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Hosted by Blair Kaplan Venables · health · EN · 90 episodes
Welcome to RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana—a podcast that celebrates the incredible strength of the human spirit and the ability to bounce forward. This is the show where we dive headfirst into the raw, real, and unfiltered stories of people who have faced life’s toughest challenges—and come out the other side stronger.In every episode, we explore the complex journey of resilience: the heartbreaks, the breakthroughs, and the triumphs. Whether it’s navigating personal loss, overcoming mental health battles, or finding hope amidst chaos, RESILIENT A.F. is a safe space to connect with others who have been there.Blair and Alana bring a unique mix of candid storytelling, heartfelt empathy, and expert insights, shining a light on the untold stories of grit and growth. With inspiring guest interviews and conversations with mental health professionals, each episode is designed to empower you to bounce forward, no matter what life throws your way.Why listen?1. Relatable Stories: Hea
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana, a podcast that celebrates the incredible strength of the human spirit and the ability to bounce forward. This is the show where we dive headfirst into the raw, real, and unfiltered stories of people who have faced life’s toughest challenges, and come out the other side stronger.
RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana is hosted by Blair Kaplan Venables. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "90 Episodes of Grief, Resilience, and Refusing to Do It Quietly (Season 2 Finale) | 090" (28 July 2026, 32 minutes), "Blair's Move Back to Winnipeg, "Life Week" & a Road Trip Across Canada | 089" (21 July 2026, 17 minutes), and "Why Smart Teens Struggle: Parenting Twice-Exceptional and Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Susan Blumberg | 088" (14 July 2026, 33 minutes).
RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 90 episodes.
Booking probability for RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana's contact route on record: verified email.
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Blair Kaplan Venables hosts RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana, a health show with 90 episodes published.
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Episode #90
Ninety episodes in, and we are closing out Season 2 the way we started it, by saying the loud parts out loud. In this finale, Blair and Alana talk about the grief ritual at the heart of Burning Man's temple, why pet...
Episode #89
In this episode of Resilient AF, hosts Blair Kaplan Venables and Alana trade their usual "Grief Week" for something lighter: "Life Week." Blair shares the story of moving back to Winnipeg after living in British...
Episode #88
In this episode of Resilient AF , host Blair sits down with Dr. Susan Bloomberg, a former child clinical psychologist turned life coach who specializes in twice-exceptional (2E) children and neurodivergent teens. Susan...
Episode #87
After their most difficult episode, which they last recorded, Blair and Alana return with a hopeful update. Following the end of Blair's marriage and a painful season in Kamloops, Blair shares why she made Winnipeg her...
Episode #86
Memories of Jeremy Roadruck’s childhood abuse came back to his awareness in his late 20s, which helped explain the anger and "survival mode" he had been living in since he was five years old. This is his story and he is...
Episode #85
zWhat does it really take to survive an 8-year infertility journey? In this powerful episode of Resilient AF, Alyssa Chavez shares her deeply personal story of navigating infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and the...
Episode #84
In this episode, Blair is joined by Mia J. Hanks and they talk about her experience surviving narcissistic abuse and her memoir. Mia shared her 29-year marriage to a covert narcissist, describing early red flags and the...
Episode #83
What happens when your entire life changes overnight and you are left to rebuild from the rubble? In this deeply moving episode of Resilient A.F., Blair sits down with grief coach and widow advocate Emily Tanner...
Episode #82
<p>In this episode of Resilient A.F., Blair sits down with Jess Prudhomme, host of The Great Detour podcast, for a candid conversation about rebuilding a life from the ground up. At 35, Jess walked away from a 17-year...
Episode #81
<p>In episode 81 of the podcast, Blair and Alana sit down for one of their most personal Resilient A.F. conversations yet. Blair opens up about her unexpected separation from her Wasband after 15 years together, while...
Episode #80
<p>Stacy Schaffer had a traumatic childhood filled with abuse and neglect, and her mom, her only living relative, died from breast cancer when she was 22.</p><p>This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.</p><p>Buy the...
Episode #79
<p>What happens when a Thanksgiving road trip becomes a life-altering accident and you have to walk back onto a college campus days later, cane in hand, with no mental health support? TEDx speaker and brand storyteller...
Episode #78
<p>What do you do when you have built “the career,” checked all the boxes, and still feel completely empty? In this powerful episode of Resilient A.F., cohost Blair sits down with Tracy Doyle, author of Life Storms...
Episode #77
<p>What happens when a healthy, vibrant doctor collapses one day and is diagnosed with one of the rarest neurological events medicine knows — a spinal cord stroke? For Erica Bazerkanian, co-founder and CEO of Bold&Zeal...
Episode #76
<p>Eileen Filliben overcame breast cancer twice by the age of 42; 10 major surgeries in 10 years; debilitating back pain; severe migraines; depression and PTSD. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.</p><p>Buy the...
Episode #75
<p>In this deeply moving episode of Resilient A.F., Blair sits down with Jacqueline Jensen, an award-winning speaker and certified Akashic Records practitioner whose life took a sharp, unexpected turn after profound...
Episode #74
<p>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...
Episode #73
<p>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...
Episode #72
<p>What happens when grief doesn’t come in waves—but in avalanches?</p><p>In this deeply moving episode of RESILIENT A.F., Blair sits down with Brooke to explore complex compound grief—the kind that unfolds when...
Episode #71
<p>What does financial resilience actually look like?</p><p>In this episode, Blair sits down with entrepreneur and investor Genicca, whose journey from financial hardship to financial independence began earlier than...
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Licensed professional counselor, author, child therapist, founder and director of Strong Hearts Counseling, Strong Hearts Counseling
author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky and creator of the Aurora Method, AEB
award-winning speaker and certified Akashic Records practitioner, EOS Worldwide
Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist
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