From the Jaws of Life to a Life of Gratitude: How Jennie Edwards Turned Trauma Into Transformation | 079

Blair's Move Back to Winnipeg, "Life Week" & a Road Trip Across Canada | 089

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 Columbia since 2008, reconnecting with old friends, family, and her hometown after nearly two decades away. The two recap a cross-Canada road trip that started at the Bass Coast music festival in Merritt, BC, and wound through Radium Hot Springs, Calgary, and Moose Jaw before landing home. Along the way, they talk about the books and podcasts that kept them company, the small coffee shops they hunted down, and the deep sense of belonging Blair felt the moment she got back. It's an episode about change that doesn't hurt, about choosing a move, feeling at peace with it, and letting a season of life close on a hopeful note. Blair also previews the upcoming season finale and a summer break before the show returns in the fall. Key Takeaways * Change can be grounding, not just grieving. Blair describes her return to Winnipeg as peaceful and grounding — a reminder that not every big life shift is a loss. * "Life Week" is the antidote to "Grief Week." The hosts intentionally built a joyful tradition alongside their harder one. * Community is a form of resilience. A welcome-back barbecue from childhood neighbours and a chance run-in with a former grade-6 music teacher (Miriam Cohen) show how belonging supports us through transition. * Slow travel beats the highway. Choosing small local coffee shops, hot springs, and spa stops turned a relocation into something restorative. * You can honour a chapter as it ends. Blair reflects on attending nearly every Bass Coast festival since 2008 — closing that BC chapter with gratitude rather than regret. Subscribe to our Substack: https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/] Buy our books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/] ⚠️ 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://www.blairkaplan.ca/] https://theglobalresilienceproject.com [https://www.iamresilient.info] https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan [https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications [https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications]   https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity] https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ [https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/] https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project]  blair@blairkaplan.ca [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 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. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on yourfavorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Why Smart Teens Struggle: Parenting Twice-Exceptional and Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Susan Blumberg | 088

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 shares her deeply personal journey as the parent of two 2E children, her hard-won strategies for supporting gifted kids who struggle, and a preview of her upcoming book, The Parenting Compass: Why Smart Teens Struggle. If you are the parent of a child who is clearly bright yet struggles at school, at home, or socially, this conversation is for you. Dr. Bloomberg breaks down what it means to be twice-exceptional, how nonverbal learning disability shows up, and why early intervention and parent self-care are the foundation of long-term success. She also opens up about her daughter's premature birth and the road that led her to devote her career to helping families like hers. Key Topics Covered: Understanding Twice-Exceptional (2E) Children Susan explains that 2E children are both gifted and carry one or more disability labels. Her own two children fit this profile, and she describes how giftedness can mask a disability while a disability can mask giftedness, leaving kids underserved on both fronts. Nonverbal Learning Disability Explained Susan defines nonverbal learning disability as difficulty with nonverbal skills, including visual-spatial abilities, motor coordination, executive functioning, and social interaction. These children are often highly verbal yet struggle with math, coordination, and reading social cues. A Premature Birth and a Fight for Survival Susan shares the story of her daughter, born in 1995 at 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound 11 ounces. Her daughter spent 12 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit, including three weeks under do-not-resuscitate orders after her lungs collapsed. Living at high altitude in Colorado and an incompetent cervix contributed to the early birth. From Delay to Gifted By 35 months, Susan's daughter scored at a 47-month level in cognitive and communication skills while still measuring 22 months in gross motor skills. She went on to become profoundly gifted, earn degrees, and build a career as an accredited pastry chef. Parenting a Teen with ADHD and Anxiety Susan candidly discusses her son's middle school struggles with ADHD and anxiety, the conflicts at home, the missing-assignment alerts, and the moment she realized she needed to bring in an executive function coach because her son would not take advice from his own mother. Self-Care and Support for Parents Susan and Blair discuss the grief many parents feel, including Blair's own experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at 39. Susan stresses that parents must seek therapy and community support for themselves, comparing it to putting on your own oxygen mask before helping your child. Listen and Subscribe New episodes of Resilient AF drop every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation, and share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Subscribe to our Substack: https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/] Buy our books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/] About the Guest: Dr. Susan Blumberg is a former child clinical psychologist turned life coach who has spent forty years helping teens, young adults, and parents move from chaos and conflict to trust, respect, and connection. She earned her PhD in child clinical psychology in 1991, practiced as a cognitive behavioral therapist for thirty years, and has served as a special education advocate for four decades. Today she leads Dr. Susan Coaching, guiding families through the demanding teen-to-young-adult launch years. Susan is the co-author of seven books on marriage, communication, and parenting, including Fighting for Your Marriage, a Colorado Book Award winner. Her newest book, The Parenting Compass, is out in August 2026. She is a recognized authority on twice-exceptional (2e) children and on Nonverbal Learning Disability in teens and adults, and she administers one of the largest international online communities for parents of twice-exceptional children, now more than 35,000 members strong. She hosts the weekly Live with Dr. Susan and has appeared at conferences and on podcasts including the Quad Preparatory School conference and the NVLD Project podcast. Susan lives in Denver with her husband of forty-two years and is the mother of two twice-exceptional young adults. That means she supports the families she works with from both sides of the experience, as a clinician and as a parent who has walked the same path. Links: Drsusanblumberg.com [http://drsusanblumberg.com] www.facebook.com/susan-l-blumberg [http://www.facebook.com/susan-l-blumberg] www.instagram.com/drsusancoaching [http://www.instagram.com/drsusancoaching] ⚠️ 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://www.blairkaplan.ca/] https://theglobalresilienceproject.com [https://www.iamresilient.info] https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan [https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications [https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications]   https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity] https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ [https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/] https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project]  blair@blairkaplan.ca [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 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. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on yourfavorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Rebirth in Winnipeg: A Fresh Start, Golden Cats, Wilderness Healing, and the Next Chapter of The Global Resilience Project | 087

After their most difficult episode, which they last recorded, Blair and Alana return with a hopeful update. Following the end of Blair's marriage and a painful season in Kamloops, Blair shares why she made Winnipeg her permanent home, what three weeks of feeling genuinely loved taught her, and how a solo road trip to a survival gathering in Idaho became part of her healing. This episode is about starting over, finding a home base, and building resilience out loud. In This Episode * Life updates since the last, harder chapter of the show * Alana's cat, Lenny, Blair’s cat, Miss Teddi, and memories of Molly * Why Blair felt more loved in three weeks in Winnipeg than in five years in Kamloops * Blair's decision to move permanently and set up a home base in Alana's basement * The solo road trip and the Sawtooth Survival Gathering in Idaho, including primitive skills and natural hot springs * Growing The Global Resilience Project from its new Winnipeg base * Blair's cat Duffy, also known as Duff McGruff, her companion of 15 years * The Proud of You merchandise line, inspired by their mom Sharon's message * Life Week plans at an art and music festival before Blair drives to Alabama for speaking engagements Key Takeaways * A place can be right for a long time and still stop feeling like home. Choosing to leave is not failure; it is growth. * Community and feeling loved are powerful signals when deciding where to plant roots. * Healing can happen anywhere, from a friend's basement to a hot spring in the wilderness. * A big loss can open the door to a genuine fresh start. Upcoming Books and Open Submissions Submissions are opening for two new titles this summer: * Resilient A.F. Skin Deep Stories 2, focused on the stories behind tattoos and scars * Resilient A.F.: Stories of Resilience Volume 4, for general stories of resilience People on the waitlist get first dibs on sharing their stories. Resources and Links * Join the waitlist and learn more at theglobalresilienceproject.com * Explore the Proud of You merchandise line, including hats and stickers from the Sharon collection * Follow Resilient AF for updates on new episodes, books, and events ⚠️ 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://www.blairkaplan.ca/] https://theglobalresilienceproject.com [https://www.iamresilient.info] https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan [https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications [https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications]   https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity] https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ [https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/] https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project]  blair@blairkaplan.ca [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 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. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on yourfavorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

It’s All Belief Systems with Jeremy Roadruck | 086

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 RESILIENT A.F. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/] About the Guest: Jeremy Roadruck is a men’s mentor and relationship strategist who helps high-performing men reclaim their power, protect their empire, and prevent the $3M divorce. A husband, father, and 6th-degree Kung Fu Master, Jeremy guides men through the Boy → Man → King evolution — from guilt and blame, to grounded presence, to unstoppable leadership. His approach is raw, real, and results-driven, helping men stop performing and start leading in the places that matter most — their marriage, their family, and their legacy. A multi-time best-selling author and international champion, Jeremy brings decades of mastery in mindset, communication, and emotional integration to every client. Through his book Lead Like a King, companion self-mastery course, and elite consulting, he helps men transform disconnection into deep respect, admiration, and connection — without shame, theory, or manipulation. Because winning the world means nothing if you lose your home. 🚀 Life is too short for bad food, bad marriage, or bad business. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jeremyroadruck [https://www.instagram.com/Jeremyroadruck] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremyr.thekungfuguy [https://www.facebook.com/Jeremyr.thekungfuguy] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejeremyroadruck/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejeremyroadruck/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyroadruck [https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyroadruck] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyroadruck [https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyroadruck] Free gifts: Digital copy of Your Best Child Ever: Is This Game Worth Winning - the ONLY parenting book in the world with a money-back guarantee (https://www.leadlikeaking.com/lm/your-best-child-ever-digital-copy/) or an audio version of The Silent Throne - how one man turned his home from a silent throne back into a thriving kingdom. Free on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/jPPwc2UAefk [https://youtu.be/jPPwc2UAefk] ⚠️ 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://www.blairkaplan.ca/] https://theglobalresilienceproject.com [https://www.iamresilient.info] https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan [https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications [https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications]   https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity] https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ [https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/] https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project]  blair@blairkaplan.ca [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 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. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on yourfavorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.

Infertility, IVF & Miscarriage: Alyssa Chavez's 8-Year Journey to Pregnancy | 085

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 complicated emotions of watching friends and family grow their families while she struggled to grow her own. Alyssa opens up about the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, the resilience it took to try again, and the hope she found in pregnancy after miscarriage. Her journey is raw, honest, and a reminder that you are never alone in the struggle. Now an endometriosis and infertility warrior turned Functional Nutritionist and life coach, Alyssa helps women struggling with gut and hormonal issues get to the root of their symptoms once and for all. She takes a whole-person approach — supporting the physical body alongside the mental and emotional — to help women come back into alignment and truly thrive again. Whether you're walking your own fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply need a dose of resilience today, Alyssa's story will move you. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ [https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/] About the Guest: Alyssa is an endo and infertility warrior turned Functional Nutritionist and life coach. She helps women who are struggling with gut and hormonal issues to get to the root of their symptoms once and for all. Alyssa takes a whole-person approach, supporting the physical body as well as the mental and emotional body to help women move forward, bring themselves back into alignment, and truly thrive through life again. Links: https://www.instagram.com/aligned.to.rise [https://www.instagram.com/aligned.to.rise] https://www.alignedtorise.com [https://www.alignedtorise.com] ⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed. About the Hosts:  Blair Kaplan Venables is a British Columbia-based grief and resilience expert and coach, motivational speaker and the Founder of The Global Resilience Project. Her expertise has been featured on media platforms like Forbes, TEDx, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur, and Thrive Global. She is named the Top Grief and Resilience Expert of the Year 2024 by IAOTP. USA Today listed Blair as one of the top 10 conscious female leaders to watch and she empowers others to be resilient from stages around the world. 'MyStory,’ which is a television 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://www.blairkaplan.ca/] https://theglobalresilienceproject.com [https://www.iamresilient.info] https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan [https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan]  https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications [https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications]   https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.instagram.com/globalresiliencecommunity] https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ [https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/] https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity [https://www.facebook.com/globalresiliencecommunity]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-resilience-project]  blair@blairkaplan.ca [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 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. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on yourfavorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review. Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.