Welcome to RESILIENT PEOPLE. My name is Janet Fanaki and I'm the creator of this space and the host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast.
The inception started when I was sitting in a Cancer centre with my husband who was being treated for Glioblastoma, a terminal form a brain cancer. With my background in public relations, I began recording conversations with people who I admired for their strong mindset. These led to others finding me and wanting to share their stories - and here we are today.
Since losing Adam in 2020, I've also suffered the loss of my 25 year old daughter in November 2024 which was preceded by the passing of my parents. Losing four loved ones in 5 years has been a lot to process and layered grief has led me to revamp the podcast to inspire others to live life after loss.
These last few years for me and my son have been brutal, but also hasn't stopped us from moving forward. The big question that I want to explore is, "How do we build resilience?" It's easy to tell someone to, "Be strong" or "Be positive" but a completely different thing to figure out how to do it.
The community and friendships that were formed with RESILIENT PEOPLE have not only helped me but many others who needed to connect with someone who really understands what they are going through. Particularly grief which is complicated and seemingly never ending.
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The inception started when I was sitting in a Cancer centre with my husband who was being treated for Glioblastoma, a terminal form a brain cancer. With my background in public relations, I began recording conversations with people who I admired for their strong mindset. These led to others finding me and wanting to share their stories - and here we are today.
Since losing Adam in 2020, I've also suffered the loss of my 25 year old daughter in November 2024 which was preceded by the passing of my parents. Losing four loved ones in 5 years has been a lot to process and layered grief has led me to revamp the podcast to inspire others to live life after loss.
These last few years for me and my son have been brutal, but also hasn't stopped us from moving forward. The big question that I want to explore is, "How do we build resilience?" It's easy to tell someone to, "Be strong" or "Be positive" but a completely different thing to figure out how to do it.
The community and friendships that were formed with RESILIENT PEOPLE have not only helped me but many others who needed to connect with someone who really understands what they are going through. Particularly grief which is complicated and seemingly never ending.
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Remembering Isobel on her birthday
September 16 would have marked my Isobel's 26th birthday. I wish she was here to celebrate it with me and my son Sam.
As I'm typing this, a pop-up notification pinged across my screen with a prompt for her birthday. As if I needed to be reminded!
It's been ten months since Isobel passed away and not a minute goes by that she's not on my mind. Particularly when I reflect on years past of decorating her room's door with streamers and balloons, getting ready for a special dinner together, or since 2023 having an overseas phone call to hear about her plans in Japan. more
As I'm typing this, a pop-up notification pinged across my screen with a prompt for her birthday. As if I needed to be reminded!
It's been ten months since Isobel passed away and not a minute goes by that she's not on my mind. Particularly when I reflect on years past of decorating her room's door with streamers and balloons, getting ready for a special dinner together, or since 2023 having an overseas phone call to hear about her plans in Japan. more
Isobel's Legacy
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RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast
Ever wonder what makes people resilient?
The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is created and hosted by Janet Fanaki with episodes featuring conversations with regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.
For season 5, Janet focuses on building the resilience of people living with grief. Her guests talk about moving forward and learning to live life after loss.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple and Spotify.
Go to all episodes here.
The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is created and hosted by Janet Fanaki with episodes featuring conversations with regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.
For season 5, Janet focuses on building the resilience of people living with grief. Her guests talk about moving forward and learning to live life after loss.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple and Spotify.
Go to all episodes here.
