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 showAlana's cat, Lenny, Blair’s cat, Miss Teddi, and memories of MollyWhy Blair felt more loved in three weeks in Winnipeg than in five years in KamloopsBlair's decision to move permanently and set up a home base in Alana's basementThe solo road trip and the Sawtooth Survival Gathering in Idaho, including primitive skills and natural hot springsGrowing The Global Resilience Project from its new Winnipeg baseBlair's cat Duffy, also known as Duff McGruff, her companion of 15 yearsThe Proud of You merchandise line, inspired by their mom Sharon's messageLife 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 scarsResilient 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.comExplore the Proud of You merchandise line, including hats and stickers from the Sharon collectionFollow 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.