RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana

By: Blair Kaplan Venables
  • Summary

  • Welcome to RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana—a podcast that celebrates the incredible strength of the human spirit and the ability to bounce forward. This is the show where we dive headfirst into the raw, real, and unfiltered stories of people who have faced life’s toughest challenges—and come out the other side stronger. In every episode, we explore the complex journey of resilience: the heartbreaks, the breakthroughs, and the triumphs. Whether it’s navigating personal loss, overcoming mental health battles, or finding hope amidst chaos, RESILIENT A.F. is a safe space to connect with others who have been there. Blair and Alana bring a unique mix of candid storytelling, heartfelt empathy, and expert insights, shining a light on the untold stories of grit and growth. With inspiring guest interviews and conversations with mental health professionals, each episode is designed to empower you to bounce forward, no matter what life throws your way. Why listen? 1. Relatable Stories: Hear real people share their journeys of resilience in their own words. 2. Expert Advice: Gain tools, tips, and insights from mental health experts to support your own healing and growth. 3. Empowerment: Leave each episode feeling inspired, hopeful, and ready to tackle life’s challenges head-on. But we’re not here to sugarcoat it—resilience isn’t always pretty. It’s messy, it’s painful, and it’s profoundly human. We’re here to remind you that while life can knock you down, it also offers the chance to rise again, stronger than before. ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed. If you’re ready to find hope, strength, and the courage to keep moving forward, hit play and join us on this powerful journey. Because no matter what life throws your way, you are RESILIENT A.F. Subscribe now and keep on strengthening your resilience muscle today.
    Copyright 2025 Blair Kaplan Venables
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  • Time For An Upgrade with Tracy Mathews | 012
    Jan 28 2025

    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

    https://www.instagram.com/iamtracymatthews/

    ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed.

    About the Hosts:

    Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. She is named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the Year 2024 by IAOTP. USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders to watch and she empowers others to be resilient from stages around the world. 'MyStory,’ which is a television show available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play, showcases Blair's life story. She is the host of the Radical Resilience podcast and specializes in helping people strengthen their resilience muscle using scientifically proven methods and guides grieving high performers with her Navigating Grief Framework. The Global Resilience Project’s award-winning book series are international bestsellers, and her fourth book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol 2, will be published in January 2025. In her free time, you can find Blair writing, in nature, travelling the world and helping people to strengthen their resilience muscles.

    Links:

    https://www.blairkaplan.ca/

    https://theglobalresilienceproject.com

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

    https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan

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    39 mins
  • RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2 Launch Week | 011
    Jan 21 2025

    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.

    Buy the book: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAFVol2Launch

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    ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed.

    About the Hosts:

    Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. She is named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the Year 2024 by IAOTP. USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders to watch and she empowers others to be resilient from stages around the world. 'MyStory,’ which is a television show available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play, showcases Blair's life story. She is the host of the Radical Resilience podcast and specializes in helping people strengthen their resilience muscle using scientifically proven methods and guides grieving high performers with her Navigating Grief Framework. The Global Resilience Project’s award-winning book series are international bestsellers, and her fourth book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol 2, will be published in January 2025. In her free time, you can find Blair writing, in nature, travelling the world and helping people to strengthen their resilience muscles.

    Links:

    https://www.blairkaplan.ca/

    https://theglobalresilienceproject.com

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

    https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan

    https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications

    https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

    https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/

    https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity

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

    blair@blairkaplan.ca


    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...

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    25 mins
  • Play and Rise Every Day with Janet Omstead | 010
    Jan 14 2025

    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

    

    ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed.

    About the Hosts:

    Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. She is named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the Year 2024 by IAOTP. USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders to watch and she empowers others to be resilient from stages around the world. 'MyStory,’ which is a television show available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play, showcases Blair's life story. She is the host of the Radical Resilience podcast and specializes in helping people strengthen their resilience muscle using scientifically proven methods and guides grieving high performers with her Navigating Grief Framework. The Global Resilience Project’s award-winning book series are international bestsellers, and her fourth book, RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol 2, will be published in January 2025. In her free time, you can find Blair writing, in nature, travelling the world and helping people to strengthen their resilience muscles.

    Links:

    https://www.blairkaplan.ca/

    https://theglobalresilienceproject.com

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

    https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan

    https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications

    https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity

    https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/

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    29 mins

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