to achieve exponential growth and assisted women in creating personal, financial, and professional fulfillment.

Earning degrees in Psychology and Sociology combined with a background in math and science, Monica discovered the 7 Universal Laws—a framework that makes client breakthroughs predictable and repeatable. Universal laws are fundamental principles that are thought to govern the structure and behavior of the universe. They are seen as constant, unchanging, and applicable to all things, regardless of time or space. The 7 Universal Laws that Monica uses are found to be the most relevant to understanding how the mind operates and creates lasting transformation.

Monica is the Co-Founder of Inspired Life Circle and was rated as Romania’s #1 coach by the country’s top business leaders. Her expertise has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, BDTV and The Woman and her forthcoming book, The 7 Universal Laws, will be available on Amazon in May 2025.

She envisions a world where every home and business has someone who knows how to ask the right questions based on the universal laws to create transformation. In her spare time, Monica takes long walks, admires nature and spends time with her family.

Links: https://monica.cx/

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https://www.instagram.com/grant__garryigsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Meet Me Where I Am with Grant Garry | 020

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Join Blair as she and Grant Garry talk about his inspiring documentary, Meet Me Where I Am. They dive into all of the lessons Grant learned along the way about grief and resilience.

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About the Guest:

Grant Garry is an award winning filmmaker, actor, and singer. He is the director of the documentary Meet Me Where I Am - available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Youtube Movies. Grant recently starred as “Beast” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The San Luis Obispo Opera. Grant graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University. Previous credits include NCIS: Los Angeles, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Black Cat, Night of the Living Deb, Sweeney Todd, Cinderella. He currently hosts the show The Where I Am Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilmigsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm

https://www.grantgarry.com/

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Her Heart Beats On with Jasmariah Swenson | 019

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700

For one of the first times, Jasmariah Swenson shares her traumatic story of an experience with a family member. This is her story and she is resilient.

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About the Guest:

Jasmariah Swenson is the owner of Vulnerable With Me, that she started to expand vulnerability. Her diversity in life has been the key to creating meaningful connections. She is an inspired writer who loves creating from her intuition. Her words take you on a journey. No matter what life throws at her, she always finds a way to make it through with a beautiful perspective. She emphasizes the importance of living life in slow motion & not just telling your story but, feeling your story.

Links:

@SweetJasmariah

@VulnerableWithMe

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https://www.beautybrandcoaching.com/events/emmy-gifting-lounge

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Grief Week 2025 Recap | 018

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana have returned from their 3rd annual Grief Week and an Oscar’s gifting lounge. This episode dives into a recap of their hilarious adventures. Learn more about Harvest, the luxury gifting suite to celebrate the Emmys:

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project

https://www.getgriefymagazine.com/

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Together, We Heal! with Kera Sanchez | 017

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Kera Sanchez, the Editor in Chief of Get Grief Magazine, teamed up with Blair and The Global Resilience Project for a collaboration issue of her magazine. Join them as they talk about their griefy friendship and the journey that led to this magical union.

About the Guest:

Kera Sanchez is a high school dean of students, military wife, and mom of two who channels her personal journey through loss into advocacy and empowerment. A passionate mother loss and grief advocate, she is the author of “Legacy Letters: A Guided Journal” and founder of Get Griefy Magazine and Get Griefy’s Small Business Collective, platforms dedicated to grief education and support. Through her work, Kera helps others find strength in their stories, turning pain into purpose and fostering healing and connection.

Instagram @getgriefymagazine

Sites: https://www.legacylettersjournal.com/

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Her Missing Dad with Saskia Christian | 016

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Saskia Christian found out her dad was missing and that she was never going to get the opportunity to introduce him to her husband and son. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.!

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About the Guest:

Saskia Christian, an accomplished Executive Trainer, Trauma and Global Resilience Life Coaching Expert, has a remarkable background. With 17 years of corporate visionary engineering leadership experience, she excelled as a technical leader. However, her path took an unexpected turn, leading her to become a renowned Training Executive, Trauma Healing and Resilience Coaching Consultant, Speaker, Author and Founder of BoostThru.

Saskia's expertise extends beyond her corporate success. She is a prolific author, with her book "Mindset Mastery: Unleashing Your Inner Victor in Corporate Adversities" showcasing her ability to unlock mind power. She has authored e-courses on Seasonal Resiliency and co-authored seven anthologies, including an International Bestseller in the US Library of Congress and two Amazon Bestsellers. Notably, her personal story about her father's disappearance in "Resilient A.F: Stories of Resilience" gained recognition at The 2024 Oscars and Emmys gift lounges.

Saskia is a Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor and has received Brainz CREA, Global Author Icon, Global Visionaries Leaders, GSFE( Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs) Kindness and LOANI (Leaders of All Nations International) Change Leader awards. As a Resilience Trailblazer, Saskia makes a huge impact in the lives of professionals in distress by offering purpose-driven comebacks.

Links:

http://linkedin.com/in/saskia-christian

https://www.instagram.com/boostthru/

https://www.facebook.com/saskia.christian.3?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCMDpQAqv5j-lp7BfTsragBA

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Grief Week 2025 | 015

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0700

It’s that time of year again when Blair and Alana honour the anniversary of their parent’s dying. Their dad, Leonard, died on February 18, 2022, and their mom, Sharon, died on February 23, 2021 - both in the same year. The sisters dive into the history of Grief Week, what life is like leading up to it and how they are spending Grief Week 2025.

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https://www.instagram.com/loubowersvisibilityexpert/

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The Life of a Healing Glass Child with Lou Bowers | 014

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Lou Bowers is a glass child and the sibling of a chronically ill sister. She is RESILIENT A.F., and this is her story.

About the Guest:

Lou Bowers is a British Columbia-based visibility expert with over a decade of experience in marketing small businesses and four years of specializing in elevating other brands. She has successfully guided a range of ventures, from a soap-making goat farm and two gift shops to a parenting coaching business, showcasing her diverse skill set and deep understanding of what it take to gain traction in competitive markets.

Lou’s expertise has been featured at Women Entrepreneurs of Kamloops, where she is a founding member, and her insights have been published in HuffPost, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in the industry.

Her story of being a glass child will be featured in the forthcoming book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol.2. She is also the creator of Networking at Night, a platform that has helped over 150 local entrepreneurs build valuable connections and enhance their brand visibility.

Her approach emphasizes the importance of being the face of your brand, consistently showing up, and cultivating the know, like, and trust factor essential for building long-term client relationships. Through her proven strategies, Lou helps businesses create a credible and authentic presence that resonates and drives lasting success.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/loubowersvisibility

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-bowers-b72794219/

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My Dead Mom with Wendy Litner | 013

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Wendy Litner created the original digital series My Dead Mom, based on the death of her mother, who just won’t stop talking. When Blair and Alana watched it, they knew she had to be on the show. This conversation is about the dead mom club, dark humour and everything in between. This is Wendy’s story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

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RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 is now available!

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About the Guest:

Wendy is a lawyer-turned-writer and creator of the CBC original digital series, How to Buy a Baby-a comedy based on her own hilarious inability to conceive. Season one was nominated for an International Emmy Award, and garnered nominations at festivals around the world including HollyWeb, U.K. WebFest, Seoul WebFest, Copenhagen WebFest and T.O. WebFest. The series also won best writing at the International Academy of Web Television Awards and Best Comedy Series and Best Directing at the Indie Series Award. At home in Canada, season one won Best Web Program or Series at the Canadian Screen Awards and Wendy won Best Writing in a Web Program or Series for season two. Wendy is currently at work on her second original digital series, My Dead Mom, based on the death of her mother who just won’t stop talking. Wendy has further worked on a number of other shows including: The Beaverton, Children Ruin Everything, Pretty Hard Cases, the Popularity Papers, and served as an Executive Producer on season 1 of Run the Burbs. Wendy’s essays have appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Huffington Post, xoJane, Today’s Parent, SheWrites, and McSweeneys, among others. Wendy is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and the Richard Ivey School of Business, though she is happy to not be practicing law or business. She also juggles her career with two very energetic twin boys (who don’t understand the concept of “quiet time”).

My Dead Mom trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7P3_kjNows

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Time For An Upgrade with Tracy Mathews | 012

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Tracy Matthews’ mom died suddenly, which led to her first reinvention. She is going through a complete business reinvention in this season and is starting from the ground up. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 is not available!

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About the Guest:

Tracy Matthews is a Creativity and Reinvention Expert, Best-Selling Author, and the Host of the Top-Rated Thrive By Design Podcast.

As a serial entrepreneur, she’s reinvented herself several times and built several multiple 7+ figure businesses. She believes creativity is the biggest gift for navigating challenges, living a more fulfilled life, and having fun while creating wealth.

Notable media placements include The Today Show, Entrepreneur, InStyle Magazine, and Elle. Through her podcast, blog, social media platforms, coaching, and programs, she inspires over 200,000 people weekly to launch, grow, and scale successful creative brands. You can find more information at TracyMatthews.com.

She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her partner Jason, his two daughters, and her puppy, Roxy.

Links:

TracyMatthews.com/Blair

TracyMatthews.com

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RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 Launch Week | 011

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana celebrate the launch of their third book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 and reminisce about past New York adventures. Buy the book and learn more about RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 on Amazon.

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Play and Rise Every Day with Janet Omstead | 010

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0700

Janet Omstead had three near-death experiences, the first one at 24 years old, six weeks before her wedding. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.!

About the Guest:

Janet Omstead is a Board-Certified (NBC-HWC) health coach, author of the best-selling book “The Play Book: How To Get In The Habit Of Good Health” and play expert with over 20+ years of experience in the health and wellness industry.

She is on a mission to re-ignite the world’s passion for play as the solution to the global inactivity crisis. Janet believes that when we create the motivation and desire for regular movement using play as the catalyst for better health regardless of age, we address our body’s inherent needs to manage itself effectively and create an environment that promotes wellness, fun, and joy.

As such, using play as exercise opens the doors to a physically, emotionally and psychologically healthy society.

Whether speaking, coaching, or leading RED January Canada, Janet’s strength lies in her playful approach to life!

Links:

https://janetomstead.com

https://www.instagram.com/janetomstead

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetomstead

Gift: 150 Ways To Move More from my book

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Skin Deep Stories | 009

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0700

What’s the story behind your tattoo? The Global Resilience Project is inviting you to share your tattoo and your story of resilience with the world. Your story will be published in our 4th book, RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories, launching in December 2025. It will also be shared online, social media, on our podcast and with the world.

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Butterflies and Halos with Angie Hanson | 008

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Angie Hanson had to figure out how to live her life without her son, husband and brother after losing them. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.

About the Guest:

Angie Hanson is an author and the founder of Butterflies + Halos, a grief-focused stationery company. After enduring the heartbreaking losses of her son, husband, and brother within just 2.5 years, Angie transformed her pain into purpose. Her memoir, Chapters of a Resilient Heart, offers an intimate look at her journey through grief and resilience. Through Butterflies + Halos, she creates heartfelt greeting cards that help grieving individuals and their supporters find the words to connect, heal, and honor their feelings. Angie is also in the process of becoming a certified grief coach where she will use her knowledge and teachings to help guide others through their own journey of grief and help them also find their resilience. Angie's mission is to ensure that no one feels unseen in their grief, and she continues to inspire others to navigate loss with grace, courage, and empathy.

Links:

https://www.butterfliesandhalos.com

https://butterfliesandhalos.etsy.com

https://www.instagram.com/butterfliesandhalos

https://www.facebook.com/butterflieandhalos

https://www.tiktok.com/@butterfliesandhalos

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Grief and Jail with Joe Exotic | 007

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

About the Guest:

Born in Kansas, Exotic and his family moved to Texas, where he enrolled at Pilot Point High School.[3] After graduation, Exotic briefly served as the chief of police in Eastvale. He then opened a pet store with his brother, but after his brother's death in 1997, Exotic sold the store and founded the G.W. Zoo. During his tenure as director there, he also held magic shows and cub-petting events at venues across the U.S., hosted an online talk show, and worked with producer Rick Kirkham to create a reality television series about himself, but this latter effort ended when most footage was destroyed in a fire in 2015. In 2016, Exotic ran as an independent in the 2016 presidential election, earning attention as a novelty candidate due to his eccentric persona and unconventional campaign style.

Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry.[5] In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022.

Source: Wikipedia

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https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeExoticTV

https://www.facebook.com/joejschreibvogel/

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982180439?tag=simonsayscom

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https://stan.store/GriefSpan/p/get-my-28-day-grief-tip-calendar-now

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From Pain to Purpose Moira Khan | 006

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Moira Khan lost her parents and brother in the space of five years. This is her story and she is resilient.

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About the Guest:

Moira is the Owner and Founder of GriefSpan. After the loss of her parents and brother, Moira became a Certified Grief Educator. She now helps and supports grieving individuals and groups all over the world, through the most heartbreaking times of their lives. Grief Education enables grievers to process their grief in a safe space, while learning more about best practices and tools to help navigate the journey they never asked to be on. Moira has a large community and network on Instagram and can also be found at www.griefspan.com

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/griefspaneducation?igsh=ejA5b3ZvZTFsanF3&utm_source=qr

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556405250138

https://www.griefspan.com

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Which is Worse? | 005

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Blair and Alana talk about grief, life, a book they love, and a game they play called “Which is Worse.”

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https://www.beautybrandcoaching.com/

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Building a Hollywood Legacy with Heather Marianna | 004

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Heather Marianna’s close friend died, and she inherited her Hollywood business. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

About the Guest:

Heather Marianna, CEO of Heather Marianna LLC, is the driving force behind Beauty Kitchen, a luxury skincare brand renowned for its natural, cruelty-free products. With her start as a YouTube beauty expert, Heather launched Beauty Brand Coaching, offering personalized mentorship on brand development, media exposure, and white-label products. Featured in Forbes, E! News, and over 100 TV segments, Heather also curates high-profile events, such as her Harvest Celebrity Gifting Lounge during the Primetime Emmys and Oscars week, elevating the gifting experience for media, celebrities, and VIPs and offering major exposure for brands and companies.

Links:

https://www.beautybrandcoaching.com/oscars

https://www.instagram.com/heathermarianna

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealamysingleton/

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The End of a Marriage with Amy Singleton | 003

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Amy Singleton lost everything, including her marriage, career, and health. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.

About the Guest:

Powerhouse Amy Singleton is an entrepreneur based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Originally a Registered Nurse, Amy’s own health forced her out of a career she loved. Looking for purpose in ALL the wrong places, she wound up alone & desperately suicidal. Amy now dedicates her life to helping others see HOPE & PURPOSE beyond their own failures. Too many people struggle to navigate their careers AND families without sacrificing professional or personal achievements. She uses stories, humor and practical insights to inspire women to carve their own path for success after failure. Whether we’ve failed ourselves, been failed by others, or been failed by our own bodies– there IS hope ahead when we CUT through the BS & dig into living our most authentic lives.

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https://www.listennotes.com/@therealamysingleton/

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Staying Connected to the Dead | 002

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

The continuing bonds theory is the idea that grieving is a process of modifying our relationship with a person who has died rather than relinquishing or releasing the bond altogether. Join Blair and Alana while they talk about how they stay connected to those who have passed in their lives.

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You are RESILIENT A.F. | 001

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Blair Kaplan Venables and Alana Kaplan are back with a fresh new podcast from The Global Resilience Project.

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