Under The Griefluence - RESILIENT A.F. with Blair and Alana

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 lea...

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 a...

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 (Instagra...

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...

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...

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 challengi...

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

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 Buy the...

Dr. Heather Taylor lost her brother and struggled finding her own grief therapist, so she said "f**k it" and went to school to become a grief therapist. This is her story and she is RESILIENT A.F.  Buy the book: Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:  https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAF26...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blair...

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.! Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/pa...

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 Buy the book...

Pat Alva-Kraker was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time and survived. This is her story, and she is RESILIENT A.F.  Gift: Free e-guide Seven Self-Care Habits for the Amazing Woman: https://www.majesticcoachinggroup.com/self-carehabits Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tat...

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.  Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:   https://b...

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...

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 Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A....

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.  Buy the book: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep...

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.! https://www.charleysky.com/ Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page...

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   Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/   Be featured in...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience...

Jessica Fein’s daughter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare, degenerative disease. 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 Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/RAF26   About the Guest:...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://bla...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:   htt...

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. Buy the books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 3:   https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/pa...