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:

www.linkedin.com/in/heather-taylor-psyd-licensed-psychologist

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

www.griefisthenewnormal.com

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

⚠️ 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...

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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About the Guest:

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:

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfredericks/

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

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

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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.

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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/

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Free access to Grief and Light: The Community: https://grief-and-light-community.mn.co/share/Cf2lBEWMEGWF_Fxm?utm_source=manual and 20% OFF any 1:1 service. Simply email info@griefandlight.com with "RESILIENT AF" as the subject line.

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.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/griefandlight

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

https://www.facebook.com/griefandlight

https://www.griefandlight.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.:

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/

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

About the Guest:

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

⚠️ 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

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 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

⚠️ 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

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/

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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.facebook.com/majesticcoaching/

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

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

⚠️ 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

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

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:

Instagram.com/simonenlovell

Facebook.com/simonelovellcoach

Tiktok.com/simonenlovell

Gift: Hormone Smart Workout Guide: https://simonelovell.mykajabi.com/hormonebalance

⚠️ 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

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.borntobounceback.ca

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

Gift: 6 New & Unique Ways to Bounce Back After Life Knocks You Down" booklet: https://www.borntobounceback.ca

⚠️ 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/