Best Adrienne Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to the RESILIENT A.F. Gratitude Challenge | 042 30:13

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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,…

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348: Paul Rodriguez Jr. - 20 Years of P-Rod's Nike SB Legacy 1:04:58

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SPONSORS: Quince -Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is legendary professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr! Paul joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his skateboarding career! We talk about what it was like for Paul growing up with a famous dad before sk…

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Grief and Jail with Joe Exotic | 041 26:13

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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 …

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347: Gene Simmons - God of Thunder 1:18:25

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SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is music legend Gene Simmons! Gene sits …

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Garrett Hongo Reads Charles Wright 42:04

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Garrett Hongo joins Kevin Young to read “T’ang Notebook” by Charles Wright, and his own poem “On Emptiness.” Garrett Hongo is the author of several books of poetry and nonfiction, including “Ocean of Clouds” and “The Perfect Sound: A Memoir in Stereo.” He's received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts,…

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The Mystical Relationship Between Numbers and Events with Adrienne Harris | 040 30:28

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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 alchemize…

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346: Jiaoying Summers - 1 Child Policy 1:06:06

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jiaoying Summers! See Jiaoying on tour and check out her Tiger Mom Podcast. Jiaoying Highlights the Lowlights of growing up in China before coming to America on her own! We talk about the complexities of being born during China’s one child policy, and how Jiaoying's family was able to conceal her birth. Jiaoying ta…

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Healing with the Blues with Dr. Tanya English | 039 36:54

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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://blairka…

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345: Marc Maron - Partying with Sam Kinison 1:13:45

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Marc Maron! Check out his latest special Panicked on HBO now. Marc joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his early years living in L.A. and dealing with addiction! We talk about Marc’s time working as head doorman at the Comedy Store, how it influenced his spiral with substances, and the crazy situations…

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Life Week Bass Couch 2025 | 038 31:50

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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 Novem…

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344: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano - Mafia Hitman 1:13:55

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My HoneyDew this week is American former mobster, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano! Sammy joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of rising to the position of underboss in the Gambino crime family of New York City before ultimately becoming a government witness. Sammy talks about becoming a made-man and shares one of the best mafia love stories you’l…

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi 38:47

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney joins Kevin Young to read “Hammond B3 Organ Cistern,” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and her own poem “Kaepernick.” Debevec-McKenney is the author of the new poetry collection “Joy Is My Middle Name.” She was a Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, and a creative-writing fellow at Emory University. H…

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Grief is Her New Normal with Dr. Heather Taylor | 037 36:05

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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. 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 Resi…

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343: Joe Mantegna: Acting Meets Autism Advocacy 58:14

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Sponsor: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month My HoneyDew this week is actor Joe Mantegna! You’ve seen Joe in Criminal Minds, and you can check out the book The Long Branch by his assistant Dan Ramm. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of battlin…

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Prosilience is Her Middle Name with Jenn Fredericks | 036 27:08

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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…

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342: Ali Siddiq's 9-Pack of Parenthood 1:12:56

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SPONSORS: SimpliSafe Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ali Siddiq! Check out Ali’s latest special Rugged, out now on YouTube. Ali joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through fatherhood. He shares …

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Grief and Light with Nina Rodriguez | 035 29:25

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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/ Be featured in RESILIENT A.F.: Skin Deep Stories: https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/tattoo Be featured in RESILIENT A.F…

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341: Ari Matti and the Estonian Experience 1:07:57

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SPONSOR: Quince -Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ari Matti! Ari joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in Estonia after its newly gained independence in 1991. We dive into his unconventional upbringing with a stepfather who had th…

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Project True with Angela Rinaldis | 034 31:55

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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 Resili…

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340: Steph Tolev Pleads the Filth 59:30

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SPONSORS: True Classic -Upgrade your wardrobe and save on trueclassic at https://www.TrueClassic.com/HONEYDEW! #trueclassicpod My HoneyDew this week is comedian Steph Tolev! Check out Steph’s new comedy special Filth Queen, out on Netflix now! Steph joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of navigating hate in day to day life, and toxic relat…

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Megan Fernandes Reads Hala Alyan 31:25

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Megan Fernandes joins Kevin Young to read “Half-Life in Exile,” by Hala Alyan, and her own poem “On Your Departure to California.” Fernandes’s books include “I Do Everything I’m Told” and “Good Boys.” Her poems have been published widely, and she’s received fellowships from the Yaddo Foundation, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and the Hawthornden …

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No Meds and In Bed | 033 24:51

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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/s…

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339: Ester Steinberg: Bagels, Ballots, and The Tampa Toss 1:01:05

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ester Steinberg! Check out Ester’s latest special, Schmear Campaign, out now on Apple and Amazon. Ester joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her wild upbringing with her part-lawyer, part-comedian father. From a bagel boudoir, to helping little people get tossed in Tampa, we explore all the unbelievable…

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Double Take: A Breast Cancer Story with Pat Alva-Kraker | 032 31:03

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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 S…

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338: Shapel Lacey's Survival Guide to Grandma Guilt 57:32

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shapel Lacey! Check out Shapel’s latest special, Three Dads, Two Moms, now on his YouTube. Shapel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grief, guilt, and the complicated nature of family after losing a loved one. Opening up about his grandma’s recent passing, Shapel and I dive into what it’s like to navigate emoti…

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Total Body Transformation with Simone Lovell | 031 33:14

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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.…

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337: Trae Crowder and His Pillbilly Background 58:00

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Trae Crowder! Check out Trae’s special Trash Daddy, out on YouTube today. Trae joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in rural Celina, Tennessee during the opioid epidemic—and how it affected his upbringing and influences his parenting today. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino o…

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Born To Bounce Back with Lynn Moore | 030 33:19

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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 …

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336: Aaron Weber and the 48 First Cousins 58:45

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Aaron Weber! Check out Aaron’s comedy special Signature Dish on his YouTube, and you can catch him on The Nateland Podcast! Aaron joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of recently becoming a father, complications he and his wife experienced with the baby post-birth, and having to spend almost a month in the…

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Finding Humour In The Darkness | 029 34:38

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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://theglobalresili…

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335: Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father 1:10:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Gary Owen! Check out Gary’s new special No “S” on MintComedy.com. Gary joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his stepfather who loved to fight, his biological father who loved to hang glide, and the wild family dynamic that shaped his upbringing. He shares a story about a memorable brawl at the Pipe Fitters Picnic…

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Erika Meitner Reads Philip Levine 36:27

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Erika Meitner joins Kevin Young to read “What Work Is,” by Philip Levine, and her own poem “To Gather Together.” Meitner’s books include “Useful Junk” and “Holy Moly Carry Me,” which won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award in Poetry. She is currently a Mandel Institute Cultural Leadership Program Fellow, and she’s the director of the M.F.A. program…

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Living An Enriched Life with Simran Attili | 028 30:54

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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/b…

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334: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian 55:18

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and pas…

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Is This Love? with Charley Sky Gardner | 027 26:22

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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 D…

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333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father 57:24

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father …

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The CATchup | 026 34:18

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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://thegloba…

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332: Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around 1:24:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Craig Shoemaker! Be sure to check out his newest book, Laffirmations: A 40-Day Cleanse. Craig joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life shaped by chaos, cults, comedy, and complicated family ties. We get into what it was like growing up with a scam-artist father who ran his own cult, the terrifying week-long ki…

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The Story of A First Responder with Sam van Born | 025 27:46

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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 [email protected] 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…

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331: Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes, Genes, and Greif 58:43

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Kelsey Cook! Check out her latest special, Mark Your Territory, now available on YouTube and Hulu, and her podcast, Pretend Problems, co-hosted with comedian Chad Daniels. Kelsey joins me in the studio this week to highlight the lowlight of her mother's battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We dive into the em…

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David St. John Reads Larry Levis 41:30

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David St. John joins Kevin Young to read “Picking Grapes in an Abandoned Vineyard,” by Larry Levis, and his own poem “The Shore.” St. John is the author of many poetry collections and the recipient of honors including the Rome Fellowship and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize from the Folg…

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Shiva Girl with Jessica Fein | 024 37:08

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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://bl…

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330: Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story 51:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jeff Dye! Jeff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through sobriety, a DUI gone sideways (like… really sideways), and the unexpected lessons that came along the way. Jeff opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking, how jail gave him minor PTSD, and why his love life actually improved a…

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Shine Living Community with Jessica & Jill Emich | 023 48:06

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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…

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329: Piff the Magic Dragon Goes Clone 59:42

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My HoneyDew this week is magician and comedian John van der Put a.k.a. Piff the Magic Dragon! Check out his special Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, or catch him performing live at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Piff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey to becoming a performer. We dive into what inspired his love for magic, how…

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Welcome To The Family, Lenny | 022 30:17

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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 R…

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328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block 59:13

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My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the cha…

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The 7 Universal Laws with Monica Ion | 021 31:55

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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 Resi…

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327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC 57:50

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year. Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen tu…

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Edward Hirsch Reads Gerald Stern 31:05

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Edward Hirsch joins Kevin Young to read, “96 Vandam,” by Gerald Stern, and his own poem “Man on a Fire Escape.” Hirsch's honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pablo Neruda International Presidential Medal of Honor, and a National Jewish Book Award. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…